First Dance Studio

0.4 mi

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.

From the owner: If you are located in the state of Massachusetts and you are looking for a dance class and dance…read moreschool near to you that will be able to provide you with the very best quality of patient, understanding, experienced, and all around excellent instruction and education out of any of the many dance studios in and around Massachusetts, be sure to look no further than to the dance class and dance school of Creative Arts Dance Academy. Here at Creative Arts Dance Academy, our highly experienced, skilled, qualified, and patient dance instructors will certainly take the time and the effort in order to provide you with the best quality of ballet and jazz class, tap and hip hop class, Mommy Daddy and me dance class, and more. For the best instruction when it comes to 'dance classes near me', be sure to choose the dance studio of Creative Arts Dance Academy. Our highly intelligent, knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, and passionate dance instructors will certainly be able to provide you with the dance education that you have been able to get, for all of your musical theatre and special events needs. Creative Arts Dance Academy is sure to be the very best choice of dance class and dance school that you could choose for yourself or for your children to come to, as our classes are the most intensive, entertaining, fun, and educational ways in which for you to exercise and learn different ways of how to dance...

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The Dance Complex

4.4

(90 reviews)

20.1 mi

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).

Five floors in the absolutely huge Odd Fellows building for…read morelessons in just about any kind of dance. Central Square, Cambridge. Adults and children. Love this place

Spring 2017

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Nancy Chippendale's Dance Studios

2.7

(6 reviews)

3.6 mi

I give them a 5 star They work hard and for anyone ti say anything negative has not experience…read moreanything about who this expiring dance group of ladies who teach young girls and boys to be confident and the quality of her work and working with these are phenomenal God Bless the owner and her daugthers because take great pride in teaching these young individuals

This was my first dance school…read more Nancy Chippendale in it was part of the Rockets dance troop. I did dance with her Second to oldest daughter. I was on her competitive team when I was kid. We when to Virginia Beach and won. When I got a little bit older I started to notice that she was separating the group. She was looking for a certain kind of girl, certain shape. My mom didn't believe me but I knew soon as her daughter left I was off The competitive team. She doesn't like the parents to watch the kids while they practice. So parents sit in separate area. Also when I was a kid The other parents and my mother would have him sew all the costumes. I left the team and went to a different dance company nice one more friendly one and one that excepted different size body. Any way i used to tell people I was part of the Chippendale's Dance Group, they laughed because they thought it was part of this strip group. Lol

Nancy Chippendale's Dance Studios...where kids always have fun!

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Ignis Arts

(3 reviews)

9.6 mi

Nate and Cleo are very personable. Love the beginner classes slow and steady. Cannot wait to get…read moreback to it.

Truly amazing lessons with an awesome teacher! Makes learning dance so fun and we take away so…read moremuch. Highly recommend!

Whether you are interested in dancing social socially, competitively, or for an event (like a wedding) we have private lessons just for you!

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Dance Infusion

4.2

(5 reviews)

0.4 mi

My step daughter has been at dance infusion for almost 10 years. The studio and teachers are…read moreamazing. The recitals are a Broadway production. They do such a wonderful job. And it's definitely low stress compared to other Dance studios. They instill the love of Dance with technique and a passion for the sport, but the kids are still able to have flexibility to do other sports or activities. I can't recommend Dance Infusion enough.

Words can't express how happy we are at dance infusion. Always a fantastic experience. My daughter…read morecomes out of class with the biggest smile on her face every time!! 100% would recommend!!!

Some of our dancers become famous!

Cindi Worthley, owner and director, lovin' life!

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2017 Dance Infusion Recital Finale

Granite State Ballroom

13.1 mi

Took my first dance lesson at Granite State Ballroom. My daughter took lessons many years ago and I…read morealways wanted to give it a try, but didn't think I could do it. The instructor made it fun and enjoyable by showing me steps that I was comfortable with. The studio was bright, open, and very welcoming!

