A fun place to learn salsa or bachata. Beginner classes are fairly large (20-30 people). The instructor is friendly. Parking can be difficult, so come early to find parking. read more

I paid for classes at this studio via Venmo and never received what I paid for. Sessions were cancelled or simply unavailable, and my refund requests were ignored. Be very careful about paying here through Venmo there is no buyer protection, so once the money is sent you have no way to get it back. I would not recommend this business. read more

Excellent instructions. Kind and thoughtful instructors. Kiki is a great dancer and has much to share. She is generous with her knowledge. She does not rush. Sol is wonderful for styling. Lots of rhythm and grace. read more

Key highlights about Elemento Dance Academy: 1. high-quality dance instruction 2. classes for dancers of all levels 3. so much fun! 4. detailed explanations on dance technique 5. supportive community Javier, Kiki, and Soledad are amazinggg dance instructors of the highest quality! I love going to their classes so much that I have been commuting 4-5 days a week for 45+ mins to attend their classes for the past month and a half. The monthly class pass is totally worth it! It's been truly a blessing to take classes at Elemento dance academy, and Elemento has become a new home for me. I am having fun while becoming a better dancer and am gradually gaining more confidence in both bachata and salsa on-2. If you have previous salsa experience dancing salsa On1, I recommend taking the "Transition from On1 to On2" class; it felt empowering for me to learn the difference and this topic no longer causes me confusion. My dance background: I started about 9-years ago and have been in love with dancing ever since: deeply-immersed in Cuban salsa for 9-years, bachata for about 1 year, and am new to salsa on-2. read more

Dancing with Elemento has been the most positive experience, with Javier and Kiki who are solely committed to your growth and also having a good time! Professional kind and competitive I went from being a beginner dancer on 2 to competing and medaling just a few years later. I brought my boyfriend to Elemento to learn salsa at the basics level with Sole and she was so warm and excellent with beginners! My highest recommendations! read more

I have been training with Javier and Kiki for 4+ years and couldn't be happier! They are extremely talented, detail oriented. But what kept me be loyal to them is the atmosphere they create, the sense of belonging to a family. I started taking classes to become a better social dancer, but they have opened up so many opportunities for me, I have been performing and competing and have turned dancing into my lifestyle. I highly recommend to take classes and join our beautiful family! read more

Best Salsa/Bachata teacher available in Los Angeles. I happened upon Javier's class by accident on Eventbrite. While I have always danced, I wanted to learn proper technique so I could do all the fancy turn patterns. Javier and Kiki are two of the most passionate people about dance that I've met, and it translates into their teaching where they breaks down the technique of dancing by yourself and with a partner - regardless of lead or follow. Him and his wife Kiki are highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn to be a better dancer by learning technique and not just memorizing patterns through repetition. More of the how and not just the what. Also if you'd like to constantly be inspired by not only their ability, though their passion for the art of dance and each other. read more

So I originally found Javier on Groupon back in 2016 and NEVER in my wildest dreams thought I would turn this fun little activity into a WAY OF LIFE. I came into dance knowing literally as much as Ben Stiller did in Along Came Polly and now Im headed into our first competition. They really take the time to Teach teach , skill wise- and not just teach them the basic and setting you off to go social dancing. read more

Best place on the westside to learn salsa and bachata or continue to build your moves and skills. Javier is awesome - welcoming and provides helpful feedback! read more

Javier is hands down one of the best Bachata and Salsa teachers! I've had many dance instructors but there's a difference between being an incredible dancer, but also an incredible teacher. Javier is both. He is truly invested in your growth as a dancer and gives you constructive criticism that many teachers don't. Same goes for Kiki. She is also amazing and really breaks down the moves and gives individual feedback that we all need. Their genuine, down to earth personalities also make you feel very comfortable. If you want to be pushed, grow as a dancer, and also learn in a fun, safe environment then I highly recommend taking classes from Javier and Kiki and even consider joining their teams. :) read more

For those experienced salsa dancers looking for a challenging salsa class, Javier Campines intermediate/advanced salsa class is the class for you. Friday nights at Moore Dancing in Brentwood, Javier teaches intricate footwork and exciting partner work that will inspire you to come back every week. An amazing, talented dancer himself, Javier is able to demonstrate correct technique and style to all his students. He personalizes his classes by dancing with his students and giving them individual corrections. His classes are organized, fast-paced, highly technical and just plain fun. I feel very fortunate to have found such an accomplished instructor that I know without a doubt, will improve my technique, body movement, style and confidence. read more

I have been taking salsa beginner classes with Javier for a couple of months. I love his teaching style. He treats each student with respect and tries to help us to understand the principles of salsa. He teaches us in details how each step is broken down and also the etiquette of how to behave as a social dancer. I love the moves he teaches us and sometimes forget to move myself because I enjoy watching him. I go home after class feeling good and really want to do my homework to be ready for the next class. read more

