I'm writing this almost as much to motivate me as to motivate others. I started beginning tap in…read moreSpring 2014 and LOVED IT. Loved it!! Loved the teacher, loved the other students, loved the whole vibe. Then summer came along and the sunday class time didn't work with beach/travel/vacations schedules so I let it slide (plus I need new tap shoes.) The Studio has moved (still conveniently located) and I need to get back there!!

YELP - this business at 82 Boylston St., Brookline, MA has closed. There is no web site available…read more They ran an excellent dance studio for adults.

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!

Dance Academy has been an intricate part of the community for over 35 years. I danced at the studio…read morefor over 20 of those years; apparently I was a wobbly toddler who needed some balance training. Terry and Corrine, the teachers, treat every dancer as their family. They are amazing with children. They can pull the shyest child out of their shell. They know how to build confidence in the children so they are not only better dancers but better people. They try to make every single student feel special. Terri and Corrine pour their heart and soul into their profession. All of their time is either spent teaching, mixing the music for classes, buying/making costumes, and on the rare occasion sleeping. They produce 5-6 recitals every year between the gym show, solo shows, and dance recitals. Over the years Terry and Corrine have worked at making recital more cost efficient for parents but trying to make most of them instead of buying them from costume companies. Terry has an amazing eye, she can buy a plain dress and make it into an elegant sparkling costume. It's inspiration like this that has sparked my creative side. Without Dance Academy, Hyde Park would not have had a parade for as long as it did. The teachers fought hard every year to organize it. Unfortunately the parade has come to an end but now they help organize the tree lighting. Dance Academy is not only bringing children together (creating life long friends) but they bring the community together. Dance Academy is not just a business, it is the heart of Hyde Park. The teachers have taught me love, friendship, confidence, strength, and helped with that balance issue I had as a toddler, haha. My daughter is too young right now, but once she is old enough you can bet that my daughter will be on the stage at recital staring at the curtains as Terri and Corrine are trying to get her and her classmates to tap their toes.

Student centered, high expectations and caring for each student. They give 100% to all families…read moreand do so much for the community!

We absolutely love this dance studio. The instructors are talented patient and truly care about…read moreevery child. This studio is very welcoming and positive and feels like a family. We highly recommend the studio to anyone looking for a great place for the child to dance

Great school with the great atmosphere & amazing teachers ! Super friendly. Everything about the…read morestudio is amazing and we love it. My son has been dancing there since 4.5 years old & now he's been doing it for 19 years.

Building confidence and having fun with devoted, encouraging teachers. Tailored to each students…read moreabilities with creative dance choreography.

The Dance Center has brought joy to my little princess. She was a shy dance and now she has blossom…read moreinto a Sassy ray of SUNSHINE. Ms. Barbie gave her the push she needed, literally at her first competition. Lol. The Dance Center is a safe space for the children to be themselves and express their love of Dance. ​The staff is helpful and caring. I trust that the staff and teachers have my little princess's best intrest. The experience I have with The Dance Center is simply the BEST. Ms. Barbie is great and she can talk me I to any Dance Competition or dance class. Lol. She has given my princess so much joy and love of dance. I would highly recommend The Dance Center. Come join our dance family. We are the BEST

The administration is unprofessional, disorganized, rude... Their communication is incredibly…read moreconfusing when it's not down right wrong. They sometimes don't communicate when classes are cancelled or they send out a mass email, but some people are left off. I've made the trip into the studio more than once to find out my class is cancelled. They make numerous accounting errors. Don't give them your credit card for automatic payments! Actually, you might be better off not giving them your money at all. Last year they had a "youth company". They charged $150 in production fees in addition to charging for rehearsals. They did rehearse, but there were never any productions. They didn't refund our "production fees". There are some very good teachers, though, and they're the only reason I'm not giving this 1 star... However, One of their very best teachers, Miss Christina, recently left. If you like the teachers, I recommend finding out if they teach somewhere else. I reviewed this place in 2014 and gave it 4 stars because for a brief time it looked as if things were getting better. Sadly, they're not.

I think this place does a really good job with their lessons. My issue is more with the shows that…read morethey put on to highlight the lessons. For whatever reason, for such a deep resume/repertoire Tony Williams and his staff CAN NOT pull of a recital. The show is always ridiculously priced. The show should NEVER cost more than $20 a ticket! They also should be able to tell you when your class will be on stage. It really is a pain to find out your kid already went on when you were told they were going on later based on practices. Also the "stage manager" really needs to tone it down. These are children. Not teenagers but small kids. They don't need someone yelling as if these were the Oscars. She seems to take the fun out of these events.

The Dedham studio is a wonderful place to learn to dance. All the instructors are easy to work with…read moreand take good care of beginners and experienced dancers. I have been working with Marc B. for several years. He is the best in the area from my point of view. He gives your a sound foundation in all dances but my favorite part is to work with Marc on showcase routines. He has choreographed my best. Thanks to Marc, dancing is my passion.

My wife and I took lessons with Eva prior to our wedding and she was fantastic! We were both…read morebeginners in terms of dance experience, but she took the time to learn what our vision was and helped us accomplish it and more. You won't find a better dance coach in and around Boston. We'd recommend her 10 of 10 times.

I have always wanted to try ballet but I've never danced in my life. I started taking the absolute…read morebeginner adult ballet classes and I've greatly enjoyed the 2 sessions (completed 16 weeks) so far. I would recommend taking the class more than once before progressing because I felt like I learned so much the second time. I took the class with instructor Isobel Chang and enjoyed her teaching style. There are all ages and all body types and all genders, with no problems. So if you're interested, go for it

I'm not sure what compelled me to try ballet after years and years of sports and a failed audition…read moreat a middle school play of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Perhaps, it was my love of all things spandex or the need to finally live up to the Abba song my parents still sing to me, "Nina, the Pretty Ballerina," but I made the leap (pun intended) and signed up for the adult absolute beginner class. This class will not disappoint! The instructor, Claire, is a magic maker. She took a girl (ahem..me) whose lack of coordination has resulted in two broken arms (mind you, at the same time) and numerous other embarrassing moments and turned her into a girl who can now plie in front of a mirror without laughing at herself. I wish I wasn't moving this summer otherwise I would definitely continue the classes. Here's the low-down: Attire ~ Think yoga. You don't have rock the leotard like Beyonce but you can if you want. I wore spandex on bottom and a shirt or tank top on top. Show your calves and your feet. It helps to wear different colors - one on top and a different one on the bottom. This will allow your instructor (and you) to see when parts of your body move that shouldn't (i.e. hips). They sell ballet slippers at the studio. You can buy them there but you will have to sew the straps on at home. Color choices: pink and black. Demographics ~ As mentioned above I had none, I mean zilch experience with ballet or dance. There were people in the class who had some gymnastics/ice skating/ballet/cheer-leading/jazz dance etc... Ages range from high school students to happy retired people. Class sizes are usually around 10 but will vary. Mainly ladies who take the class but men are definitely welcome (there was one guy in the first series of classes I took and he was way better than me). Cost ~ I think I paid around $120 for 8 weeks or something like that. Well worth the money. Add the cost of ballet slippers if you don't have them. I was like this girl when I started: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7fAvXH25Ng so if I can do it...anyone can do it!

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!

Abigail is amazing! Recital is inspiring! Dancers learn so much more than how to dance, which…read morethey also do at the highest level.

Can't say enough about A Fine Dance Studio! We love our dance family! Both my girls are so happy…read morehere!