My husband and I took a series of five private dance lessons with Lucy to prepare for our niece's wedding, and we couldn't have asked for a better teacher! Lucy taught us several dance patterns that work with about 90% of the music we're likely to hear, which gave us the confidence and flexibility to enjoy dancing without having to worry about knowing a specific routine. She is a terrific teacher--fun to work with, witty, patient, and incredibly good at tailoring each lesson to our abilities and goals. One of the things we appreciated most is how quickly Lucy can spot what we're doing wrong and then explain and teach us ways to overcome it. She made learning feel easy and fun, even when we were struggling with a step. We had so much fun taking lessons with Lucy that we're still practicing at home even after the wedding! We highly recommend Lucy to anyone looking to learn to dance, improve their skills, or simply have a great time while doing it. She's wonderful! read more

Thanks to Lucy, we were able to have the wedding dances of our dreams! Lucy is such an amazing dance teacher. I've seen how incredible of a K-Pop dance teacher she is for UC Berkeley, so when it came time to prepare for our wedding dances, asking her was a no-brainer. My husband, father, and I took 6 one-hour lessons with her (3 lessons each for 2 dances) which were so incredibly helpful. None of us had dance experience, but Lucy was able to clearly teach us all of the steps for our songs. Somehow, everything clicked when she taught us the dances, and she was so quick to adjust the choreographies so that we would be comfortable. Thanks to her clear teaching, preparing for the dances weren't stressful at all, and I had the most perfect father/daughter and first dance Lucy is such a funny & encouraging teacher, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a place to start with their wedding dances (or any dances at that)! :) read more

Wedding & Salsa Dance with Lucy was the best experience I have ever had choosing Lucy as my dance instructor to teach me private lessons for a good cost for learning a dance lesson for wedding! I highly recommend Lucy to everyone who is looking for a wedding dance lesson, salsa, or just want to learn dance with Lucy as she is a phenomenal and very patient and private lessons one-on-one. I am a beginner and have never danced before, and Lucy taught me patiently and slowly with compassion to learn the dance. I have 3 dance lessons with Lucy for a good price and she was very good at communicating and teaching patiently! I would come back to learn more dance lessons with Lucy! Also I realized Lucy is a professional dance instructor at UC Berkeley and other college campuses around the Bay Area, she is truly trustworthy! Thank you Lucy! read more

We took five classes with Lucy before our wedding, and it was the perfect experience! She transformed our song into a beautiful waltz, incorporating lifts and elegant elements while always valuing our input. Despite our lack of dance experience (though we had plenty of enthusiasm!), Lucy choreographed a routine that was easy to learn and practice, yet incredibly impressive to our guests. We received countless compliments on our first dance! We'll certainly never forget the "Lucy hook" or her reminders to keep our posture straight and elbows up. Lucy brings so much expertise from her time as an instructor at UC Berkeley, yet she remains fun and patient with beginners. These lessons became an enjoyable highlight of our wedding planning rather than a source of stress. Thank you so much, Lucy! read more

Lucy did an exceptional job preparing Amy and me for our wedding dance. We came in with no dance experience especially me but Lucy was incredibly patient and encouraging. She choreographed our song, taught us the fundamentals, and helped us feel confident enough to look like we actually knew what we were doing on our big day. Thank you, Lucy. We're so grateful, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful dance instructor. read more

We had zero dance experience going into our wedding lessons, and Lucy made the entire process so enjoyable and stress-free! She was incredibly patient, encouraging, and made each session fun while helping us feel confident on the dance floor. She took the time to tailor the choreography to our song and our comfort level. Our guests were so impressed, and we owe it all to her! If you're nervous about your first dance or think you "can't dance," trust me -- Lucy will change your mind. We can't recommend her enough! read more

We went to Lucy to choreograph a first dance for our wedding and she is so amazing! After one lesson we learned half a dance and realized we didn't like our song choice. We changed our song for the second and third lesson and she was able to come up with a new dance and teach us so quickly. She's easy to talk to and classes are super quick and fun. She made us look really good and confident! Highly recommend taking classes here :) read more

