Greendale Dance Academy

Since 1994, GDA has been the premiere Dance Studio for Worcester and all of Central Massachusetts.

Conveniently located at 15 Ararat Street in Worcester, just minutes from Holden Center, Shrewsbury, Sterling and West Boylston.

Outstanding teachers, friendly atmosphere and fun classes are what you will find at Greendale Dance Academy. From your first class until your senior year recital, whether competitively or for fun, GDA has something for everyone!

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4.9

Based on 58 reviews

Greendale Dance Academy

4.9

Mass Mom

01:35 27 Oct 21

Meaghan Troiano

23:21 14 Oct 21

By far the best dance studio around! There are no words to adequately express how happy we are with the dance experience our daughter has had. The teachers are second to none! Highly highly recommend!! Anyone thinking about dancing.. this is the place to go!

Natalie Shkolnikov

01:51 14 Oct 21

Kayla Anderson

13:34 11 Oct 21

My 3-year-old just began at GDA and has been feeling a bit nervous about going. Melissa has been so helpful in getting her settled in each class and my daughter leaves after each class saying how much fun she had!

Allison Vray

08:35 04 Oct 21

We have been coming to Greendale Dance for over 10 years and absolutely love it! The teachers are wonderful and my kids and I have met so many great families! We truly love it here!

Amanda Gibree

01:47 04 Oct 21

My oldest daughter has been dancing here for over 6 years. She loves the environment and has grown as a dancer. Her younger sister now joins her and will be competing for the first time this year. This studio, is one of the few, that also incorporated acrobatics into their dance routines and class schedules. Both of my daughters also love the hip hop classes that are offered. If you have dancer that has danced for years or just started out this is a great studio!! I would recommend them over and over again!!

Kate Kandice

23:18 03 Oct 21

My daughter has been taking dance here for the past 5 years. This has been an awesome experience. Everyone is so patient and understanding. The GDA staff treats everyone like family. Thank you for everything!!!!

Erin Young

10:28 03 Oct 21

We just joined Greendale Dance Academy this year. My 3 and 7 year olds are loving it! The teachers are wonderful, my girls are becoming more confident, and I know they are doing everything they can to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Maureen Toscano

03:15 03 Oct 21

Both of my daughters take dance with Miss Melissa and absolutely love it. They are always so excited to share what they’ve learned each week and can’t wait to go back to their next class! Such a great experience for both my daughters and myself!

wen zhang

03:01 03 Oct 21

GDA is the best dance studio I know. Every staff member is friendly and knowledgeable. They provide a safe, and fun environment for my kids. Once you join the studio, you become a family member. Thank you GDA and all their staff members for their hard work and creativity!

yesenia gonzalez

02:12 03 Oct 21

Greendale dance is family orientated. Melissa & Peter are wonderful. All teachers are professionals, kind & caring. Great place. All students are amazing dancers.

Allison Darvish

01:53 03 Oct 21

It was so heartwarming to see the older dancers stop and give high fives to my younger dancers who were admiring their dance class and who were in awe of their abilities. We love this company and organization. The children are supported and encouraged by their teachers and staff.

Stephanie Philbin

01:45 03 Oct 21

Keekie Gee

12:34 19 Sep 21

Lightning Jaguar

11:38 19 Sep 21

Excellent place!!! We can’t say enough about GDA! Teachers are professional and beyond helpful! Melissa is the kind of person that you want to run a place where your kid is learning and growing! She’s personally involved and it shows—-the students keep coming even after their high school is over and I’m sure some of them will be teaching there! We’ve always felt like we got the best treatment and communication from the staff. We could go on and on how impressed we are but you get the idea 😊!

Mawuli Kwame

01:36 19 Sep 21

Nicole Caligiuri

01:26 03 Sep 21

This dance studio has made such a difference in my daughter's life! When she expressed interest in taking classes, I searched for a dance studio that would foster her love of the discipline of ballet, etc, and teach her the proper terminology and techniques. I also wanted a studio that emphasized that dance is fun, that it's joyful, and that it wouldn't be so intense that it wouldn't be fun. I was looking for "rec league" dance. I found a highly professional studio run by experts that are well versed in the mechanics, discipline, and techniques of dance, that had high expectations of their dancers, but who had also created a fun, exciting, dynamic, family-style, loving, joyful environment. It feels like their students are their joy, and dance is their medium. I absolutely love that my daughter attends Greendale Dance Academy. She is hooked for the long haul- and is giddy with excitement when it's a dance day. She's normally very impulsive and a little feral, but in dance class, she is focused, attentive, and a hard worker who is proud of her control over her movements and her body, and is looking forward to learning french :)Enroll your kid. They will love it. Melissa and Pete and their team run an incredible academy. My only regret is we enrolled her at age 7, and not earlier! Her confidence has blossomed, and she adores her teachers and classmates, and takes great pride in her work both in class, and in demonstrating what she learned each night at home after class. They consistently go above and beyond, and we are so thankful for them. Thank you, guys, for being the exact place my kid needs, and bringing her so much joy.

