I bought dance lessons with Kat as a Valentine's Day present for my girlfriend...thinking the lessons might make for good date nights. I was right! We had so much fun with our five Party Dance lessons that we bought five Salsa lessons! Kat is a great teacher, always positive and enthusiastic. Even though we're seniors, we're now skilled and happy dancers. We highly recommend Kat read more

Kat is an exceptional instructor! She is able to relate quickly and efficiently with me from day 1. Since starting my dance lessons with Kat, I had zero Salsa experience and now I am confidently able to practice to improve my skills. Confident enough to hit the dance floor in style after a few lessons. Kat is an effective teacher because she is patient and knowledgeable about the dance, the history, and the music. She will challenge your limits in a constructive and consistent way, while making sure you are comfortable in your own ability. I am not a dancer by any means, but with Kat's lessons I loosened up as she pointed out exactly what I should focus on. Above all, Salsa lessons with her were fun! It has been a pleasure getting to know you and I look forward to learning more in the near future. read more

We came to Kat (found through Yelp as well) for our wedding first dance, and are we ever glad we did! Some background for context: I had dance experience (no ballroom), and my partner had no dance experience at all and was not comfortable dancing whatsoever. We wanted a first dance that was livelier and required a little choreography. We had three classes with Kat, and she met us where we were at all points in time. She was detailed, thorough, efficient, and above all, excited for our wedding dance. She made sure we were comfortable with the steps and taught us so much. My partner now even wants to come back for more classes one day. Date night! Kat works magic! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Kat as a dance instructor! My wife and I, along with 2 other couples, had the best time learning the foundations of salsa dance with Kat. I was a professional dancer in classical dance forms but never learned proper social dancing. Kat made the experience easy to follow but also kept us challenged to learn more. She worked with each of us individually to provide specific feedback how to dance as a couple. Each lesson built upon the lesson before so by the end of only 3 lessons, my wife and I felt comfortable to salsa dance in a social setting. Looking forward to more lessons in 2024! read more

Kat is an amazing teacher!! Helped me and my fiance prepare and learn our first dance for our wedding. Highly recommend for all dancing needs! read more

We had the best experience with Kat! She is a fabulous teacher who allowed room for creativity & really made us feel confident in our wedding dance. Highly recommend Kat for all your dance needs! read more

Kat helped us with two dance lessons ahead of our wedding. She was so thoughtful in the technique and choreography. We nailed the dance and would highly recommend! read more

Kat is a wonderful dance teacher! My fiancé and I have been taking salsa classes together with her for several months, and we couldn't be happier. We started with absolutely no ballroom dance experience, and now we feel very comfortable on the dance floor. But you still have to put in the work! Kat makes sure to listen to your questions and goals when it comes to dance. She is prepared for every lesson, and I feel the price is reasonable for a couple learning together. This is a great chance to finally pull the trigger if you've been curious about salsa or ballroom dance. read more

I surprised my husband for his birthday and our anniversary. He loves salsa dancing and is a bit more than just a beginner so he has been trying to teach me with little success. I thought I was a hopeless case til Kat was able to patiently and clearly explain and show me. I finally got it! We had such a great time learning to dance together and Kat introduced us to some moves that were more on my husband's level so that he could learn more as well. We definitely want to do this again for date night and maybe even learn to perfect a routine! Thank you, Kat! read more

We were so fortunate to have found Kat for dance lessons leading up to our big wedding day. My husband and I had no formal dancing experience and Kat made us feel comfortable from the very beginning and made the learning process incredibly simple and easy to follow. Kat was so gracious and made the learning experience so fun for us that it was one of the best parts of our wedding planning journey -- Kat made every lesson feel like a date night! To this day, our guests still compliment our first dance. If you are looking for a welcoming, kind, and fun dance instructor, please look no further than Kat. Our first dance is something we will cherish forever. Thank you Kat! read more

