Val and all of the teachers and assistants have been so wonderful with my girls! Very…read moreknowledgeable and skilled at their craft. It is fantastic for both recreational students as well as for preparing the more serious dancers for competition, college dance teams, and professional dancing. The studio is clean and pretty and in a convenient location off Rt 1& 138 at the Tower (aka near smoothies and donuts lol), and honestly, it's worth our 25 minute drive from our town. Parents are able to watch their kids through the viewing window in each of the two studios, or just sit and chill during class on the comfy couch, chat with other parents, or watch the sunset from the chairs on the quieter side, or they can feel safe leaving their children in the teachers' care while running errands. The Teachers are kind, fun, and loving, but also stern and get down to business when they need to be. They really know how to keep the fun and joy in dancing. Val has a way of making each kid feel special and each parent feel like her best friend. And the recitals.... Just wow! They put on such an amazing performance, and a video copy of the show and professional action digital photos are included with your ticket!! I am in awe at the high skill level, perfection, beauty, and sass of all numbers, but especially the older dancers and the teams. I have been moved to tears or clapped and cheered in excitement with so many numbers. My youngest and I usually even stay to watch to second showtime to see all of the other routines because we love it so much and have so much fun at the shows. So impressed with Val and her studio; can't recommend it enough.

Ms. Val is AMAZING! Ms. Val is so funny, warm and makes all the kiddos feel special! My daughter…read morehas tried other dance schools and nothing compares! She makes it fun but still challenging enough that the students learn exactly what they need to become better dancers. She teaches them the correct terminology for the dance moves, even at a young age. We love this! Super beautiful and clean studio space, great for all ages! We can't say enough good things about Soles Dance Academy!

This place is a mad house, it's more like a daycare with some dance thrown in there. It's a "let's…read moreplay and do some dance if you want" school. Owner Kelly is nice but there's little discipline. She might have earned a degree in choreography but she was not a professional ballet dancer. The school lacks the feel of an "academy" despite its name. As stated on her website, it is a "a fun, family-oriented dance studio". It's a studio at the most, not an academy. Putting all the kids into bright colored & bling bling costumes and conducting a big recital may impress parents, but that's too superficial. If fun is all you want for your child, maybe this will work. But if you want some classical ballet techniques and discipline for your child, and elegance and grace, go elsewhere. This place is a bit trashy...

iDance Acadamy is the best! Ms. Kelly has not only helped my girls learn but she has given them a…read moreconfidence and grace they didn't have. They rush home on days they have dance so excited to change up and get to class! Thank you SO much Ms. Kelly!!!!

As the mother of twin toddlers, I absolutely understand that their attention span can be short…read more However, after the experience we had with Nancy at RI Ballet Arts, I would caution parents with young toddlers before starting her pre-ballet class. After a recommendation from a friend with a daughter about 9 months older, I asked Nancy if we could visit a class and allow my daughter (turned 3 end of August) to observe and determine her level of interest before we signed up for class ($90 without apparel and shoes). Nancy was accommodating and also said she could participate if she wanted to. We first went 2 weeks ago, with only one other student in class, and she went in to participate. My daughter was a little hesitant but excited about class and the new environment. During the class, Nancy did remind her to listen a few times and although I thought she seemed a little abrasive for a toddler class with a new student, I assumed it was just an old school personality. My daughter wasn't performing the skills perfectly, but hey, it was her first class, and she liked it, so we decided we'd come back again. We talked to her at home about using her listening ears before today's class. My daughter was so excited, told her grandparents "dance is her favorite" and couldn't wait to get into class today! There were 3 other students and 4 parents in the small waiting area this week. Nancy asked if my daughter was going to listen this week, which I didn't think was a super appropriate greeting for a 3 year old, but okay. Class started, and my daughter was happy and having fun but not exactly performing the best - again, she's still new. Within 10 minutes of the class starting, I hear "get out then, go, go, go, go!" Another parent saw her walking out before I did and asked if she was alright, as she came out of the dance room crying and upset. I consoled her and gave her a drink of water. While she was still upset, Nancy came out of the dance room and very rudely said "(Daughter's name) doesn't want to listen and she's disrupting the class so I told her she needs to get out." I honestly wasn't prepared for that type of interaction and just said ok, and started talking to my daughter again, who was still upset. She then said "Are you going to come back in and listen and not disrupt class?" and when my daughter didn't respond because she was upset, she then rudely said "Then you miss out!" and walked back into class. I did not respond. I asked my daughter if she wanted to participate again after she settled down, and she wanted to go home, so I changed her and we left. Afterwards, my husband wanted to call and ask what happened and what we could do, if anything, at home. Nancy immediately started yelling saying that our daughter didn't listen and we need to tell her to pay attention, said she was jumping when she wasn't supposed to be. My husband asked why she rudely asked her to leave the class because it was upsetting for a small child, and her response was "goodbye, goodbye, goodbye!" and she ended the call. I was stunned. We participate in a ton of things - swim, soccer, preschool, playdates, etc., and even though their skills are not on point at first, they're still pretty well-behaved, and at no time have we witnessed any teacher, coach, or instructor act in this way to any child. Every child has moments where they don't want to participate and that's okay. They can take a little time and go back. How Nancy handled this was inappropriate and it seems like this age group might not be the best for her to teach, even though no child of any age or skill should have been treated that way. I respect and admire dance and the level of discipline it takes but at ages 3-4, this was shocking. I'd like to say my daughter had a great experience and this place welcomes little learners, but I can't. I truly hope others with young children have a better experience here but I felt I needed to share for anyone looking to sign their child up for beginner ballet. Thankfully, my daughter still wants to dance and I know she'll thrive elsewhere.