Angela Bates

18:27 01 Sep 21

My daughter has been dancing at Greendale now going into her 6th season. My daughter loves going every week, she loves the teachers and has made some great friendships.The teachers always make her feel welcomed and encouraged.The dance studio is always very informative. It’s extremely professional and They offer so many classes .I always recommend this studio to anyone looking for a dance studio .

Kara Aviles

14:37 01 Sep 21

Greendale Dance is an amazing studio with a professional, nurturing, experienced staff. I would definitely recommend GDA for your children!

Stacy Weisberg

12:56 01 Sep 21

My daughter has been dancing with GDA for 10 years now and loves it here. The studio is her second home and the competition team is her second family.

Kate Aselton

00:54 01 Sep 21

GDA does a great job. My daughter has been dancing there for many years. She has learned dance skills and techniques, to work hard to achieve goals and has made wonderful friends. She always enjoys the time she spends at GDA!

Kristina McGrath

18:54 31 Aug 21

My daughter has been dancing here for more than five years, and has always been happy with her classes and her teachers, and we have been happy with the instruction she gets. They care a lot about their dancers and their families and work hard to make sure their school is accessible financially, answer all our questions (and I ask a lot!) and make sure that my daughter can meet her dance goals, which is just what we want. Greendale Dance is the best.

Deborah Wessels

14:16 31 Aug 21

great studio! will bend over backwards to keep your child safe. stayed open during covid with strict rule. love teachers.

Cynthia Klocek

13:52 31 Aug 21

Our 2 daughters have been dancing at Greendale dance for years. Our oldest has been there for 12 years. The dance company has grown so much yet we do not notice a lack in communication or attention to our girls and their progress. They are very happy and would not dance anywhere else. Thank you GDA!

tammy wessels

12:52 31 Aug 21

All the teachers and staff are amazing. They work to elevate your child's abilities every day.

Ann Cascanett

11:54 31 Aug 21

Greendale is a wonderful place to learn dance. The studio is very inclusive and supportive. My daughter is entering her 8th year at GDA and loves it! The care and concern they show for their students, especially during Covid is phenomenal. GDA made the pandemic bearable for my daughter! If your child wants to dance this is the place to be!

Lucy Klocek

11:30 31 Aug 21

Amy Lubowicki

01:23 31 Aug 21

We have been part of the GDA family for 13 years, and my daughters love their time at the studio! The staff are all so talented and caring, and is the main reason we come back year after year! The owners have done an especially amazing job keeping the kids safe and engaged during the pandemic. Choosing GDA for your dance studio is a great choice!

Sarah McRell

01:22 31 Aug 21

We have been dancing at Greendale Dance Academy as a family for 9 years! Ms. Melissa and the other teachers are great teaching the kids and encouraging positive thinking!

Samantha W

01:07 31 Aug 21

Mary Guertin

01:01 31 Aug 21

Wonderful teachers that care about all students. Great variety of classes. My grand daughter's happy place!!!

Karina Lubowicki

00:58 31 Aug 21

Loriann Carroll

00:53 31 Aug 21

My daughter has danced with GDA for 15 years. She has grown so much as a dancer and has made lifelong friends on the competition team. She has had excellent teachers who’ve choreographed amazing dances. GDA provides great instruction for both the recreational dancer as well as the competitive dancer. Highly recommend!

Jill Finkle

00:46 31 Aug 21

My daughter loves GDA! The provide excellent quality dance classes and they really care about their students!

Kristin Palko

19:34 16 Aug 21

Incredible studio and staff. My daughter is so happy to be a part of the GDA family.

Kathy Flynn

02:23 04 Aug 21

My daughter has danced at Greendale Dance Academy for 10 years now, and we absolutely love it. The owner, teachers, and staff are all fantastic and very caring. The studio has done a great job keeping the students safely dancing in person during the pandemic, taking plenty of precautions while still keeping the kids in the studio. We love GDA!

Elizabeth Keogh

20:46 08 Jun 21

Kendra Van Dam

17:06 08 Jun 21

Much thanks and appreciation to another year of dance! This was my youngest daughter's first year of dance. She absolutely loved and looked forward to each lesson! Her Creative Dance teachers were wonderful! Both of my daughters were thrilled to dance in the studio's first outdoor recital. The amount of effort, time, and care it took to make it all possible just demonstrates the high quality studio of GDA! Looking forward to Summer dance and definately returning in the fall!

Kristine Maloney

15:52 08 Jun 21

We have always been grateful for the amazing staff and community at Greendale Dance, but the challenges provided by COVID have made us appreciate it even more. They have done an amazing job keeping the dancers safe this year, providing a fun environment despite necessary precautions, and showing true care for the dancers. It is clear they have put in enormous amounts of time, energy and care into adjustments during the pandemic, and we could not be more appreciative that dance has continued in a safe and enjoyable way. Our daughter truly loves this place.

