I've LOVED taking lessons here - I've been a student since Dec 2016, came in for a free lesson and…read moreI haven't left since! The instructors are the best - encouraging, thoughtful, passionate, and just so much damn fun to be around in general. The student community is also a wonderful perk about taking lessons at this studio. Everyone is wonderfully friendly and welcoming - it is a certainly a safe (and not to mention beautiful) space for learning. Re: COVID precautions - they're taking all the necessary precautions to keep the space safe (temperature checks at the door, readily available hand sanitizer, gloves requirements for the teachers, mask requirements for all, outdoor lessons, and reduced indoor capacity to limit exposure). I've never felt unsafe when on-site for my private lessons or group activities. All in all, if you're looking to try something new or find your inner ballroom dance spirit animal, I'd highly recommend checking this studio out!

I have been going to this studio for 7 months and I'll tell you, it's been amazing! Everyone here…read moreare the nicest people you will meet and definitely supportive. It's such a positive community and you can learn dancing so fast here because they are such good teachers! It's like a second home to me, I suggest you come check this place out because it could become one for you too :)

When I was younger, I took ballet, pointe, modern and jazz extensively in the New Haven area, but…read moretook a hiatus during college. Feeling the desire to move beyond the monotony of the gym, I returned to ballet, starting with the adult classes at Fresh Pond Ballet 2 years ago. Nina Alonso Hathaway is a wonderful teacher. She presents clear, no pressure instruction while helping her students to improve their skills. I've had many teachers who believe the path to becoming a better ballerina involves insults and physical torment, and Nina is about as far from that camp of teaching as possible. She works with Blake Barich as well, who teaches with her, and Blake maintains a similar philosophy to teaching as Nina does. Her studio is affordable and a good choice for adults with hectic lives, as instead of a semester fee, she offers a 10-class card for $105 dollars. If you need to miss a class, you are not going to lose on your investment. Adults of all levels join her adult beginner classes, and students who have had training in the past are welcomed to dance with her advanced students (and even invited to take part in their annual ballet production at Pine Manor College).

There is something not quite right about Fresh Pond Ballet…read more Fresh Pond Ballet is past its prime. I learned the hard way and don't recommend sending a youngster to classes w Nina. I have 2 daughters and both have taken classes at FPB and other schools and the contrast is dramatically different. First of all, the place is a disaster. Having a lifelong relationship with dance - I have always taken lessons and belonged to gyms. I am an athlete, not a princess, so I don't need my workout space to look like a spa. But this "school" is a joke. There is no place to change, you have to step over strollers and parents changing diapers in some weird hallway, and I always feel like I am in the way or somehow in the wrong while trying to get my daughter ready for her class. I asked Nina if the bathroom had any more paper towels one time and she snapped at me with too much detail about her landlord not doing something or another and how it wasn't her responsibility to potty train children! I was astounded. Which brings me to Nina. My girls started classes with Nina last year. They were so excited to take dance lessons and learn how to dance like ballerinas! But Nina's critical nature and short temper soon took the wind out of my daughters' sails. Like I said, I've taken dance classes off and on for my whole life and have an understanding and appreciation for the discipline and hard work it takes to become good at dance or any of the performing arts. But Nina seemed more focused on keeping her students well behaved than well trained. My oldest daughter never asked to quit (even though 2 of her friends did) and went to every class, but I could see her mood change and as we would get closer to the class. She would set her jaw like she had to endure the class. It was stressful. My younger daughter's class was completely disorganized. Beginner classes always have a variety of levels but my daughter's skill actually got worse in Nina's class. The girls went to a different (not to be named) school this year and have blossomed. The school welcomes parents w a pleasant environment and they don't harass us with rules about where to sit and how to stand and when to pay. They have parking for cars and strollers and the teachers can focus on teaching the art of ballet. The teachers are firm but kind and my daughters have re-discovered their love of dance. Reading the previous reviewer's post about how the school really worked for her as an older returning student makes a lot of sense. I think that the teachers at FPB just don't have the energy for teaching to youngsters any more.

Seyyide is a great teacher and her classes are fun. Lots of laughter and music amid actual skill…read morebuilding.

Taking classes with Seyyide has brought me so much joy! She's a great teacher who encourages us and…read morepushes us to do better. I am so happy to have found someone in the Boston area to teach me this art that I love. As someone with anxiety she makes everyone very comfortable to be there and always has an enthusiastic attitude. I am looking forward to many more sessions with her!

I took dance lessons for quite a few years as a child and teenager so when I found the Boston…read moreMobile Dance Studio classes I was excited! The Hip Hop class at the Dance Complex is fun and Carl the instructor is great! Carl is good with breaking down the steps, he is encouraging and enthusiastic. The people attending the class are awesome too and very friendly. I would consider the Hip Hop class to be slightly for beginners and more for intermediate and up dancers. It's great to get out there and dance whether you are a beginner or not. There is no judgement in the class and it's fun because we are all learning together. I would definitely recommend the Hip Hop class and I plan to attend the Party Dance class too!

