Creative Steps Dance Studio — Newton, MA
Award-winning, non-competitive dance studio in Newton, MA offering ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, acro, and musical theatre classes for kids and teens ages 2–18. The only local studio with true month-to-month enrollment.
About
Founded in 2004 by Michelle Shirley, Creative Steps has been nurturing young dancers in Newton, MA for over 20 years. Located inside the Boys & Girls Club of Newton, the studio serves families across Boston's MetroWest.
Four-time winner of Boston's Favorite Dance Studio (BostonParents.com, 2022–2025). Google reviews 4.9/5, Yelp 5.0/5.
Dance Styles
- Ballet — classical technique and the foundation of all dance training
- Jazz — energetic, rhythmic, expressive movement
- Tap — percussive footwork and musicality
- Hip-Hop — street styles, freestyle, urban movement
- Lyrical — emotional storytelling blending ballet and jazz
- Contemporary — modern, creative movement with floor work
- Acro — acrobatic arts combining dance with gymnastics-based skills
- Musical Theatre — Broadway-style jazz dance and acting-in-movement
- Creative Movement — unstructured exploration for toddlers and preschoolers
Programs by Age
- Toddler & Preschool (Ages 2–5): First Steps, Mini Movers, Tini Dancers, Tot Hop, Kid Combo, Hippity Hop
- Kids Classes (Ages 6–11): Ballet/Jazz/Tap Combo, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Jazz/Tap
- Teen Classes (Ages 12–18): Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Tap
- Performance Company, Competition Team, Excel, Level Up Intensive Training
- Summer Fun Days Camp, Vacation Week Programs, 6-Week Summer Classes
Tuition (Monthly)
| Hours per week | Monthly tuition |
|---|---|
| 45 minutes | $80 |
| 1 hour | $85 |
| 1 hour 15 minutes | $95 |
| 1 hour 30 minutes | $120 |
| 1 hour 45 minutes | $135 |
| 2+ hours | $165 |
| 3+ hours | $190 |
| 4+ hours | $215 |
| 5+ hours | $240 |
| 6+ hours | $260 |
| 7+ hours | $280 |
| 8+ hours | $325 |
| 9 hours | $375 |
| Unlimited | $400 |
First trial class is always free.
Visit Our Studio
Creative Steps Dance Studio675 Watertown Street, Suite 2
Newton, MA 02460
(Inside the Boys & Girls Club of Newton)
Phone: 617-645-7786
Email: office@creativestepsdancestudio.com
Hours
- Monday–Friday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Sunday: Closed
Service Area
Newton, Belmont, Brookline, Cambridge, Watertown, Waltham, Wellesley, Needham, and West Roxbury.