Martha Hicks School Of Ballet

I had the pleasure of working as a ballet pianist at Martha Hicks' Ballet School for more than two years and always had a wonderful experience there. Martha is an exceptionally warm and generous woman, and runs her studio flawlessly, with a resident dance photographer, regular shows, and live pianists to keep the enthusiasm of the students going. This studio also provides a great opportunity for budding young dance teachers to hone their craft too, and it has been inspiring to see the knowledge being passed on while the students have so much fun themselves. The Avenue Rd area and North Toronto is lucky to have Martha's school there available for aspiring students!

Wow, I’m in love with dancing! I am lucky enough to be able to fit 3 adult classes a week into my schedule and I can’t speak more highly of the experience at MHSB. I take 2 ballet classes and 1 jazz class - the teachers are incredible, the live music a treat and the camaraderie an added bonus. Whether you have experience or not, there is a class for you and the teachers get you dancing. If you are looking for another way to get moving around, look no further!

My daughter has been a part of the MHSB community for over a dozen years, and is graduating this year. It has been a joy to watch her grow and develop as a dancer and as a person, supported by her 'dance sisters' and by the teachers and staff at MHSB. It's been an experience she wouldn't have traded for anything!

I highly recommend Martha Hicks School of Ballet! My daughter has been coming here for years and has taken part in a variety of dance classes including acro, hip hop, musical theatre, and jazz. This year she was thrilled to join the junior jazz company. The teachers are supportive, engaging and most importantly fun! This school fosters children’s self confidence and provides a wonderful opportunity for the students to perform in a safe, nurturing environment!

My daughters have both attended dance classes at MHSB for years, and have had a terrific experience there. The staff are supportive and encouraging, and the direction at the dance school is genuinely concerned about providing a positive, healthy experience for all of the dancers.

I have been studying with Martha Hicks at her School of Ballet for 1 1/2 years. Without exception, in every class I attain a higher level in my dancing (not to mention the joy I experience). Martha and Tony, the School's pianist, are a gifted team which creates a gifted space that inspires students to reach further. I am very grateful for the many years of knowledge, experience and imagination they bring to the wonder-filled world of dance!

Hosting auditions at the Martha Hicks School of Ballet was an absolutely fantastic experience. The staff was tactful and supported us while accommodating our developing needs throughout the process. Each studio was impeccably clean and well taken care of and there was always a staff member on site to help with anything we might need during the day. We kept joking that MHSB was actually Hogwarts with its Room of Requirement, because every time we needed something, no matter how random or last minute, it was there! We could not recommend this beautiful space more. Thank you Martha Hicks!

We've had 2 daughters here for several years now. I can't say enough about the positive and wholesome environment at MHSB. Both daughters have become accomplished dancers across multiple disciplines and have worked with consistently wonderful teachers over the past decade. My oldest daughter is in her last year at MHSB and we will certainly miss it - such an important part of who she is today.

My daughter has been dancing at Martha Hicks for 9 years and loves it! She dances five times per week and dancing has become a very important part of her life. This week she is back in the studio, where enhanced cleaning protocols and physical distancing mean she can do what she loves and feel safe in today's covid environment. Dancing with her best friends has made the world of difference for her both mentally and physically, and I'm so thankful for everything Martha and her staff do to provide safe, high quality dance instruction.

Martha Hicks School of Ballet is amazing place to get your kids, teens and every ages since they offer variety of classes from ballet, hip-hop,jazz and more!!!!! It’s a school that is PEANUT AND TREE NUTS FREE SCHOOL!!! Which is a A+ for a mom like me since my daughter is allergic to nuts!! Martha is great and all the teachers are friendly, professional and easy to talk too.