My daughter started dance class today at 15 months! First I have to say Ms. Lauren has the patience…read moreof a saint! She truly embodies working with children & enjoying it. The studio is so cute, and I love the way it's decorated. Due to Covid we weren't able to use props but the class was so fun!

My daughter Sorahlyah cuartas who has been in the acro 1 class for a long time and is now in acro 2…read moreand she did her recital today and it was great and she wants to do hip-hop again so I'm happy aslong as she's happy

The PPAC is a staple in Providence theater and never disappoints. The establishment has been here…read morefor a long time, but they keep it maintained. I went to see The Lion King and it was fabulous! The theater is small enough to capture the details without binoculars or an additional screen. The music was captivating. The colors were vivid. The storyline was familiar, and the characters were great. I would absolutely go back to PPAC to watch this play, and looking forward to other places that are coming up later this year and next year.

Thank you PPAC for another wonderful season. I always love coming here for shows and I think this…read moremay have been the year I saw the most productions yet. The theatre is always beautiful, comfortable and clean which makes every visit feel special. We have been season ticket holders for years now and it has been fun starting to recognize our fellow subscribers and neighbors around us. Everyone from the ushers to the concession staff is always friendly and helpful. From the fun show themed drinks to the must-have cookies and impressively efficient intermission lines, PPAC continues to be one of my favorite places for a night out in Providence. Thank you for another great season and many memorable nights.

Jeff Allen is truly an expert at what he does! My husband and I took a couple dance lessons here to…read moreget us more comfortable dancing at our wedding and he was such a great teacher at helping us learn basics. He was strict with our form and technique and it was so worth it, it made us more confident with our first dance. He gives great advice and explains himself well, even recommended appropriate dance shoes, which I bought on Amazon and I was SO thankful I took his advice because I was able to dance the whole night without taking my shoes off! Overall great experience!

Jeff is a great teacher and an overall great man! His classes are affordable and he is super…read morepatient and understanding. Great for dancers of all levels. He is the best of the best!

The energy is awesome from the start. Krissy taught todays dance with me class and she's so…read morefriendly. I expressed my inability to twerk and her confidence in me to learn made me feel like I should definitely try it out. I had fun, I sweat, and the music was great. Definitely recommend this to beginners (I'm not a pro so can't speak for professionals lol). I left feeling sexy, sweaty and full of positive energy. Thanks Krissy!

The owner/teacher Krissy is constantly late (starting and ending class) and is completely…read moreinconsiderate of anyone's time except her own. And if you try and leave before she is done she publicly questions and tries to embarrass you for wanting to leave. Her members are also very harassing if you ever disagree with her. Big time cult vibes here. Do not recommend. I put up with it for almost 2 years until i found the courage to leave, even after she sent threatening emails to me.

Victoria is passionate about what she does, and it shows in the quality of her teaching. Highly…read morerecommend!

Talented instructors. Fun group classes, private lessons tailored to the individual. Friendly…read moreatmosphere, all ages and abilities welcomed!

I was so happy to find a dance school offering a class for my daughters age (she's a toddler) that…read moreisn't strictly a mommy and me class. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love doing things with my daughter and would enjoy such a class but I also feel as though she needs the ability to follow directions, learn on her own and mingle with others her age. The benefit of the class here is that there's an option to do that which is great! Miss Jamie is wonderful and there's usually a young lady or two (teenage dancers) helping out as well. Each class is different from week to week with different music and activities. The owner and instructors are all very friendly (we only go one time a week so I only see a subset). The only thing that stinks is that you have to either sit on the floor inside which for some kids is okay but we learned last week that our tot doesn't really pay attention or participate if we are inside and we must then stand outside and look through some glass. Not ideal but also not a deal breaker. Great place to go to nonetheless and I can't wait to see the first recital!

Defying Gravity is the best dance school. highly recommend!! Nicole and team are very talented,…read moreprofessional and inspiring to dancers. They have something for everyone and work with you to find the best class fit.

We love CDDS. My daughter has been going there for 9 years and we couldn't imagine her going…read moreanywhere else. They're the best!

So professional and top quality shows! Excellent teachers and staff you can trust your kids to grow…read morewith in dance as well as kindness, motivation, and hard work!

Creative Hope Academy of Dance provides children with a positive, nurturing learning dance…read moreenvironment. Miss Casey is an exceptional dance teacher and is absolutely amazing with all her students. My daughter LOVES attending this dance school and we are happy to have joined this wonderful dance school!

From the owner: Creative Hope "Where Training the Mind is just as Important…read moreas Training the Body" We are more than a dance studio- we are a family, a way of live. We believe confidence is the best accessory Fully trained staff in multiple styles, ages 1.5+

Cultural venue, where one fan see wrestling, and other forms of performance art…read more Usually standing room only.

I love teaching Belly Dance at AS220 the amazing community arts center of 95 Empire St , Providence…read moreRI

While in town this weekend, our friends took us to see A Christmas Carmella at the Academy Players…read more It's a small venue but has comfortable seating, a concession stand, easy access to bathrooms, and a great view of the stage from wherever you choose to sit. Parking was easy though I did feel like the area could use more signage directing you where to go once parked. There are a few doors and it was a bit unclear which we should use. The play itself was hysterical. Being from out of town, there were a few references we didn't "get" but it was engaging, had plenty of moments of laughter, and kept us on our toes. My favorite characters were the grandmother and the guy who walked through as Tiny Tim playing the ukelele. Such great acting! Thanks for the fun night out.

I'm new to the Academy Players family, and I don't know why it has taken me so long to join! I…read morerecently auditioned for an upcoming concert production of the musical Ragtime, and got cast in my dream role of Evelyn Nesbit, the "girl on the red velvet swing" (WHEE). Even though we only just started rehearsals, I feel so at home with everyone at this wonderful theatre company. Rita, the artistic director, is absolutely brilliant and such a pleasure to work with! It's amazing to see someone who puts such genuine thought, care, and joy into all the productions and into making each member of the cast, crew, and creative team feel like their contributions to the overall project are appreciated and needed. They pack their season with lots of great shows for literally every niche and age group, and the tickets are reasonably priced. It's also a hop, skip, and jump away from Providence, so if you ever want to get out of the city to see some amazing theatre, you should check out Academy Players!