We came to Michael at Z Dance as total beginners--like, really starting from scratch. We weren't…read moreeven in sync walking side-by-side and had to start there! But from the very first day, Michael made us feel completely comfortable and capable. He met us right where we were, with so much patience and positivity. We came in with a few song ideas, and Michael walked us through how to find the tempo and understand what kind of dance would suit us best. When we changed songs a few weeks in, he rolled with it effortlessly and reworked the choreography without missing a beat. He never just told us what to do, he explained WHY certain moves worked, asked great questions, and guided us in a way that felt collaborative and supportive, not intimidating. Michael made us feel secure, celebrated and confident. Something that we didn't expect was how much our dance lessons would become the calm in the middle of all the chaos of daily life and wedding planning. Our sessions with Michael were relaxed, fun, and gave us space to just be together. No stress, no pressure. It became something we truly looked forward to every week, a little moment of peace where we could forget the to-do lists and reconnect. It definitely brought us closer as a couple. Michel truly thinks of everything--asking about the shoes I'd wear, the dress skirt, the outdoor gravel/dirt surface we'd be dancing on, and tailoring the choreography accordingly. He really is a master in every sense. Hannah was also absolutely amazing--super warm, welcoming, and helpful with everything behind the scenes. Between the two of them, we always felt like we were just hanging out with good friends who happened to be dance pros. The studio itself is gorgeous; spacious, gorgeously decorated, clean, and full of people having a genuinely great time. There was zero pressure or pretense, and there was always a lot of laughter and fun going on. It's been a year since our wedding, and we still talk about going back--maybe for some country dancing this time. Whether you're a total beginner (like we were!) or you're looking to choreograph something more advanced, this is THE place. We'll never stop recommending them. Michael and Hannah are truly the best people with the best studio.

What a great place to learn to dance…read more Michael is a brilliant dancer and teacher. And the followers do a great job in helping to build up the confidence of the students while also working with the students to work on technique and fundamentals. They offer a variety of dance genres to learn from - and they are usually running different specials for new students. I would recommend checking them out!

If you are looking for a place to learn to dance country DAmico is the standard by which everything…read moreis compared against. Do you want to be good in the shortest time? Then this is the place for you. I do have to forewarn you however. Are you thin skinned? Do you take criticism badly? Are you passive? If you are then this might not be the place for you. Damon really does a great job of coaching and occasionally that requires some strong feedback...its there to make you better. If you can't stand the heat you should probably stay out of the kitchen. The reward far outweighs any tension of not getting it right - you will get it with enough reps and openness to coaching by one of the best. Aside from being the guy that asks women to dance to being the guy that women are fighting to dance it spills over into the other areas of your life. If your serious about learning to dance this is the place. You're welcome.

Amazing coach and all his people. They really put you to dance. I am highly recommend it…read more... Regina and Eduardo Mendiola

Wow! What a great place to learn couples dancing! My girlfriend and I tried this place out after…read morebuying a Groupon and we were able to redeem it with no problem. Our instructor, Enrique, was very knowledgeable about the various dances that we wanted to learn (tango and salsa). He walked through the basic steps and variations, both the leading male and following female roles, and patiently answered any questions we threw at him. Upon our recommendation, our friends tried it and were thrilled about the experience as well! If you're looking for dance studio to learn couples dancing, this place is it! Both group and private couples lessons were the same price. How much they charge for their services are very reasonable and often times, the best compared to their competitors. Highly recommended! Thank you Enrique! Hope you enjoyed us as much as we have enjoyed you! Tips: - There are two instructors, one is Enrique but unfortunately we did not catch the name of the other. Both are equally great instructors. - Call to schedule early in the week as their schedules tend to get packed. - **We recommend that you practice in between your lessons. That is a great indicator of your willingness to learn and it shows your appreciation of their time and expertise. -Their schedule runs from 2pm-10pm, 6-7 days a week.

I had a lesson with Tanja, and it was definitely a positive experience! We decided to try swing for…read moreour lesson; my girlfriend and I had both done a little bit of swing in the past, but I had personally forgotten nearly everything, so it was pretty much starting from scratch. She was patient and we both went away from the lesson feeling more comfortable with swing. As with anything, you really have to keep practicing the dance in order to retain the steps, but I can't fault Tanja if I've forgotten anything! Overall, definitely recommended!

What a wonderful organization! My family has been going to the family capoeira class on Saturdays…read morefor almost a year. The instructors are very nice and kid friendly. Everyone feels like family. It's the highlight of our weekend!

I was organizing something for the school I work at and really wanted to take the opportunity to…read moreeducate our kids on the vast diversity in Hispanic Culture. Needless to say, I left a message and never got a call back.

