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Maria Benson Centre For Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Ballet school in Cranston, Rhode Island
Plan your first class
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (401) 490-2918
- Website & schedule mariabensoncentrefordance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I have known this family on a personal level before they opened the studio and when my daughter wanted to start dancing I wouldn’t have picked any other studio.”
What families & students say
“Consistently winning BEST STUDIO AWARDs at all the comps ✅ this team creates a fun & nurturing environment while also teaching skills & technique.”
“I have known this family on a personal level before they opened the studio and when my daughter wanted to start dancing I wouldn’t have picked any other studio.”
“It’s not about being the flashiest or the most cutthroat — it’s about lifting each dancer up and helping them grow as people, not just performers.”
“The studio is full of talent and creates such a supportive, uplifting, and professional environment — both on and off the floor.”
“She has grown so much in the past six years as a dancer and I owe it to the teachers at the studio who put the time and effort in helping her.”
From the reviews
Maria Benson Centre for Dance has been a perfect fit for my daughter because the main focus is not necessarily on winning and instead is on life-dance balance, improving your technique and skill, being a positive role model, being a supportive teammate and member of the dance family, and just having fun on stage.
I’ve been part of this dance studio since I was 10, and now as a recent graduated senior, I can honestly say it’s been like a second home. I’ve made lifelong friends and connections that feel like family. This studio has taught me more than just dance, it’s helped me grow as a person.
Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. After spending several years at a large, competitive studio where we constantly faced issues — lack of communication, cliques, and an environment that just didn’t feel healthy — we knew we needed a change. We weren’t just looking for strong technique (although we found that too!
I have known this family on a personal level before they opened the studio and when my daughter wanted to start dancing I wouldn’t have picked any other studio. My daughter has been with them since she was three as dancing in the Saturday classes and then switched over to the competition team.
Your first ballet class at Maria Benson Centre For Dance
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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