We hired Kat for dance lessons prior to our wedding, and she did an absolutely amazing job!   Our dance skills prior to meeting with Kat were approximately at the high school prom level. We were apprehensive at best about the first dance at our upcoming wedding, and really didn't want to force our guests to just watch us sway back and forth for 3 minutes.   Kat was responsive and easy to work with leading up to our first lesson, and even helped us with finding the right song for our first dance. Throughout the dance lessons, Kat was always patient and positive, and nothing less than a miracle worker!   At the end of our first lesson, we walked away feeling confident about our abilities, and able to go through a basic dance routine with spins and dips. And after a few more lessons over the following weeks, we were not just confident, but excited to perform in front of the wedding crowd, which was something neither of us ever thought was possible. When we finally did the first dance at our wedding, it was just as amazing as we had practiced, and on a day full of amazing moments, that dance ranks up near the top for us. read more

We had five lessons with Kat before our wedding and we are so glad that we did. From the very start she was a wonderful teacher. I had some dance background, and my husband had none, and neither of us had any experience dancing with a partner. That didn't matter. Kat started with us at the beginning. She walked us through a progression of steps that were easy to master, and as long as you practice a bit outside of the classes you will have an amazing first dance at your wedding. She was patient, kind and we left every lesson with a video of her demonstrating with one of us, or a video of us with her providing voice instructions. We loved our classes with Kat so much we are thinking about coming back for another set just so we can keep becoming even better dancers. If you book Kat to help you with your first dance you won't regret it. Just be ready for all of the compliments from your friends and family. read more

My boyfriend and I took 5 private lessons with Kat then immediately booked 5 more because she was so great. Kat is extremely knowledgeable, supportive, and caters to individual preferences. Each week, she would teach us new moves while reviewing all the moves from the previous lessons. And the by the end of the 10 lessons we had a huge variety of moves and combos to choose from. We have had other private lessons and Kat was by far the most well-rounded instructor. She strikes a great balance between teaching the technical aspects of Salsa and keeping it fun/recognizing the importance of individual styles. She went above and beyond and sent progress emails with the moves we had learned, and she even made us a Salsa music CD to practice to. We highly recommend Kat, and we will be taking more lessons from her in the future! read more

I bought a 5-pack private salsa lesson for me and my fiancé as a surprise Valentine's day present, and had absolutely no regrets! I had taken group salsa lessons in the past, but I really disliked the rotating partners system, especially when neither you nor your rotating partner knows what's what yet. The private lessons were a great way to ramp up on salsa together with my fiancé as lead and follow without getting confused. I especially wanted to learn to take cues so that I could dance to any combination of moves instead of just following a routine, and from day 1 Kat helped us focus on connecting with each other - I was able to follow cues and dance without stepping on toes with my eyes closed! She was also very flexible with scheduling, even though she's usually pretty booked up far in advance so you might need to wait a while to start your lessons! After our first lesson I had a bicycle accident and broke my wrist. She was understanding and let us postpone our scheduled lessons for a couple of months. Kat was so patient and creative and I had an amazing time learning salsa with her. Definitely definitely recommend Salsa Kat! :D read more

My fiancé and I have been dancing with Kat for almost 3 months and we enjoy ending our work week with a fun filled hour of new Salsa moves and techniques. Kat breaks down each move until you feel comfortable with the movement. She is incredibly positive and reinforces your progression which motivates you to keep dancing. I've been an exercise instructor for 20 years and she does everything right: 1) fun, kind, and courteous 2) mixes up moves and music 3) gives feedback in a gracious way that encourages you to come back and see results. If you want to learn Salsa or improve on what you already know, I highly recommend Kat as the choice instructor. She's so much fun and knowledgeable. Happy dancing! read more

Kat is an amazing dance teacher and you will not regret working with her. My partner and I took private salsa lessons with Kat for about 2 years. I had danced salsa before on my college dance team, and my partner had two left feet. We wanted to dance salsa as a hobby and get comfortable on the dance floor for social dancing. We tried lessons with other dance instructors but had negative experiences - some teachers were even condescending. We were so lucky to come across Kat. She is incredibly patient and was able to craft lessons that addressed both of our dancing levels / experience. My partner has gone from not being able to recognize a salsa rhythm to confidently putting together dance sequences. I have grown a lot as a follower - learning how to take cues and add in styling. One of my favorite things about dancing with Kat is she is so knowledgeable. She was a wealth of knowledge on the background and history of various moves, as well as the physical mechanics of how the moves work. If you want to learn a lot and have a great time doing so, I highly recommend dancing with SalsaKat. read more

