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    John B.

    I feel deeply honored and privileged to have been paired with Pearl Bonilla, with whom I have been learning Bachata since June 2024. I have always been impressed not only by her professionalism but also by her extensive knowledge. When encountering something she doesn't know, she knows exactly where to go for information and what resources to utilize to ensure her clients' success. Pearl has a very positive and encouraging attitude. Her professional training and experience give her the insight and skills to teach complex multi-step dance elements that students might believe they could never master. When she has doubts, she collaborates with other staff members who possess the needed knowledge, and they openly share their expertise with her. She maintains high expectations for her students, yet these goals are realistic and attainable. Occasionally, Pearl skillfully manipulates situations to help clients overcome challenging phases in their learning. Her light-hearted and cheerful personality continually supports clients, including myself, during difficult times in their learning journey. I began working with Pearl in June 2024 for Bachata lessons. As someone who is not the most coordinated or dance-proficient individual, I initially worried that she might become frustrated with me. However, Pearl overwhelmed me with positivity, which truly inspired me. Throughout our lessons, she remained consistent and encouraging. At one point, feeling that I wasn't learning enough, I combined two 45-minute sessions into one 90-minute session. Under Pearl's guidance, I have genuinely blossomed in my dancing. I now synchronize my steps with the music, use proper hand signals, and maintain good timing. Feeling confident, I chose to expand my horizons and learn Salsa. Naturally, I faced the same challenges, but Pearl's positivity motivated me. She has a sweet demeanor and is an outgoing young lady. I am confident anyone can learn to dance, Latin or ballroom, under her guidance. I was honored to write this review, and I want to emphasize that my words are solely my own. These testimonials reflect Pearl's strong and diligent customer service skills. She is very detail-oriented and methodical. Pearl takes the time to think about the steps her students have completed and can analyze them from both the lead's and the follow's perspectives regarding dance elements. She is straightforward and diligent in finding accurate answers from knowledgeable sources when unfamiliar with a(n) specific dance element(s). The first-year staff works together seamlessly as a cohesive unit, focused on benefiting each client individually. Elly Gomez Four months ago, I expanded my repertoire of dance instructors by adding a second dance structure. Elly Gomez is a remarkable young lady who has been dancing for eight years and has an extensive background in competitive dancing. She possesses an incredible flair and a positively contagious attitude toward life. Elly is incredibly outgoing and knowledgeable about dance steps from both the lead and follower perspectives. She is very dependable and punctual with her dance-related assignments and appointments. If she needs to leave a lesson early, she always prorates the session so that no one feels shortchanged, and she is accessible for any last-minute schedule changes. Despite her young age, I am genuinely impressed by her musical and dance background. Her flamboyant personality and her calm spirit make her truly unique. Although she has room for growth, she has much to offer due to her passion for music and dance. I am privileged to write this for her, free from external influences or factors. I feel honored to have Elly as my dance instructor in Cha Cha and American Tango. She has a wonderful spirit and an endless supply of patience. Elly Gomez Four months ago, I expanded my repertoire of dance instructors by adding a second dance structure. Elly Gomez is a remarkable young lady who has been dancing for eight years and has an extensive background in competitive dancing. She possesses an incredible flair and a positively contagious attitude toward life. Elly is incredibly outgoing and knowledgeable about dance steps from both the lead and follower perspectives. She is very dependable and punctual with her dance-related assignments and appointments. If she needs to leave a lesson early, she always prorates the session so that no one feels shortchanged, and she is accessible for any last-minute schedule changes. Despite her young age, I am genuinely impressed by her musical and dance background. Her flamboyant personality and her calm spirit make her truly unique. Although she has room for growth, she has much to offer due to her passion for music and dance. I am privileged to write this for her, free from external influences or factors. I feel honored to have Elly as my dance instructor in Cha Cha and American Tango. She has a wonderful spirit and an endless supply,

    My husband and I at a local, formal Viennese ball with our instructors, Sam and Noe, and a fellow dance classmate.
    Thao H.

    My husband and I decided to give the Fred Astaire Dance Studio a whirl when we came across their Groupon offer for two discounted private lessons. We took our lessons with Noe, who taught us the beginner basics for the waltz per our request. Noe was friendly, enthusiastic, and patient. He had a wonderful way of putting us at ease and taking us through the steps. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, even my husband who previously dreaded the mere thought of dancing because he was convinced he had two left feet, couldn't hide his smile and genuine enjoyment during our lesson. Afterward, Hunter (the studio owner, and also an energetic and skilled instructor) explained what our pricing options would be for future private lessons, if we chose to continue, and how we'd be privy to group classes, which are taught on a frequent basis and cover all manner of dance styles (waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha cha, salsa, rumba, merengue, bachata, samba, swing) at beginner and intermediate levels, where group classes are available free of charge, so long as you take at least one private lesson per month, which is super reasonable and certainly sets this studio apart from many others. Given the options and based on our terrific first experience, we decided to go for it. We've now taken private lessons at Fred Astaire with Noe and Sam, who is also extremely personable, funny, and amazing at breaking down the steps. We've come to know and appreciate all of the other dance instructors as well (Diana, Elly, Brianna) who we've worked with during group classes. The entire staff, including Tina who manages admin and front desk, are immensely welcoming and amiable. It's Fred Astaire's dance instructors, their expertise and friendliness, their reasonable pricing for private lessons, free group classes, and the studio's overall fun and laid back atmosphere that has kept us coming back for nearly two years now! Since we've started, we've tried our hand at practically all of the dance styles in the studio, and we've been able to apply what we've learned on several occasions, such as at parties, weddings, cruises, etc. Prior to taking lessons, I used to have to drag my husband onto the dance floor, but now that he knows what he's doing, he really enjoys it, to the point where he's the one ushering me to dance at the first opportunity. The epitome of our dance education with Fred Astaire was earlier this year when they gave us the tools and confidence to prepare us well enough with the waltz to be able to attend and dance at a local, formal Viennese ball. We had a spectacular time, and it was all thanks to our dance instructors. We have loved the time we've spent at Fred Astaire Dance Studio and we hope to continue our dance education journey for many years to come! Cha Cha cha!

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