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Step By Step Dance Studio

4.8 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Waltham, Massachusetts

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–11 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • 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 (781) 891-5678
  • Website & schedule stepbystepinc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 12–8:30 PM
Tuesday 12–8:30 PM
Wednesday 12–8:30 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6:30 PM
Friday 10 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1:30 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 Step By Step Dance Studio, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“For toddlers, kids, and adults, this is the perfect place for dance classes.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“For toddlers, kids, and adults, this is the perfect place for dance classes.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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From the reviews

There is no doubt that Step by Step Dance Studio is the best dance studio in the Boston area. Pam's dedication and passion for dance and its ability to heal is evident at this studio. All styles of dance are offered by specialists in their field.

★★★★★ — Tim, Nov 2023

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Your first ballet class at Step By Step Dance Studio

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 Step By Step Dance Studio

85 River St, Waltham, MA02453

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