I started dancing at RYT about a year and a half ago. I thought I would last a month or two…read morelearning salsa. I never would have thought I would be loving it as much as I do at RYT. I have excelled in moving my body dancing in ways I never thought possible as well as learning to dance bachata and cha-cha. The big surprise was actually performing with the student team. RYT is a great place to learn salsa dancing and building personal confidence is an added bonus!

If you want to learn how to dance salsa/bachata & body movements & flexibility . This is the place…read moreto learn how to ! I use to never know how to move not one bit & after 2-3 years of being here I can be confident going to socials & dancing with different guys . The talent will always remain inside you forever ! Lili & Roberto are amazing teachers that will help you with all your needs ! I hope to return back in the future when I find more time & my schedule will be more loosen up. At Least I've kept my memories & experiences & that's what matters . (:

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.

HOT HOT HOT HELLA HOT IN A GOOD WAY... I suggest bringing a partner to dance with- even if you're…read morejust *friends* (I see you, @ParisHilton!)

Very enjoyable Bachata lesson and pleasant, inclusive dance party. Check if out if you are curious…read moreabout bachata.

I've LOVED taking lessons here - I've been a student since Dec 2016, came in for a free lesson and…read moreI haven't left since! The instructors are the best - encouraging, thoughtful, passionate, and just so much damn fun to be around in general. The student community is also a wonderful perk about taking lessons at this studio. Everyone is wonderfully friendly and welcoming - it is a certainly a safe (and not to mention beautiful) space for learning. Re: COVID precautions - they're taking all the necessary precautions to keep the space safe (temperature checks at the door, readily available hand sanitizer, gloves requirements for the teachers, mask requirements for all, outdoor lessons, and reduced indoor capacity to limit exposure). I've never felt unsafe when on-site for my private lessons or group activities. All in all, if you're looking to try something new or find your inner ballroom dance spirit animal, I'd highly recommend checking this studio out!

I have been going to this studio for 7 months and I'll tell you, it's been amazing! Everyone here…read moreare the nicest people you will meet and definitely supportive. It's such a positive community and you can learn dancing so fast here because they are such good teachers! It's like a second home to me, I suggest you come check this place out because it could become one for you too :)

THE GOOD: The…read moreteachers are mostly excellent (detailed, patient, and mindful of student's varying levels). The front desk staff is mostly helpful, cheerful, and welcoming. The studio is conveniently located near the Porter Square T stop and has plenty of nearby parking, making transportation easy. And, importantly, it's a judgement-free zone. If you need to modify your practice or take unscheduled breaks in class, no one will bat an eye. In fact, teachers encourage it. All great things. THE NOT SO GOOD: My first time at the studio, no one helped orient me to the space. I found myself asking dozens of questions, gradually annoying the front desk staff. I wish someone recognized I was new to Down Under and provided a brief tour. Down Under also seems to disregard the comfort of its students. Recently, the water fountain and upstairs bathroom in the studio were out of service. Only the basement bathroom had running water. For a hot yoga studio, providing access to water seems essential. But, during the water shutdown, the only option was to go to the basement and fill up your water bottle from the bathroom tap (which only dribbled lukewarm water). Worst of all, the water issue lasted for several days. The whole experience wasn't just inconvenient, it also felt callous of Down Under to not provide a basic thing like hydration. They could have offered bottled water (even for a fee) or put up a temporary water station with one of those large Gatorade jugs. But, no: the only option was lukewarm tap water from the dank basement bathroom. Every day I went to class, there were at least 2-3 students waiting impatiently (often dripping in sweat since the studio is regularly heated to 105 degrees) before and after practice. The Porter Square location is also just janky. I've heard staff describe it as "old school" or "vintage." These are euphemisms for what it really is: an aging space lacking amenities. I've been to the more modern and amenity-filled Down Under studios in Harvard Square and Central Square. Changing rooms, tiled private showers, pilates rooms, etc. exist at these other locations. In Porter Square? You'll have to change clothes in a curtained off area that barely provides privacy. I've had someone walk in on me while changing twice. More annoying is the fact that the changing rooms in the studio are often pitch dark. Since they are in the corner, little daylight reaches them and staff do not turn on the corner lights before or after class. So, you're stuck changing in the dark. With all the investments made in other studios, you'd think Down Under could upgrade basic things in Porter Square like changing spaces with latched doors. Nope. Yet another example of the studio's disregard of students' comfort. Still, I retain my monthly membership. Why? Well, I was initially drawn in when I read Down Under's website which proudly proclaims it is "America's Best Yoga, Pilates, and Fitness." I disagree. It's not America's best. It's just the least worst option in Cambridge.

This is my favorite yoga studio in the entire Boston area. I couldn't believe how spacious the…read morepractice space is!!! The teachers are so experienced and there is a lot to choose from, mostly Hot Power flows! So wonderful to feel that heat! The staff are so supportive and friendly and check in was very smooth.

Best ballet teachers for adult open program and best piano accompanists in whole Massachusetts…read moremetro Boston area. Except Tuesday's morning one, I lIke all classes on both morning and evening. I wish they open Sunday class one day.

Although I've lived in the Cambridge area for almost 4 years, this was my first time at the local…read moreballet. Located inside the church, I have definitely walked by many times but never thought to come. I managed to snag tickets from a friend. My beau and I had stool seats, meaning that we were on tall chairs in the back. Some of the chairs were wobbly / broken so beware! There is a cash bar as well. Wine is $10, beer is $5, and bottles water is $2--we opted to skip refreshments. Overall, it was perfectly fine for the date. The crowd is what you would expect for a ballet: middle aged white people. One note for the college students thinking about coming, don't forget that ballets are not shorts+t-shirt places! The show itself was great. The theme was Suspicious Spaces. The stage and costumes were simple but the performers brought great athleticism and grace. There were two intermissions in the show. The show started 15 minutes late as well.