Kat is an amazing teacher and a great personality! She can work at any skill level, is super patient, and knows a wide variety of dance genres. She's perfect for someone who is terrified and uncoordinated and has never danced before! I recommend her private lessons. If you want to begin to dance, she's the perfect person to teach you! read more

I bought a single 50-minute salsa dance lesson with Kat as a birthday present for my boyfriend, and we had a blast! Together, we had little to zero dance experience, but Kat walked us through all of the basics, always stopping to answer questions and enthusiastically supporting us along the way. In one class, we learned 4 basic steps and a couple of turns! It doesn't hurt that the studio is charming, with floor to ceiling windows and hardwood floors. I wholeheartedly recommend Kat, no matter your experience level. But if you're nervous or have no experience, she'll hold your hand and make dance accessible and fun! read more

We love Kat!! I'm really not a dancer, but my husband and I decided it would be fun to choreograph the first dance at our wedding and liked salsa as an unexpected choice. She was so encouraging to both of us and came up with choreography that was perfect for our different skill levels. We learned so much, so fast, had fun and totally crushed it at our wedding. The memory of us gleeful after the final dip made everything worth it. Thank you Kat!! read more

Kat was incredible to work with. I booked her for a 12-15 person private hour-long event as a birthday present for my girlfriend, which was a big hit. She was responsive from the first time I emailed her, flexible with my changing schedules, and worked with us to have everything right on a very special evening. During the event, she was patient with us, an outstanding and clear instructor, and had a great way of keeping all 12 of us moving together comfortably. I expect to use her again in the future and will recommend her to anyone looking for an awesome night of salsa. Thank you, Kat! read more

If you're a novice dancer (a.k.a. never had a dance lesson before), take lessons with Kat. If you're an experienced dancer, take lessons with Kat. If you're anywhere in between and want an instructor who can observe your movements and coordination (or lack thereof) with an expert, experienced eye and adjust the lesson organically, take lessons with Kat. My fiance and I signed up for dance lessons several weeks before our wedding and I'll tell you what - a load of stress over our first dance was off both of our shoulders after the first lesson. My fiance has had a lot of experience dancing, while I have two left feet. At the end of our lessons, I'm confident with our results because we look great (she recorded us so we could see ourselves and practice at home) and the process was very comfortable and fun. Kat naturally extracted a simple (because of me) yet eloquent choreography for our first dance. All we had to do was provide our song. She led us through some basic steps, watched our inclinations and listened to ideas we had (theme of the dance, specific movements, etc.) and voila - we had a routine. Over the course of 3 or 4 lessons, she expanded upon the routine and helped us polish it after practicing on our own in between lessons. If I ever feel like picking up Salsa, Kat's specialty, I definitely know who I'll turn to. Our wedding dance is slower, definitely not a Salsa. If I were her, I'd list wedding dances as another specialty. read more

Kat is a miracle worker!!! And probably the sweetest, most patient dance teacher I've ever met. She choreographed a beautiful wedding dance for us and drilled us (nicely) to perfection so that it went off without a hitch on wedding day, in just 5 lessons! Keep in mind here that my new husband had never taken a single dance lesson before, and she still pulled it off! We would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking for a way to make your wedding even more wonderful :) Also do note that she does more than just salsa and latin styles: we wanted simple/classic formal dance style and she taught us a dip and lift and spin that were all picture perfect and exactly what we were looking for. AND she was super flexible with scheduling, allowing us to get all our lessons done in 2 weeks after work, sometimes fairly late in the evening. Use Kat! She's the best! :) read more

Dance with Kat/ SalsaKat - The picture perfect dip :) In Kat's beautiful new studio space! - Dance Schools Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Kat is an awesome salsa teacher! She is very funny and super energetic, and she is incredibly accessible for novices like me. As a total first timer, my salsa style was initially as aesthetically pleasing as a "dumpster fire". However, after about 5-6 months of classes, Kat actually got me to the point where I felt comfortable dancing in public - and i was pretty good too! I would totally recommend Kat to others - especially if you are trying something new and don't want to be intimidated! read more

