Miss Tiffany is amazing, and the community she has created for learning and fun is incredible!read more

Dancing at MSD was one of the worst experiences of my life. My overall time spent at this studio…read moreexasperated negative mental health symptoms by the director, Tiffany Martin. I joined the studio when I was 16, in hopes of refining my technique, as well as finding a familial community in the dance environment. Unfortunately that couldn't be farther from the truth. The turning point for me was a particular incident in which Tiffany came out to the lobby to yell in my face for asking to leave class early due to mental health circumstances. I will add that I got permission from the teacher to leave class early. As someone who promotes mental health advocacy, this response was shocking to me. I was made to feel as if I had done something wrong, and was asked to apologize for my behavior after advocating for myself. I felt particularly vulnerable because the director was privy to certain past experiences I have had, and I was very unsettled by the fact that she handled it in a way that was triggering to me and my classmates. Aside from this isolated incident, this program instills a culture of perfectionism by the way it is structured. The extreme academia that is promoted is not a realistic way to educate students in dance, and does not set them up to succeed. I'm aware of the benefits that a pedagogical approach can have on training strong dancers, however, the remedial and glacial pace of the program delayed my development as a dancer. It is simply not conducive to a dancer who aspires for a professional career. An example of this is my solo from Martin's 2023 Recital. My solo consisted of skills that I had not worked on all year due to the pace of ballet class, but was still expected to do regardless. Perfection was not only instilled on stage but also in class, whereas dancers, we should feel safe to make mistakes and learn from them. We weren't allowed to progress our skills in class until they were perfect, which is an unattainable goal for anyone. Despite the unfortunate time spent at Martin, it has not deterred me from continuing to dance. I have since found a studio where I feel safe to make many mistakes, work at a reasonable pace, and have had the opportunity to take class with nationally renowned professional companies and gain professional experience. I have seen the growth despite only being there a year. Currently, I am auditioning for colleges looking towards a BFA in dance. To anyone considering enrolling here, based on my experience, it is not a nurturing environment physically or mentally. I can say with absolute certainty that I would not be technically or mentally ready and "good enough" for these programs if I had stayed at Martin School of Dance.

Amazing laid back high quality studio! My daughter has been going there for two years now after…read moreshopping around Schools in the area we discovered this is the best quality of instructors in the area.

From the owner: At MusicalArts, we believe the arts are a powerful tool to empower students with self confidence,…read moreself respect and an amazing outlet for all ages! We offer music lessons, dance classes, theater classes and summer camps for ages 3 and up. Students accomplish mastering an instrument, perform exhilarating choreography and unlock their true potential within! Our faculty are University trained teachers and performers. More importantly, they are passionate about teaching and their students. As a parent we realize you have a choice between several different music and dance schools. All studios are not the same. We constantly renovate and improve our facilities and provide ongoing training to our staff to ensure we are always providing our students and parents with the best experience possible. Not sure what level to sign up for? We will be happy to help place your child in an appropriate class. For students, who have had more extensive dance training we will set up a placement class to ensure students are in the appropriate class.

Do not send your kids here. The owner is cold, bitchy, unprofessional, and an overall bad person…read more She talks badly about students to other students, she has favorites (and its clear who they are), she NEVER replies to emails unless it involves money. You've been warned.

My daughter competed at this studio for several years, and I don't have one positive thing to say…read moreabout it. The instructor, Jaime Gagner, is in no way capable of running a business. It is made clear who her favorites are, and if you aren't one of them, then you get minimal attention. The horrible treatment of my daughter is what caused her to quit. The choreography is always the same, and at times can be very inappropriate. Jaime is often late to class and is unapologetic. She only makes an effort to have a relationship with the kids she favors. So if your thinking of enrolling your child in a dance class, I hope after reading this that you consider bringing them to one of the many excellent studios in the seacoast area that isn't fusion dance academy.

