Really great studio for Zumba, Yoga, and a variety of other high impact and energetic dance and…read morefitness classes. I tried the Zumba class my first time - and I LOVED it. I used to Zumba quite a bit, and was always flustered by my lack of coordination, and tendency to over-heat rather quickly. Studio 12 has a group of devoted pros and novices, all there to have fun and work out, so I did not feel out of place even as a first timer. The music was great, and one of my favorite features was that the class was taught in very dim disco/club like lighting - perfect for getting your dance and sweat on! Would highly recommend this spot, it is clearly owned and operated by folks who love what they do, an do it well.

What a wonderful experience Studio12 has been for me and for my girls! It was a spontaneous visit…read moreto a Zumba class but the friendly atmosphere and great Zumba routines had me hooked and coming back. I signed my girls (when they were age 9 and 7) up for dance classes and was pleased with the family nurturing environment. It is a great place to start dance for young students.

Applause Academy in Taunton has wonderful performing arts programs for children of all ages and…read moreabilities. They are an inclusive and caring group and I highly recommend!

Applause Academy is the gem of Downtown Taunton! The programs they offer are impeccable and create…read moresuch an amazing environment for children to feel loved and accepted through self-discovery and encouragement in all theatrical pursuits. A must-see!

Amazing studio! Fantastic teachers with the right balance of kindness and encouragement while…read morehaving structure. Very talented kids who work hard and clearly love dance. Always put on a fabulous, professionally run recital (at PPAC). The studio itself is very spacious and clean (their new location is 10,000sq feet). Dance camps held during the summer have a great amount of guest instructors from some of your favorite dance shows and professionals working in NYC (word of advice, the spaces fill FAST). This studio is one of the best around (THE best honestly).

My nieces both dance here and I bring them often for class. It's a great dance school that has not…read moreonly taught them both to be skillful dancers at a young age, but about determination, admiration, strength, friendship, never giving up and friendship. The teachers are wonderful!

What a great place seen an unbelievable tribute bands just had a great great time. Service was…read moregood. Seats were better and the drinks were flowing.

This is a true gem in the heart of taunton. We have been here for a handful of shows, but our more…read morerecent with Sal from AGT was our favorite. Amazing evening and good buffet. Our feedback would be to have the top shelf liquors in your bar- makers mark and grey goose were no where to be found. And for buffets- find another method.. maybe family style or table numbers. It was crazy standing in line, and our food was cold when we finally got seated again. Otherwise.. beautiful building and great evening.

I absolutely love dancing at Susan Winter School of Dance. I've been a student there for fifteen…read moreyears now, and wouldn't trade it for the world. The teachers are fabulous. There's nowhere else I'd rather be a dancer!

From the owner: Welcome to Susan Winter School of Dance. We are now in our 33rd year serving the greater Taunton…read moreCommunity. We are now taking Fall 2012 registrations for both our Raynham and Taunton locations. We offer dance classes for ages 3 to adult in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical and Hip Hop. All levels are welcome! All of our Dance instructors have extensive backgrounds in the types of dance they teach. Our spacious air conditioned studios have viewing areas so you can observe classes at all times. Susan Winter - Clark, Director is the owner and proprietor of Susan Winter School of Dance. Susan's dance career began when she was 4 years of age under the direction of Louise Crowley in Taunton. She then went on to study at several Boston dance studios and New York workshops to further her dance education. At the age of 19 she passed the audition to become a Radio City Music Hall "Rockette". The first studio opened in 1980 on Main St. in Taunton, MA with 80 Students, before mov

This is the best dance school around. The teachers are awesome. They are great at what they do. Ms…read moreRielly is by far the best. If you haven't been to the dance factory you haven't begun to dance.

This is a great dance school. The teachers are very patient and you can tell they are passionate…read moreabout dance. My son is in an all boys class that teaches hip , break dance and akro. He always has fun. The parking us on street which is limited but I've never had a hard time finding a space.

The waiting room for parents is cluttered and sometimes hot/cold. So, it's not a comfortable wait…read more But, you can't beat the prices if your little one isn't going to be the next Prima Ballerina. (The older dance troops do win many awards, though.) Fun, social atmosphere. Great end-of-year show.

PROS: My HUSBAND ENJOYED THE RECITAL. Let me repeat that: he actually ENJOYED it!! (Yes, you read…read morethat correctly. I was floored when he told me. This is NOT his kind of thing. He's more into Avengers and Deadpool.) My daughters have been dancing here for 4 to 5 years as recreational (not competition) dancers and I love that this studio is committed to both recreational as well as competition. You never feel as if the recreational dancers are less important, which is nice. I also appreciate that the dancing is both tasteful and high quality. I don't feel as if they are in-training for strip tease. (which isn't the case for all dance recitals that I have seen!) For those of you wondering about the name, this studio actually does do dance theater. They include theatrical dance pieces both in the recital and in area theaters. (This year they performed Mary Poppins and Peter and the Wolf at the recital.) CONS: They have gotten much better, but in the past the administration has been a little disorganized. Communication can be erratic and sometimes classes can start 5 minutes late, but if you can live with all of that I HIGHLY recommend this studio.

When we switched to DTNE, from a different dance school, my daughter was 7 and had been dancing…read morealready for 4.5 years. She came out of her first ballet class and said, "Mommy, what a difference! She was even teaching us French words." We knew we made the right decision coming to DTNE! No place else we'd rather be!

Tiger Crane Kung Fu provides excellent Tai Chi instruction. Through a series of classes, their…read moreexpert-level instructors have taught me the correct way to do a Tai Chi "form," or dance-like sequence of coordinated upper and lower body moves. They point out and demonstrate martial applications, discuss related philosophy and welcome questions. In addition to the form, we have learned "Tai Chi walking," two-person "push-hands" practices, standing meditation, various "qi gong" movements, diaphragmatic & related breathing techniques, and unique and interesting warm-up exercises. Tiger Crane's studio is well-lit, spacious and inviting in a sparkling new location. Overall, Tiger Crane is a great place to learn Tai Chi. I highly recommend this establishment as well as Tai Chi, in general, for people of all ages and body types to enhance physical fitness and mental ability. As Tiger Crane's full name indicates, they also teach Kung Fu (and they do a good job here, too, as their Kung Fu students win regional tournaments.)

From the owner: Kung Fu -- Self-defense and effective practical applications are the emphasis of Hung Gar, a style…read moreof Kung Fu that originated at the Shaolin Temple in Southern China. The Hung Gar practitioner combines internal and external power, while strengthening the body, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Tai Chi -- Tai Chi is a moving meditation that aids in relaxation and improved health. In addition, the movements have the extra benefit of self-defense applications. The Mayo Clinic states, "Tai chi helps reduce stress and anxiety. And it also helps increase flexibility and balance." Lion Dance -- Lion dance involves the coordinated effort between the performers and musicians. Lion dances are performed during Chinese New Year and special occasions such as festivals, weddings, and business openings, bringing good luck wherever they go. We also offer classes in Weapons and Qi Gong