I'm surprised there hasn't been a review for this dance school. What a hidden gem! The teachers…read moreare all professionals with formal ballet training. The director Nancy started out in RI and then went on to study at the Boston Ballet and NYC at the Ballet Russe School. We sent our little one to another local school first and was shocked by the chaos and trashiness of that place. Then we came to Ms. Nancy's school. What a difference!! This is what ballet, as an art, should be! Not that we want our daughter to become a professional dancer, but we want her to learn, through dance, the discipline and dedication required to do something well. If I were to summarize this school in 3 words, they would be: grace, elegance, discipline. We are very happy to have found this school!

They have the recital in Providence, mcVinny auditorium. So to start with big parking problem…read more If your child is in only one performance ( which is not til after intermission) she is required to stay in the dressing room alone until that dance. Very expensive for classes, costumes and tickets to the recital. During one of her classes was told what she needed for her dance. Then during dress rehearsal the owner made me pay 10 for tights that was told she did not need , because the costume was a sweat suit and no one would see them. She told me that I was told she had to have them, one thing I hate is for someone to call me a liar. If was told she needed them she would have had them. When I told her I would get them on Amazon she said I couldn't do that they would not be the same color as the others.

From the owner: A Dance School which provides dancers ages 18mths thru Adult Professional, Organized and nurturing…read moreclasses in Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Zumba, and Musical Theatre.

I'll admit it, I'm a serial quitter when it comes to working out... But I've been going to Rupa's…read moreclasses for six months now, and I'm hooked! Both her Zumba and Bengra classes are high-energy, non-judgmental, and mostly--a lot of fun. I always walk out of them feeling mentally and physically better than I came in! And afterward the foggy windows tell the tale of how much energy the class required... Others have talked about the Sunday Zumba class, but my favorite is the Bhangra class on Wednesday: step by step, Rupa builds up a little routine that you then dance to a few different songs. This gives you a pleasurable feeling of "mastering" something by the end of class (well, after a couple classes!), and a chance to explore these moves in different rhythms. Finally, I like that this style of dancing has a lot of arm moves, so you don't only work out your core and legs, but also your arms and shoulders...

At the end of the school year, I was on a fitness kick when a friend invited me to attend an open…read morehouse at her Pilates studio to try out a new Bollywood Fusion Zumba class being offered. Flash forward and I am totally hooked! Sundays without Zumba just make my whole week feel "off." The instructor, Rupa, is enthusiastic, welcoming, and supportive. Her goal is to get you moving, sweating and having fun. The best part? The music and Rupa herself. The mix of Latin, Bollywood, and Banghra makes the class stand out from most Zumba classes I have been to, with awesome beats and moves that work your whole body head to toe. Rupa is amazing to watch, and when she's really into a new song that she LOVES, her energy is so contagious that you can't help but join in. While it's not the most hard core Zumba I've seen or heard about, I definitely recommend going at least twice. The first class, the moves might seem complicated or awkward, especially if you're used to traditional Latin dances. But that definitely disappears by the 2nd and 3rd class. Consider it a great healthy way to spend an hour on a Sunday afternoon!

