Dance Complex - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Nicolas San Miguel

Started taking some dance classes here recently and have enjoyed the experience. The staff at the desk are always very friendly and inviting, and the classes that are offered here are energetic and a range of styles. The facilities are clean and there is a front desk where you sign in and then depending on the instructors, pay them in-person.

Duckenson Castel

So much have changed here. Recently started taking classes and I love it. Bathroom are kept clean, it's super easy to take classes here. You do have to sign in with the instructors online or walk-in and pay in person. Would absolutely recommend you create an account on mind and body, follow the in-person schedule and go from there. Majority of the studios are very spacious as well.
The staff is super awesome and amicable, which makes you want to keep coming back.
And I love how they started incorporating mindfulness practices before/during majority of the classes. And a wide variety of dance genres and cultures.
Overall great experience, love this place.

Jenna Sunshine

The Dance Complex is great! They're a nonprofit organization that's really into keeping performing arts alive. It's a big place with a great vibe. There's a very comfortable down to earth atmosphere, and although there are some advanced dancers there, you can be brand new to dance, and/or be older and you WON'T feel awkward. Most of the classes and students are beginner to intermediate. There's a huge variety of classes offered there & you can view the class schedule on their website. Most of the classrooms are rented out by various instructors or companies, so you'd most likely be paying the instructor or their assistant, not the Dance Complex. I suggest you look at their schedule online and if you see a class you're interested in, click through to the description and you'll see how to sign up and whether a class is drop-in or session based. If you have any interest in dance, but you're nervous because you have no experience, then THIS is the place to go! you won't walk into a scary environment with professional dancers everywhere staring at you; instead you'll see many beginners, and people of all different sizes, races, ages and no one there is judgemental. Dance on!

Shanelle S

Three-floored community with a variety of dance classes. Came here on a Saturday for an impromptu Samba dance class at 1:30pm. It’s just one stop away on the red line from Harvard, so it’s a convenient option for students. It’s $15 for the samba class, but they’ll take cash and credit card. There’s a Santander right across the street if you need an ATM, since some of the classes are cash only. Note for Bank of America cardholders, there is a $3 ATM fee. There is a gender neutral bathroom available

The 1:30-3pm Samba class was super fun. It was my first time doing Samba, but the teacher was super energetic and there are plenty of other beginners so you don’t have to feel awkward. You can put your stuff on the right hand side along the wall, and there’s plenty of mirror space so you can watch yourself shake it. There were people of all ages and it was good vibes all around. It started with a warm up and then payment, and then the actual Samba class. There was even a live band that played while we danced. At the end, there was a dance circle and everyone left sweaty but happy. The dance center overall is a cool spot and you can try out a number of different dance styles and classes no matter what age you are. I noticed on the bulletin board they have kid classes as well.

K C

Dance Complex has HEART. There are so many wonderful classes here and it is an inclusive space filled with good energy. EVERYONE is welcome, and no one should feel shy or excluded from dance. I highly recommend Liz Lapuh's ballet classes and Jenny Oliver's Modern Connections. Both are excellent teachers with amazing technique, but will make anyone feel welcome, from beginners to experienced dancers. As someone who danced in my youth, I appreciate highly trained teachers and technical classes, but as an adult who just wants to enjoy dancing for my body and soul, I also appreciate the inclusive and supportive environment of these classes. There is something for everyone here.

Aaron Armstrong

Do you guys hiring employee? Nintyeight percent of woman in total woman population they does not happy with their physcs. Someone realy hates me they broke my foot twice so I can not dance but I am phychically fit. I clean house that I am living ten times a day novadays I am obsesed with cleaning (㇏(•̀ᵥᵥ•́)ノ) also having work Yoga App nowaday

Yi-Hsin Lin

Great place to learn dance. The atmosphere is very laid back. You just show up and pay the teacher directly. Sometimes the price is a little different than what's stated on the website though.

Every teacher has been very friendly and supportive, even if it turns out their class isn't the right style/level for you. Classes seem to have regular crowds attending, so the class does progress over the course of the semester while remaining friendly to drop-ins. Highly recommended!

Rohan Patel

Great location but not really great from inside.

Good:
1) the location. Right into Central square connecting to bus and train.
2) price and classes: thrle salsa class I got deal on Groupon had 50% off and the instructor is super amazing.

Bad:

1. The entire building is super old. Not enough space for crowd waiting for next class, the bathrooms smells worse than public restrooms. And changing rooms are joined with those smelly toilets.

2. Noise: People out from other classes are totally inconsiderate of other classes going and make so much noise that almost impossible to listen to your instructor. Sadly management doesn't care about it

3. Building quality: building is not meant for dance classes as the windows shake due to dancea going on a floor above you and the noise of footsteps are completely distracting.

Will I consider going for a class next time?
Yes. If I get 50% off deal then I will.
No. If I am paying good amount of money for the classes.