This past Friday June 14th 2024 was a Father's Day gift from my son, Didi Ong with a lesson from Omi. It was the best gift that I could have received! Omi is such a great teacher and patient, and engaging, and very easy to learn from! I have been taking dance lessons in Tampa, Florida and on my visit to Philly, Didi got me the greatest gift, a lesson with Omi! The Estilo studio in Fishtown is amazing and everyone there is remarkably friendly and make you feel like part of the Estilo family! Thank you to all for making my Father's Day so memorable and special to me and my wife enjoyed being there too to film and watch me learn so well! I am 69 years old and love to dance and my lesson was incredible!!! read more

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Great experience, great teachers, fun place to meet people and learn to dance with style. Most of the teachers are bilingual which is a plus! Muy buena experiencia en el estudio, los profesores son muy amigables y pacientes, buen lugar para conocer personas y aprender a bailar con estilo. La mayoría de los profesores son bilingües así que si solo hablas español no hay problemas! read more

If you are looking to get into Latin Dance, I cannot recommend Estilo and Mike Andino enough!!! I started dancing about 3 years ago and Mike is a wonderful instructor. He is so kind to every person he meets and makes you feel like family. Mike choreographer my husbands and I first wedding dance and helped my husband who has 2 left feet learn an entire bachata routine! Hands down best instructor and studio in the Philly area! read more

Teachers are friendly and dedicated to helping you with your dance journey. Michael teaches you the fundamentals to ensure your dance advancement. Two months of taking the class gave me the confidence to dance with other level dancers. The key is the fantastic teachers who foster a fun and learning environment. I always feel welcome by the teachers and the students. Thankful to have been referred to this gem of a dance studio. Sign up for a class! You will not regret it. read more

I recently had a private group salsa lesson at Estilo Dance Studio. Most of us were beginners and were trying Salsa for the first time. Michael, our instructor, was a great teacher, so we all felt comfortable. He was patient, helpful, personable, and knowledgeable about the art of dance. Moreover, the lesson was reasonably priced. I appreciated the professionalism, as I received confirmation emails and reminders about the lesson. I would definitely recommend Estilo Dance Studio to anyone looking to have a great time dancing. read more

Honestly, there are moments when I forget that I'm even in a dance studio (in a good way). Michael and the other instructors, as well as students, have made this place feel more like a home with a lot of fun. I have been taking salsa lessons here since May 2015 and I see myself sticking with this place for a long time. Mike is incredibly patient with us as well as direct and clear with his instruction. I've also taken bachata and styling classes here, since they're pretty awesome with providing a variety of dance style instruction. Outside of class, Mike and the staff do a lot of social events and performances to take what you learn in class and actually is it in a social setting. They're generally held at Brasil's or Lucha Cartel in Old City. If you're hesitant about looking silly, don't worry, that's why everyone else is there! I was a mess when I first went, but I'm less of one each week I go :) *Parking is street parking, and I've never had an issue. The neighborhood may be a little intimidating, but I've never had a problem! Just exercise diligence with your surroundings. read more

Took the Beginner's Salsa class that goes on every Thursday night. The class was definitely a little bit crowded but a lot of fun if you've never taken a class before. I was really impressed with the instructor, Mike. Definitely made it a lot of fun. I would recommend going to the class with an open mind and short sleeves! (Gets a little sweaty and humid.) read more

Went to a private lesson with my best friend one night and thought Michael and his staff were so patient and talented. I loved the privates so much that I decided to try out some of my moves at his salsa club in Center City, Brasil's. Such a fun environment and community that I never knew about. If you're considering dancing bachata or salsa, I highly recommend Estilo! read more

This is for Mike Andino's studio on Washington Ave. Mike is such an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher. He makes learning fun, and he is passionate about this. It rubs off on you. I did the private lessons with him, and it was remarkably affordable. When you are there, you can see that all the other students love him too. read more

Mike Andino, Delilah, Jose Maldonado, and the entire staff at Estilo are the best in the area. Beginners are welcomed and you will feel at ease with everyone their. They also continue to add additional classes for the more advanced dancers. The classes are fun and just can't say enough about the staff, and the students in the class make it very enjoyable. read more

Estilo Dance Studio is a wonderfully welcoming place! Mike Andino has the best teaching method I've ever seen in a salsa instructor, he really can fix your two left feet and make you feel great while he's doing it. The studio accommodates everyone from beginners, through intermediate club dancers who want to improve their technique, up to the serious performance junkies who want a shot at the stage. The kids' classes are also great, there's no age-inappropriate attitude and everyone has fun and learns something. read more

Mike Andino is such an accomplished dancer who is the best in the field. He is very passionate & humble and learning under him is an honour.

This review is for Mike A. (head of the studio) ... he is an amazingly supportive dance instructor, I've had the honor of dancing w/him a few times at Brasil's in Old City (another awesome place to learn w/Mike and other great instructors) and he is humble, informative, kind, friendly, and again, very willing to support new dancers. I've taken lessons for over 4 years in a variety of ballroom/Latin dances and can truly say, with confidence, that Mike is one of the best instructors anywhere! read more

I haven't been to the studio, but would like to review one of the teachers . His name is George Dennis and it is my understanding that he teaches at Estilo. I can't believe that his name was not mentioned here! George was a substitute teacher for a salsa I class at our studio yesterday. We really didn't expect him nor didn't know what to expect, but what a treat! After the usual warm-up, he noticed that we haven't yet learned certain steps and gently and quickly guided us through them. He was humorous, but not excessively so, and attentive to individual students, though he didn't take too much time away from the rest of the class. In what seems like a matter of minutes, we were all dancing (well...beginner dancing) incorporating all of our newly learned steps. Polite, attentive, funny, patient... I can't say enough good things about this teacher. I rarely write reviews on websites, but I felt compelled to recommend him. read more

I've been taking salsa lessons with Michael Andino at Estilo Dance Studio for a couple of months now, initially I was just looking for a fun new interest and I definitely found it! Sometimes learning something new can be intimidating, but not with Mike, he is a very patient instructor and he has a unique ability to provide such clear instruction that it makes learning a truly enjoyable experience. He clearly has mastered his teaching style, when taking lessons with him you may become surprised with how effective he is at teaching the class, enabling each student to progress in the dance. Though, it has just been a short time since I started lessons with him, it's very obvious how his love and enthusiasm for the dance and teaching is conveyed to his students. Mike is also an amazing dancer and dance lead, which makes dancing with him a great dancing and learning experience. Also, considering his artistry, he is quite humble and genuine, clearly apparent in how courteous he is to his students. I also like it that free parking is readily available near Estilo Dance Studio, the class prices are very reasonable, the studio is spacious, and my classmates are very nice as well. I definitely will continue to take classes with Mike at Estilo Dance Studio. read more