They have the recital in Providence, mcVinny auditorium. So to start with big parking problem…read more If your child is in only one performance ( which is not til after intermission) she is required to stay in the dressing room alone until that dance. Very expensive for classes, costumes and tickets to the recital. During one of her classes was told what she needed for her dance. Then during dress rehearsal the owner made me pay 10 for tights that was told she did not need , because the costume was a sweat suit and no one would see them. She told me that I was told she had to have them, one thing I hate is for someone to call me a liar. If was told she needed them she would have had them. When I told her I would get them on Amazon she said I couldn't do that they would not be the same color as the others.

From the owner: A Dance School which provides dancers ages 18mths thru Adult Professional, Organized and nurturing…read moreclasses in Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Zumba, and Musical Theatre.

Where can you find affordable music lessons with instructors that really love what they're doing…read moreand give you that extra personal attention? RIGHT HERE. Before starting my ukulele lessons, I had never played any instrument. Within a few weeks, I was comfortably playing chords and really enjoying the experience. Julie is an amazing instructor, truly dedicated to this nonprofit. They offer lessons for adults in music, dance, and vocals. There are children's classes as well - you can even throw a birthday party! I would recommend trying it out to anyone who is wishing for a hobby or to check off an item from their bucket list.

What a great studio, conveniently located on Tiogue Avenue in Coventry. They have such a wonderful…read morevariety of dance and music classes, not to mention the occasional weekend workshop. This studio is a wonderful additional to Coventry- I encourage folks to come and try out some classes- I've tried so many already, and am absolutely thrilled!

I'll admit it, I'm a serial quitter when it comes to working out... But I've been going to Rupa's…read moreclasses for six months now, and I'm hooked! Both her Zumba and Bengra classes are high-energy, non-judgmental, and mostly--a lot of fun. I always walk out of them feeling mentally and physically better than I came in! And afterward the foggy windows tell the tale of how much energy the class required... Others have talked about the Sunday Zumba class, but my favorite is the Bhangra class on Wednesday: step by step, Rupa builds up a little routine that you then dance to a few different songs. This gives you a pleasurable feeling of "mastering" something by the end of class (well, after a couple classes!), and a chance to explore these moves in different rhythms. Finally, I like that this style of dancing has a lot of arm moves, so you don't only work out your core and legs, but also your arms and shoulders...

At the end of the school year, I was on a fitness kick when a friend invited me to attend an open…read morehouse at her Pilates studio to try out a new Bollywood Fusion Zumba class being offered. Flash forward and I am totally hooked! Sundays without Zumba just make my whole week feel "off." The instructor, Rupa, is enthusiastic, welcoming, and supportive. Her goal is to get you moving, sweating and having fun. The best part? The music and Rupa herself. The mix of Latin, Bollywood, and Banghra makes the class stand out from most Zumba classes I have been to, with awesome beats and moves that work your whole body head to toe. Rupa is amazing to watch, and when she's really into a new song that she LOVES, her energy is so contagious that you can't help but join in. While it's not the most hard core Zumba I've seen or heard about, I definitely recommend going at least twice. The first class, the moves might seem complicated or awkward, especially if you're used to traditional Latin dances. But that definitely disappears by the 2nd and 3rd class. Consider it a great healthy way to spend an hour on a Sunday afternoon!

This place is a mad house, it's more like a daycare with some dance thrown in there. It's a "let's…read moreplay and do some dance if you want" school. Owner Kelly is nice but there's little discipline. She might have earned a degree in choreography but she was not a professional ballet dancer. The school lacks the feel of an "academy" despite its name. As stated on her website, it is a "a fun, family-oriented dance studio". It's a studio at the most, not an academy. Putting all the kids into bright colored & bling bling costumes and conducting a big recital may impress parents, but that's too superficial. If fun is all you want for your child, maybe this will work. But if you want some classical ballet techniques and discipline for your child, and elegance and grace, go elsewhere. This place is a bit trashy...

iDance Acadamy is the best! Ms. Kelly has not only helped my girls learn but she has given them a…read moreconfidence and grace they didn't have. They rush home on days they have dance so excited to change up and get to class! Thank you SO much Ms. Kelly!!!!

