I came to SuperShag Dance studio after having several physical challenges and wanted to feel better…read moreboth in mind and body. My instructor, Imi, has patiently worked with me in how to use my body efficiently and to its maximum in the moment. I have learned how to waltz, tango, foxtrot, vienesse waltz, Argentine tango and many night club social dances. I have tried other studios to see where I would learn the most and grow, and hands down I found SuperShag to offer the most for me. SuperShag has the best instructors around - I would even say in the country. They consistently rank as one of the top 3 studios in the US at competitions - winning many local and regional events as Top Studio. This is because they focus on what they do best - teaching students how to dance. The instructors work tirelessly to find ways to work at each individual's level in regard to their goals to dance their own bodies. SuperShag is one of the few studios that faithfully offers a Friday night social dance - with fun upbeat music and lots of personal attention from the teachers. This is the place to be for practice, practice, practice. And to have lots of fun and sweat! I recommend SuperShag Dance Studios to anyone interested in truly learning how to ballroom dance. Personalized attention is what they do best. Try them, and tell them what you are looking for....they will meet your needs.

First time- we came for the open lesson and dance party. It was so fun! I highly recommend.read more

I started as a member of this amazingly supportive and motivating dance studio for Zumba classes…read more Little could I have imagined that just weeks later I would be embarking upon a life changing journey into dance. Having no experience with ballroom (or dancing in general really) I found myself in an unfamiliar world with lots of learning to do. The special perk was never feeling as if I was anything but meant to be a part of it all. That has nothing to do with my ability and everything to do with the unbelievable professionals of Avalon. Jess is an amazing instructor. She has a wonderful "straight to the point" attitude with an incredible ability to make the most challenging steps and moves easy to understand. Her commitment to your learning is present at every moment. And her true love of dance is literally contagious. I went from Zumba with Angela and Karen, to adding Ladies Formation class and performance with a wonderful group of women, as well as private lessons with Jess, and am now beginning to welcome the idea of taking some private lessons with Peter to become skilled at partnering/ ballroom. (Peter- have patience my courage my take some time) I can not say enough about just how much this studio has contributed to building confidence and joy into my life. Although I am challenged to learn and grow as a newibie, I feel am more able to express myself physically through movement and have truly fallen in love with dance. This is because of the wonderful environment and the amazing support and welcoming energy of Jess and Peter as well as the dedicated dancers I have met there. In less than a year I have quickly gone from trying out a Zumba class on a whim to a dedicated "lifer." So amazing. I look forward to every class and my future as part of this special studio and team of pros. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, Randi

The basic ballroom dance class is an amazing value. For under $10, a beginner can learn salsa,…read morerhumba, tango, waltz, etc., from award-winning instructors. Jess can teach anyone to dance and dance well with more than a few laughs along the way. Peter's old world British charm transforms the studio into a welcoming space where you immediately feel comfortable. Who needs to dance with the stars when Avalon Dance and Fitness is right down the road.

Kendall is fantastic! We went for a series of dance lessons before our wedding and she even got me,…read morewhich seemed impossible to me, to learn to dance and be confident enough to do it well at our wedding. She's kind patient friendly and extremely talented. She cares a great deal about her customers. She's energetic and has great ideas and is a terrific communicator. A fantastic teacher who understands her students needs and potential. Thank you very very much Kendall for adding to our wedding. We started our lessons at a different studio but it didn't seem to work well and then we found DB studios and I am so glad we did!

Between my me and my husband we have 4 left feet... The thought of the first dance made me queasy…read moreof awkwardly tripping all over each other or swaying lifelessly on the dance floor for a painful ~4 minutes as our friends and family watched on. While browsing Groupon I noticed a deal for dance lessons at db studios, which was very conveniently located for us. Of course I browsed reviews ahead of time to make sure we weren't walking into a trap, and noticed that they had several glowing reviews on here. Congratulations to db studios too for celebrating their 1 year anniversary! The owner and instructor, Kendall responded immediately to our initial e-mail inquiry and we set up a FREE consultation dance lesson with her. I may have inadvertently made her update the website since it now says the Groupon/Yelp deals can't be combined. Oops! Kendall welcomed us to db studios, which is located within the Newton Congregational Church. The private lessons are rehearsed on the upper stage, which mimics the size of most venue dance floors. For the consultation she listened to our song to determine what type of ballroom dance style would fit best and we decided on the fox trot. We had the option of another style, but it did not allow for us to move around the stage as much. During the first lesson we learned the basic step as well as the box step. (I know, we are starting from the ground up here.) She worked with each of us individually by having us follow her side by side along with dancing with us directly. For each class she took notes to give us specific points of improvement to work on outside of class. We highly appreciated Kendall's flexible hours as I often work quite late. So we've had lessons starting at 8 PM. It's great that for Monday - Wednesday she is available until 10 PM! In addition, Kendall worked with our limited budget and we accomplished all that we hoped within the 3 official dance lessons. If the Groupon or Yelp offer is still available, I would definitely recommend taking advantage of the limited time offer. Regular priced private lessons are $85 for 45 minutes. I imagine that since this is a relatively new business she is just building up positive buzz and clientele base. Otherwise there are other comparable dance studios you can contact (most of them don't post the rates) to find out if their dance studios packages are more suitable. For more details about the actual lessons, what song we chose, photos from the wedding, and interactions with the owner check out my blog. https://ratedbyhanna.com/dance-lessons-db-studios/

My daughter is wrapping up her 2nd year in dance here and she has loved it. I've seen her embrace…read morethis new skill, and she really enjoys performing. I wonder if she is just naturally like this or if I should attribute this to All that Jazz- either way, I think it's great and they've been able to support her confidence in herself. Miss Deb is wonderful and enthusiastic- upon our first conversation with her, she was so helpful in making a class recommendation based on age and her ability. I love that she's also passionate about supporting their learning, development, and building that confidence not just for the stage but in LIFE. The instructors are also wonderful. Miss Ellen and the assistants are just great with the little kids and really ensure a positive experience in the studio. Can't say enough great things, and are happy to have made this decision to participate.