Crista Le

15:39 08 Jun 21

My daughter has been here for 5 years now and loves the GDA family! The teachers are awesome and truly care about her dancers! We look forward to many more years at GDA!

Chris Roth

23:16 02 Dec 20

Julie R

02:32 10 Sep 20

This studio focuses on good sportsmanship, camaraderie, helping their students grow in dance as well as in their personal lives. This studio challenges and encourages each dancer to do their best and to learn new skills.

Maghribia Horra

11:34 13 Jun 20

My daughter enjoyed a lot acro class . All I have been looking for for my daughter , found it in green dale dance academy . Professionalism , communication.... The staff are very nice .

Yvonne Egan

10:57 13 Jun 20

Samantha Finkle (Student)

14:52 23 Feb 20

Darcy Roaf

14:50 23 Feb 20

Jeremy Mojica

15:49 16 Nov 19

5K Together

14:56 16 Jul 19

Yuanfei Bellido

23:47 31 Mar 19

Sam

03:48 17 Dec 16

Kevin McRell

04:03 01 Dec 16

Amanda Champagne

16:53 13 Jun 16

Luis Ortiz

09:06 15 Nov 15

Ann-Marie Ferraro

19:17 24 Jun 14

My daughter has taken the Creative Movement class at Greendale Dance for the past two years and she loves it. The recital is so well put together and organized. My daughter will definitely be attending again in the fall!

Christine Girard

17:30 08 Mar 13

Greendale Dance Academy has been nothing but a positive experience! My daughter started dancing there in the creative movement classes when she was three. She is twelve now and is part of the competition team. Over the years she has built many friendships and learned a great deal about dance techniques. More importantly, she has learned what it means to be a team player. I have also noticed a tremendous boost in her self confidence. That is a direct result of the teaching staff. Whenever they speak to her it is in a positive tone with praise and support. They have ALWAYS been kind and respectful to myself and my daughter. I trust them completely and have referred four other families to GDA. Those families have been extremely happy and haven't looked back since. Miss Melissa and her staff are child centered, family focused, caring and VERY professional.

Sean Flynn

13:27 25 Apr 12

My youngest daughter 3 years old dances here, and I love the fact that the classes are not "competition" level. But I do see that if she wants to continue there are classes here for when she is older and wants to be more committed. The staff is great. I appreciate their commitment to ALL dancers. GDA accommodates everyone, thank you.

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Our recreational classes inspire a love for dance in every dancer, from toddler through teen. Our Award Winning Competitive Team strives for excellence while also developing a well-rounded dancer. Our dance alumni include a Boston Celtics Dance Team Captain, a New England Patriots Cheerleader along with Disney, Universal and Sea World Performers. New dancer or advanced, boy or girl, ballet or hip hop, GDA has something for everyone! Summer Dance and Theater Registration Now Open!

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I can’t say enough good things about GDA and how they have handled the current situation we are in. No one was prepared for this, yet they set up calls with the dancers and their teachers right away and have been sending they daily activities to keep them engaged. They haven’t skipped a beat! Great job GDA! I am proud to say my daughter dances at Greendale now even more!

Beth Anderson Campbell
March 27, 2020
My daughter love Grendale Dance Academy. Great teachers,great facilities.

Miriam M Cruz Rodriguez
September 15, 2019
Great teachers and staff! Recitals are well organized and very enjoyable for both the audience and the performers.

Laurie Rodak
June 10, 2018
GDA has made a huge difference in my daughter. It’s become her extended family. Thank you Jamie Graves for getting her started and of course the rest of the staff and hard dedicated teachers.

Kim OBrien
March 8, 2018
Exceptional and professional for years!! Thank you. My girls love it at GDA.

Colleen Fallon O'Connor
April 1, 2017

Giving Back

GDA dancers raised $940 by competing at The Power of Dance for prize money instead of trophies. They also showcase their talents by entertaining residents of local nursing homes and performing for their own school events. We believe in developing well-rounded dancers that also give back to the community.

Dance Is Fun!

Twenty five years ago I started GDA to provide outstanding instruction and to make dance enjoyable for everyone! My staff love working with children and strive to build each child's self-esteem and confidence through the art of dance. The friendships made here make us feel like one big family...the GDA Family. Whether training to become a professional, improving on what you know or because your child never stops dancing around the house, I encourage you to come and try a class at GDA. I look forward to meeting you!
~Miss Melissa

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GDA has been located in Worcester, MA since 1994. Every dancer gets outstanding instruction in a family friendly environment. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Pointe, Musical Theater and more. Register for classes and more online.

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Address 15 Ararat St. - Worcester, MA 01606

Phone 508.854.1434

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