Best of Boston

Best Classes, Dance

1982 Best Classes, Sailing

Boston Sailing Center

Boston
Third year in a row, and they've added to their fleet. read more»
1982 Best Classes, Kirate

Conrad McKinney

Wakefield
McKinney is based at the Colonial Hilton Racquet and Fitness Center, and Red Soxer Dwight Evans swears by him. "You learn philosophy as you go," [...] read more»
1982 Best Classes, Windsurfing

Ruth Strachan

Marblehead
Strachan, who taught herself to windsurf five years ago, works with Can Am Sailcraft. "It took me half a summer," she says, "and a lot [...] read more»
1982 Best Classes, Gourmet Cooking

The Classes Run by Dierdre Davis and Linda Marino at the French Library

Boston
Another Madeleine Kamman spinoff. read more»
1981 Best Classes, Cooking

Classes Offered by Sheryl Julian at the Kitchen

Of course, she comes recommended by our own restaurant critic, Steven Raichlen. And we're especially partial to his classes. read more»
1981 Best Classes, Bartening

New England Bartenders School

Boston
Director Jack McKim has been doing extremely well since Proposition 2 1/2. Where else, he asks, can a laid-off teacher learn a new trade for [...] read more»
1981 Best Classes, Tennis

Longfellow Tennis Club, Longfellow Center

Wayland
Pro Laury Hammel has a terrific staff, for both juniors and adults. read more»
1981 Best Classes, Boating

Boston Sailing Center

Boston
Five-day lesson plans with a fleet of 27-foot boats. Large enough to get a sense of sophisticated sailing, small enough for a novice to handle. read more»
1980 Best Classes, Boating

Boston Sailing Center

Boston
Small fleet, but select (all more than twenty feet, including a twenty-seven-foot catamaran). Expensive compared with community boating, but director Dave Franzel is considered one [...] read more»
1979 Best Classes, Ballet

Karen Williamson’s Class at the Institute for Contemporary Dance

Cambridge
Williamson has performed with the Chicago Opera Ballet, the Joffrey Ballet, and the American Ballet Theater. Her teaching technique reflects her experience. read more»