Me and my fiance did wedding dance class with Lucy over 2 months period. she responded to my initial inquiry very fast with detailed info! we sent the song we want to use for our wedding first dance, and she made the whole choreography based on our dance skill level and vibe we want to have for the first dance. she started us with very basic skills, then advanced us to have elegance with the dance and all the little details that will make the difference. neither of us are performers, but we feel so ready after our last class with Lucy. She is very patient, highly qualified, talented, and FUNNY! we absolutely enjoyed our lessons and time with her, and cant wait to see our wedding dance video after our wedding next month! thank you lucy! read more

Lucy was SO fun to work with! She was very thoughtful, patient, and clearly experienced in dance. She corrected our form and made every lesson valuable, but enjoyable. We got everything we wanted for our first dance and Lucy incorporated all our wants into the choreo! Yay, go Lucy!!! read more

Lucy is an amazing wedding dance teacher. She suggests that you meet with her for five 45-min lessons, and we can tell you, this is perfect. The 1st 3 lessons we choreographed pieces of the dance, and by the 4th we had a complete dance, and the 5th was a very-needed polishing class. She has great ideas to go with your song, fun classic moves like dips, and works to your abilities. We loved working with her, and highly recommend her. read more

We had such a great experience working with Lucy as our wedding dance instructor. She created an easy-to-learn routine that still looked polished and professional. Lucy was funny, encouraging, and clearly cared about making the dance look great while keeping it fun and low-stress. Her studio space is also very easy to get to. Overall, my partner and I had an absolute blast and felt confident going into our wedding dance. Highly recommend! read more

We're so glad we worked with Lucy for our first dance! My (now) husband had zero dance experience, and I hadn't danced since middle school, so we were a little nervous going in. But from our very first lesson, Lucy made us feel totally at ease. She was so friendly, patient, and easy to learn from. The entire process ended up being one of our favorite parts of wedding prep and made for fun Saturday dates in the midst of all the other wedding planning. Over the course of five lessons, Lucy created a dance that was both fun and romantic, perfectly tailored to our song. When it came time for the big moment on our wedding day, we were so proud of ourselves and honestly, the dance went flawlessly! Our guests were impressed to say the least. We had kept our lessons a secret, so it was fun for us to surprise our guests with our dance. When we look back at our wedding in several years, we know that this will be the most memorable part of the day, and we couldn't have done it without Lucy. We're super grateful to Lucy for making this part of the wedding feel so special. We highly recommend her to any couple looking to make their first dance extra special! read more

We had our wedding dance classes with Lucy, and she is the best. Besides of being super nice, she loves what she does. Full of talent, she knows how to bring the energy into the class. She is patient and very knowledgeable about every step and choreography. We had 5 classes with her and we feel so comfortable and confident about it. Our wedding is in 10 days and thanks Lucy for all you did for us. We are getting regular classes with her next year for sure. read more

If you're looking for wedding dance lessons, Lucy is your girl! She's very experienced, can customize a dance to your wedding song, and is a true joy to be around. My fiancé and I reached out to Lucy with only 2 weeks left before our wedding but we were able to learn a whole dance within that time! The dance lessons were actually one of our favorite parts of the wedding planning process. We wished that we would have started earlier because we really looked forward to each lesson. Guests loved it, my fiancé and I loved it, and now we're open to taking more dance lessons! Just go for it. read more

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Lucy was really helpful in creating a basic dance that we could actually manage for our first dance. She was very patient and able to meet us in our rhythm-challenged state. I would definitely recommend working with her for dance lessons, but make sure intake paperwork is sent and completed as there was some mild confusion about our song choice that did cut into the time allotted for our first lesson. read more

With two weeks left till our wedding date, my now-husband and I decided we wanted to take some dance classes for our first dance. After reaching out to several instructors in the area for availability, we decided on Lucy Yoo due to her flexibility and willingness to work with our last-minute schedule (which was so gracious of her). I feel so lucky that we found her. In just two lessons, she was able to help us create a sweet choreography for a song that isn't very well-known, but one that we were partial to. I was initially worried that having too much choreography in our first dance would lead to us not being able to enjoy being with each other in the moment, but that definitely was not true at all! Her choreography had nice moments of just swaying and holding each other in our arms, and there were still some unique moves that felt very graceful. Also the classes were so fun! She has a great sense of humor, makes us feel comfortable, and gives great feedback on how to move with another person's body. Her feedback is so precise-and I only found out afterwards that she also teaches dance classes at UC Berkeley. Makes sense-she's honestly a great teacher. 10/10 would reach out to Lucy for wedding dances! Hoping to take her more casual couple dance classes when she's available to offer them :) read more

