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South Shore Dance Academy

5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Ballet school in Weymouth, Massachusetts

Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–15 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (508) 685-1050
  • Website & schedule soshoredanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–8 PM
Tuesday 3:30–8 PM
Wednesday 3:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 3:30–8:30 PM
Friday 3:30–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 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 South Shore Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 30 mentions

“Sara has taught my daughters multiple different techniques from all variations of dance from ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and lyrical.”

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi South Shore Dance Academy teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 34 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 7 mentions

“Miss Sara is a wonderful teacher & is the reason we have come back year after year.”

🩰 strong technique & training 5 mentions

“South Shore Dance Academy provides both beginner/basic technique and more challenging advanced dance programs as well as core strengthening classes.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“She has a special way with children, both younger and older, and my daughter absolutely adores her.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 17 mentions

“After taking her Wed night hip hop, my daughter has opened up and has had a noticeable rise in confidence.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“Sara created a community service dance team that performs for nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, and also at town events during the holiday season.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“Whether for fun, for exercise, or as the foundation for a professional career in Dance, I highly recommend the South Shore Dance Academy.”

From the reviews

My girls have been dancing at South Shore Dance Academy for five years now. When originally looking for a studio for them we were hoping for something fun to introduce them to. SSDA has exceeded all of our expectations. The girls began dance and formed fast friendships with their peers and also with Sara.

★★★★★ — Kristen, Aug 2020

My two daughters have attended South Shore Dance Academy since 2015. Starting at the ages of 19 mos. and newborn and we have loved it ever since! We started with Mommy and Me classes that were a perfect fit for our family. My daughters have grown with the studio and continue to love dance classes and Ms. Sara!

★★★★★ — Lindsay, Sep 2021

SSDA truly deserves 5 stars! Miss Sara is amazing! She is a beautiful dancer, artist, teacher, and friend/mentor to all the families/dancers! Both of my girls love south shore dance academy. We have been in the studio 5 years and it is not just a dance company but a family.

★★★★★ — Kathleen, Dec 2020

South Shore Dance Academy is absolutely amazing. My daughter is entering her 9th year of dancing with the studio. Ms. Sara is an incredible role model and the most patient teacher. All of the SSDA dancers/families are lucky to be part of this incredible dance community.

★★★★★ — Jacquie, Aug 2024

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Your first ballet class at South Shore Dance 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.

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 South Shore Dance Academy

65 Mathewson Dr, Weymouth, MA02189

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