My best gay boyfriend bought a 4 week salsa class taught by Kat and invited me to be his partner in the city (on Van Ness). I absolutely love to ballroom dance, especially salsa so of course I was happy to There was a variety of skill levels in all the classes, some people were completely brand new to salsa and others had taken classes before. Kat is such a fantastic instructor! She is super warm, very easy to understand in terms of instruction and has a very caring demeanor. You can tell she is passionate about teaching and art of dance. She is also super friendly and easily approachable. Kat is also quiet knowledgeable, she knows her stuff! I took latin ballroom in college and at one point was an avid dancer so she knows how to give instruction to a beginner and someone who has experience under their belt. By the end of the 4 week class, my friend could hang on the dance floor and I renewed my love of salsa (and learned some new moves while at it!) I would take classes more often if I lived in the city! Thanks, Kat! read more

Kat is a spectacular teacher and all around human being!! Would highly recommend her! After just a few lessons (I bought the 10 pack private and will be continuing on beyond), I was able to gracefully and (and with great joy) dance through entire songs (I myself was shocked!!). She's great at showing and telling when it comes to teaching, is super encouraging, and able to truly customize the practice. On and off the dance floor, Kat's thoughtfulness and energy comes through, as she helps me record in-class videos to practice at home, checks in with me about my lessons, inquires about what I'd like to learn, works with my schedule, and how I am physically and mentally showing up in class that day. Thanks to Kat, I now feel more embodied, confident, and authentic as a dancer and person all around! read more

I'm scared of partner dancing, but I wanted to at least learn enough to be able to have fun dancing with a friend at a party. I took a lesson with Kat, explaining that I didn't exactly know what I wanted, other than to enjoy the lesson and become more confident that I could have more fun dancing with a partner afterwards. Kat made it super enjoyable and I got through way more in the time than I'd expected. I even relaxed and laughed a lot. I'll definitely be going back! Thanks Kat! read more

Kat is a great instructor! We took a series of 5 classes with her to choreograph our wedding dance (bachata and salsa). We already knew some basics and had a general idea of what we wanted to do, so Kat helped us to put together all the elements of the dance. She also worked with us to improve some specific salsa/bachata basics, which helped not just with our wedding dance but with social dancing as well. Kat is really good at envisioning the dance, making the elements and choreography flow with the music and follow its ups and downs. We ended up with a two-part dance with lots of turns and some dips, so can't wait to actually show it off at the wedding. read more

Kat was excellent! I took 10 private classes from her over a span of 3 months. I am a nurse so unfortunately my schedule is very chaotic and Kat was very accommodating. Kat kept track of each new dance skill I learned, and would send me positive updates via email periodically. Kat is very easy to work with, very attentive, and really wants you to have a good time. I highly recommend Kat! read more

Kat is truly the best! My girlfriend and I are novice dancers and she made us feel comfortable from the very beginning! We learned very quickly under her and she did a great job of helping us retain the knowledge we had gained during our classes. We prepared for a wedding in Colombia and then showed out with the skills we obtained from Kat! Would highly recommend for any beginner (or anyone period) that is looking to get into social dancing. Thanks again Kat! read more

If I could give Kat 6 stars I would! My partner and I have been taking salsa lessons with Kat for several years now. We love Kat for many reasons: she brings such a contagious positive energy to her classes that everybody leaves in a good mood. Her classes are taught in a supportive environment. We've watched people with all skill levels learn and improve in her classes. She provides clear feedback even in group settings, without singling anyone out. This helps the everyone learn more quickly. She even shares some quick tips for adding a bit of salsa flare to your steps, which makes your salsa look even better. Most of all, she makes salsa fun! We enjoyed Kat's group classes so much that we asked her to teach a semi-private class. The experience was awesome. In addition to learning steps and practicing them, she and Nick broke down the theory behind salsa and taught us why certain moves fit together. By the end of the class, we could even start inventing our own variations! Up to this point, we'd only been memorizing some moves and dancing them in various sequences, but now we can make things up as we go along. The great thing is she presented it in a way that was not overly academic - most of the time, it felt like a "regular" dance class and we had a tons of fun, but then we realized we were learning a lot more. read more

