Position One School of Dance has been serving the Portsmouth area for more than 32 years. The school emphasizes a balance between the artistry and passion of dance and strong technical training. Classes include jazz, hip hop, ballet, modern, pointe, lyrical, and tap.
East Coast Dance is located in the Water View Plaza on Douglas Pike. Owned and operated by Holly Domingos, East Coast prides itself on teaching children the fine art of dancing no matter what their goals. Whether your child wants to pursue a career in Jazz or simply benefit from the exercise and balance offered by ballet, the dance instructors at East Coast will take his or her individuality into account. Offering a happy, fun atmosphere, East Coast Dance is a great environment for children of all ages. Don't forget to check out their Zhumba and Pilates classes!
Atwood Performing Arts Center is considered one of New England's top dance studios. The studio's success is evidenced by the numerous awards and championships its dancers have brought home from countless competitions.
In this 9,000 square foot facility, Bette-Ann Monti Rossi, a former Miss Dance of New England, leads the instruction of dancers aged 3 through their teens. Every instructor is a member of Dance Masters of America and Dance Teachers Club of Boston.
The goal of Danceworks is to help each student learn to love dance, give them a sense of musicality and rhythm and help them appreciate their creative abilities. Classes include pre-school, ballet, pointe, jazz, hiphop, tap and modern dance. A discount of 20% is given for multiple customers in the same family. The class year runs September to May with a yearly recital.
Jean Deluca Dance & Gymnastics provides performing arts instruction for all levels of experience, from beginners to professionals. The studio offers a wide variety of classes, including tap, ballet, jazz and belly dancing. Jean Deluca Dance & Gymnastics provides students an opportunity to learn the art of dance and gymnastics in a nurturing, family atmosphere.
Bayside School of Dance is located at the intersection of Waterman Ave. and Hall St., just across the street from Our Lady of Loreto Church. Bayside has a great variety of classes for children, teens, and seniors alike. With so many different classes, and so many different age groups, the best way to review all of the information is to go directly to the Web site. Feel free to call, or go online for the latest class times, to schedule a walk-through, or arrange to watch a class.
The Riverside Dance Center is a dance school that offers instruction in a wide variety of dance styles to individuals two and a half years of age and up. Styles taught include jazz, tap, lyric, ballet, pointe and hip-hop, and ZUMBA is offered for adults. Stay tuned for "Kiddie ZUMBA" classes, to be added soon. Classes for adults include the "Stretch & Tone" class and beginner jazz and tap. Riverside also works with brides and grooms to choreograph and teach their first dance.