Lucy was amazing. My fiancée and I needed help coming up with some choreography for our first dance and she nailed it. We picked the song the day of our first lesson and she was able to immediately figure out what kind of dance would suit us. Within three lessons, we'd nailed it. The dance difficulty progressed with each lesson, tailored to our ability. Through it all, she was creative, supportive, and invested in our success. We had so much fun, we may go back after the wedding just for fun. read more

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Lucy choreographed the most beautiful first dance for our wedding. Everyone LOVED our dance, and even our vendors said it was the best first dance they've ever seen. She was able to choreograph to our skill level and was such a joy to work with. Our weekly dance lessons were a highlight leading up to our wedding, and we're sad they're over! Thank you Lucy!! read more

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I was in a rush because our wedding was happening soon, so I asked my sister if she knew a dance teacher/choreographer. Lucy helped out my sister last year at her wedding, so I texted her out of the blue. Within a two week period, Lucy taught us dances for a Bride + Groom, Mother + Son and a Groomsmen Dance. Lucy was so professional and broke down all of the steps so we could practice. She also recorded the dances so we could practice at home. All of the dances went really well, and I can't recommend Lucy enough. Her positive attitude honestly made me actually like dancing, and that's saying a lot! Thank you again Lucy for being a fantastic instructor! read more

My fiancé and I came to Lucy a little more than a month before our wedding. She choreographed a simple yet beautiful dance for us. We learned everything in three lessons and used a fourth lesson to really nail it. Learning with Lucy was very enjoyable and she was very patient with us. Even though neither of us are particularly good dancers, we had a great time learning from Lucy! read more

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My fiancé and I had a great time learning from Lucy. She is easy to communicate with and made us both feel comfortable with our abilities. She had great ideas to highlights our strengths and was encouraging throughout the process. One of the highlights of planning for our wedding! read more

Me and my fiancé have no dance experience and found Lucy to help us choreograph and teach us our first dance. She was wonderful to work with! Among our top 3 song choices, she helped choose the best song to suit our skill level. We had 3 lessons with her and she broke the song down into chunks that were easy to learn. She was very patient, a lot of fun to learn with, and she taught us everything from the main moves to the tips that help us look more elegant. She's great at explaining things clearly and guided us through any moves we had trouble with to make sure we'll feel confident on our wedding day. She's really easy to coordinate with, she responds quickly, and best of all, she has a great energy that always made the lessons fun. We loved learning with her! Thank you so much, Lucy! read more

Lucy is an exceptional, humble, sweet instructor I ever had. She only taught me for a couple of days, but I learned so much! It was my first time learning salsa, and I already feel confident dancing. I had so much fun. Her warm welcome and the way she moves are so inspiring. Watching her dance alone is enough motivation!, I will definitely recommend her. She is the best salsa instructor. read more

It was a pleasure to work with Lucy. We only had two weeks until our wedding date and Lucy worked with us over two sessions to choreograph a beautiful dance to our first song. She worked with us to make sure we understood the choreography and made some modifications during the class so that it would fit our personal style. Would highly recommend! read more

I would give Lucy 10 stars if I could. Lucy choreographed our first dance for our wedding, and it is stunning. Her excellent teaching skills and ability to communicate make it a pleasure to work with Lucy. Despite learning a challenging song, we're looking great with her guidance! Whenever I watch our video replay to practice at home, I don't even recognize myself. She's so patient with us. Not only does Lucy make learning the dance fun, but she's also able to get us to a skill level that we never thought possible. Her dedication and enthusiasm are truly inspiring, and make us feel confident in our abilities. I'm sure that with her help, anyone can create an amazing first dance performance. Lucy is an excellent choice if you're looking for a skilled choreographer for your first dance. This is a decision you won't regret. The first dance you choreographed for us looks so classy, Lucy. Thanks so much!! read more

