We love Catherine and her class! The studio is very clean with very tall ceilings with plenty of…read morelight. There's plenty of room for our daughter to dance with few other students. The studio is in the Mill Building so there are stairs and elevator for easy access. The price is great and Catherine is very professional so we were lucky to find a ballet school nearby. Highly recommended!

Very professional instruction. I Can compare to other ballet school attended earlier and was…read moreimpressed with attention payed to each and every detail and move. In a very friendly manner though so the class is still enjoyable experience even for youngest dancers. Overall the atmosphere is such that dancers help each other learn and progress as opposed to compete inside the group. Glad we took our friends advice and joined this school - I can see my girl grow as a dancer right before my eyes:) Thank you!

I'm from NYC and New Jersey, so I know all about dance studios (because I've hopped around as a…read morechild to a bunch of them in the most competitive state!). Trish's studio is as professional as it gets. The technique and skills she provides her students are top notch- more than what I've seen in some studios from the NYC areas. The kids are all wonderful and every class environment is exceptionally professional and safe for the children. Also important to note that I danced professionally and studied dance in school, so I know good technique. I wouldn't trust my baby and children with anyone else!

What a workout! I tried the Zumba class this weekend offered at the Dance Studio of Maine. It was…read moremy first time and it was awesome! I am NOT typically a dancer, and the instructor made me feel so comfortable. Great music, tons of fun, not too crowded. The studio offers a variety of dance classes for all ages - tap, ballet, modern, etc. They also just opened a music school (The Music School of Maine) which I can't wait to try.

An absolutely wonderful place for children to grow and learn while having fun and exercising! Miss…read moreAlex has awesome classes for people to drop in and have a fun workout too! We love this place!

From the owner: Joy of Dance is a place where children become dancers and dancers become family! Here at Joy of…read moreDance, we embrace dancers of all shapes, sizes, and ages, from the young to the young at heart. This is a studio where creativity, individuality and self-expression are encouraged and we have a community of teachers, students and families who are passionate about performing arts. Our goal is to create a positive and happy experience for all of our students. We strive to nurture and develop talent, celebrate the achievements of all students and inspire a love and appreciation of all styles of dance. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment in which all students can feel empowered, comfortable and free to express themselves.

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 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!

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.

Best ballet school in the Seacoast! My little girl began at 2 1/2 and is now going into her 8th…read moreyear! If you're looking for true technique and fundamentals, you'll find it here! Now going into her third year in PSB Company, my daughter has a solid foundation and is thriving! Wonderfully talented & professional instructors who encourage all levels! This is a TRUE ballet school!

From the owner: The school offers classes for students ages 2 1/2 to adults in Pre-Ballet, Foundation, Combination…read moreclasses (3 1/2 to 6 years of age), Ballet Technique I - VI, Pointe, Variations, Boys Ballet Classes, Pas de deux, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip-hop, and Musical Theater.

My daughter has danced under the tutelage of this group of teachers and Director for 6 years. One…read moreof the reasons we joined the studio was because it was conveniently located 2 blocks from our home. Now as it transitions from Mass Motion Dance North to Bosoma School of Dance, and is changing locations to Hamilton, which is not so close, I am more than happy to bring my daughter to the new location. I would follow Katherine almost anywhere. She creates a warm and nurturing atmosphere for the dancers, and the technique and choreography is unlike any we have seen at any other studio. If you have the opportunity, bring your kids in for a trial lesson, you won't be disappointed.

From the owner: BoSoma School of Dance (BSD), formerly Mass Motion Dance North, has offered quality dance education…read moresince 2010 to ages three through eighteen. Owner and Director, Katherine Hooper, brings her twenty years of teaching experience to Hamilton and Manchester-by-the-Sea, offering a space for students to learn the art and technique of dance, to nurture their passion for dance, and to learn how to think in a creative way. Our dedicated faculty is made up of BoSoma Dance Company dancers and professionals that have achieved or are working towards a degree in dance. BSD's programs are designed to accommodate all ages and abilities. All students, whether in the recreational or intensive program, will be closely monitored throughout the year to make sure that they are in the appropriate level and program. Our annual program focuses on learning core technique and terminology, challenging the mind/body connection through movement, as well as improvisation and choreography.

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

It used to be a nice studio but now if you don't do competitive dance they don't treat you like the…read morepeople on the competitive dance team they are super expensive for how they treat people and what th they are don't recommend

Ellen''a School of Dance is amazing! They have kind, knowledgeable and responsive staff that the…read morekids just love while they learn to love dance! Our daughter has been virtually attending class for the last year and the team had been so inclusive and done a great job of engaging with her: during class time via verbally interaction and providing a helper she can really follow and outside of class by dropping/mailing little things from class supplies and stickers. From our time in the studio during the last few years to the time of social distancing/staying home, I couldn't say more good things about this organization and the community that they have built!