Javier Campines is an Amazing Salsa/Bachata Professional dancer and his passion for the dance and music definitely shows thru his teaching. The 1st part of his lessons usually consists of amazing foot work (a kinda freestyle Afro Cuban salsa which teaches one to improvise on the dance floor). 2nd part amazing partner work which focuses on leading/ following aspects. This is what went into my consideration for such a high rating of 5stars which is no small feat: 1st part the group size: Usually when a class is too big it's harder to learn by just watching and it's also harder to ask questions. Javier's group lessons are usually a really good size from 15 to 25 people at most. 2nd part the Instructors personality: Javier is very enthusiastic and effervescent, with the gift of teaching. 3rd part the one on one you get with the instructor: some instructors which I will not mention can't be bothered with questions. Javier, on the other hand is very approachable and will break down whatever part of the routine one might be having problems without slowing down the lesson for everyone else. 4th part the material: Javier's routines are never the same or feel repetitious and are definitely worth every cent. There's a lot of other instructors out there that claim to teach advance salsa or intermediate salsa but in actuality what they are teaching is beginner or intermediate-beginner Salsa. 5th part Dance levels: There are a lot of dance classes out there that claim to be intermediate or advance which tend to just let anyone join regardless of their level just as long that the person pays which is unfair to the class because usually the instructor will tailor the class to make it more inclusive. Javier's offers 3 separate level classes a Strictly Basics Class, A Strictly Intermediate and a Strictly Advance class and one could only move on to the next class if he feels you are ready to move on. Javier is the real deal and if you want to take your dancing to the next level I implore you to seek him out and give him a try. read more

I wanted to sign up for his Friday classes but had questions I left him a message he never called me. A week later I decided just to show up to his Friday night class and I can just pay there. I drove an hour since it's was during rush hour to get there on Time. 4 other students show up. We waited for one hour and one of students tried to call and text and no answer. We all left after an hour and It took me another hour to get home. He has no respect for people's time. If your class is canceled put note or answer your phone. read more

Javier is a really good Salsa and Bachata teacher. His classes are challenging, but they definitely would make you a better dancer. His personality is fun and energetic which makes classes so much more fun. Definitely the best place to start learning Salsa and Bachata in LA! read more

Javier's classes are actually the best salsa classes I have ever taken. The beginning class is so specific on the footwork and the advanced class is both incredibly fun and incredibly challenging! I really appreciate Javier's attention to precision. And all the students who come genuinely work their butts off to become better dancers. If you are looking for a nice easy chill class to do some dancing, I would say this isn't really it. But if you love dancing and crave learning even more and getting better, you've come to the right place! :-) read more

Javier is one of the most influential dancers on the bachata dance scene. He has been the personal mentor of some of the people who are biggest in the LA and OC areas. He continues to spread his genius with passion and creativity to those willing to commit a little time. I have been dancing for many years and I always enjoy his classes, whether the focus be footwork or partnering. What a pleasure it is to learn from a man who is truly a master at his trade. read more

I just began taking Javier's salsa classes at Moore Dance Studio and have been so impressed - they're a lot of fun, and Javier is such an awesome instructor! He's very detail-oriented, pays individual attention to everyone in class, and has gotten me excited to learn more and move on to the next level. Salsa is not only fun new hobby to me - it's opened me up to a whole new social circle. I would highly recommend Javier's classes to anyone who is curious about salsa. read more

I decided to start taking classes again and found this one taught by Javier. The Friday salsa class lineup is really a wonderful way to approach learning. The 2 hour class setup for intermediate dancers gives enough time to really focus on shines as well as partnering. In every class I have felt like I really learned something and pushed myself to incorporate something new into my dancing. The space is amazing, the people are so friendly, and the content includes something new for all levels. It really is a great way to cap off the week! read more

Anyone who is interested in learning salsa, I definitely recommend his class. I took a lot of classes from different teachers but he is the best and I ended up coming back to his class. I love salsa! He will change your life!! read more

I had the opportunity to take one-- sadly, only one!-- of Javier's classes thus far at Moore Dance Studio, and truly enjoyed the experience. It was a two-hour On-two Mambo/Pechanga survey class that had excellent basics for beginners, as well as some choreography that he built upon throughout the several week course. I found the creativity of the choreo to be extremely engaging, as well as the clarity of Javier's teaching style; he broke down each move in a manner that each student, no matter the level, was able to access the action quickly. More, his style of teaching created a fun learning environment-- we all had a great time sweating to the music! read more

Awesome studio to take classes in Salsa and Bachata. The instructors are knowledgeable about these styles of dance. They offer a cool environment to learn and people there are friendly. A must try! read more

If you're interested in learning Salsa or Bachata, take dance class at this place. Javier is the most knowledgeable, challenging teacher I've met and he's taken my Salsa and Bachata dancing to another level over the past few years. I'd definitely recommend Clave & Tumbao dance classes. read more

Best Salsa teacher I have ever had! Clear & concise. He knows what he's talking about.