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She is super skilled and knows how to adapt to each h person. Plus she is just the most lovely person to work with. We were able to execute our wedding dance effortlessly thanks to all her suggestions. I looked forward every week to our lessons. Highly recommend ! read more

Lucy is the best! We received so many compliments from our guests after our first dance. I highly recommend going to Lucy! She worked with our level and was able to give us such a beautiful dance. read more

We took private lessons from Lucy in preparation of our wedding and she did an amazing job helping us choreograph our first dance. Lucy is super flexible, has great communication and is quick to respond to any questions. Lucy was very patient when teaching us our dance moves and provided an environment where you felt comfortable to learn. I highly recommend Lucy to anyone looking to choreograph their first dance! read more

I booked a 1 hour private lessons for my parents, and they said that Lucy was an excellent teacher! She taught them some moves for the merengue and they had an amazing time! I found Lucy over Yelp, and she has been super responsive and understanding. Thank you Lucy! read more

Lucy is amazing! Super patient and easy to learn from! She will work with any level of dancer and help you reach your goal!

Lucy is an amazing teacher and helped us choreo and learn our first dance for our wedding. She made it so fun! Highly recommend

I am taking my first ever class with Lucy, and she is amazing. I'm impressed by her energy, style, movement, and the patient, clear way she explains what we are doing. It's been a month now, and I couldn't be more impressed. Her music taste is excellent. And her rapport with students is warm, kind, yet confident. read more

I took some private lessons from her for the last few months and am very happy with them. I needed to learn to dance for a wedding. Everything went smoothly and just like we practiced. I am keeping up the private lessons even after the wedding event because I like her teaching style(I've tried other teachers and they weren't as patient or were very boring). read more

I wish I could give ten stars ! I am currently in Lucy Yoo's Salsa class at City College of San Francisco. I love her energy, and she is a stunning dancer to say the least. She has made the class such a joyful environment, and I have learned so much. I would recommend her to everyone (: read more

Lucy is a great dance teacher. She ignited my passion for dance. Very clear instructions and she has a sense of humor. She is also very patient with students. Will definitely take more classes from her. read more

The letter was sent out to Lucy after I took her Zoom class today. This zoom class was conducted because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Hi Lucy, Just finished your class about 3 hours ago, I have something to tell you again. What a wonderful teacher you are, your patience with us is unbelievable. You did not show tiredness or boredom with us once but you kept on demonstrating and practicing the steps with us again & again. I am amazed about your professionalism, considering how long you have been teaching and how hectic your schedule is. You have unlimited energy and you are very entertaining. Your class is one of my funniest classes and it is hard to stop myself from laughing sometimes. Sorry about that. I enjoy taking your class.  I hope everything goes well at your end and I wish you & your family stay healthy & safe all the time. Well, I'll see you soon. Thank you very much for all you do. I appreciate it. Best regards, Robin read more

My wife and I are in Lucy's CCSF Beginning Salsa class that meets on Tuesday evenings. Lucy is a wonderful teacher: organized, articulate, empathetic, with a good sense of humor. She is obviously an excellent dancer, having danced in international competitions. We are slowly gaining confidence in the process of learning the steps, and Lucy makes it accessible and fun. Thank you Lucy! Lenny C. read more

Lucy is a wonderful dance teacher. As a beginner she makes me feel relaxed and fosters a sense that 'yes' you can do this too. And mostly she has a great sense of humor and is a lot of fun. Thank you Lucy! read more

Lucy is a great dancer and dance instructor. She's very helpful, makes it fun & you learn a lot. She has a blossoming & vivacious personality. Basically, the instructor makes or breaks the class & she makes it fun. I will definitely recommend her! read more

Took her beginners ballroom class this summer and loved it. I was a bit hesitant and nervous at first because it was my first ballroom experience but Lucy made it fun and extremely easy to learn, and she is hilarious!!! In about six weeks I learned 4 different dances. I recommend Lucy for beginners and even experts. I will definitely be taking another one of her classes! read more