A hidden gem in Winchester for ballet enthusiasts! I can only speak to the adult ballet classes,…read morewhich are SO difficult to find outside Cambridge/Boston. Coming to class every week has been such a nice treat. Cosmin and Melinda are wonderful instructors; they have such great passion for the art of ballet, and their jobs as ballet professionals and instructors. They teach at both of the Norwell and Winchester studios, which offers convenient class schedules for working professionals. The studio is in the lower level of the St Mary's School by the beautiful historic downtown Winchester, with plenty of free parking in the back. Adult ballet classes are on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings; lots of classes for kids throughout the week.

This Studio sucks. My kid would come home crying every time after class because she hated the…read moreteacher. She would yell at all the kids for nothing. All my daughter wanted to do was dance but they didn't let that happen. They taught her nothing but kindergarten level stuff.

I've taken Pilates and TRX training with Lisa and she's absolutely phenomenal. She really is one of…read moremy favorite people and her enthusiasm is contagious. I wouldn't hesitate to take more classes or to recommend her to anyone!

Sheila's studio is the only choice for dance training of any area…read more Sheila not only cares deeply for her dancers but brings out confidence and talent that no other professional studio delivers. I have known Sheila since I was 14 and her commitment to her students is unprecedented. Having been a former dancer I refer you to Sheilas with full confidence. Sheila will foster your child using her for professional training. I watched an amazing recital a week ago...if you want someone to trust and train your child professionally and personally then Please consider this dance studio. I would not trust my daughter with any other instructor. My Best, Jennie and Hannah

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.

Creative arts dance academy is above and beyond one of the best dance schools I've ever seen. The…read moreowners (Stephanie and Stacey) are amazing, their desire to teach the new generation of dancers is unlike anything I've ever seen. The studio is decorated beautifully with plenty of room for tons of student and a window for the mothers and fathers to watch :) parking is not a problem as there is a parking lot right across the street from the studio. Located on Main Street in Andover, it's a very easy and convenient drive. If you want an enjoyable experience for both you and your dancer, then this is the place to go. Highly highly recommended.

What a very cool place! Not only do they offer an amazing program, encouraging kids to express…read morethemselves through art, but the space is amazing. Located in downtown Lynn, I was lucky enough to attend a bridal shower here. I really enjoyed reading about the program, and the art really touched my heart. When you enter, you see a sign, "NO MISTAKES--JUST ART." Awesome!

A warm and welcoming dance studio. We came with our young daughter with no knowledge of dance. The…read morestaff and other parents gently guided us through our first recital. We tried another studio over the summer and it felt like our daughter was more of a number instead of a person. Huge shoutout of thanks to Miss Jen and the entire 5-6-7-8 community!

Words cannot express how happy I am each time I drop my girls off at 5-6-7-8 Dance Studio. From…read morethe moment you walk thru the door, Miss Jen and Miss Suzanne greet us with the biggest of smiles. My little girls both started here at two years of age, very shyly, never involved in any type of classroom setting before. Miss Jen and Miss Suzanne took them in as if they were their own, and helped them thru every step. Now, two and half years later, my girls are a bit older, and have come out of their shell a bit, and I owe this to the teachers' hard work and dedication. My girls couldn't even jump off the ground when they started, but not only can they jump, they can passe, tondu, and plie, and are now learning tap! My girls look forward to each class and love to see Miss Jen and Miss Suzanne every week. We travel a ways to get here, and pass by several dance studios on the way: this one is most certainly worth the travel. We love every bit of this place; and Miss Jen and Miss Suzanne make this studio a wonderful place. We are so happy to be part of it!

Chu Ling wasted my precious 1.5 hours on Sunday for nothing, and I am really disappointed…read more She told me to meet at 12:25 by DD but no show until 1PM. I was about to leave then she finally return my call asking me to come back. Hoping to get some dance move, but she had her students just rehearse the choreography that's already completed. Then, what's the point for me to come all the way from Somerville? Just to see her student rehearsing ? She might be a good dancer, but she does not respect your time. Totally waste of your time. What kind of professional do such a thing ? ? I could have gone to different teacher and closer dance school if she had been more respectful with my time to let me know that she is coming in late + she is just rehearsing, so there's no class instead of have me come to just observe free dance performance. Oh god what a day, I am really upset about this.

I have seen Chuling's performance in World trade center. It's amazing!…read moreBest Chinese dance I ever seen, Highly recommend.