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.

This studio has been wonderful! I host a freestyle dance group every Sunday evening. Working with…read moreMelissa (the manager) is an absolute pleasure! She is very flexible and loves to have new renters rent her space. I came to her at the end of August and by mid October I was using the studio space and working very closely with her! The space is beautiful, and very chill and relaxed. There are such a variety of classes at this studio. Because of Melissa's trust and good faith, as well as the studio's atmosphere of friendliness, I would recommend this to anyone!

It is rare to find an angel on earth but believe me when I say there are a few angels at BAD and…read moreleading them all is Ms. Melissa. In the field of dance where everyone strives for the perfect figure and a perfect routine, Ms. Melissa teaches work and a lot of it, she never gives up and will never let you either. She loves to dance and teaches the kids just that. With her kind heart and words she pushes every single girl to do her best while always respecting and encouraging. The girls don't work towards a recital, they learn technique and will run through many different dances until together they decide what will be their final performance piece. BAD will put on a beautiful yearly recital, in an amazing theater with costumes and lighting and great music. Every year at the end of the recital someone will come up to me and say; "in our old studio the recital was much nicer... the level was higher...". Could be... I can't compare, but, Ms. Melissa isn't about the show. Ms. Melissa is about opportunities and making sure every single girl get her moment center stage. She's about improvement, making sure every girl dances better by the end of the year, and most of all she's about confidence every girl believes in her heart she is the best dancer that she could be.

I have taken two classes at Metalwerx and I can't say enough good things. Fantastic teachers, a…read moregreat studio that is run thoughtfully! Safety and care of tools is always communicated. Easy to park, easy to grab lunch up the street at the sandwich shop. Take a class and you will love it!! Great for beginners or more advanced jewelers (I wrote a book about jewelry making and I learn something every time I'm here )

I always wanted to take a jewelry making class and finally enrolled in an evening class here. I…read morewas hopeless at jewelry making, but I really tried. This class helped me realize that I am a 2-D person -- sawing and soldering are not my think. That being said, I really tried hard and was very motivated to make something. I melted a few bezels. The teacher barely gave me the time of day, but the teaching assistant took pity on me and gave me some extra help. They never asked for feedback on the experience. I haven't been back since, but for the right person it might be an amazing experience.

I was interested in getting into theater in Boston, so I signed up for their intro class on a whim…read more I've now taken two classes with Art and Amanda, and I plan on taking as many more as I can. The atmosphere is so fun, and I've learned so much about technique, how to approach and play with text, and performing. I recommend this class to anyone who wants to have a fun class, wants to get into theater, or is an actor wanting to brush up on skills or learn new things. I used to take a lot of acting classes, and I don't remember getting as much out of any of them as I do out of this. Go sign up!

Background: I'm from Worcester, went to school in Waltham (Bran to the Deis!), and I happen to know…read morethe director and her husband, who was an actor in the show. We also went out for drinks after, so there. Anywho, went here to see Stopkiss. I'll get to the review on the show in a bit. First, the theater. If you go to the Waltham Public Library, walk over to Spring St., look down the road and where your blindspot is, that's the theater. It is a hidden gem that takes a bit to find, but worth the look. At the entranceway, you'll find you typical, small theater atrium before you descend stairs into their lair. The theater itself is a small space, but very, very well used. And this production was no exception to that. Stopkiss has everything going for it, from the direction, to the acting, to the choice of lights and music (I gave my friend crap for one song, but it was only because it gave me visions of a Spanish Soap Opera at a crucial time in the show, not ruining, but adding a bit of levity to an otherwise melancholy moment). The cast is fantastic, with strong moments of acting coming from everyone, and I mean everyone, in the cast. The two lead actresses Jennifer McCartney and Gabrielle Hatcher steal the show, from what, I'm not sure, and are very well supported by Michael Soulios, Jason Rutledge, Andrew Boncoddo, Carolyn Cafarelli, and Melanie Bernier. Tatiana Rutledge has maintained her keen eye and artistry and only shown strong strides of development in her role as director of the show. The lighting design, well crafted set and, overall, highly kind stage crew make this a must see. Tatiana, much love. Z

Just saw Stop Kiss. Was the best community theater I have seen in years. The two lead women were…read morequite wonderful, sensitive and quirky with a great range. They created real, whole living characters.

