These guys are great. Yes, they do ask for cash for some stuff (not all, by any means) but they are…read morevery patient, and there are ATM's in West Roxbury (one of them is about 40 yards from the dance studio) so it's not really a deal breaker. Classes are great, recitals are amazing, and the whole place - teachers, students and families - very welcoming :)

I grew up dancing ballet, tap, modern and jazz, and have a good sense of what to look for in a…read morestudio. We've tried other local studios, and in my opinion, Julianne's cannot be beat. The price is right, much less than other schools, and the children are taught to dance. My girls are young, so the true hallmark of a good studio is this "How are the older girls dancing?" The older teens at Julianne's far surpass the dancers at other studios, where it's all about learning rote steps. Julianne's students learn musicality and performance and artistry. I'm very pleased and look forward to staying with this school long term.

This dance studio is amazing, supportive, and really cares about their students. it's my home away…read morefrom home and is a real dance family!!

The owner is nice, dance instructors were nice! Not very accommodating to someone who has a…read moretoddler that's difficult; I felt like the owner didn't seem to care at all that my daughter couldn't attend the classes because she was being very difficult! She seemed more concerned about the money! Suggestion: there should be different rules for toddlers because toddlers are unpredictable and charging someone for a month that they're not going to be there after they've canceled doesn't seem like good practice! We won't be returning!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

I went to an open class after years of taking off dance. There were quite a few people in a small…read morespace. The class was difficult but I kept up somewhat. Most were younger adults (where I'm almost 50). Everyone was nice and the instructor choreographed a beautiful routine. I just wish I was in better "dance shape" to have kept up. I mistook "open" for beginner and I would not say it was a beginner class. You need to know basic terminology of dance to keep up at all. If they ever offer a beginner class I'd be apt to come back.

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!

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.

Hello, my fellow Yelpers!…read more Today, I'm going to review the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Dedham, MA. The location: It's in the back of a strip mall right off of Route 1, so it takes a bit to find, so thank goodness for GPS! It appears to be new as they have what looks like a temporary banner in place of what should be a sign. The prospect: Upon entering, we were greeted by Scott, the owner...and he got us started with our first dance lesson...(we had called ahead and made an appointment). He was an absolute pleasure to work with and really takes his time to get to know you and what you're looking to get out of taking dance lessons in the first place. He is very patient and for an absolute beginner like myself, it was very much welcome. The classes: Each class or lesson is 45 minutes long...and you learn quite a bit in that time. They offer many different classes, but most notably are the group classes for beginners of which there are 3 per week. There are more advanced classes and you can schedule private lessons as well. In fact, they sell packages of private lessons, consisting of either 5 or 8 lessons, I believe...but the good news is that for the money you pay, you can attend as many other group classes as you'd like. Scott is a wonderful teacher, but there are two others there as well, and while everyone has their own style of teaching, all are excellent and really take their time teaching you the concepts of dance. The pricing: My wife and I got the 5 private lesson package, and at $562, it was a little pricey...but then I considered the other lessons that I could take for free and you can schedule your private lessons every few weeks to stretch your dollars further. For us, it is about $50 a week, and that is for a full 90-120 minutes, 2-3 times a week. A small investment to learn a skill and spend some time together doing something that we can both enjoy. All in all, I would say that it is a great time and Scott really goes the extra mile to make you feel like one of his "family"...so if you want to learn dance, go to Arthur Murray in Dedham, you'll be glad you did!

My husband and I signed up for private dance lessons in preparation for our son's wedding; we also…read moresigned up our son and his fiance for their own lessons. Our instructor, Andriy, has been amazing -- he has worked with each of us to meet us at our comfort and ability level, has been patient and made every lesson fun, and has helped us not only enjoy dancing but has us ready for the big day! I have quite a bit of dance experience although have never done ballroom dancing; my husband has had zero experience and in fact has always dreaded/avoided dancing. We have both thoroughly enjoyed the experience and can highly recommend the private dance lesson experience for those preparing for a wedding.

I've Become an Addict All thru My High School and College…read moredays I''v never been addicted to drugs or alcohol. But Ever since I joined Dance Fever 3 years ago . I can;t stop wanting to dance. Bottom line Its a GREAT Studio with Excellent and CARING teachers