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Newton Music Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Ballet school in Needham, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 4–6 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 617-630-0952
- Website & schedule newtonmusicacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
The programs they offer
“Svetlana was my daughter’s piano teacher for over many years: my daughter started with her at the age of 6 and stopped with the piano instructions in when she started college.”
“Svetlana also teaches at the New England Conservatory.”
What families & students say
“She is a wonderful teacher and human being in general, and we look forward to seeing her at each lesson.”
“My children have developed multiple skills, including performing techniques, listening techniques and most importantly love for music in this school.”
“Sondra helped my daughter gain confidence in her voice—not just for singing, but also for public speaking, which exceeded our expectations!”
“Sondra helped my daughter gain confidence in her voice—not just for singing, but also for public speaking, which exceeded our expectations!”
“My children have developed multiple skills, including performing techniques, listening techniques and most importantly love for music in this school.”
“Svetlana was my daughter’s piano teacher for over many years: my daughter started with her at the age of 6 and stopped with the piano instructions in when she started college.”
From the reviews
We feel so lucky to have found Newton Music Academy! If you are looking for highly skilled instructors and well organized, supportive learning environment - NMA is the best place. The director, Ms. Svetlana, has fostered an exceptional and supportive environment within the school.
My children studied in Newton Music Academy, trying different instruments: piano and voice. We spent more than 15 years taking music lessons in this school until they graduated. Svetlana is a wonderful director.
I received multiple scholarships in my college admissions and placed first in a state piano competition thanks to my piano studies at Newton Music Academy with Svetlana Ostrovskaya, the director of NMA. I can't say enough good things about studying music with Svetlana.
This is a truly special school, created and directed by one of the finest musicians in Boston area! Svetlana also teaches at the New England Conservatory. Her passion for teaching and her high expertise show through everything she does: from selecting incredible teachers for NMA, to leading all recitals and making…
Your first ballet class at Newton Music Academy
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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