I went to this school for their monthly salsa social in August. I can truly say I had a really good…read moretime! I didn't even know anyone! Well, Eva L and my friend Jay went with me, so I guess I knew THEM. (lol) The school is located on Weslayan in the River Oaks area. It is easy to miss as you have to walk into the building to see it. The only way I can remember to get there is to look for the Walgreens and it is next to it. It costs $10 for the social and that includes water and some snacks! I was pretty happy about that. I prefer to pay a little more and not have to bother buying water. The music was OK, a little too main stream for me, but still good enough to have a good time. I danced with a lot of people I didn't know. I definitely danced with at least 20 people and they were at all levels of dancing! I really loved that they were all really nice and welcoming. Yes, I will go to this social again!! See you on the dance floor!

This review is only for bellydance w Debbie. (The African…read moredance, African drums and flamenco look really good here too.) Background: In NYC, I was w Bellyqueen studying directly under Kaeshi. Apparently I was good enough that I was asked by her and a few others to audition for the troupe which performs internationally. After leaving NYC, I found no adequate bellydance teacher in SF nor Hawaii, until I got here to HTX. Debbie was recommended to me by a student in one of my fitness classes where I had incorporated some bellydance moves. Studying w Debbie: Debbie hands down beats all my study in NYC. (Although her style w eyes and directing viewer attention is quite a bit different. Much more playful.) She'll push you in dance techniques if she sees you're up for it. I am always definitely up for it, and pushing expectations of physical abilities and boundaries. However skilled I was before, she tripled my abilities/accuracy/muscle isolation skills. I did notice she'll pace for students who aren't so physically or mentally inclined (without sacrificing the learning curve of more ambitious/skilled students) --so no need for newbies to be intimidated to attend a class w her. She's very warm, friendly, patient, and a gifted dance teacher. Also, she is always vivacious, and full of stories in and out of class, and within the troupe. I had to quit the troupe bc I'm not a late night person (performances tend to be 9pm or much later), and I got seriously injured from a car accident. I am still hoping to return to the classes bc Debbie is an amazing teacher. Zills: She makes it considerably less intimidating, and you simultaneously play w movement and pace. Veil: Very fun. She tends towards a coquettish to sexy style. I think she has a background in burlesque.

My husband and I started off with a Groupon for the beginner ballroom classes because we wanted to…read morelearn some basics before our wedding. We enjoyed it SO MUCH that we actually did another 2 months of group classes (Pre-Intermediate) and then did 3 private lessons with Demetra for our first dance! The group lessons were a lot of fun and non-threatening. Gloria made it very easy by showing you a basic move and having the whole class repeat the same move multiple times. Over the weeks, she will add more steps to the one you learned the previous week. We rarely practiced when we got home, but when we went back the following week and did a refresher at the beginning of the class.. it was like riding a bike! It really is a great value- $50 for 4 classes a month and you get to learn all sorts of styles of ballroom dancing (waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha cha, rumba, and jitterbug). I also liked that the classes were in the evening (7 or 8pm depending on your skill set) which made it easy since traffic is mostly gone by then. They also have a large parking lot so no need to worry about parking. For our private lessons, we had Demetra and she was such a sweetheart! We gave her our first dance selection prior to meeting and when we had our first lesson, she already had the styles (cha cha and jitterbug) chosen and taught us the essentials like the dance entrance and dip at the end. She was very patient with us and would show us steps multiple times until we were comfortable with it. She also taught us exercises to do at home that helped us with hip movements for the cha cha. We learned so much from her and we had so many compliments on our first dance and how great we looked. She truly made our big day extra special!

They have added Hip Hop & Belly Dancing & Romantic Slow / Wedding…read more I am assuming that this is not ALL one class but, if it is, I am going to go just to watch : )

Wow! What a great place to learn couples dancing! My girlfriend and I tried this place out after…read morebuying a Groupon and we were able to redeem it with no problem. Our instructor, Enrique, was very knowledgeable about the various dances that we wanted to learn (tango and salsa). He walked through the basic steps and variations, both the leading male and following female roles, and patiently answered any questions we threw at him. Upon our recommendation, our friends tried it and were thrilled about the experience as well! If you're looking for dance studio to learn couples dancing, this place is it! Both group and private couples lessons were the same price. How much they charge for their services are very reasonable and often times, the best compared to their competitors. Highly recommended! Thank you Enrique! Hope you enjoyed us as much as we have enjoyed you! Tips: - There are two instructors, one is Enrique but unfortunately we did not catch the name of the other. Both are equally great instructors. - Call to schedule early in the week as their schedules tend to get packed. - **We recommend that you practice in between your lessons. That is a great indicator of your willingness to learn and it shows your appreciation of their time and expertise. -Their schedule runs from 2pm-10pm, 6-7 days a week.

I had a lesson with Tanja, and it was definitely a positive experience! We decided to try swing for…read moreour lesson; my girlfriend and I had both done a little bit of swing in the past, but I had personally forgotten nearly everything, so it was pretty much starting from scratch. She was patient and we both went away from the lesson feeling more comfortable with swing. As with anything, you really have to keep practicing the dance in order to retain the steps, but I can't fault Tanja if I've forgotten anything! Overall, definitely recommended!

