My main complaint about this studio is that they don't have air conditioning, so taking class…read moreduring the summer when Boston temperatures are in the 80s and 90s can be extremely unpleasant and tower fans are just not sufficient. It can be uncomfortable just to be standing in that kind of weather, let alone doing cardio for an hour plus. Honestly, this seems irresponsible to me, and I'm confused by the fact that they don't seem to be concerned about heat stroke. There are definitely days when the only reason I don't go to class is because there's no AC. I also wish they had contemporary classes (they have one "contemporary modern" once a week, which is not the same as contemporary).

Five floors in the absolutely huge Odd Fellows building for…read morelessons in just about any kind of dance. Central Square, Cambridge. Adults and children. Love this place

YELP - this business at 82 Boylston St., Brookline, MA has closed. There is no web site available…read more They ran an excellent dance studio for adults.

I went to an open class after years of taking off dance. There were quite a few people in a small…read morespace. The class was difficult but I kept up somewhat. Most were younger adults (where I'm almost 50). Everyone was nice and the instructor choreographed a beautiful routine. I just wish I was in better "dance shape" to have kept up. I mistook "open" for beginner and I would not say it was a beginner class. You need to know basic terminology of dance to keep up at all. If they ever offer a beginner class I'd be apt to come back.

Such a great group! I took a number of classes with them prior to covid and always was able to…read morelearn something. They have a program called The starlight pass, that encourages you to retake classes, to earn credits towards a really nice jacket and also gives you an opportunity to look at the material with a new set of eyes. Coming in for a second time you definitely pick things up from a different angle and it's a great way to see how much you've grown from when you started. All of the teachers are great, they have a rotating schedule so you get a nice variety. The website is easy to use and they're good about responding to questions. During covid they've tried to promote virtual events which have been fun and looking forward to when the world opens back up again and we're able to dance in person!

Five years ago dancing wasn't an activity I had ever attempted. Serendipity led me to a Boston…read moreLindy Hop lesson. The encouragement, professionalism, and simple friendly atmosphere created by every BLH instructor and the welcoming environment in the social dance hall kept me coming back for more. I am immensely grateful to BLH, dance partners and new found friends.

I have always wanted to try ballet but I've never danced in my life. I started taking the absolute…read morebeginner adult ballet classes and I've greatly enjoyed the 2 sessions (completed 16 weeks) so far. I would recommend taking the class more than once before progressing because I felt like I learned so much the second time. I took the class with instructor Isobel Chang and enjoyed her teaching style. There are all ages and all body types and all genders, with no problems. So if you're interested, go for it

I'm not sure what compelled me to try ballet after years and years of sports and a failed audition…read moreat a middle school play of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Perhaps, it was my love of all things spandex or the need to finally live up to the Abba song my parents still sing to me, "Nina, the Pretty Ballerina," but I made the leap (pun intended) and signed up for the adult absolute beginner class. This class will not disappoint! The instructor, Claire, is a magic maker. She took a girl (ahem..me) whose lack of coordination has resulted in two broken arms (mind you, at the same time) and numerous other embarrassing moments and turned her into a girl who can now plie in front of a mirror without laughing at herself. I wish I wasn't moving this summer otherwise I would definitely continue the classes. Here's the low-down: Attire ~ Think yoga. You don't have rock the leotard like Beyonce but you can if you want. I wore spandex on bottom and a shirt or tank top on top. Show your calves and your feet. It helps to wear different colors - one on top and a different one on the bottom. This will allow your instructor (and you) to see when parts of your body move that shouldn't (i.e. hips). They sell ballet slippers at the studio. You can buy them there but you will have to sew the straps on at home. Color choices: pink and black. Demographics ~ As mentioned above I had none, I mean zilch experience with ballet or dance. There were people in the class who had some gymnastics/ice skating/ballet/cheer-leading/jazz dance etc... Ages range from high school students to happy retired people. Class sizes are usually around 10 but will vary. Mainly ladies who take the class but men are definitely welcome (there was one guy in the first series of classes I took and he was way better than me). Cost ~ I think I paid around $120 for 8 weeks or something like that. Well worth the money. Add the cost of ballet slippers if you don't have them. I was like this girl when I started: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7fAvXH25Ng so if I can do it...anyone can do it!

It was our first time going to a ballet - the Swan Lake at the Opera house was such a magical…read moreproduction. The costumes, the set, the dancers, the orchestra - just everything, was so impressive. The Opera house was a perfect setting as well. I'm now definitely a fan of the ballet now :)

What a show!! You…read morecan always count on The Nutcracker to put you in the holiday spirit. The lobby alone will do that for ya. I mean look at this lobby! Christmas trees, chandeliers, nutcrackers, lights, balconies, ugh I just love the elegance and quintessential Christmas energy. Talk about TALENT. This show is no joke. This is ballet at its truest and finest form. These artists make ballet look easy (and it is far from it) so I applaud every single person in this show. Boston Ballet performers are absolutely phenomenal. What's so amazing, aside from the show, is watching people file in and noticing the crowd ranges anywhere from 7 year olds to 70 year olds. Anyone can come, watch, and enjoy. Truly a perfect outing for you and your whole family, with friends, or solo! Highly recommend catching The Nutcracker!

