I've been going here for ten years now and have had a very complicated relationship with it! Some…read moreof the staff had extreme attitude. They don't produce phenomenal dancers. However, if you're looking to dance for fun and make friends this is the place for you!!

My 3.5yr old daughter has been taking classes once a week here for a few months now, and she…read moreabsolutely loves it! Always talks about Ms. Sam and the "happy stars" (stickers) she gets at the end of the class to let her know how well she did. The price is also very affordable and the owner Amanda is very kind and responsive. Happy to have my daughter here!

Yes, yes, and yes ... If you have kids and they are interested in theater, you need to bring them…read morehere. They are lovely here and I have not had a bad experience even when we had a bad situation arise with my daughter's first production. I love that they are instilling the love of theater into these kids. They also discuss the process of a production and the characterthe child is portraying even when it is a small, non-speaking roll, They utilize all of the children that try out and it works wonderfully. We have thus far only been able to do the musicals but one day the stars will align in our schedules and we will get to do a black box production. My favorite production so far has been "The Pirates of Penzance".

Got kids? This is a great program. Spectacularly-run and lots of fun for serious actors, plus they…read morerun vacation camps with arts themes for those of us who can't just stay home all day with our kids because we, you know, have jobs... Wonderful counselors. Really beautiful facilities in the New Repertory Theatre building. Even if you don't have kids, check out a show sometime and support the arts!

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.

A local Brighton/Allston dancing academy where you can learn Salsa and Bachata with people from all…read moreages. You can do drop ins so it works with your schedule (I recommend buying the 10-class card if you expect to do at least 10 classes, which most newbies would need).

I just took my first salsa lesson at Salsa Y Control last night, and I was very impressed! When I…read moresaw how many students were in the class, I was a little worried, but they have got this down to a science. While we were learning basic steps, standing in lines, they had us rotate so that everyone got a chance to be in front. They also had us rotate when we were partner dancing. I liked getting to dance with lots of different people, and it was nice not to have to worry about being a wallflower! The teachers are great, too. Very upbeat and good at explaining things. Yay! I would actually like to come back for more classes, but I do find the website a little confusing. I found it hard to tell exactly how to pay and when the classes started. I could be just being thick.

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 am so relieved to have finally found a fun activity that is both enjoyable for me and my kids…read more(ages 3, 6, 7). We first started going to launch last year for my oldest son's birthday, and wow! I was impressed, the staff member cassy was so good with all of the kids. She got them all to participate in the birthday song and decorated the room beautifully!!!! Since then we have continued to jump there and honestly the food is pretty good too! Once my son got a free slushy after he was hurt from an amazing employee shivon!! Launch Woburn will always have my heart as a boy mama to 3

Dark, dank and musty. Not fun. 3 different folks I went with echoed this…read more They could have made it better.

The teachers are amazing The classes are fun and exciting…read more They've made a tapper out of me!

My daughters have been going there for only a few months and they treat them as if they've known…read morethem their whole life. Love the intimacy and passion that Christine brings to her studio. Would recommend it hands down.

This is an EXCELLENT venue for a kids birthday party. The popcorn and ice cream are included. There…read moreare two nearby pizza places (we picked Olympic) that are used to delivering here. Overall it was a very fun experience. They setup tables in the front for food. We were able to comfortable fit 20 kids plus parents and everyone enjoyed the party.

I feel incredibly lucky to live in a community with so many great businesses. This is one of my…read morefavorites. Love walking here on a weekend afternoon to see a matinee (at a reasonable ticket price too!). My five year old has also been to a birthday party here where they include ice cream with so many toppings. When this 5 year old was an infant, we went to the baby matinee where they show movies to tired parents who want to feel human. I can remember walking her up and down the aisle while other parents were feeding their babies.