This is "the place" for dance lessons in Boston. Liz Nania is amazing and I'd give her 6 stars if…read moreI could. My partner and I started taking lessons this winter, and with Liz's help I've gone from avoiding the dance floor to looking forward to dance in just a few sessions. She is knowledgeable and patient, and focuses on what you are doing right before moving on to ideas to make you even better. Her class is the perfect end/beginning to the work week, and it seems she also has a strange telekinetic ability to attract some of the nicest people I have ever met to her classes. :-) In addition, her rates are extremely affordable and she offers discounts for taking more than one class in a term.

I have zero dance skills. I saw liz for a basic intro dance class so that I could get onto the…read moredance floor with my friends for once. One hour with Liz and I left feeling like I actually could get on the dance floor without being totally humiliated. She is so great! Makes you feel so comfortable - talking and dancing with her! Love love love her and would highly recommend her for all levels of dance. You won't regard a class with her!

These guys are great. Yes, they do ask for cash for some stuff (not all, by any means) but they are…read morevery patient, and there are ATM's in West Roxbury (one of them is about 40 yards from the dance studio) so it's not really a deal breaker. Classes are great, recitals are amazing, and the whole place - teachers, students and families - very welcoming :)

I grew up dancing ballet, tap, modern and jazz, and have a good sense of what to look for in a…read morestudio. We've tried other local studios, and in my opinion, Julianne's cannot be beat. The price is right, much less than other schools, and the children are taught to dance. My girls are young, so the true hallmark of a good studio is this "How are the older girls dancing?" The older teens at Julianne's far surpass the dancers at other studios, where it's all about learning rote steps. Julianne's students learn musicality and performance and artistry. I'm very pleased and look forward to staying with this school long term.

My wife and I took lessons with Eva prior to our wedding and she was fantastic! We were both…read morebeginners in terms of dance experience, but she took the time to learn what our vision was and helped us accomplish it and more. You won't find a better dance coach in and around Boston. We'd recommend her 10 of 10 times.

Hello, my fellow Yelpers!…read more Today, I'm going to review the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Dedham, MA. The location: It's in the back of a strip mall right off of Route 1, so it takes a bit to find, so thank goodness for GPS! It appears to be new as they have what looks like a temporary banner in place of what should be a sign. The prospect: Upon entering, we were greeted by Scott, the owner...and he got us started with our first dance lesson...(we had called ahead and made an appointment). He was an absolute pleasure to work with and really takes his time to get to know you and what you're looking to get out of taking dance lessons in the first place. He is very patient and for an absolute beginner like myself, it was very much welcome. The classes: Each class or lesson is 45 minutes long...and you learn quite a bit in that time. They offer many different classes, but most notably are the group classes for beginners of which there are 3 per week. There are more advanced classes and you can schedule private lessons as well. In fact, they sell packages of private lessons, consisting of either 5 or 8 lessons, I believe...but the good news is that for the money you pay, you can attend as many other group classes as you'd like. Scott is a wonderful teacher, but there are two others there as well, and while everyone has their own style of teaching, all are excellent and really take their time teaching you the concepts of dance. The pricing: My wife and I got the 5 private lesson package, and at $562, it was a little pricey...but then I considered the other lessons that I could take for free and you can schedule your private lessons every few weeks to stretch your dollars further. For us, it is about $50 a week, and that is for a full 90-120 minutes, 2-3 times a week. A small investment to learn a skill and spend some time together doing something that we can both enjoy. All in all, I would say that it is a great time and Scott really goes the extra mile to make you feel like one of his "family"...so if you want to learn dance, go to Arthur Murray in Dedham, you'll be glad you did!

I want to rave about this warm, inviting, dedicated school of Dance owned and operated by one of…read morethe most passionate people I know. My two daughters have been learning and performing for a number of years. My youngest daughter 9 years old has been attending this school for over 5 years learning and performing in Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Hip Hop in Janet's self directed and self produced bi annual recitals all five years.and looks forward to 9 more til she's a senior in high school. All her outfits have been tailored in house by Janet's team. We are so proud to have this amazing school for dance in Westwood.

From the owner: My philosophy is to provide a warm, personalized atmosphere which will develop an innate desire to…read morelearn the art of dance. I also will attempt to promote growth, cooperation with others, and a positive self image through dance. I offer classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, & pointe.

Charles River Ballet Academy is a gem! It offers serious, classical ballet training in a fun,…read morewelcoming and supportive environment. My son (8) and daughter (12) have both danced with CRBA since age 3 and love it! My daughter now attends multiple days a week and is advancing in her ballet training, technique and pointe work. The teachers continue to challenge her and help her take pride in her progress. My son loves learning about different ballets and working with his classmates to choreograph pieces together. Both of my kids always come out so happy from their ballet classes. CRBA puts on an impressive Workshop Performance each year where students perform costumed and on stage. My daughter has also enjoyed performing in CRBA's annual Choreography Workshop. I would definitely recommend this ballet school for little ones just starting out to serious dancers who want to advance their training. The adult classes are fun too!

From the owner: Charles River Ballet Academy is a community dance studio in Needham Center- we are Needham's…read moreclassical ballet school! We offer classes for age 2-18, plus adults, including ballet, pre ballet, pointe, modern, and Ballet Together and many performing opportinities. See how ballet technique and artistry inspire the dancer in each of our students. We are a joyful place to dance and grow. Come dance with us!

Many (I mean many) times we have drove and walked past the marquee but never went in. One day we…read moresaw that they would be presenting West Side Story we decided to go see a show. The seating is setup like a dinner theater the front half has tables and seats, these are the most expensive at $20.00-$25.00 and the back half are regular seats which are $18.00. The venue as a whole is very beautiful and much larger than one would assume by looking at the exterior. There is also a room in which you can purchase beverages and snacks for cheap. The theater itself is beautiful with its high ceiling and chandelier you can tell it is an older building which adds to the beauty. The only downside is it was a little bit drafty so bring a sweater or jacket. The stage was the right height so everyone even the people sitting in the back could see the stage well. The actors were great and so were the musicians and the set was very well thought out and worked well with its limited settings. After the show I felt bad for not coming to see a show sooner!

From the owner: Riverside Theatre Works is a non-profit performing arts center dedicated to enriching the cultural…read morelife of Hyde Park and the surrounding communities by producing professional, family-oriented theatrical productions that are entertaining, challenging and educational, as well as offering instruction to children and adults in music, dance, and theatre arts. We strive to reach a diverse community through affordable ticket rates, scholarships and outreach programs all while nurturing the talents of local artist through training, employment and development opportunities in an organizational environment that honors every person.

I love this place my daughter and I have been coming here for 4 yrs now. She started afterschool…read moreand I started my health journey here. Everyone is great! My daughter has taken swim classes, karate and she's enjoyed them all. She also goes to camp there. Overall, the Y is kept clean and everyone that goes there are very nice and humbled.

Place isn't so bad. Its a little tight in the weights area so its all based on timing. Early in the…read moremorning there aren't as much people then it picks up around lunch and afternoon. Depending on the time of the year I feel like it gets more packed. When its summer time and kids don't have school most of them come and hang out here. Always keep track of the schedule for the coming months. They usually have it posted, it's always changing. For the most part they stick to the times of the schedules. I came here and played basketball a few times and its always the same people. It can get a little rowdy and competitive at times so if that isn't your thing, this might not be the place for you. As for the staff they have always been helpful with any questions I had. If you plan on discontinuing your membership just remember to give someone a heads up at the front desk. You have to give them notice 15 days or something before your next billing cycle to get your paper work done and on time. Just wish they had more room and courts. Everything was fairly clean and machines worked.