This school taught me accurate technique as well as to love dance. The teachers I had (Carol,…read moreKatie, and Deej) inspired me to keep dancing throughout the rest of my life. I have stayed in touch with my friends from HWSD because of the wonderful community we formed there. I would recommend this school to anyone!

We just switched ffrom a Mom and me dance class about 30 minutes from home to Happy Feet.. which is…read more10 minutes from home! This was the perfect transition as my daughter is now almost three and is more independent- as the tots class is not a mom and me! Love the community and atmosphere. We enrolled last month and my daughter has adapted well and takes to her teachers wonderfully. I am not happy with the parking situation and there are never enough chairs in the waiting room and it's incredibly busy. They need a Larger studio for sure.

Signed my child up for a summer camp dance class. The start of the week the instructor never even…read moreintroduced herself to the parents! Never told us what was going on. I felt that to be unprofessional seeing as every other studio my children have attended the instructor always greets the parents, tells us her name, what the class will be like, etc... I went to introduce myself to the instructor after class and she disappeared to her office. The high school aged girls that work there basically told me to buzz off and not bother her because the owner has her own child to tend to... Thank god we only signed up for a week class. The class itself was awful, not challenging for my daughter, and the studio itself was small and hot (not sure if their AC was broken or what was going on). Would not recommend

My daughter is just finishing her 2nd year of dance at Encore. The studio is new, clean, spacious,…read moreand full of light. The instructors all care so much about the kids and in teaching them dance and instilling a love for it. They have an amazing dance team and also provide recreational classes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear to me how much they they are willing to go above the beyond. They provided the kids with online zoom dance classes, challenges, spirit days, socially distant one on one dance pictures in the park, and even planned a virtual recital! This time has been so tough on kids and I really value all they have done to provide some normalcy for the kids. Normally parents are not in the room during class (there are monthly watch weeks on the studios TVs), but with classes over zoom I have gotten to watch more of the class and can also speak to what a good job they do with the insurrection and keeping the kids engaged while having fun. Highly recommend!

My daughter finished her first year of dance this past spring. She is set up for a summer class as…read morewell as next fall. She is a very active pre schooler who often forgets her listening ears but the teachers are patient and kind and work so well with this age group. I think the owners and instructors truly love what they do and it shows!

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.

Primo bellydancing teacher and performer! Melina teaches me to move parts otherwise thought…read moreunknown with humor, taste, wisdom and tons of fun. These classes are one of the highlights of my week and I have made friends with my hips as a result of them. She teaches in Newton on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Her performances are sublime and she performs at the Karoun and for private functions too. www.daughtersofrhea.com

I guess I can't keep Melina's classes a secret any more! She's the BEST, ever. A great teacher…read moreand amazing dancer, she has taught me more than I thought I could achieve, and continues to inspire. Her style might be described as Greco-Turkish-gypsy fusion. Try a class, or check out one of her workshops. If you're more interested in watching her perform, this is well worth your time. She travels around the world as a belly dancer/circus performer and enchants audiences everywhere. Locally, make a reservation at Karoun Restaurant when she's scheduled to perform. Also check out her circus, Cirque Passion, which she founded with her husband, circus star Sacha Pavlata. World-class performances.

Several of my friends children take karate lessons through the Waltham Park n Rec. and they…read moreabsolutely love the passion, attention and skill that is taught to these young kids....Its all about respect, listening skills, being a good person and they learn a lot of basic karate with safety being most important.... The Instructor is GREAT and super attentive. STEVE NUGENTS KARATE is AWESOME !!!

I have seen 2 Russian Ballet companies dance, Once I spent an entire pay check to see the The…read moreBolshoi Ballet ,in performances in WDC 1963 with their prima ballerina assoluta of the Bolshoi ,,Maya Plisetskaya!! Was I blessed. Much later in the early 2000's in Boston I attended a night of a performance by The Kirov Ballet. It changed my life. I had never seen ballet performed even close to these two companies. A week or so ago, I saw on WGBH the story of a Russian Ballet company in of all places Watertown, MA! named The Koltun Ballet. I had never known that such a Russian Ballet company was so close. Believe me we are blessed to have this company in the USA and in The Greater Boston area. I can hardly wait to finally see another Russian Ballet so close!

Koltun ballet is an exceptional ballet school, with very professional, committed coaches. My…read moredaughter has attended this school for over 7 years and I could not be happier.

La Pierre School of Dance is such an awesome place for young people in the area to learn dance!…read moreWe've seen their focus on the kids and their attention to detail and would recommend anyone in the area (or not in the area!) to send their kids there to learn Dance! Such a great place.