As the mother of twin toddlers, I absolutely understand that their attention span can be short…read more However, after the experience we had with Nancy at RI Ballet Arts, I would caution parents with young toddlers before starting her pre-ballet class. After a recommendation from a friend with a daughter about 9 months older, I asked Nancy if we could visit a class and allow my daughter (turned 3 end of August) to observe and determine her level of interest before we signed up for class ($90 without apparel and shoes). Nancy was accommodating and also said she could participate if she wanted to. We first went 2 weeks ago, with only one other student in class, and she went in to participate. My daughter was a little hesitant but excited about class and the new environment. During the class, Nancy did remind her to listen a few times and although I thought she seemed a little abrasive for a toddler class with a new student, I assumed it was just an old school personality. My daughter wasn't performing the skills perfectly, but hey, it was her first class, and she liked it, so we decided we'd come back again. We talked to her at home about using her listening ears before today's class. My daughter was so excited, told her grandparents "dance is her favorite" and couldn't wait to get into class today! There were 3 other students and 4 parents in the small waiting area this week. Nancy asked if my daughter was going to listen this week, which I didn't think was a super appropriate greeting for a 3 year old, but okay. Class started, and my daughter was happy and having fun but not exactly performing the best - again, she's still new. Within 10 minutes of the class starting, I hear "get out then, go, go, go, go!" Another parent saw her walking out before I did and asked if she was alright, as she came out of the dance room crying and upset. I consoled her and gave her a drink of water. While she was still upset, Nancy came out of the dance room and very rudely said "(Daughter's name) doesn't want to listen and she's disrupting the class so I told her she needs to get out." I honestly wasn't prepared for that type of interaction and just said ok, and started talking to my daughter again, who was still upset. She then said "Are you going to come back in and listen and not disrupt class?" and when my daughter didn't respond because she was upset, she then rudely said "Then you miss out!" and walked back into class. I did not respond. I asked my daughter if she wanted to participate again after she settled down, and she wanted to go home, so I changed her and we left. Afterwards, my husband wanted to call and ask what happened and what we could do, if anything, at home. Nancy immediately started yelling saying that our daughter didn't listen and we need to tell her to pay attention, said she was jumping when she wasn't supposed to be. My husband asked why she rudely asked her to leave the class because it was upsetting for a small child, and her response was "goodbye, goodbye, goodbye!" and she ended the call. I was stunned. We participate in a ton of things - swim, soccer, preschool, playdates, etc., and even though their skills are not on point at first, they're still pretty well-behaved, and at no time have we witnessed any teacher, coach, or instructor act in this way to any child. Every child has moments where they don't want to participate and that's okay. They can take a little time and go back. How Nancy handled this was inappropriate and it seems like this age group might not be the best for her to teach, even though no child of any age or skill should have been treated that way. I respect and admire dance and the level of discipline it takes but at ages 3-4, this was shocking. I'd like to say my daughter had a great experience and this place welcomes little learners, but I can't. I truly hope others with young children have a better experience here but I felt I needed to share for anyone looking to sign their child up for beginner ballet. Thankfully, my daughter still wants to dance and I know she'll thrive elsewhere.

I'm surprised there hasn't been a review for this dance school. What a hidden gem! The teachers…read moreare all professionals with formal ballet training. The director Nancy started out in RI and then went on to study at the Boston Ballet and NYC at the Ballet Russe School. We sent our little one to another local school first and was shocked by the chaos and trashiness of that place. Then we came to Ms. Nancy's school. What a difference!! This is what ballet, as an art, should be! Not that we want our daughter to become a professional dancer, but we want her to learn, through dance, the discipline and dedication required to do something well. If I were to summarize this school in 3 words, they would be: grace, elegance, discipline. We are very happy to have found this school!

We love Biomes! It's definitely an eclectic mashups of aquatic animals, but entertaining for sure…read more They do a good job at setting up things from all ages, whether your kid is only 2 or 10. We had my son's birthday party here in the fall and it was wonderful. They open at noon because the earlier slot is reserved for birthday parties. It's super nice to have the whole place to yourself for a very reasonable price. There is a guided tour and the kids get to see all sorts of animal feeds along the way. A great spot to spend some time on a rainy or freezing day, or to host a party for an aquatic creature lover.

