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.

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.

Three-floored community with a variety of dance classes. Came here on a Saturday for an impromptu…read moreSamba dance class at 1:30pm. It's just one stop away on the red line from Harvard, so it's a convenient option for students. It's $15 for the samba class, but they'll take cash and credit card. There's a Santander right across the street if you need an ATM, since some of the classes are cash only. Note for Bank of America cardholders, there is a $3 ATM fee. There is a gender neutral bathroom available The 1:30-3pm Samba class was super fun. It was my first time doing Samba, but the teacher was super energetic and there are plenty of other beginners so you don't have to feel awkward. You can put your stuff on the right hand side along the wall, and there's plenty of mirror space so you can watch yourself shake it. There were people of all ages and it was good vibes all around. It started with a warm up and then payment, and then the actual Samba class. There was even a live band that played while we danced. At the end, there was a dance circle and everyone left sweaty but happy. The dance center overall is a cool spot and you can try out a number of different dance styles and classes no matter what age you are. I noticed on the bulletin board they have kid classes as well.

My main complaint about this studio is that they don't have air conditioning, so taking class…read moreduring the summer when Boston temperatures are in the 80s and 90s can be extremely unpleasant and tower fans are just not sufficient. It can be uncomfortable just to be standing in that kind of weather, let alone doing cardio for an hour plus. Honestly, this seems irresponsible to me, and I'm confused by the fact that they don't seem to be concerned about heat stroke. There are definitely days when the only reason I don't go to class is because there's no AC. I also wish they had contemporary classes (they have one "contemporary modern" once a week, which is not the same as contemporary).

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.

Such a great group! I took a number of classes with them prior to covid and always was able to…read morelearn something. They have a program called The starlight pass, that encourages you to retake classes, to earn credits towards a really nice jacket and also gives you an opportunity to look at the material with a new set of eyes. Coming in for a second time you definitely pick things up from a different angle and it's a great way to see how much you've grown from when you started. All of the teachers are great, they have a rotating schedule so you get a nice variety. The website is easy to use and they're good about responding to questions. During covid they've tried to promote virtual events which have been fun and looking forward to when the world opens back up again and we're able to dance in person!

Five years ago dancing wasn't an activity I had ever attempted. Serendipity led me to a Boston…read moreLindy Hop lesson. The encouragement, professionalism, and simple friendly atmosphere created by every BLH instructor and the welcoming environment in the social dance hall kept me coming back for more. I am immensely grateful to BLH, dance partners and new found friends.

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!

Agent is very polite and helpful !! A bit of long wait with…read morebox office , but after I left voice message require a callback, they did call and help me lock in tickets!

It was our first time going to a ballet - the Swan Lake at the Opera house was such a magical…read moreproduction. The costumes, the set, the dancers, the orchestra - just everything, was so impressive. The Opera house was a perfect setting as well. I'm now definitely a fan of the ballet now :)

I had a wonderful time at a BollyX dance work out on Monday night. The instructors are very…read morefriendly, and emphasized smiling and having fun as more important than mastering the movements on your 1st class. It was a very fun time and a great work out! My back is a bit sore today, and I earned 5 Weight Watchers Activity Points for the 1 hour class - which for me is equivalent to walking 10 miles! No dance experience is needed to have fun & get a great work out from the class. (Trust me, I'm NOT a dancer.) The class I attended was a free promotion, but the normal rate is a reasonable $12 per class.

Time for an update!! Like my previous review states, this is still my new fitness best friend, my…read morenew fitness fiend if you will...or just my new obsession. Whatever you want to call it, I love BollyX and haven't stopped going to class. When I can, I try to go two to three nights a week. Now that I'm officially a BollyX trainee, I wanted to give more positive feedback. First off, classes are offered at The Dance Complex in Central Square, and are taught there by a few instructors, Fen, Dom, Nellie, and Liza (8:30pm Mon and Thurs nights). Classes are also taught by Anita Patel at iDance in Burlington. Dom also teaches at VIM Fitness, across the street from Dance Complex on Wed nights at 6:30pm. Classes are phenomenally invigorating. You get your heart pumping, your body moving like it's never moved before (in my case), and you have a blast dancing the night away to some awesome Bollywood tunes. I bought a 3 class pack (as mentioned in my previous review), and since then I haven't thought twice about going to class as much as possible (visit BollyX.com for new client specials!!). Then I sprained my knee and was out of commission...but I came back to BollyX ASAP, and got back on track. Each class is never the same. We start with warm up songs, then jump right in to the workout. My favorite part is still the performance segment of class. We learn a song twice, and then it's performed by the class split up into teams. We cheer each other on, and then we rock our BollyX poses too. Awesome sauce :) I love it. BollyX brings out the inner dancer in me...and works out muscles that I probably never knew I even had. The music just gets you going too...I found myself googling the lyrics to songs so I can practice on my own...haha. All BollyX instructors are amazing. They are supportive, positive, and they care about you. They want you to come to class and enjoy yourself and give it your all. And I appreciate that :) A special thanks to Yelp for getting me addicted to BollyX. Without that free class, I wouldn't have gotten this far, so thank you, Yelp. Thanks a lot :)

Cute, family-run business. The teachers are clearly passionate about dancing and I appreciate that…read morethey are not looking at the students like $-symbols. But, as a small family-run business it faces some expected challenges: class options and class sizes are unpredictable but usually fine.

3.5-4/5 Pros:…read more-Competitive prices for the area ($75 per person for 4 classes) -Talented instructors -Water bubbler -Restrooms -Nice staff Cons: -There are two main studio areas, separated by a curtain. There are usually 2-3 classes happening at the same time, so unfortunately you can hear the music from the other classes and it can throw you off. -One of the studio areas is adjacent to the waiting area and there's no door or curtain in between, so anyone waiting might be watching your dance class, which might be less than ideal for self-conscious beginners -Street parking

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.

After being a student of 'Triveni School of Dance' and having Neena Gulati and Tara Ahmed as…read moreinstructors/gurus, it's next to impossible to find someone of that caliber and find a school that offers the same sincerity!!!!! Who remembers 'Billy Elliot'? ....then you must know this, "What does it feel like when you're dancing?" Billy says, "Don't know. Sorta feels good. Sorta stiff and that, but once I get going... then I like, forget everything. And... sorta disappear. Sorta disappear. Like I feel a change in my whole body. And I've got this fire in my body. I'm just there. Flyin' like a bird. Like electricity. Yeah, like electricity." That's the kind of momentum you gain at Triveni, each and every class, with Neena di or with Tara. Sense of Discipline - guru Neena-di instills the values pretty clearly. There's a dress code, no leggings, no capris, nada. It's that simple. No cell phones unless it's a 911 type of situation...genuine in other words. Don't be late, don't talk while the other batches are practicing. No chewing gum etc. Self Esteem - she ensures that you are respected. Whether you're a beginner dancer, or a veteran dancer, you are given as much time and attention. The school offers Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi and Odissi classes. Triveni is a not a school that runs like a busy business - their fees are reasonable, students from in and around colleges are given some concessions, and there's an annual affair where every single student gets to participate and feel good about their skills and talents. I wish Neena di or Tara moved to SFO. Schools in the Bay area are like the sweat shop assembly lines.......no heart! I've tried four schools here......they are all just ordinary schools who have lost sight of why they begun dancing!

Neena ji is the BEST teacher ever. From the time we met her, we have been extremely fond of her. My…read moredaughter has been learning dance at Triveni for the last 4yrs and is highly motivated to continue. Neena ji brings out the best in kids, is extremely patient with them. We are so happy and proud to have Neena ji as our daughter's teacher.