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Andover School of Ballet

Andover, MA 01810

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Since being founded in 1998 and with over 35 years of experience, Andover School of Ballet focuses on building self-confidence and a feeling of accomplishment while developing a strong body, grace, rhythm, and coordination. Based in Andover, classes are available for all ages and skill levels. Classes include ballet, hip-hop, modern, jazz, tap, contemporary, and more. Owner and Director Kristina Liversidge started dancing at age six and teaches in the Cecchetti Council of America ballet curriculum and the Royal Academy of Dancing ballet curriculum.

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Angel Performing Arts School of Dance

Acton, MA 01720

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A premier Chinese Dance school and performing company, Angel Performing Arts School of Dance was founded in 2004. They hold locations in Acton, Wellesley, Newton, Canton, Lexington, Waltham, and Framingham. They focus on integrating Chinese dances with jazz, ballet, classic, and modern dances for dancers of all ages. Other programs they offer include gymnastics classes, after school enrichment, school vacation, music theatre, and adult dance. Dancers have been awarded the President's Volunteer Service Awards.

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Brandi Rae’s School of Dance

Framingham, MA 01701

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Located in Framingham, Brandi Rae’s School of Dance focuses on offering a fun, enlightening, educational, and positive dance experience for every dancer with a customer-oriented philosophy. Classes are available for students of all ages and skill levels and include Bollywood Fusion, jazz, salsa, contemporary, ballet, pointe, hip-hop, modern, tap, creative movement, and more. The studio holds several awards from the Reader’s Choice Awards by Wicked Local in different categories and ranks.

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Dance Studio of Braintree

Braintree, MA 02184

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Founded in 1991, Melissa Kelley’s Dance Studio of Braintree focuses on offering a quality classical education in a professional and fun environment. The studio is also home to The Braintree Ballet Company, which was formed in 1994 to give serious dance students the chance to further their education by performing full-length ballets. Classes include adult programs, pre-ballet, classical ballet, boys-only hip-hop, jazz, hip-hop, pointe, and more. They are a member of the Dance Teacher’s Club of Boston/American Society and the Dance Teacher’s Association.

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5.0 / 5 (1)
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Foxboro Classical Ballet Academy

Foxboro, MA 02035

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Founded in 2011, Foxboro Classical Ballet Academy features teachers that have all trained at Boston Ballet. They focus on technique, discipline, and teaching students to appreciate graceful movement and classical music while receiving a classical ballet education. Serving the Foxboro and surrounding areas, their classes include a variety of levels for students of all ages and skill levels.

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Greater Boston School of Dance

Natick, MA 01760

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Specializing in bringing out the love of performing and dance in every student, Greater Boston School of Dance offers recreational and competitive classes since being founded in 2012. Based in Natick, the studio serves the Brookline, Needham, Wayland, Ashland, Newton, and surrounding areas. The staff focuses on giving each student the tools to express themselves and bring out the star within them through visual arts, theatre, music, and dance. Classes they provide include jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, acrobatics, combination classes, and lyrical. They are a Top 50 Studio in the US ranked by BDancewear.

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Joanne Langione Dance Center

Newton, MA 02465

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Joanne Langione Dance Center focuses on creating a community-based school for proper dance education, instilling a love for dance, and providing a supportive environment. Founded in 1976, continues to teach students with the mission of creating well-rounded and diverse dancers with tailored curriculums. Classes they offer include hip-hop, master classes, ballet, tap, and more.

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Koltun Ballet Boston

Watertown, MA 02472

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Focusing on promoting creative expression, Koltun Ballet Boston holds classes for children all the way to pre-professionals in their Watertown location. Founded in 2012 by international ballet stars Alex Lapshin and Alexandra Koltun, they serve the Greater Boston area and the surrounding areas of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. They believe that dance holds no boundaries regarding social status, race, sex, or culture and move forward with that belief that dance is accessible to all. The studio features the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum.

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Lisa’s Dance Studio

Quincy, MA 02169

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An innovative and professional dance studio based in Quincy, Lisa’s Dance Studio focuses on providing a warm and safe family environment for each student. Founded in 1987, they offer classes that include musical theatre, street dance, hip-hop, lyrical, ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, and competition teams. The studio also holds self-expression and creativity classes for vocal groups.