Left a VM two weeks ago and didn't hear back so I sent an email. Trying to find info about pre and…read morepost natal yoga classes, which are listed as offerings but not on the schedule. It's now been over a week since I emailed, and no one has bothered getting back to me in either method. Would not purchase memberships from a company that doesn't care enough to even respond.

I was gifted yoga classes to Be In Union in 2011 by my mentor. Since that time I had always known I…read morewanted to experience to the Yoga Teacher Training bc I had heard it is a great personal journey experience. Over the last 15 years I have been coming to the studio on & off. Life has been kicking my ass as it has most of us since 2020 & this past summer I reached my healing warrior limit & realized that I had done much work on healing my emotional & mental wounds, but not physical ones. I had no idea what to except when I started this training, but let me tell you it has exceeded my expectations. Be In Union is just that. It is a powerful community space to Be In Union with yourself & others in the community who we share more in common with than we realize. I always just "did yoga". After these 3 months I now understand what it means to have a practice. I highly recommend taking the ride to this sacred, energetic space to take classes. Know that you can show up as your are, even if you simply made it on the mat & lay there for yourself. The Yoga Teacher training was truly life changing for me. My intention was never to be a teacher, I simply wanted to get back in touch with & heal my body. I am grateful that I am now part of this community I never knew I really had, yet have been part of for 15 years. Goes to show how if we push ourselves past our comfort zones things "we never imagined" are possible. This teacher training was one of the best investments that I have made in myself.

Post-pandemics update:…read more This is a weekly (Fridays) swing dance venue on the industrial outskirts of Cambridge, MA. A beginner lesson starts at 8PM, the dance goes on from 9PM to midnight (finding a dance partner after 11:30PM is not easy). Masks are required, so is the proof of vaccination (with a booster!). The latter is better send via email in advance. The venue: the dance goes on inside the Q ballroom (formerly Extreme Dance Studio). The dance floor is pretty large, almost square in shape and of high quality. The only obstacle is a large red support pole in the center that is easy to avoid (or play around it). I had visited in late November, and the temperature control was adequate. The logistics: parking is free and easy. At 8PM, many parking spots are available in the parking lot of the ballroom itself. At this time, feel free to disregard the "restricted" signs and use the parking spots of other businesses nearby. However, per the Central's own web site, avoid the spots assigned to Evolve Fitness (I did not find any). There are coat hangers for the winter clothing in the lobby, cubes for the rest of your possessions at the far wall of the ballroom. Admission is $10 on DJ nights, apparently $15 on the band nights. Water is provided in the corner of the dance floor. Seating is very limited, experienced crowd tends to congregate in and around the front row of the seats closer to the entrance. The music: I have danced to the DJ music. As I understand, the live music is more typical, except during the holiday season. The music selection was excellent for lindy with many familiar mid-tempo pieces and practically no slow blues tunes. The lesson: starts at 8PM and is geared towards beginners, although covers a lot of ground at a pretty fast pace, so it is unlikely that a single lesson will be of much help to an absolute beginner. The crowd: about 50 dancers for the lesson, about 80 for the party. The dancers are mostly on the young side, their skills vary very significantly. There is a significant percentage of true beginners, to the point that leading them is very challenging, very few excellent dancers (on the night I have visited, there was a swing camp in the city, on my previous visit few years ago the number of advanced dancers was way higher), and many intermediate ones. There were more follows than leads during the party, but not disastrously so. The lesson was perfectly balanced. Overall: a must-go-to event in the Boston area. True beginner's mileage might vary. A minor advice for the beginner follows: if you want to dance, do not stand at the counter next to the entrance behind the row of seats: many people use this place to chill out, so a lead like me would rarely venture there - disregarding all the dancers in the front row! - to invite you to dance; sides of the floor will work much better.

This is the best weekly swing dance in Boston. They have a live band almost every week, including…read morelocal greats Beantown Swing Orchestra and the Fried Bananas. They also pull in great imports such as Solomon Douglas and Gordon Webster. The dance crowd is mostly Lindy Hop with some blues and East Coast (the step you learn in the free lesson before the dance). A lot of the dance instructors and advanced dancers frequent this dance. When you aren't dancing it is fun to sit back and watch and listen. You don't need to bring a partner. Most folks will dance with you if you ask them. Several people sport an "angel" bandana meaning they are experienced dancers looking to dance with people new to the dance. The drink of choice in this crowd is water so they are sharp and well balanced on the dance floor. There are jugs of water in the back left corner as well as light snacks. Check out the videos on the Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambridge-MA/Boston-Swing-Central/15316440838, and the events for upcoming bands. The pictures give an idea of what the crowd wears. You can wear jeans, however you won't be out of place if you dress up, though tuxes or sequins is probably over doing it. Swing Central has quite the following. Recently they reached capacity when a very popular band played and there was a wait to get in. If you get there before 9:30 or after 10:30 you should be able to get in with no problem. If you are new to dancing by all means attend the 8:00 lesson a few times. The instructors rotate so it isn't the same lesson every week. The dance has moved from St. Mary's Church in Central Square to a dedicated dance space, Crosby's Whistle stop at 24 Roland Street in Charleston (how appropriate). It is in an industrial building, but don't let that put you off. The brick walls and wooden floor are a nice step up from the church basement.