Classical Ballet Arts is a premium ballet school for students of all ages through high school…read more Diana Madden is classical ballet trained and had been a Boston Ballet teacher for many years. She is extremely kind and a brilliant teacher. The school performs a Nutcracker Ballet every December and a Spring Show every June. It is a wonderful mix of young girls dancing at an extremely high quality in shows that are so beautiful it has brought tears to my eyes. The next show will be Saturday June 9th at the Abigail Adams Middle School at 89 Middle School in Weymouth at 4pm and 6pm. Tickets are $20 and are available at the door. Applications for fall ballet classes and ballet summer camp will be available at the show.

What do u think about this-…read more My daughter has danced at this studio for 10 years now. Over time, my daughter has not only learned how to dance, but she has learned responsibility, time management, and the importance of "showing up." I do not sugar coat anything and can say that this studio is not perfect...but this is because none of them are. It is about finding the right fit for each dance family. All parents have their frustrations, at any studio. This studio, like so many others, has rules and policies in place for a reason. We are glad they do. Also find comfort in knowing they keep the best interest of our dance community top of mind.

As a long standing member of this dance studio community I feel compelled to share my perspective…read morein response to the recent one star review. We are a multiracial, interfaith and interabled family and we have always found an inclusive atmosphere. Every experience is different, but we have not encountered any instances of racial or religious insensitivity. I would be thoroughly surprised if we did. This does not reflect the identity or values of this studio. The dance family at this studio, which not only includes staff but also the fellow dance moms/dads, have always been helpful and compassionate despite the personal challenges faced by our family. It's disheartening to see such negativity towards a studio that is a second home for our daughter. My daughter has not only grown as a dancer but has developed a strong sense of confidence and resilience from being on a dance team. Any concerns or difficulties we have encountered along the way have been met with a willingness to listen. I urge readers to not allow one negative review to overshadow the positive impact this studio brings.

My daughters attended hazel boone studio for many years…read more Great discipline, wonderful teacher and much fun. Highly recommended by us and all my friends. linda.

Very disappointed to learn that they don't accommodate children with different abilities at all…read more After one class my nephew was asked to leave. Even though he had a care taker with him. Apparently his differences were to frightening and distracting. After one class. No effort to work with him. This family has been affiliated with this dance group for many years.

Rachel Park Dance Center has been a part of my families life for the past 3 years. My oldest…read moredaughter has attended for 3 years and my youngest had her first year last year. We have yet to be able to get them going again this year, but they will start again soon. Miss Michelle who is their teacher is absolutely amazing. She is so patient and kind to every child in her class. I look forward to many years with Miss Michelle teaching my children!

My oldest has been dancing here since the doors opened in 2008. She's a serious dancer, getting…read moretop-notch training. All the teachers are fabulous and really care about the whole child. They have two performing opportunities - a Nutcracker in December, and another show in the spring. This spring it's Alice in Wonderland on May 14th. We couldn't be happier. Our daughter has been accepted into very competitive summer programs and we feel strongly that this wouldn't have happened without SSBT. Highly recommended!

Such amazing energy in this studio. I was a student the first year it opened and continued to be…read morefor multiple years after. All of the instructors push you to be the best. If you want to learn the art this is the place for you. All of the instructors have very impressive resumes and have all worked and traveled with various dance companies. The energy there makes you feel comfortable and to me was like a second home. I remember in middle and high school doing homework between classes with my friends. The training I got here gave me opportunities for summer camps in other states which taught me crucial life lessons such as independence and problem solving. This place is amazing and I would recommend it to any and everyone.