Johnathan is my favorite dance instructor at Omni Salsa. His friendly disposition has made him a…read morepersonable instructor; the bits of humor he adds to common mistakes makes the class enjoyable. The music starts. No metronome here. Johnathan starts counting... As he breaks down the steps, he counts. 1...2... 3... 5...6... 7... 1...2... 3... and 5...6... 7... The music fades into the background; my concentration narrows in as I listen to the instructor count off, demonstrate steps, and try to follow his example. The foot steps following the salsa patterns form their own beat, as the class moves in unison. Since, I am taking classes with my group, Social Spanish; we received 50% off the normal student price. If you can get a group of friends to take the class with you; you can save a bundle off the normal price. If not, you can get a week long trial for free, if you swing by their location and pick up a business card. ;o) It's a nice way to get started into the genre that strikes your fancy. Friday nights, I spend 60 minutes of my evening in the company of Spanish speakers, as we learn salsa 101. The new faces have become familiar faces. We greet one another and chat about our day, and before I know it, it is time to start class. So far I am pretty pleased with what I've learned, and I am looking forward to future steps I'll learn. There are so many genres of latin music, I'd like to learn to dance to; some days I wish I could learn several simultaneously, but I'd rather stick to one at a time,.

I was giving an 1 star rating, but I have to give Nataly another star ever since I started taking…read moreher lessons and she is one of the best teachers I have ever had! Yes, 5-Star for Nataly! I am taking private lesson with her. 4 hours/ week. She knows what I need, she explains so well on such a little thing, and she is a great teacher! A week ago I went to the studio. A girl Nataly gave me Jonathan Rodrudgez contact number for private lessons. Today, I sort out my work schedule for the next few months, so I called Jonathan and told him that I would like to sign up for the Early Bird 48 hours lessons for a price of $1,680. ( please see the first picture I posted or you can go check out their website for the packages they offer) On the phone, Jonathan mentioned nothing about the price. What he said to me was that he will check his schedule and then get back with me. 30 minutes later, I received his text ( please see the second picture) Where is the price of $2,400 coming from? I am sure it is not on the website!

Dance Heights is an excellent place for learning Latin dance. They offer group classes and private…read morelessons in salsa, bachata, and cha cha cha. Eduardo is a fun instructor who is patient and encouraging with beginning dancers. He also provides excellent instruction for intermediate and advanced students, helping them continue to improve. His classes are enjoyable and his teaching methods are creative. The studio environment is friendly, and the dancers are welcoming. They have both daytime and evening classes, which is something I appreciate and most other studios do not offer. Dance socials are held multiple times each month, which gives students opportunities to socialize and practice. Dancers from this studio, and others around Houston, meet here on the fourth Saturday of the month for dancing and a little libations (BYOB). There are bachata socials on some Saturdays and Sundays. The socials are a great value, only $10 for entry, and typically about $10 additional if you want to attend the workshop offered just prior to the event. Another thing to look for are their daytime weekend workshops. Some of the past workshops have included instruction in musicality, belly dance, ladies' Latin styling, Afro-Cuban dance, salsa on 2, and west coast swing. Dance Heights has a lot to offer students at every level. If you are interested in learning to dance or would like to improve your dance technique, this is a great place to do it!

2 hours of great dancing at their beginner night. Will be coming back. The instruction you get at…read morethe group classes are not 1-1, but instructor does his best to correct you when he can.

Salsa for beginners with Jonathan gets full 5 stars but I did not give full stars for service…read morelevels by other staff and front desk representative at the studio. They have a sign outside that states first class free for first time members then they sing a different tune when you enter the facility. This is false advertisement in my book. The front desk lady even told me my first class was free but an instructor listening in told me I had to pay. On to the good part of my experience... Jonathan was amazing, patient and a good dance instructor. The moves were easy and fun. I will be back for his experience alone and take his classes. I plan to update my review at a later date with the other instructor working the same night who was not as kind and rude in my book. There is a Groupon (2 classes for 11 bucks ) that I purchased online.

This is a great new studio! If you're looking for a place to learn salsa or bachata they have…read moreawesome instructors. It's a friendly environment and whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer they've got classes for you. Plus, don't miss the monthly dance socials to show off all the moves you've learned!

After more than a decade off of my salsa fix , I finally made it to a class. Really enjoyed Max's…read moreteachings style. I plan to definitely go back for more classes. The class is one hour and both shines and partner work are taught. There were plenty of people to dance with. I definitely recommend. :)

Incredible. This was the best class I've been too. Max and Tanya welcome you with open arms and…read moreeveryone else in the studio is just as kind. They're patient and thorough. I can't dance at all, but Tanya was incredibly patient and I left feeling excited and accomplished. I'm excited to practice. I have to go back!!

Sherry and her team are amazing! I love the teachers and the team choreography. I enjoyed…read moreperforming for the pregame show! It was a wonderful experience and can't wait to do it again!

Great, supportive atmosphere and super fun class! I came for a class and we did Britney Spear's…read more"Toxic." I'm pretty terrible at picking up on dancing so I didn't burn much of a sweat, but I certainly worked my brain! There have been studies showing that learning dance is great for preventing dementia as you age, btw (https://blogs.biomedcentral.com/bmcseriesblog/2016/04/04/keep-dancing-turns-good-brain/), so even though I need to primarily take sweatier classes right now, I will certainly take more classes soon! So fun and positive. I do hope there are more evening classes offered in the future.