Lessons for wedding dances was wonderful with Frank. You won't be disappointed. Waltz or modern…read moredance routines are taught.

If you are looking for a dance instructor, no need to look further. Antonio has it all. His dance…read moreknowledge is seemingly endless. He is tactful and patient. He tailors the curriculum to your skill level and what you are hoping to accomplish. He has a passion for sharing his knowledge. My husband and I are moving away and we hate to give up our dance lessons with Antonio. As a side note, we paid more in the past for group lessons than Antonio charges for private lessons.

I've been dancing at Bella Vita for several months now, and I couldn't be happier to have found…read moresuch a fun and welcoming studio. All of the instructors are incredibly talented and super patient, making this a very low-stress way to learn how to dance, or advance existing skills. I am new to New England and really introverted, but I've managed to make so many amazing friends here! Everyone is so nice and helpful! The classes are diverse & reasonably priced, and there are always events and socials to look forward to. Just try out one class, and you'll be hooked!

My husband and I tried the 603 social dancing. We didn't know what to expect since we are still…read morebeginners, but we felt right at home immediately as everybody was just friendly and warm regardless of their expertise level. We also tried the dance lessons and each time, we learn something new that we can bring to the social. We enjoyed so much that we brought some friends the next few times. True enough, they too had a blast! This is now my new healthy vice!

This place is fabulous! The instructors are very skilled and great at what they do. Juel (the…read moreowner) is very experienced, fun, knowledgeable, and supportive. I cannot believe how much I have learned from her in the few months I have been taking classes there. The environment is friendly for all levels, wether you are a pole expert or never touched one in your life. I was nervous I was going to be intimidated, but was very pleasantly surprised- the atmosphere is so welcoming and positive. The ceilings are high, the studio is always clean and at a comfortable temperature, and we always get a good laugh or two during class. This is a great place to go to learn!

I visited this new studio today for an open level class and it is awesome - 12'+ tall poles (four…read more45's and one 40mm), 2 aerial hoops, hardwood floors, big mirrors, and a pretty exposed brick wall. The best part is that the owner Juel is a great teacher and an amazing gymnast and dancer herself. She is active in the pole dance competition circuit, so she understands and can teach new and advanced tricks and combinations, but at the same time she is very patient and encouraging with beginners, and makes sure that they learn the fundamentals correctly (and on both sides!). The combination of the tall poles and her expert instruction make my hour-long drive from Boston 100% worthwhile.

This is a wonderful studio they have classes starting at 8 months all the way up to adults. The…read morestudio is clean and the employees really take the time to answer any questions that you have.

I've been a member of this studio for over 21 years, and I truly cannot say enough wonderful things…read moreabout it! The atmosphere is always warm, welcoming, and friendly, and the staff goes above and beyond for every dancer and family. If you're looking for a place to begin your dance journey, I highly recommend New Hampshire Academie of Dance -- you won't be disappointed!

Attended one class and it costed me 250…read more I was hoping this studio would be a good fit for my daughter but after one dance class my daughter refused to go back. I signed her up for princess dance camp and when we got there I realized it wasn't handicap accessible so I couldn't bring my mom in a wheelchair up. I also had my 5 month old with me. It was extremely hot in the waiting area and I didn't feel comfortable leaving my child with the student teachers alone because then there would have been no adult. I left and brought my mom and baby to my mom in-law because it was too hot for him and my mom was not able to come up. My daughter was the only one in a princess dress and the youngest student and with that she felt very singled out. I decided with these reasons if my daughter is refusing to go back I won't force her. We also live 40 minutes away. I attached all the payments they made me make. Around $250.00 She's only attended one class. I was made to pay $45 for her to have a spot in the fall dance class, 15$ as a holding fee And $183 for her princess camp The owner refuses to refund me anything instead refund my account of $163 that can only be used at the dance studio that I pulled her out of. I find this to be extremely greedy and really really really mean as her last words to me where "I hope your daughter finds a home dance studio" If you cared about my daughter dancing or cared about dance at all... you would do what is right.

DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE!!! I enrolled my son in the Special need to dance class and it couldn't…read morehave gone any more horribly!! It was advertised that the teacher is a BCBA and with a quick license check, i discovered that the teacher is NOT A BCBA. She is at best, an occupational therapist. So many times i came to get my son from class, and a different person was teaching the class. It was advertised that your child will benefit in such areas as posture, strength, coordination, concentration, confidence, spatial awareness and socialization. I can assure you none of that happened. With special needs children, they need consistency and this school isn't the place. The "teacher" made a false report to DCF and the school has refused to refund me for the rest of his classes citing their "policy". I sent emails to both the teacher and the head of the dance school and every email was ignored. Yesterday when i had to go in to speak to the owner, she literally told me she got my emails and chose to not respond. She also forgets who she meets. A few weeks ago, she came up to me introducing herself to which i had to tell her "you met me the week I enrolled my son" she turned beet red in embarassment. The week that they made a false claim to DCF, I was in disney world with my son, and i spent thousands on a vacation to have it practically ruined by these false calls by the dance studio. I had to get on the phone to DCF instead of enjoying a family vacation. I'm a single mom and I save all year long to be able to take my son on this vacation and it wasn't right or fair to have our vacation ruined by the false reports that CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS made. I was threatened by DCF over this. All I wanted was my money back and michelle refused to give it to me. Apparently her school must be hurting for money if she cant give me back my $30. Had they not called and placed a false report, my son would still be attending their school, even with the other issue. She also has her husband and family write reviews of her dance school which is actually forbidden. Any review you see with the ast name mitchinson is family, and of course your family would write you a good review no matter how disorganized your school is. This school is very disorganized. constant children running about, food trash all over the place and other clothing items just scattered about. For the winter performance we were told that the class would be performing in the theater, the lady at the desk told me the class would be coming down to the theater. 715 came and went, and then it was 725 and still no performance. My parents, my sons dad and myself were sitting and waiting because we were told that was where they would be performing. I went upstairs only to find out the class already performed. My parents cannot do stairs well at all and there is no elevator to go upstairs. they don't have any disablity access. If you can't climb stairs then it sucks to be you. Do not send your children here!!! There are much better dance studios out here!!

If you are looking for a dance class/school for your little one, I can't say enough about Bella…read moreBallerina in North Andover. This is a school that gets kids! Parents are allowed to watch class in a comfortable setting. The studio is fun, bright and adorably decorated (I'm happy as soon as I walk in). Dancers wear what they are comfortable in, no set uniforms. (You can buy adorable and reasonably priced dance leotards, shoes, headbands, leg warmers etc. right there) The teacher has a wonderful disposition she expects your child to listen, respect and perform, it isn't a problem because she is so great with them they WANT to follow in class. Class starts with a short fairy tail story. Then the teacher incorporates the story into that day's class. (Fairies? Sprinkle "fairy dust" on your legs to straighten them). They also do jazz and tap as well. Children get to wear a costume at the end of class (part of the fairy tail story) and have free dance with wands or ribbon streamers. The dancers earn hand stamps for a job well done (as well to distinguish between right and left ). Also, you aren't gouged for spring recital. You aren't expected to sell multi overpriced tickets. They also have great priced school vacation or summer themed camps. Really if you are looking for a great experience in a great location don't look any further.

From the owner: Children's Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Jazz Classes, Preschool Dance, Toddler Dance, Mommy and…read moreMe, Children's activities, Things to Do

The best Dance Studio in Salem, NH for classical ballet training. I know several girls who were…read moretrained here who went on to dance at major ballet companies. They offer several opportunities to perform in a full length ballet with their ballet company, Methuen Ballet Ensemble.

Definitely the best dance studio in Southern NH especially for budding ballerinas. They have their…read moreown ballet company with opportunities to perform throughout the year. They also have a competitive team if you prefer dance competitions.