From the owner: We are a ballroom and social dance studio located in Windham. We teach dancing the fun and easy…read moreway! You never need a partner but if you have one that's ok too! We use a proven method of teaching using individual, group and practice lessons to get you to your goal as quickly as possible. We specialize in those folks who are preparing to go to a Wedding, Nightclub, Dinner Dance, Cruise or Fundraiser. If you want to have a great time and see how easy dancing can be come give us a try.

Come learn to dance the fun and easy way! You don't need a partner and the first lesson is complimentary!

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Happy Students!

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Krystal Ballroom Dance Studio

4.9

(11 reviews)

8.1 mi

Yes I danced at Krystal ballroom at a Friday night dance party the people were very friendly and I…read moreenjoyed meeting and dancing with knew friends

My wife and I went to give it a try and one year later we love it. When I first started it was like…read morePinocchio trying to walk when he became a real boy. Now I know the hustle, waltz, tango and my favorite the Cha Cha. Give them a try the staff is awesome and it so much fun.

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The Dance Place

(3 reviews)

17.5 mi

My daughter has been attending the dance place since she was six years old. She is part of the…read morecompany and it has been the best experience we could ever have asked for! She has grown tremendously --into a confident young woman and creative, open, supportive and loving person. We are so grateful to the instructors, directors, other dancers and families. What an incredible experience this has been for my daughter and for us as her parents!

Both of my daughters have taken the creative class for 3-4 year olds. Both have adored their…read moreteachers and looked forward to class all week long. The instructors are so patient and fun and creative, making sure that each child's introduction to the world of dance is fun and engaging and supportive. My eldest has now moved on to ballet 1, and the time in creative prepared her to thrive now that more technique is being introduced. Highly recommend this studio and it's instructors.

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CrossFit North Andover

(3 reviews)

1.5 mi

This is a great place to get fit. It feels like you are working out with family and friends…read more The instructors will guide you through all the workout exercises. They can modify the exercises based on your ability and fitness level It got me off the boring cardio exercises and building some muscle and losing weight. I highly recommend this Crossflt box!

Great facility with knowledgeable instructors! I was a bit apprehensive about trying Crossfit…read morebecause I thought I had to be in great shape just to try it. I am certainly glad I was wrong about that, and after one workout I was hooked. The trainers are excellent at modifying moves for beginners or if you have any physical limitations. The team atmosphere and the workouts are like nothing I have ever experienced at any other gym. This place motivates you to get better and work harder every time you walk through the door, something that I wasn't getting at my regular gym. I would typically wander around doing a little of this and a little of that and convincing myself that it was better than nothing. I guess that would be true if I was in the shape that I want to be in, but I am not. At Crossfit the workouts are laid out for you and the atmosphere makes you push yourself to a level that you didn't even know you had. I know that after 6 weeks I feel stronger and leaner than I have in a very long time. If you really want to make a change in the way you look and feel, you should give it a try.

Group weight lifting

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Singing Beach

4.1

(164 reviews)

20.1 mi

I went here years ago to surf kayak after work midweek. No crowds, easy to park. The waves weren't…read moretoo high so it was a pleasant evening.

Such a lovely beach in such a great town! I visited this past weekend for the first time and adored…read moreit. Parking can make things a little tricky, but you won't need to walk for more than 10-15 mins from your spot to access the beach. Beach access is $10 a head, which may seem steep but I think is pretty average for beaches nowadays. The sand was nice, the beach staff was friendly, and the water was SO clean. We even spotted a couple of seals. Will go back!

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Plum Island Beach

4.0

(47 reviews)

16.6 mi

Plum Island Beach, in Newburyport, is a great & lowkey beach on the North Shore to go to!…read moreThe beach is clean & pretty quiet, mostly locals. Much less congested compared to the popular beaches in MA & no traffic jams. I usually only come here if I'm planning a trip to see my friends in Newburyport ;) Not sure how much the parking is; I park at a friend's house. Very calm beach ONLY THING IS, avoid going in the month of July, OR be very careful of the greenhead flies! They are everywhere here during that month & their bites hurt lol. Not sure if greenheads are only specific to this beach in particular, however, I've only really ever experienced this here.