Thanks to yelper Melissa for your review of Rebecca! We decided to reach out to Rebecca based off…read moregreat reviews and found the perfect package to fit our needs and within our budget. Rebecca was very quick at responding to our emails and is really informative in each email she sends you. There is a 5 class wedding package that worked perfectly for us. A few months before the wedding, we weren't sure if we wanted to spend extra money on taking dance lessons for the wedding, but as the date was getting closer, we were feeling the pressure of putting together something, so we decided to check out yelp and came across The Dance Whisperer. We felt the price was reasonable, and I had confidence based on reviews that Rebecca would be able to help us from looking ridiculous during our first dance and sure enough she made us look amazing! Everyone raved about how great we were and even my mom said our first dance was so amazing and my mom RARELY compliments anyone or anything. We scheduled our five sessions after our first class to make sure we could get in the books before the wedding and that was not a problem since Rebecca had perfect times for us in the evenings after work. Rebecca is so personable and even though we have only met her 5 times, we felt very comfortable with her in each class which was kind of frightening in the beginning because we were both inexperienced with dancing, but she started off with basic steps to boost our confidence and gave us a little preview of what to expect for the next class as a bit of homework to practice at home. Thank you Rebecca for your help!!

If you want to secure yourself in the comfort of looking half way decent during your first dance at…read moreyour wedding--or at least not look like a complete imbecile--you better contact Rebecca and get with it! It really didn't take too long before we could get some basic steps down and tried incorporating some interesting turns into our routine, and she was very patient in making sure both of us had a firm grasp before moving onto the next level. Our wedding dance had some interesting turns, spins, and steps with a big finish incorporated into it. The stress and anxiety of it all leading up to "The Big Day" didn't help, and at one point my hubby took a wrong step, but was able to correct it flawlessly without anyone noticing--all thanks to her! Each appointment is 45 minutes. EXACTLY 45 minutes. If she says be there at 5:30pm, you better not knock on that door at 5:29pm (and steal a minute from the previous couple) or at 5:31pm because you already cut into your time slot. Of course, you can double book. That said, she is very professional and methodical in her guidance, and seems to live and breath the art of dance!

Please don't waste your time. They don't want the business nor care about the customer…read more First off, I called many times to register my daughter for a try-out class because their website wouldn't let me register for one class. All I would get back is a vague text message. I drove all the way from league city because I really wanted my daughter to try salsa class. Thinking to my self well, I can just register her when we get there. I get there, and they tell me she needs a mask, but they wouldn't provide her with one .. if it's a requirement, then they should provide it . The guy at the front desk was rude and would even suggest where I could get a mask to purchase one. Nothing seems to me like they didn't want to work.

I was brave enough to sign up for salsa classes and it was so much fun! First class was a blast and…read moreEddy is an excellent and patient instructor. Everyone there was so nice and I enjoyed being with beginners like me! Can't wait for the next class and also signed up for Bachata class! Come try it...we wore masks and it felt very safe. Loved it!!

My journey with DAA Dance Academy (and its associated company, which you can find on Yelp under…read more"Dance of Asian America") is a little unorthodox, but I think it speaks volumes to the experience that you can expect here. I am an adult dancer in my mid-30s with a super busy schedule and some creaky bones. I danced throughout my grade school years, led a 200-member-strong dance company in college, and participated in several semiprofessional dance companies in the Greater Boston area in my early 20s. I've been slowly easing back into dance now that life has calmed down, and one of the first places I reached out to was DAA Dance Academy. I initially participated in their adult Chinese dance class, which is taught by the wonderful Helen Hu. It was a very welcoming environment - nonjudgemental, fun and full of laughter, and I found an immediate camaraderie with my classmates. After several classes, I was (re)bitten by the dance bug and reached out to the company director of DAA, Janie Yao, to discuss being more involved. Given my extensive prior experience, she and the academy director, Yeri Bingham, graciously offered to let me take some trial classes with the company and eventually welcomed me in with open arms. I cannot say enough about how validating and comforting of an experience that is: I returned to dance after over a decade away from it, feeling embarrassed and anxious about whether I could keep up. The directors were willing to work with me to find a solution that would allow me to feel fulfilled, while also keeping in mind the learning environment and needs of their current students. I was given several private lessons to help me catch up on choreography, and they continued to check in on how I felt the entire time. The other company members are all INCREDIBLY talented high schoolers that run circles around me, but they have also welcomed me warmly as one of their own despite me being more than twice their age (haha!) I truly think is a huge testament to how nurturing an environment DAA has been, to raise students that are this collaborative, patient, and kind :)

We hired LD Dance Co for a team activity and it was so much fun! Our instructor - Lucia - made the…read moreexperience amazing for folks with no dance experience. Highly recommend them for a fun team activity.

Lucia Dargam's Dance Studio is amazing! I absolutely loved taking her classes. It's predominantly…read morestructured more towards Latin style dance but the company offers a variety of different types of styles of dance classes. You can also audition to be a part of her team! Will update review once I have time to catch my breathe literally. Her classes are fun but you will break a sweat and you get your money's worth and it is definitely a good workout!! Come check her out she's fyre! She's competed and showcased on NBCs World of Dance as well as competing in an upcoming show so she knows her stuff! Plus in class she gives you a little culture. I learned about Salsaton which is a mixture of salsa and reggaeton it's pretty funky and relaxed and very sexy!