Working with Kat was absolutely amazing. She is a wonderful teacher and was able to work with us based on our skill sets, song type, and overall dance that we wanted. She is very accommodating to busy schedules and such a joy to work with. Super engaging and funny! Thank you Kat for helping make our wedding dance everything we wanted it to be and more. We will recommend anyone who wants to make their first dance as memorable and fun as ours was. read more

Kat is an amazing dance teacher! I had no formal training but loved to dance, and Kat has been the perfect teacher to teach me the fundamentals of a variety of different dance styles (Salsa, Swing, Freestyle, etc.). She has worked with me one on one, been an incredibly patient and encouraging, and is an amazing dancer herself! Dancing with Kat is the highlight of my week. I've been taking lessons for almost four months and am excited to continue to learn more. read more

My fiancé and I took wedding dance lessons with Kat. She was great. She really knew how to break down the routine to non-dancers. She always had a friendly, enthusiastic attitude which I really appreciated also. Would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to take wedding dance lessons. She will give you exactly what you are looking for. read more

I bought a 5 pack of salsa lessons from Kat and explained to her that I have no rhythm, can't hear the count that I'm supposed to be dancing to, but need to learn because I work in Latin America and I'm in situations where I'm expected to go out dancing pretty often. She totally understood and started by teaching me how to identify the different instruments in the song and which ones I coul use to hear the count. She actually has an app that isolates each instrument in a song to make it super obvious. Then we went over basic moves in the beginning, and she was very good at teaching the lead as she followed. I got much better at hearing the beat and understanding when to start, and I actually feel pretty confident in that now. Each lesson we built on the last and added new moves. I didn't practice as much as should have been, but I definitely got much better in 5 weeks. And if you're really motivated to practice on your own, you'll improve a ton. I went from being very nervous about approaching a dance to floor to mildly confident, which is way more than I expected. I've been dancing a couple times now and it's clear that the lessons were worth it! If you're nervous about starting this like I was Kat is very patient and will meet you at your level, wherever that may be. read more

Kat's got great energy and enthusiasm. She gets the class moving quickly and she's very gentle with beginners. You get lots of personalized attention and tips. Good environment to learn and practice Salsa! read more

Kat recently hosted a salsa dance class for a bachelorette party that we threw for a good friend. She had such great energy, and made it an extremely fun experience for all of us. We only had an hour with her, but she was able to teach us a bunch of basics, and broke everything down for us. It was a wonderful introduction to salsa (and even a little merengue!), and she was a great instructor. read more

I recently took a small group salsa class with Kat, and her dance partner Nick, and they were fantastic. Very patient, took the time to tailor the class to what we wanted to learn and they taught us the basics / intermediate steps that we can use to keep up at your typical salsa club. I would recommend Kat and Nick to anyone looking to learn salsa or brush up on their skills if they haven't danced in a while. read more

Kat's a great instructor! There are a few things about her teaching style that I really like: 1) great verbal descriptions of what's about to, or ought to, happen. 2) when needed, I could say, "can you demonstrate that again, please?" and she will oblige. 3) when she rotates into the line with students and danced with me, she always had great feedback that I otherwise wouldn't have pieced together on my own by simply hearing and watching. All three make for a great learning experience, and should appeal to theoretical, visual, and kinesthetic learners alike. Furthermore, I like their class format in which each month has a certain set of material. This means two things: 1) there is ample time to practice things, as well as to integrate a set of moves together, which, over months, leads to a great set of moves, ideas for when to use them, and ways to transition between them. 2) there's new stuff every month, so it's not the same old "pick-up salsa class" each session. Finally, she's just generally awesome and we had a great time every class. read more

Kat runs a fun, high-energy class and teaches hard stuff in an easy-to-understand way. Dance teachers should all be so approachable and sweet. read more

10 s!! I highly recommend Kat for Salsa lessons. She's amazing!! Fun, patient, encouraging and a great communicator on top of being an inspiring dancer. She knows how to work with different levels effortlessly and has helped me and my partner improve by leaps and bounds in less than 40 hours of instruction. read more