Great Dance School! I have been there for a few years and couldn't be happier that I chose this…read morestudio! The staff has great compassion for what they do. They not only teach my daughter dance, but they they also teach them great life skills, such as punctuality, professionalism and positive self esteem! Thank you for all you do Dance Explosion! Looking forward to another great Dance Season!

My daughter loves this school! She has been dancing here for 7 years now! She has been on the…read moreperformance team for 4 of those years. The teachers are truly amazing! My daughter met her best friends here. Miss Ann Marie has put together award winning teams and very talented teachers in all areas of dance. If you have any problem or concerns, Miss Ann Marie is there to help your child and resolve issues quickly and fairly. I love this school. If i didn't my daughter would not be here for as long as she has. Great dance school!

Three-floored community with a variety of dance classes. Came here on a Saturday for an impromptu…read moreSamba dance class at 1:30pm. It's just one stop away on the red line from Harvard, so it's a convenient option for students. It's $15 for the samba class, but they'll take cash and credit card. There's a Santander right across the street if you need an ATM, since some of the classes are cash only. Note for Bank of America cardholders, there is a $3 ATM fee. There is a gender neutral bathroom available The 1:30-3pm Samba class was super fun. It was my first time doing Samba, but the teacher was super energetic and there are plenty of other beginners so you don't have to feel awkward. You can put your stuff on the right hand side along the wall, and there's plenty of mirror space so you can watch yourself shake it. There were people of all ages and it was good vibes all around. It started with a warm up and then payment, and then the actual Samba class. There was even a live band that played while we danced. At the end, there was a dance circle and everyone left sweaty but happy. The dance center overall is a cool spot and you can try out a number of different dance styles and classes no matter what age you are. I noticed on the bulletin board they have kid classes as well.

My main complaint about this studio is that they don't have air conditioning, so taking class…read moreduring the summer when Boston temperatures are in the 80s and 90s can be extremely unpleasant and tower fans are just not sufficient. It can be uncomfortable just to be standing in that kind of weather, let alone doing cardio for an hour plus. Honestly, this seems irresponsible to me, and I'm confused by the fact that they don't seem to be concerned about heat stroke. There are definitely days when the only reason I don't go to class is because there's no AC. I also wish they had contemporary classes (they have one "contemporary modern" once a week, which is not the same as contemporary).

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.

Loved it. Every couple should take dance lessons so their marriage can kick off with a dancing…read morestyle. Liz is very professional and made both of us feel confident and comfortable. She has a way of finding your strengths and running with them. Thanks Liz!

I only have three words to say about Sarah "she is amazing!" She is very flexible when I called to…read moreschedule an appointment. Usually if you tell s vender you have a groupon, they usually don't take you until few weeks later. Sarah take you right away. She works on Saturday to accommodate my schedule. She came prepared. She ask me which song I pick for my first dance and write down all the steps. We went in and didn't waste a minute of our 1 hr lesson. I would definitely recommend Sarah to all the brides out there. Also, call Sarah for a rate, don't buy a groupon, she has a better rate than groupon!

I have taken a few ballet lessons now, and I think SSDA great! Their meticulous cleaning really…read moremakes me feel comfortable in the space, even during a pandemic! I am starting to see some progress thanks to my super supportive teacher!

Amazing performance for the Nutcracker ballet 2024. Executed very professionally, the dancers,…read morethe music, the costumes, the set. do not miss the next performance you will not be disappointed.. Donnelee T. Garofalo

The best dancing school around! Very professional and great with kids! I went to see their…read moreperformance of the nutcracker at Norwood theatre and it was amazing.

My 18 month old has a great time here. The teachers are great, the area is filled with toys and…read moreactivities, and the kids seem to really enjoy it. The majority of time here is structured classes, but they also have a few "free play" times during the week. It's a fun way to kill a morning and let your kid learn some new skills (climbing, rolling, running, balancing, etc).

biased and have favorites. in the older kids class (3-4) id have to watch to ensure my child didn't…read moreclimb on the balance beam when no one was paying attention. it's clear they have favorites and devote their time and attention to those children. there was one time where I had to get up and open the door to yell to get my child off the beam. it's sad because it was their first away from family situation and because they didn't make the list they weren't focused on.

I have been dancing for five years here at Danceworks The adult class Sandy makes it fun even if I…read morecan not tap. My daughter started when she was about 10 and graduated there. Now my granddaughter is dancing there. The price is good and she challenges the younger kids. And expects them to practice. I would recommend Danceworks to my friends and family. The recital are well put and very entertaining. Come on in and check out Danceworks you won't be disappointed.

My daughter has been going to danceworks for 5 years and she really enjoys going there. Sandy, the…read moreinstructor, works well with the kids. It truly is a family run business and have developed some great friendships over the years. The recital that is held yearly is amazing. Thank you Sandy and Jaime for all your effort and hard work

I hired 4 lyrical dancers from Urbanity Dance to perform freestyle solos as part of a surprise…read moreflash mob proposal for my partner, and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. The dancers were super professional, dressed elegantly, and really breathed life into the song that the orchestra (hired from a separate company) played. I paid a flat rate per dancer, which included the performance and 50 minutes of rehearsal time before the proposal to give the dancers a chance to rehearse with the orchestra since they had not worked together before; Urbanity Dance was worth every penny and then some! The final performance was exactly what I had envisioned, and I especially appreciated that the dancer who performed last (Joy) finished her solo with a "lyrical invitation" for my partner and I to follow her to the predetermined proposal spot - this aligned perfectly with the music as it was fading out, and allowed for perfect photography/videography coverage - plus the two of us were in such a daze as everything was happening that we definitely needed the clear guidance Joy provided. Big big thank you to my POC, Cayley, and each of the dancers who made this possible: Genny, Katie, Haley, and Joy.

During a long summer trip my teen daughter was missing dance team practices and intensives. She…read moretook some drop in's in both contemporary and hip hop at Urbanity. The classes were fun yet challenging. The teachers and students were all pleasant and welcoming. Overall it was great experience. Definitely recommend.

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.

Just started training privately with Zoë and Melinda and I'm having a blast! I come in about once a…read moremonth. They share so many good details and aerial nuggets to explore, and it is a beautiful space to flow and create in that brightens up my training

Toxic and exclusive. They shouldn't take private lessons from people without experience then shut…read morethem out the door by deeming themselves too good and exclusive. Just brand your business as for professional training only.