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Miss Maria’s School of Dance

Watertown, MA 02472

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A recreational dance school based in Watertown, Miss Maria’s School of Dance focuses on using positive reinforcement, encouragement, and patience to nurture children’s love of dance in an environment that develops self-expression, creative thinking, respect, and self-confidence. Since being founded in 2011, the classes they offer include ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, modern, and more. The studio also includes dance retail supply store. Miss Maria’s School of Dance holds the Reader’s Choice Award in 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 by Wicked Local and the Most Loved Dance Classes Award in 2014 by HulaFrog, Best of Watertown 2014 Award, and People Love Us On Yelp 2016 Award.

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The Brookline Ballet School

Brookline, MA 02446

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Serving the Boston Metro area, The Brookline Ballet School focuses on offering students professional training in classical ballet and an opportunity to enjoy a variety of fitness and dance disciplines. Founded in 2010 by Parren Ballard and Trinidad Vives, the studio promotes a hands-on approach with small class sizes and specialized attention from teachers. Classes are available for students of all age and skill level.

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The Gold School

Brockton, MA 02301

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Based in Brockton, The Gold School focuses on offering an encouraging and safe environment for students of all skill level and age. Founded in 1964 by Sherry Gold, the studio provides classes that include ballet, hip-hop, combination, and more. They hold awards that include The Gold School of Dance Award from 1964 to 1974, The Gold School Dance Art Award from 2006 to 2016, and more.

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The School of Classical Ballet

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Established by Patricia Adelmann and Anna Myer in 1985, The School of Classical Ballet is a technique-based school based in Cambridge. Classes mainly feature ballet and technique, but jazz, modern, hip-hop, and tap classes are also available. All performances are inclusive opportunities for students to gain experience performing for an audience and showcase their technique. The studio and its dancers have been featured in several publications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Ballet is an intense and beautiful sport. It can help people learn how to be more creative, as well as become physically stronger. And while most people who intend to become professional ballerinas start at a young age, people can take up ballet at any time. To learn ballet, you'll have to take professional lessons at a ballet studio, either privately or as part of a class. Of course, if you've never taken dance lessons before, you may be uncertain about how to decide which studio to choose. Keep reading for answers to the most common questions about ballet classes, so you can make an informed decision when selecting a studio.

  • What is ballet?

    Ballet is an artistic dance form characterized by light, fluid, graceful, and precise movements. Ballet dancers wear pointe shoes that allow them to stand on their toes and twirl. This type of performative dance can tell a story to an audience. Ballet is very technical, often taking people years to master.

  • Where did ballet originate?

    Ballet originated in Italy in the early 1500s. In fact, the word ballet stems from the Italian word "ballare," which means "to dance." Although it originated in Italy, ballet was introduced to the French and Russian courts, where it was really transformed. By 1850, Russia had become the leader in creating and transforming ballet into what it is today.

  • How long are ballet classes?

    The length of a ballet class depends on the student's age. Children aged three to eight will only take a 30-minute to one-hour class. From there, class length increases with age:

    • Nine year-olds take one-hour classes
    • Ten year-olds take one-1.5 hour classes
    • Eleven year-olds take 1.5-hour classes
    • Twelve to eighteen year-olds take 2-hour classes

  • Can you learn ballet as an adult?

    You can absolutely learn ballet as an adult. In fact, ballet is a great way to get physical exercise and increase your strength as an adult. Of course, starting as an adult means it's unlikely you’ll become a professional ballet dancer, but it does mean you can do it for fun!

  • Can adults learn ballet en pointe?

    There's a benefit to learning to dance ballet en pointe in your younger years. As your feet develop, dancing ballet helps ensure they gain the strength, flexibility, and shape to dance en pointe. However, it’s not impossible for adults to learn en pointe. It will just take a lot of time and dedication.

  • How do I become better at ballet?

    Ballet is all about dedication and practice. You should be committed to going to your classes every week (multiple times a week is ideal), warming up before classes, and wearing the right shoes. You can also improve your ballet by staying fit and taking part in other types of physical exercise.