I have been taking one-on-one dance lessons with Carl for nearly 1 year now. I can't say enough…read moreabout my amazing experience with Carl. Prior to working with Carl and Boston Mobile Dance Studio, I had been taking lessons from an instructor in NYC who had quite an impressive resume including choreography for numerous major music artists and music videos. I only say this because I can at least compare my experience with Carl with my prior instructor/company. Carl is incredibly talented, patient, hard working, and enthusiastic. His body of work speaks for itself. His ability to break down complex technical dance and then teach it in a way that is clear, logical, and understandable has been the key to expeditiously improving my dance skills. His teaching methods are fun and high-intensity. What I appreciate most about Carl is how he tailors our sessions to exactly what I need. He goes above and beyond our dance sessions...it is not uncommon for him to continue our lesson outside of the studio (on his own time). I have been impressed by how he even follows up with me between sessions via text to check on my progress and see if I have further questions or need additional video work to clarify what we worked on. He allows me to video each session so that I have plenty to work on between sessions. He even sometimes does bonus video work outside of the session to emphasize critical skills to work on. Carl also teaches critical components of engaging the audience/crowd through facial expression/body language and gives real-life scenarios where he uses specific techniques to engage his audience in different contexts. As a busy professional, my schedule is quite busy- Carl works around my schedule every week. He is very flexible and offers multiple dance studios to work in depending on my needs. Sorry for the long-winded review, but I can't say enough about Carl and Boston Mobile Dance. Carl has taken my dance to another level... I can't recommend him enough!

I was brand new to ballroom dance and was very nervous to take my first class. That all changed…read moreduring my first class! The instructors are all caring and knowledgeable and the owners welcome you in as if you have been there for years! I am now addicted and have been dancing there for a few years now. If you are an experienced dancer or a newbie as I was this is the place for you! This has truly been my get away from all the craziness happening in the world at this time. There are several rooms available in addition to a gorgeous ballroom and the studio is always clean! I have improved so much but more than that I have obtained more confidence in myself and made so many new friends that I am truly grateful for! If you have been contemplating trying salsa or smooth or latin this is the place to come! Don't wait...just do it!!

I was with Fire Beat for 14 months til I had a knee injury( not from dancing). As an experienced…read morecompetitor, I must say that this studio, by far, provided me with skill-set apart from other studios I've been to. Instructors are dedicated and patient. Admin director is great. Whether you want to dance competitively or socially, this is the place you will get what you would like, out of dancing.

I began taking class here after a friend highly recommended the studio for on2 salsa. The dance…read moreinstructors are ALL fantastic. Serena and G, in particular, have made me grow so much as a dancer in terms of musicality, technique, and improvisation. The classes are challenging, technical, but simultaneously a total delight. The masacote community is fun, welcoming, and full of fantastic dancers and friends. I can't imagine a better studio. Go now!

I joined salsa classes at Masacote in the summer of 2018. I had never really danced in my life…read moreuntil that point, especially not salsa, but I have improved significantly and I even started going to salsa socials semi-regularly. I had to stop going for a while because of work/school, but I recently started going again and I've found these classes to be the most fulfilling type of self-care. Something that sets Masacote apart is the great community. Everyone is so friendly, from Greg at the front desk, to each of the instructors and even the students in the advanced classes. Tana, Audrey and Dave are great instructors. They are very skilled dancers but they also know how to communicate and translate that into skillful instruction. They really went/go out of their way to make sure I learn what I need to learn. They call themselves the Masa Tribe. While it was hard for me to see myself as part of something like a salsa dancing club, I see now why that name makes so much sense. I really feel I'm a part of a team every Tuesday and Thursday when I go to class, and even beyond that. I really recommend these classes to anyone who wants to learn to dance, to have fun or simply to meet wonderful people and make new friends. The location at the CAC is very nice and easily accessible. There is free parking after 5 pm. And the class prices are pretty affordable too!

The Dance Inn has provided so much joy for our family! Our two daughters have taken tap, jazz,…read moreballet, contemporary and hip hop classes and I (the mom) have taken a beginner tap class. I love that they encourage dancers of all ages and body types to join and I also appreciate that they set a high bar--our girls have learned responsibility and discipline while doing something they love.

We love it here! Ms Hannah and Ms Sahana always worked so well with my daughter. She loves to dance…read morearound everywhere these days. Transitions are sometimes challenging for my 4 year old, but they made it easy, comfy, and fun so she got to enjoy every moment instead of fighting leaving my side. They did a great job of teaching Some great dance routines and sharing them for practicing at home. Nothing but kudos for the team at the dance inn!

This is the worst tango experience you can have in the area. That includes lessons and milongas…read more First, the female "host" treats dancers with disrespect. She does not encourage students during lessons, but rather insults and embarrasses them with demeaning comments. Multiple students have complained about this treatment. There's an overall unfriendly atmosphere during milongas and lessons, especially if you are a newcomer. Also, the lessons and milongas are extremely expensive. You can have a much better experience at other places in the area and not have to spend so much money. There's too much emphasis on "business" and profit-making as opposed to creating a friendly, welcoming environment for dancers.

I love tango and I dance at almost all milongas in town. I went to this Milonga yesterday for the…read morefirst time, and the hosts Hernan and Anita , never greet me or acknowledge my presence. It wasn't a good sign when Anita who was walking in front of me, let the door close in my face and didn't even say Hi. Inside was nice and clean, music good, but not a friendly atmosphere. The other dancers knew each other and were not interested in dancing with new faces (me). It was more like a private party, I felt very uncomfortable, like I was intruding. I left after one hour and dance only one tango with a newcomer like myself. Unfortunately my experience was not good. I will never go back. Definitely not an Argentinean flavor in my view.