Awesome teacher teaching a fun and energetic class! You'll learn something new and have fun doing it no matter what level you're at!

It being the first dancing lessons of any kind I've ever taken, I walked in all inside my head second guessing everything. Then Javier walked into the room with this vibe like, I'm thankful you all are here now it's time to get you dancing. He popped in the music and boom! We were learning, he was joking, he was polite when correcting mistakes, and trust I had many, but not just in action but also in tone of voice. Down to earth, respectful young man. And that was so important because like I said, I came in nervous and excited, but left only anxiously excited for the next class. Nothing feels better than investing in yourself and feeling like your person was increasing in worth. I want to make dance a staple in my life, and Javier's class is clearly one of the places I needed to be to start clipping away at it. read more

A great studio for Latin dance classes like salsa and bachata... The people are awesome!

A good girl friend of mine who lives in the LA area loves his classes. Highly recommended!

Javier's class is the best I've ever taken. I've been dancing for several years, and he teaches exactly what I have always wanted to learn. I think he can teach you how to become a really good dancer. read more

I began taking Salsa and Bachata classes with Javier Since April of 2014. I have had many dance classes with different instructors for over the last 10 years. Javier is one of the best Latin Dance Instructors I have ever taken! His attention to detail, and his ability to make anyone in class a great dancer is amazing. His Motto "Its not hard, Its Tricky" will stick with me forever because of how he taught. I highly recommend taking any kind of Latin Dance he is offering for any level from beginner to very experienced. He can and will make you into a better dancer! read more

I had taken salsa lessons before but was looking to try bachata, I had seen Javier and Ericka Reyna perform and loved their style, but didn't know he had a bachata team, long story short, I joined his beginner bachata team and loved it, I'm now in his intermediate team, if you're looking to expand your dancing or just want to try something new he's the one, very patient and knowledgable, great instructor, I highly recommend his classes and his performance dance teams offering different levels, such a good dance environment plus the studio is big, nice large mirrors, bathrooms are clean, beautiful dance floor, I can go on and on... Give your self a chance and try something different you won't regret it!! read more

I love this place! I am extremely shy and cannot dance for the life of me! The instructors made everything fun and although it was not easy for me ... they made me feel comfortable enough to try. They were patience with me and helped me with my first salsa lesson. I enjoyed the class so much I came back for a session on bachata!I am still a beginner and still very clumsy. It will take a long time to improve. However, the instructors and students helped put my insecurity aside. Give this place a try! read more

I'm not going to write a long review, what I can say is that I really enjoyed his class! He works one by one patiently and makes sure you get all the moves. I will recommend his class to anyone. Can't wait to attend again read more

It is unusual to find people who are really good at dancing, but also really good at teaching other people how to do it. You will find this rare combination with Erica and Javier. Couldn't recommend them more. read more

Javier is a great instructor. I took his Salsa class last week and learned a lot about my basic and rhythm. His style is really unique and fun. It got me excited to keep getting better at Salsa. Thanks Javier! read more

Great salsa teacher! Passionate about his work and pays close attention to each student in class. He makes sure to challenge you so you can grow as a dancer. read more

It doesn't matter how much dance experience you have. Javier Campines will help you learn salsa, bachata and others dances whether you want to become a competitive dancer, have fun social dancing or just to get a great workout. My experience with Javier started in early 2011 when I took my first salsa class without any prior experience. He is knowledgeable and skilled in many latin dances. What make him stand out is his warm and friendly personality, and genuine interest in his students' growth. I became one of his many students who went from not even knowing the basics to being able to participate in performances on stage and even competition. If your goal is to start learning salsa or bachata, or to take your dancing to the next level, try Javier out. You won't regret it. The side effect is that you may become addicted as I know many of his students have. read more

Took the beginner Salsa class with Javier Campines on Friday night. If you're looking for a patient and extremely talented Salsa/Barchata, teacher and dance class, then Javier's class is well worth a visit. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced in your dancing, there are classes available to you. read more

Javier is a great salsa and bachata instructor. He is very patient and gives helpful tips for improving your dancing. I highly recommend these dance classes. read more

Excellent class! Good combination of warm up, footwork and partner work. One of the things I liked the most is the individualized attention you get. Javier will adjust to everybody's level and help every student in a personalized way. A+!!! read more