I couldn't agree more with Will's review of the Hamby dance studio. Brian and Maureen are…read moreincredibly talented, patient, welcoming, professional, and most of all fun! I have never been a "dancer", but my girlfriend is, and I wanted to get myself up to speed so I could keep up with her. Choosing to take an advanced beginner class here was a great decision for me and I am thrilled to have found a space where I am comfortable learning the basics, but also challenged to learn more and more each week. If you're looking for a great place to pick up (or perfect) dancing I highly recommend going here! Class sizes range from just a few dancers to more than a dozen, depending on the style and level. Prices are reasonable and parking in the lot is a breeze!

I love taking dance lessons from Hamby Ballroom with Brian and Maureen! How could you beat two…read moreexcellent teachers for the price of one? B and M are so nice, funny, patient and great at teaching. My fiancé and I took ten dance lessons with Arthur Murray. Afterward we felt like we had not learned enough to even dance one style for a full song, comfortably. Meanwhile, only a few weeks in to learning from Brian and Maureen felt like a world of difference. I never would have thought I would enjoy dancing this much.

I have worked with HET in the past and currently still taking classes with them. I can not say…read moreenough good things about my time spent here, Having been a part of another companies roster of extras as a beginner in Los Angeles, I felt everyone was mooching and not getting anywhere they wanted to be (including me) so i signed up and started to take classes (yes you have to put money in to get money back) to get reconginzed within the deep sea of swimming actors. With networking and reasearch i found HET. Thus far HET helped me break into the BIZ with more confidence, less nerves, knowledge of script readings, casting calls, on camera auditions, call backs, Union, NON-Union work, etc... So long review short, if you are serious about getting yourself into this industry like i am, HET's variety of classes will keep you learing new tricks about your craft, how to better NETWORK yourself which is key (anywhere) They also have taken time to answer questions during off hours and even though classes can be long, and ive just wanted to GET out and DO work, ive made freinds and had fun.

Coming here was the best decision I could have made for my acting career. Bill takes the time to…read moreteach you the inside tips and tricks for audition and reading scripts. The small classes is what I like most, and not being overwhelmed with a class that's 20 or more people in it.

I just completed my second term and Katherine was amazing, once again! This term, summer, is…read morecondensed into 6 weeks, but because I am moving out of the state, Katherine did all she could to help me start and finish my painting in 3 weeks. The painting was a gift to my sister and not only did the recipient love her gift from me, I loved the gift that Katherine gave me. She helped me to understand that time is precious and if it is spent wisely, any goal could be accomplished. If you are even considering taking a painting class, I would give this school a chance. It will change your view on your own creativity and your view on what it means to teach. Katherine is a gem! She, and her school, cannot be replicated or duplicated. I am sad that I will probably not be able to find anything like them where I am moving. Oh, and the ice cream breaks in the summer aren't so bad either.

The Katherine Martin Widmer School of Painting is just an example of the many wonderful things that…read moreare right before you waiting to be discovered. I have lived in the Somerville area for years now and in that time thought about how nice it would be to have a creative space. I dabbled in the fine arts in school, but without the physical space and guidance, lost the motivation to explore further. This school has allowed me the opportunity to do so. The instructor, Katherine, is a wonderful teacher, providing just the right amount of instruction and is one of many reasons why the school has such an encouraging environment. The studio itself is lovely. It's on the third floor with lots of windows and a sky light. Usually the soft voices of Billy Holiday or Nina Simone waft through the air. In addition, the students (many of whom have been attending for years) are from all different backgrounds/ages and are a pleasure to get to know.