I had a wonderful time at a BollyX dance work out on Monday night. The instructors are very…read morefriendly, and emphasized smiling and having fun as more important than mastering the movements on your 1st class. It was a very fun time and a great work out! My back is a bit sore today, and I earned 5 Weight Watchers Activity Points for the 1 hour class - which for me is equivalent to walking 10 miles! No dance experience is needed to have fun & get a great work out from the class. (Trust me, I'm NOT a dancer.) The class I attended was a free promotion, but the normal rate is a reasonable $12 per class.

Time for an update!! Like my previous review states, this is still my new fitness best friend, my…read morenew fitness fiend if you will...or just my new obsession. Whatever you want to call it, I love BollyX and haven't stopped going to class. When I can, I try to go two to three nights a week. Now that I'm officially a BollyX trainee, I wanted to give more positive feedback. First off, classes are offered at The Dance Complex in Central Square, and are taught there by a few instructors, Fen, Dom, Nellie, and Liza (8:30pm Mon and Thurs nights). Classes are also taught by Anita Patel at iDance in Burlington. Dom also teaches at VIM Fitness, across the street from Dance Complex on Wed nights at 6:30pm. Classes are phenomenally invigorating. You get your heart pumping, your body moving like it's never moved before (in my case), and you have a blast dancing the night away to some awesome Bollywood tunes. I bought a 3 class pack (as mentioned in my previous review), and since then I haven't thought twice about going to class as much as possible (visit BollyX.com for new client specials!!). Then I sprained my knee and was out of commission...but I came back to BollyX ASAP, and got back on track. Each class is never the same. We start with warm up songs, then jump right in to the workout. My favorite part is still the performance segment of class. We learn a song twice, and then it's performed by the class split up into teams. We cheer each other on, and then we rock our BollyX poses too. Awesome sauce :) I love it. BollyX brings out the inner dancer in me...and works out muscles that I probably never knew I even had. The music just gets you going too...I found myself googling the lyrics to songs so I can practice on my own...haha. All BollyX instructors are amazing. They are supportive, positive, and they care about you. They want you to come to class and enjoy yourself and give it your all. And I appreciate that :) A special thanks to Yelp for getting me addicted to BollyX. Without that free class, I wouldn't have gotten this far, so thank you, Yelp. Thanks a lot :)

Cute, family-run business. The teachers are clearly passionate about dancing and I appreciate that…read morethey are not looking at the students like $-symbols. But, as a small family-run business it faces some expected challenges: class options and class sizes are unpredictable but usually fine.

3.5-4/5 Pros:…read more-Competitive prices for the area ($75 per person for 4 classes) -Talented instructors -Water bubbler -Restrooms -Nice staff Cons: -There are two main studio areas, separated by a curtain. There are usually 2-3 classes happening at the same time, so unfortunately you can hear the music from the other classes and it can throw you off. -One of the studio areas is adjacent to the waiting area and there's no door or curtain in between, so anyone waiting might be watching your dance class, which might be less than ideal for self-conscious beginners -Street parking

The administration is unprofessional, disorganized, rude... Their communication is incredibly…read moreconfusing when it's not down right wrong. They sometimes don't communicate when classes are cancelled or they send out a mass email, but some people are left off. I've made the trip into the studio more than once to find out my class is cancelled. They make numerous accounting errors. Don't give them your credit card for automatic payments! Actually, you might be better off not giving them your money at all. Last year they had a "youth company". They charged $150 in production fees in addition to charging for rehearsals. They did rehearse, but there were never any productions. They didn't refund our "production fees". There are some very good teachers, though, and they're the only reason I'm not giving this 1 star... However, One of their very best teachers, Miss Christina, recently left. If you like the teachers, I recommend finding out if they teach somewhere else. I reviewed this place in 2014 and gave it 4 stars because for a brief time it looked as if things were getting better. Sadly, they're not.

I think this place does a really good job with their lessons. My issue is more with the shows that…read morethey put on to highlight the lessons. For whatever reason, for such a deep resume/repertoire Tony Williams and his staff CAN NOT pull of a recital. The show is always ridiculously priced. The show should NEVER cost more than $20 a ticket! They also should be able to tell you when your class will be on stage. It really is a pain to find out your kid already went on when you were told they were going on later based on practices. Also the "stage manager" really needs to tone it down. These are children. Not teenagers but small kids. They don't need someone yelling as if these were the Oscars. She seems to take the fun out of these events.