A Life-Changing Dance Journey with Amy Baker…read more My girlfriend and I started our ballroom dance journey with Amy Baker at Super Shag Dance Studio in Charlestown, Mass., as a Christmas gift--a small package of five initial lessons. Honestly, we went in thinking it would be a fun, temporary activity, but we were completely wrong! We enjoyed those first few classes so much that we immediately signed up for more. Now, three years later, we are still going strong with our weekly lessons, and we couldn't be happier. Amy is the heart of our continued passion for dance. She is incredibly energetic, always bringing a genuine happiness and positive vibe into the studio that is truly infectious. More importantly, she is exceptionally kind and patient. Whether we are struggling to nail a new step or just having an off day, Amy approaches every moment with encouragement and clear, patient instruction. Our weekly lesson with Amy is now a highlight we look forward to every week. We've not only gained confidence on the dance floor but have also found a wonderful person who genuinely cares. This isn't just our opinion, either; I've personally referred several wedding couples to her, and every single one has come back raving about the exact same qualities: her energy, kindness, and patience. I can easily say that Amy is not just our phenomenal dance teacher, but she has become a dear friend. If you are considering ballroom dancing, whether as a gift or a serious new hobby, look no further than Amy Baker--she's the best!

The reason dancing at Supershag Charlestown is world-class is because Amy Baker and Chris Johnston…read morehave been world-class competitors for decades, and bring that experience to their amateur, ProAm, and social dance students. So, whether you're a wedding couple seeking a unique routine, someone interested in improving your social dancing skills, or someone eager to explore ballroom, rhythm, and salsa, Amy Baker is a talented, demanding, yet delightful instructor. If you're a woman seeking advanced instruction and interested in competing, Chris Johnston has been teaching ProAm champions for decades. I am a ProAm competitor, and I am fortunate to have Amy Baker as my instructor and partner, but I also take regular technique lessons from Chris Johnston.

After meeting a friend at a cafe next door I could not help but to want to bring my classes there…read moreand now we're having weekly South African Street Dance classes. Lovely studio facility and great people also not forgetting free parking is a plus !

Professional level dance instructions for all ages. The staff is professional, organized, ans…read moresupportive.

Fabulous dance studio. Cheryl is amazing, her staff is fantastic. It's a high quality dance studio…read morewith expert teaching, but there is no pressure on the girls. It is all about having fun and feeling good. We love it

5-Stars... Cheryl and team do an amazing job with their students. Having watched my children…read moretransform into Ballerinas the last several years has been nothing less than inspirational! Highly recommend this School for anyone looking to "Dance like nobody is watching". Keep up the great work CASSOD!!!

Came here for a birthday party in a group of 6- our instructor was fabulous and played great music!…read moreNone of us knew what to expect but we did some stretching and got into some skills and pole dancing- it was super fun. We weren't sure what to wear but you could really wear anything you'd like, from sweats to basically just underwear but the more skin contact with the pole the better! I wore a cropped cami with a bra over it and nike pros and could've still used a little less fabric between the pole and me. They also sell some sticky tack stuff outside the studios for extra grip. Prepare to strut, sweat, and if you're like me, bruise your thighs from hopping on the pole to spin. Thanks for a great time!!

Was passing through Boston on a trip and wanted to sneak in a pole class. This is a cute little…read morestudio!! The instructor (Melinda) was great, led us through a great warmup and we learned some fun tricks. There were a good number of poles (I believe 6ish?), studio was very clean. Loved the mirror situation and the lighting was so nice. Lots of mats, pads, etc equipment available. Parking: seemed tricky, I'm not sure if that's a Boston thing or just that area but the studio did include parking info in their email which was super rad

This is our first year at Premier and we love it. Our dance class is the highlight of every week…read more Miss Danielle is amazing!!

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

Great instructors and very beginner friendly. Love that during Covid they are offering small in…read morestudio classes as well as virtual options.

This is the best dance academy ever. They are so nice there and are perfect for beginner dancers.read more

We love this dance school. My daughter is 3 years old and had a terrible experience with another…read moredance school when someone recommended Chiampa. They are so great with young kids, so friendly, very calm and organized Drop off and pickup. Love love love it. Smaller classes which is great for young kids.

We went here for two years and left. We selected the school…read morefor its location and waiting room. The list of unreasonable requirements just added up over the years and worn me out: * Being reminded every week, that payment is due on the first of the month, when you personal never missed a payment. * The recital ticket distribution method leads to grown adults standing wee hours of an cold April morning for little girls and boys dance recitals ( Red sox tickets I could understand, dance recitals... just a tad bit silly). * Lessons during April vacation * The recitals are two towns(15miles) away from the studio. * Recital is a three day commitment (WThF) for Memorial Day weekend. Probably 4 days, if you wanted your 10 minute last lesson, but that was just to silly to consider. The kids were great. They tried really hard and seemed to be having fun during their classes. The instructions was uneven. Some teachers very good, some not so good. But I bet that is everywhere. The classes helpers were also great, on time and kind to the other children After looking around for more a reasonable schedule and modern attitudes toward family workloads, I found that the costumes look just as nice, the kids try just as hard( and might even smile a little more), and the dance routines are "fresher" at other studios which are just a close.