I don't know a position one from a grande plié . But - my daughter does and she looks forward to…read moregoing to dance classes. The organization is a family business, a school and a professional company all at once. The location is easy, staff responsive and events easy to enjoy on location and at Merrill for the Nutcracker. The young adult teachers work well with littles, pro teachers guide young teens and there are real opportunities to step into the company for those who are fully committed in later years.

My daughter is a student in two of the young childrens' classes; this is her second year here. We…read morehave enjoyed her two ballet instructors and we're not sure yet about her tap/jazz instructor... I'll update when I feel like I've got an accurate assessment of her teaching skills. The school itself is full of pros. The dancers are constantly preparing for the next show. My daughter wants to watch the real dancers each time we leave. Paying online for monthly tuition payments is super easy. The performances we've attended were enjoyable and well attended. Not being a dancer myself, I can't say anything about style or other dance critiques. I do want to express how much I like the shows. Set and costumes look fabulous and the dancers look great to me!

Absolutely the most professional formal classical ballet training for all levels and ages in the…read morestate and area. You just can't beat an academy affiliated with a active performing professional ballet company. The professional dancers attend and teach classes! The studio is open 6 days a week- morning and evening classes. Just got brand new marley floor in big studio!

Great place with friendly instructors. We had a "dance party" for visiting grandchildren (ages…read more9-4). The children received an hour of hip-hop dance instruction in the studio, and we had a family party with children and parents in another room afterwards. A super event for our out of town visitors who needed a day away from the beach. A very professional studio; an interesting reuse of old mill space. Highly recommended.

I've been to two of Groove 207's workshops (Jazz & Tap) and had an absolute blast! I haven't taken…read morea dance class since I was little, and I was a little nervous getting back into it as an adult. The instructors made the classes approachable and fun! I would definitely recommend their classes!

I'm from NYC and New Jersey, so I know all about dance studios (because I've hopped around as a…read morechild to a bunch of them in the most competitive state!). Trish's studio is as professional as it gets. The technique and skills she provides her students are top notch- more than what I've seen in some studios from the NYC areas. The kids are all wonderful and every class environment is exceptionally professional and safe for the children. Also important to note that I danced professionally and studied dance in school, so I know good technique. I wouldn't trust my baby and children with anyone else!

What a workout! I tried the Zumba class this weekend offered at the Dance Studio of Maine. It was…read moremy first time and it was awesome! I am NOT typically a dancer, and the instructor made me feel so comfortable. Great music, tons of fun, not too crowded. The studio offers a variety of dance classes for all ages - tap, ballet, modern, etc. They also just opened a music school (The Music School of Maine) which I can't wait to try.

My now husband and I recently took a 5 session dance lesson at Ballroom Dance Portland and I can't…read moresay enough good things! We wanted to take some lessons before our September 8th wedding to feel a bit more comfortable. Our instructor was Merissa Newton and she was AWESOME!! My husband is a burly lumberjack and wasn't exactly pumped about our new hobby, but she was so easy to work with. She made us feel totally comfortable, started with the basics and taught us as much as we were comfortable with in the time we had. She didn't push us to perform at a certain level and reminded us that this was about having fun! The three of us laughed as much as we danced! We sent Merissa our wedding song ahead of our first lesson. She picked out a style of dance that she thought would go well to the beat and that's what we learned for 5 weeks. Once we got the basic steps down, she had actually choreographed some additional moves for us and by the end, we couldn't wait for the wedding, specifically the big dip at the end! Although we forgot a few steps on the big day, it didn't matter. We were so comfortable and knew the general moves and how to recover seamlessly. As we performed our dance, the entire room started to sing along as we moved through our dance! (Also, we nailed the dip.) This was absolutely one of the most memorable parts of our wedding and I would highly recommend this to anyone considering it... no matter your skill or comfort level! Thank you Merissa and Polina! You seriously rock.

I've known Polina in the dance world for over twelve years. My parents started taking dance lessons…read morewith her when we first moved to Maine and as I grew older I started taking private lessons with her. She has exceptional technique and the patience of God for sticking with us two-left-feet type dancers. I was turned off after encounters with the other male instructor she previously shared a studio with and would only take lessons with Polina. Now that she has been able to move studios I am looking forward to getting back in my dancing shoes!

Wendy is an excellent teacher and I have been learning salsa from her for many years now. Her…read moreclasses are the highlight of my week!

The Northstar Cafe has a relaxed, local, organic, and musical atmosphere. You can find delicious…read moreorganic sandwiches there, bowls of health, and all the coffee and tea you could ever want. Sometimes I feel a bit intimidated by the extreme social awareness of the place, but I still love it. They have a great concert series too, if you enjoy accoustic sets, folk music, and female singer-songwriters. I recommend it.