"You can dance, you can jive Having the time of your life…read moreOoh, see that girl, watch that scene Diggin' the dancing queen" (Abba) Having raised two boys, we were never exposed to the world of girls' dance recitals until one of our boys grew to have a family of his own. That allowed us to enter the dance recital universe to see our granddaughter on stage and witness her excitement over being a part of Momentum's world. It's quite an impressive world encompassing little 4-year-old munchkins that toddle around the stage on up to Senior Girls who dance and jump around like the Rockettes. At yesterday's 4th Annual Dance Recital at Natick High School, we saw (predominantly, but not entirely) girls in that age range take the stage to perform jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tumbling, interpretive, lyrical, Acro, and tap routines. The groups ran the gamut from open classes through competitive performance based elite teams. Momentum's organization of this massive event involving hundreds of performers, hours of logistics, scripting out power-point slides and music for each routine, moving in gym mats and props, and enough routines and staff to take up a 73-page program was very impressive. I really enjoyed watching the teeny-tiny little girls doing their routines. Talk about sweet cuteness overload! Some of them danced, some swayed from side to side, and some just stood there stock still. There was an instructor in the wings of the stage doing the routines for them to look at, sort of like a human teleprompter showing motions instead of words. The looks of utter joy and pride on their faces were lovely to behold. We thoroughly enjoyed the show.

Momentum gave me back my love for dance and grew my passion. I hesitated to switch studios about…read moretwo years ago because I wasn't sure if I wanted to change things, but I'm so glad I did. The coaching is excellent, and you can see that all the teachers genuinely want to be there and are passionate about dance and teaching. They are also very good at allowing dancers to express themselves and their feelings. The studio brings in a variety of choreographers and tries different styles to keep us well-rounded as dancers and open-minded about dance. I appreciate how we have open conversations as a team to address any issues and maintain a family vibe. I also feel like they really listen to us, and if something isn't working, we try something else. Overall, I highly recommend the studio; it has truly changed my life for the better.

I've been studying Argentine Tango with AnaLinda Marcus and her assistant Paul Walcott for almost…read moretwo years. It has been extremely rewarding. Argentine Tango is not a dance you learn in ten minutes and then jump onto the dance floor. On the other hand, with sound teaching methods you will get on your way fairly quickly, and build from there. The best initiation into the dance is the thoughtful, clear and joyful instruction of teachers like AnaLinda and Paul. With them you get a well-grounded explanation of body mechanics and really understand the reason for *Why Things Are* in Argentine Tango. :) This pertains to the physical level, as well as fascinating and helpful sociological and cultural contexts which have created the dance as it is today. She boils it down elegantly and concisely, and after a mere hour or two of working with her you will really feel elevated and in possession of a basic Tango education, confident enough to start dancing. In my personal experience, I've been taking private lessons with her as often as possible for a year and a half now, and this has really accelerated my learning and given me great form. And it's been a blast! What Tango Embrace offers is ongoing (usually monthly) 3-hour crash courses at a gorgeous South End art gallery that has a perfect sprung wood floor for dancing. AnaLinda teaches private lessons and more advanced small-group classes there at Movimiento Gallery as well. There are also six-week beginner series at prime locations in the Boston area (at the time of my review, at the Dance Complex in Central Square, Cambridge). They also host a monthly milonga (formal social dance) where you can put all that you've learned into use in a festive and welcoming setting. The art gallery vibe is romantic and transporting, with Golden Age Tango playing, exquisite art on the walls, tasty snacks and drinks and a friendly group of fellow dance enthusiasts of all different levels of ability. Tango Embrace is a gem of a tango school! I could not recommend it more--if you stick with tango, it will change your life!

I almost didn't give a review for this dance studio, because I love it that much and don't want to…read moreshare it! My 2 year old started this year, and even though we have to get up early on Saturday mornings, we LOVE every moment of it! We look forward to it every week and my daughter leaves the studio talking about it constantly! And as a first time dance mom - I had plenty of stupid questions that Julie and her husband were SO kind to take their time to answer them. The teachers are also super patient and nice to the children. Lastly, their website is constantly updated - which in my opinion is a bonus!!

this is a great little studio. My 2 1/2 year old just started taking classes there and it is…read moreperfect for her. Julie is a lot of fun and she is very patient with my daughter, who has a tough time staying in one place and taking turns when she needs to. It is also really inexpensive for the toddler classes, a huge win!