We arrived from out of town for an event our daughter was having. While here we decided to do something fun and try learning Salsa. My wife and I just had a private Salsa lesson with Marcelo. We've taken lessons years ago by a franchise dance company but didn't quite get the grasp of it. A friend also tried to teach us years after but to no avail, we weren't grasping it. Our one hour lesson with Marcelo was GREAT!! Within the hour we learnt the basics, which was enough movements and styling for beginners like us. We loved his teaching style and left very gratified. We would definitely recommend Marcelo and looking forward to another visit when we are in town. read more

Maestro Marcelo is very knowledgeable, I have learned a lot about my form and basic dance movements. He even had helped me work through somatic dance exercises that has been incredibly beneficial for my body. read more

Been wanting to finally take my first salsa class lessons and so glad I found Marcelo's studio and package. He's welcoming and kind and passionate about dancing well and helping those dance and feel confident. I'm excited for my salsa journey and having Maestro lead the way. Just go for it! read more

I have always wanted to learn how to dance Salsa. Through a friend I found Maestro Marcelo and from the first lesson I really loved the way he teaches, his knowledge and his way to explains it which makes it easy to understand. I highly recommend him to anyone that has the desire to learn Salsa. Thank you Maestro Marcelo read more

I took this course as a way to feel more comfortable taking salsa 2 dance classes and it was a success! All our hard work paid off thanks to Maestro's coaching and I feel much more confident on the dance floor. Definitely recommend if you are looking for more one-on-one support but feel that privates are too expensive. read more

Marcelo is an excellent instructor. Patient and detailed he really can help you become a more fluid and precise dancer at any level..and that equals more FUN! Just did a 4 hour boot camp and he and his assistant know how to teach well , when to press to advance enough to provide an achievable challenge, and show the small details that really make a dancer get better. Max S. read more

I just took one of Marcelo's beginner salsa classes this week. *chef's kiss!* I had dabbled in salsa dancing *very sparingly* in my lifetime, so to say that I am a beginner is an understatement. I appreciated Marcelo's kind approach and patience as he taught the group the very basics of salsa. Marcelo's numerous years of experience teaching and love of dancing truly showed. If you have a chance to take a Marcelo salsa class, I highly recommend! read more

Marcelo was great! We learned so much and made us want to continue dancing! He is very personable and able to engage at every level of skill. We also enjoyed the small classes and got to meet new people. read more

Had a great time in my first dance lessons. Low key, welcoming environment with a good instructor who really took the time to guide my two left feet. read more

Amazing so much I didn't know before even if I have been dancing salsa for years. Learned about about timing tonight.... read more

Marcelo is a great teacher - he can break down the steps in ways that make sense when the movements may not come naturally. He provided both verbal and physical feedback to help us improve and enjoy dancing. He was able to seamlessly switch between lead and follow roles so both could mimic him. The small class was a great way to get sufficient attention but not feel overwhelmed, as well as have the chance to dance with other people at similar levels. We are looking forward to more salsa dancing! read more

Marcelo is a great salsa teacher. He is very patient, never gets frustrated if you keep making the mistakes. He focuses on the whole body movement and not just the steps. I had taken his group classes and privet lessons, and had learned a lot in a short period of time. I had taken lessons at a different studio before but had not understand the lack of teaching I got there until I started training with Marcelo. On top of being a great instructor, he is super sweet, personable and professional. read more

Marcelo is just awesome!! I loved that he is very technical which helped me break down the move into its components and practice each part separately. He is also very patient and kind and taking classes with him have been so much fun. read more

I have been taken ball room lessons for 9 months. I did improve my salsa dancing; however, I was looking for more moves and social dancing. I met Marcelo at a salsa boot camp and decided to take his group lessons. It was the best decision I made. In three weeks, I improved my confidence as a lead tremendously. He is not only a great dancer but I greater instructor. He pinpointed a few adjustments that made a world of difference. He is personable and down to earth. We just had a bonus class with a night club experience. I also met good quality dancing partners. Take the group class or private lessons. I highly recommend his program. Dance is life ! read more

I've taken group and private salsa classes on the east coast for several years and Marcelo is the best instructor I've had by far. His attention to detail is outstanding. Additionally, the small sized classes allow for more individual attention versus the typically larger classes. read more

My husband and I took a private lesson during Covid and it was so much fun! I'd definitely recommend! We loved it and it was a fun experience for us read more

I found Marcelo salsa class via Meetup, at the same time I am learning ballroom dance. Ballroom dance has lots of body movements to hold and to place. Marcelo teaching makes my torso movements much relax; my foot work is much better and I feel myself dance freely. After Completed Basic 1 & 2 , I am ready for intermediate class. read more

Excellent instruction. Marcelo is able to teach dancing techniques in a way that other instructors aren't. He also has an eye for identifying areas of deficit, providing individualized instruction with several practice repetitions, and the most helpful of homework drills. Highly recommend him. My dancing has greatly improved. read more