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Never in a million years did I think my little one would be following in my footsteps and taking…read moredance lessons, but as soon as she stepped onto the soccer field, she would begin pirouetting and I took it as a clue! We found Dance Expressions through a local group we are apart of and this girl of mine is LOVING it. Ms Lauren is her instructor and she has the patience of a saint with these littles. Ms Shannon communicates well with the parents and keeps everyone in the loop! If I could change anything though it would be to make the lobby a bit larger so we can see them practicing with a few more seats. I'm not too comfortable just dropping my (five year old) babe quite yet. I'm glad we chose DE- they are super affordable and are always doing things to help bring down costs! #fundraising

This is our first year with this dance school and my daughter loves it. It is worth the drive we…read moremake for sure! We love Jennifer Prete School of Dance!

My daughter has been at JPSD for several years. She is part of the competition team and spends…read morefive days a week at the studio, learning, training, and volunteering. It amazes me that as much as she is there, she is always excited to go back and is sad when she's been away for too long. Ellie has blossomed as a dancer through her work with the teachers at the studio. She has a special affinity for tap and enjoys working closely with Ms. Jenn who is an accomplished tapper in her own right.

I just got back into this after a little hiatus. Amanda just opened a new facility in East…read moreGreenwich two weeks ago and it is AWESOME! Such a beautiful new space with lots of silks (so you don't have to wait long for your turn even in a bigger class) and lots more class times. I love the artwork she had painted on the wall. It makes a great backdrop for pictures! I showed my boyfriend a picture from my first class back and he said, "WHOA, it looks like you're doing some kind of kung fu!" Classes with Amanda have always been great. She's an experienced teacher and she can teach you skills fast - you'll be up in the air before you know it. It's not easy and not for the faint of heart, but boy is it fun. And it makes you super strong. There are adult class for beginners, intermediate, and advanced, every night of the week. My friends always ask if this is like the aerial yoga they have in Cranston, and I tell them "not really!" Aerial yoga is basically the bastard child of yoga and aerial silks. I love yoga, and I love silks, but so far I haven't tried to combine them. If you want the REAL aerial experience, if you want to actually get up high in the air, this is the place to come! They're offering free trial classes for the month of February at the new East Greenwich facility, so there's no reason not to try it. At least you can say that you tried it once! But look out, it's addicting....

I have gotten totally and completely addicted to aerial silks/tissues. I have had about 4 or 5…read moresemi-private lessons and 3 private lessons all with Amanda. Amanda is awwwe, wait for it, some. I love her style of teaching/coaching. Every time I leave I walk away feeling completely empowered and eager for my next lesson. I'm really truly going to miss Amanda when I move back to Portland, Oregon. I don't know how anyone will be able to measure up.

We love Biomes! It's definitely an eclectic mashups of aquatic animals, but entertaining for sure…read more They do a good job at setting up things from all ages, whether your kid is only 2 or 10. We had my son's birthday party here in the fall and it was wonderful. They open at noon because the earlier slot is reserved for birthday parties. It's super nice to have the whole place to yourself for a very reasonable price. There is a guided tour and the kids get to see all sorts of animal feeds along the way. A great spot to spend some time on a rainy or freezing day, or to host a party for an aquatic creature lover.

This was my first time at Biomes and I was highly impressed! The outside looks pretty unassuming,…read morebut inside is super cool! They have a wide diversity of fish, reptiles, and even a couple of ferrets! I appreciated the focus around our local biodiversity and found my visit to be educational. They have many different touch tanks, including horseshoe crabs, eels, rays, and a huge sulcata tortoise. It's a nice, open space. They also have a small area with tons of cool books for kids and adults. Biomes offers birthday parties as well complete with animal feeding opportunities and a guided tour.