Warning: this is a long review:)
They're very new so this is the best time to jump in:) I 'discovered' them when I got lost one time looking for food at the mall. I heard music, saw people dancing and having fun so I checked their site out right away when I got home. They had a promotional package where you can try out unlimited classes for 2 weeks (plus get a private session) for only $49.
The first draw for me were dance fitness classes because I was looking to get some fun cardio and lose weight. They offer classes like La Blast and Dance it Out. These classes are pretty easy to follow. If you can follow Zumba, you can do these too.
I have always snubbed ballroom dancing in the past because I felt my body was not meant for it....I don't have the nice long legs for the amazing footwork you see on shows like Dancing with the Stars, nor the skinny body to pull off those sexy costumes. I did not know any of the Latin style dances (never even heard of bachata) and I was reluctant to try them out. The first one I ended up trying was the Bachata class (with Danielle) and it was so much fun. We were all beginners so there was no pressure at all. I tried cumbia next. Again, it was my FIRST TIME learning any of these dances. The moment the instructor (Chuey) spun me around, I was hooked! I never knew these dances could be so fun, exhilarating, and hey, they're great workouts too.
The weekday classes run until 9pm so it's convenient for me. I get home, cook dinner, then bid my family goodbye for a night of dancing. When I am in a class, I just forget about all the stresses of the day and immerse myself in whatever sexy choreography they have us doing:)
Don't be intimidated; check them out or drop in and try a class. No partner? No problem! You don't need one. There is actually a very good number of men taking classes. Like I said earlier, we're almost all beginners so no judgment if you don't know the steps.
Classes would usually start with a review of basic steps for each dance style. Then the instructor would teach a short choreography. For sexy choreography (especially for women), try Danielle's Bachata class. For fun partnerwork, go on Tuesday nights. Chuey's classes usually apply partnerwork and I always go home sweatier after classes with him. Serena, the owner, is super talented (I googled her before joining=p) and teaches the private lessons and some of the classes. You would normally find her at the front desk (looking fabulous at all times) and she will answer your questions without pressuring you to join.
The best thing about Deseo, I would say, are the people. Serena is very welcoming, the instructors make learning the dances fun, easy, and even entertaining...they have made it a positive experience overall. And because you dance with other students, an added bonus is being forced to socialize and meet new people (when normally I would just be sitting in front of the tv at home).
The one (very minor) downside I would cite is that the studio is in a mall and so people are walking outside and looking in at what's going on. I always feel like fish in a tank and try to hide in the back of the class so people won't see me;p read more