I really enjoyed the recital and appreciated the mood set by Miss Deb. I could tell how nurturing…read morean environment it was, from the very littlest dancers to the graduating seniors. With such a relaxed atmosphere, it was actually the first time I've ever not felt nervous while watching my daughter perform!

This place is wonderful. It has been such a nurturing and positive environment for learning the…read morebasics of gymnastics and choreography for my shy 6yo. It's a small class and coach Attila is just amazing. He is incredibly patient with all students and takes his time to provide clear directions on form and shape as the girls try new turns and dances. In just a few months, my daughter is doing excellent cartwheels (which she loves to practice at home and everywhere she goes) and recently started doing one-hand cartwheels! We did April gymnastics camp for my 6yo and 4yo and they had a blast. I also appreciate that her class is facially diverse so my daughter fits right in! I don't usually right reviews but this is such a hidden gem I had to share the love!

We went to a birthday party here and had a great time! There was an instructor leading an obstacle…read morecourse and then he set up a huge bounce house! This place was easy to find and clean. I saw an info booklet, and it was much more affordable than other birthday venues that are similar.

I have seen 2 Russian Ballet companies dance, Once I spent an entire pay check to see the The…read moreBolshoi Ballet ,in performances in WDC 1963 with their prima ballerina assoluta of the Bolshoi ,,Maya Plisetskaya!! Was I blessed. Much later in the early 2000's in Boston I attended a night of a performance by The Kirov Ballet. It changed my life. I had never seen ballet performed even close to these two companies. A week or so ago, I saw on WGBH the story of a Russian Ballet company in of all places Watertown, MA! named The Koltun Ballet. I had never known that such a Russian Ballet company was so close. Believe me we are blessed to have this company in the USA and in The Greater Boston area. I can hardly wait to finally see another Russian Ballet so close!

Koltun ballet is an exceptional ballet school, with very professional, committed coaches. My…read moredaughter has attended this school for over 7 years and I could not be happier.

My husband and I decided to take dance lessons at Balera in preparation for our wedding. Our only…read moregoal was to not look like complete idiots - something that could have happened since we are horrible at dancing. Johnny, who is also the owner of Balera Ballroom Dance Studio, was our instructor. He was absolutely fantastic. Johnny had so much patience with us and was able to teach us the two-step, despite our lack of rhythm or ability. Johnny made our dance lessons fun, and we began to look forward to our weekly dance lessons. It is also because of Johnny that we heard roars of applause as we did every turn and twirl during our first dance on our wedding day. I highly recommend Balera to any bride and groom looking to learn a few dance steps for their first song. To warn you however, do not be intimidated when you first step on the dance floor. Balera teaches some very experienced ballroom dancers in addition to beginners. One time, when we had one of our dance lessons, the world champion of ballroom dance was there giving lessons to people who could have been national champions. If anything, by having these very experienced dancers with you on the dance floor makes you feel like you are part of Dancing with the Stars!

I learned about this place through a living social deal. Prior to purchasing the deal i checked the…read morewebsite for a discription of what the clas entailed and it stated: "A wedding is the beginning of your journey together and our goal is to create a first dance that is unique, memorable and expresses the love you share as a couple. Learning to dance is an opportunity to learn and grow together while accomplishing the goal of a first dance for your wedding. Our qualified instructors take the time to teach not only the basics, but are able to choreograph a dance from beginning to end to the wedding song you choose." My fiance and I took the "wedding dance" class based on the offer that was provided by living social- and were taught 3 steps and the instructor proceeded to "up-sell" us. I understand that everyone's ability is different and as such what can be accomplished in a 45 min class needs to be clearer. Rather than just offering one class they need to specifically spell out that the program entails multiple classes and the instructor has no intention of choreographing a dance during the first lesson. Regardless, we had fun and our instructor was friendly and enthusiastic; i just wish the information we were provided was clearer

I met with Brian and he showed me around this facility. It seems really nice very clean very well…read moreorganized. I like how everything has a little niche, and it's humongous! The only reason why I had to turn it away is because the few things that I like to do with the gym, they do not offer. I would still recommend. The price is a little bit pricier than the competition, and they do charge an extra $25 to use the pool that you also have to make reservations for. They do offer classes and personal trainer services. I didn't get the cost, but I can't imagine it being more than competitors. Thank Brian , good job!!!

I went to Waverley Oaks Athletic Club for a little over a year and really loved it. I had a family…read moreplan which makes the price much more reasonable. I loved the included classes and the variety of classes. I just couldn't make the class times work for my with my work schedule anymore. The space was clean and the front desk staff was helpful. They have a locker room with a sauna, three workout class spaces. I wish they had a track for running and walking somehow.