BEST CHILDREN’S DANCE SCHOOL

Dance Creations Dance Studio

100 Iles Park Place, 529-8888 This year’s winner in the category Best Children’s Dance School is Dance Creations Dance Studio. Not only is the school a winner but it comes as no surprise that its owner and lead instructor, Janet Cripes, is considered a master at what she does and is beloved by all. Adjectives used more than once to describe the school and Cripes were “excellent” and “amazing.” A lasting institution for dance instruction in Springfield, the school just moved to a new studio located on South Sixth St. and Ash at the address 100 Iles Park Place. Also winner of Best Summer Camp winner, the school offers all the regular dance classes, plus has opportunities for individuals with disabilities and Zumba. It recently started offering music lessons for piano, guitar and drum. Runner-up: Dance Arts