This was my first time at Biomes and I was highly impressed! The outside looks pretty unassuming,…read morebut inside is super cool! They have a wide diversity of fish, reptiles, and even a couple of ferrets! I appreciated the focus around our local biodiversity and found my visit to be educational. They have many different touch tanks, including horseshoe crabs, eels, rays, and a huge sulcata tortoise. It's a nice, open space. They also have a small area with tons of cool books for kids and adults. Biomes offers birthday parties as well complete with animal feeding opportunities and a guided tour.

Great friendly staff! The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about the kids. The…read morestudio is clean and the atmosphere is always positive. Highly recommend!

Fantastic studio! They offer lots of classes for both dance and gymnastics, some are even dual…read moreclasses. We love it for the kids... the instructors are great and the facility is small enough to navigate. I would recommend this studio for those who are just starting out, and want to try either dance or gymnastics. There's something offered for everyone!

This dance academy does not even deserve one star! First off, their is ZERO personality from the…read moreowner, Mrs. Legein. Everyone is generally ignored at the office window or desk, like I was many times, including last week when I had a question, so I just left after being ignored. Should I have banged on the window for Ms. Legein to look up when it was obvious she saw me standing there for 20 minutes? Today was a dance recital, which included my two daughters (age 9 and 10). As my girls were back stage getting ready and excited to dance on stage, I happily waited in the audience along with other family members who paid $20 each to watch them perform. Staff/dance moms got both of my daughters' hair and makeup ready back stage. After almost two hours and just five minutes before the show was to start, a rude staff member summoned me back stage where Mrs. Legein proceeded to tell me that, because the girls missed one of the two rehearsals, they could not perform. I was speechless, especially since I had explained conflicts to their dance teacher two weeks prior (since I was ignored by Mrs. Legein as usual), and also asked their teacher the time of their specific dance and was told there was a note posted on the school wall, which their was not. I could tell Mrs. Legein is the type to fire the dance teacher I told the rehearsal date/time conflict to, so I did not name who I had talked to because the poor, sweet teacher was standing right next to us. After paying for costumes/recital participation for my daughters, after informing the academy of rehearsal date conflict and not being told it was a huge issue or anything, (in fact, I was told "it's shouldn't be a problem," ...and INSTEAD of being properly informed at least a day before recital to break the news to my girls, I HAD TO BREAK THEIR EXCITED HEARTS JUST MINUTES BEFORE PERFORMANCE!! ...and this all transpired AFTER Legein staff/dance mom already did their hair and makeup backstage! What parent would not be irate over this extreme unprofessionalism? At least have the decency to tell me a day before performance and BEFORE staff got the girls ready to perform!!! I hope Mrs. Legein is proud of breaking two girls hearts so last minute (they cried their staff-applied makeup off the whole way home). Policy or no policy, this situation was handled so unprofessionally, but I'm not surprised due to how the front desk area is manned (NOT). I was told by Mrs. Legein that the girls were not ready because they missed one of the two rehearsals and "didn't know what to do." The girls knew the routine with their eyes shut!!, but one of my girls simply asked the dance mom if she stands in the same spot as usual since they enter stage on a different side. Instead of saying, "yes, just go to your place as previously rehearsed," they were not allowed to dance, and I was told they were not ready... a joke, especially since my older girl is one of the best, sharpest dancers in the class. I also understand their very nice and speechless dance teacher could not speak up and say the girls DO, IN FACT, know their routine and what they were doing as observed at the prior rehearsal and classes...because Mrs. Legein most likely would have fired her if she stuck up for them. To top it all off, I rightfully asked for my money returned, since I paid for their recital costumes/participation and was very rudely threatened by the owners daughter to leave immediately while stating I was not getting my money back and to "call a lawyer." So, Mrs. Legein, tell everyone it's your policy, but the unprofessional way it occurred JUST MINUTES before performance, AFTER YOUR STAFF ALREADY GOT MY DAUGHTERS READY, is certainly reflective of your personality and I'm NOT the only parent who knows that!