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Paula Terenzi's Dance Complex

4.7 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Ballet school in Malden, Massachusetts

Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 781-321-3227
  • Website & schedule terenzidancecomplex.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–7:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–7:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–7:30 pm
Friday 3:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–2:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Paula Terenzi's Dance Complex, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 20 mentions

“So is all of her staff and dance teachers truly teach your children the confidence and dance skills they need and to allow them to have fun and be themselves!”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“I'm thankful for having such a great dance family and can't wait to see what the future holds for my tiny dancer!”

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🩰 Pointe

“PTDC offers many classes from ballet, acro, jazz, pointe, tap, hip hop & more, to even modeling and competition for the elite dancers who want to truly push themselves.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“There is only 1 accredited teacher for each class but many assistants, so it is very intimate and more one on one with the students.”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet

“They also do not discriminate against race, gender or special needs.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 41 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 4 mentions

“Paula Terenzi's Dance Complex is a wonderful dance studio that instills not only beautiful technique but kindness, hardwork and discipline.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 11 mentions

“So is all of her staff and dance teachers truly teach your children the confidence and dance skills they need and to allow them to have fun and be themselves!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 12 mentions

“Paula and has loved every moment from dance class, to competitions to special community performances.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 13 mentions

“Paula and the rest of the faculty are professional, amazingly talented and patient with young dancers.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“So is all of her staff and dance teachers truly teach your children the confidence and dance skills they need and to allow them to have fun and be themselves!”

From the reviews

My daughter has been a student since she was 2 years old. She is now 14 and on the competition team. I'm soo impressed at how she has grown as a dancer and as a young woman. Paula trains these students to become young respectful dancers. Her teachers are professional and attentive.

★★★★★ — Susan, Jan 2021

Paula Terenzi is an extremely professional business owner and dance teacher. My daughter has grown so much as a dancer since she started dancing with Paula. Paula emphasizes with her students the importance of being your best self.

★★★★★ — Amy, May 2018

I have been driving down 40-45 mins each way 4-6 times a week for 15 years for my 2 daughters to dance at this studio! Very professional! Great teachers and staff! They have amazing technique! They become confident in themselves and wanting to continue on with dance and it being their passion!

★★★★★ — Diane, Jan 2021

After dancing with Paula for 15 years, I'm so happy to have my daughter at the Dance Complex now too!! Paula and the rest of the faculty are professional, amazingly talented and patient with young dancers. My daughter started at age 2.5 and is now in her 7th year.

★★★★★ — Jocelyn, Jan 2021

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Your first ballet class at Paula Terenzi's Dance Complex

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Paula Terenzi's Dance Complex

101 Pleasant St, Malden, MA02148

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