Visited plum island beach river side of it. I was sad to see how much they let things go there but…read morestill charge $15 to park?Trash on the beach / glass. The wooden wall way was closed off on the parking lot side and on the beach side the stairs/ramp removed. The view is still beautiful. They no longer have life guards on duty..

Old abandoned life guard chairs..

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Veterans Memorial Park

3.9

(11 reviews)

8.2 mi

This is a large recreation/sports park…read more It seems to be new-ish, very clean and well maintained. There's a huge parking lot right next to a great sprinkler park (and there's a large, new playground next to the sprinkler park) with concession stand and bathrooms. It's great for kids on a hot summer day.

Pretty nice local splash pad. There's usually a monitor here to keep things civil if they get…read morecrazy. Nice big park with swings for the babies and the big kids, as well as two jungle gyms for different age groups. There are fields for baseball, soccer, and a mini football field, as well as a nice long walking track around them. I really like that everything is open for visibility's sake, so I don't have to work hard to keep an eye on my kids, even from all the way across the park. It makes it somewhat hot without any shade, but it's not too bad since everyone is getting soaked on the splash pad anyhow. My only complaint is that it's pretty crowded here for much of the summer, so you have to keep a close eye on the little ones so they don't get run over by the bigger kids.

The splash pad on a rare quiet moment.

Summer spray park area

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Summer spray park area

Harold Parker State Forest

3.9

(41 reviews)

3.9 mi

This place is extremely underrated. I happened to be in Wilmington for Habit burger and decidded…read moreto pull over and check out this gorgeous forest. The views were simply spectacular. I do not think it gets much better than this considering that you only have to go about 40 minutes out of the city. I saw a river otter within 10 minutes of parking my car and getting out! I believe most of this forest is along Harold Parker road and there is small dirt lots you can park on along this road.

Harold Parker is a state forest with a campground and a couple of lakes that you can go fishing or…read morekayaking and it also has 100 of trails and exploring horse back riding as well but it a good place to just enjoy nature and the sounds of the woods it's just a hidden gem to get away from the hustle and bustle of life

Field pond

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Sarkisian Farms and Driving Range

4.2

(10 reviews)

3.3 mi

ice cream!!!!! enormous portions. cheerful and kind staff. message to sarkisian family though: do…read morenot limit the amount of tips on credit cards. you are insulting your staff and pissing off your customers who want to reward them!!

Nice turf driving range that's good for getting your swing back !! A few grass tees would be great…read more!! Landscaping 5 stars !! Thank you Ice cream also 5 stars!!

Johhny Woods !!!

Pretty in pink

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David C.

10 years ago

Danielle was great! Neither of us really danced before and we were quite intimidated by planning our wedding dance. Danielle made it easy. She designed our entire dance to the song we wanted and gave us plenty of tips on how to keep it interesting for the duration of the song. The result was awesome! My wife and I look back now and often say that learning and practicing our dance was the most fun we had throughout the entire planning process. thanks Danielle! read more

Kerri H.

393

8 years ago

Danielle was AMAZING to work with! We were crunched for time and she made the scheduling so easy and stress free! She was also so fun to work with and I love her personality! Our guests absolutely loved our dance and we sure surprised them! We would recommend Danielle to anyone who is looking to make their first dance a memorable one! Thank you Danielle for making it possible for us to have an amazing dance! read more

Tayla S.

8 years ago

My husband and I knew we wanted to take lessons before our wedding because we didn't want to do the "middle school sway" for our first dance. Danielle was awesome! We met with her 2x a month, and before we knew it, our dance came together. Dance lessons at First Dance Studio was were a great investment, and my husband and I had a lot of fun in the process. read more

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