Marcelo is a terrific teacher! He is really patient with beginners and makes sure we really understand the fundamentals so that we build from a good foundation. We took a beginner salsa workshop with him and liked him so much that we asked him to choreograph our first dance for the wedding! We challenged him with a motown song and he surpassed our expectations! There were several times when learning our routine when we didn't quite know the right words to ask our questions, but Marcelo still understood exactly what we meant. He made it so easy for beginners like us to learn. Our guests loved the routine and said it was so special & fun to watch. Highly recommend Marcelo even if you have two left feet like me :) read more

Marcelo took my breath away. Why? Because he understands the music and detects where to go while guiding the student towards mastery. I would like to learn the music, the beat, and follow it like a guidebook. Marcelo helped me to understand that music has a soul and if I want to become a Salsera, I need to learn to understand the music, feel the beat, and move my body according to it. Marcelo is a salsa genius: gentle and passionate at the same time. I know that he can help me rise in salsa and become the best dancer I can be. I recommend Marcelo if you want to become una buena salsera. read more

Marcelo is the best salsa instructor I could have asked for. I had initially tried out a different dance studio and found that I wasn't getting it and I was feeling discouraged. I found Marcelo a few months later and after the first lesson with him I felt that I was learning and capable of getting better. Marcelo is very patient and detail oriented, he catches small things in style and technique so that you don't build bad habits. He's very friendly, professional, attentive, and most importantly, he is competent and really knows his craft. I am definitely someone that has "two left feet" and even though I have to do something 50 times to get it, Marcelo is incredibly patient and helps along the way. Overall, I can't recommend him enough. Try out his dance classes--it's really fun! read more

I have been wanting to learn salsa for many years... I knew I need to commit to a package of at least 30 to 50 lessons if I really want to learn at the most effective and affordable way... so I have been afraid to invest a lot of money for the private lessons. Last week I try Marcelo's first lesson... I was hooked! I sign up for the 50lessons package! Today I had my second lesson. He is so patient and trustworthy. Also, he is very knowledgeable in how to break my bad habits and how to make my feet follow my brain lol!! I'm so thrilled I chose him to teach me salsa! Can't wait for the next lesson! read more

Marcelo is a great teacher. His form is awesome and has great teachings for both men and women. A true professional with a passion for what he teaches. Always open to giving tips and advice on how to improve your dance through both form and musicality. Highly recommended. read more

Marcelo is a great salsa teacher - he really wants you to be good and really wants you to have the basics down for a firm foundation. He also knows a lot of patterns and moves, and also will tell you how to do it perfectly, so that you will look nice. I can't appreciate enough for his thorough attention to details from head to toe - this guy really wants you to perfect it, and he is very patient with you. If you want to start salsa, or hone your salsa dancing skills, Marcelo is the way to go. read more

As a person who is shy with 2 left feet Marcelo has truly helped to build my confidence in dance. I have been doing private/group lessons for almost 1 year now and my growth has been tremendous. Marcelo is patient and non judgement with my mistakes but continues to gently push me to give my best in my salsa dancing. I'm truly grateful for everything that I have learned. read more

Marcelo is outstanding and profesional teacher, very easy to learn and understand, he makes you look like an expert - Amazing experience thank you!!! read more

I took a small group class there was 6 of us and Marcelo was able to give us each individual attention and help us understand how to get the steps down in our own ways. I went from feeling thrown off by the steps in class 1 to feeling comfortable counting the steps by the end of class 3. read more

I found Marcelo on google and met @ his studio. I thought I would be really uncoordinated and out of step, but with his patient and helpful coaching, the process was pretty simple. Surprisingly, I did a lot better than I thought I would. He made things seem easy and smooth. So far, I am going to continue working with him. I will update this review as time and practice passes. Check him out and give it a shot. read more

Awesome dance instructor!!!! He is full of knowledge and very patient. I will definitely keep taking classes with Marcelo. I have been dancing for over a year and within a few seconds he was able to point out some bad habits that I wasn't aware off. With his advice and instructions I will improve my dancing technique . read more

I've always wanted to learn the correct way of dancing salsa. Im so happy to have found Marcelo! What a fantastic teacher! He takes his time with you and is super patient. Very professional. His passion for the dance comes out in his teaching. I've gone to 4 other salsa teachers and Marcelo has by far been the absolute best! I've learned so much in a short time. read more

Marcelo is a fantastic salsa teacher!! We booked him for a private lesson for my 40th birthday party with about 20 couples. Marcello was very patient and positive with our 'beginners' group and everyone had a great time! Marcello also gave my husband I a free private lesson before the group lesson, so we looked like we knew what we were doing. Such a fun experience!! read more

My husband and I are taking classes with Marcelo, his attention to detail and individualized attention is not only helping us but making us want to continue to improve our skills and enjoy salsa dancing, he is teaching us the basic steps to help us improve. We highly recommend the classes to anyone that wants to learn the right way! See you next class! read more

Marcelo is a class act and an excellent teacher, his form and technique is spot on. His method of teaching engagement with the class is great; he is also very personable, something other instructors could learn a lot from. A pleasure to work with! read more

Marcelo was great. Being a beginner he really helped with the basic moves. Made me feel comfortable as this is outside of my comfort zone and took his time to explain everything. read more

Amazing school of salsa in the middle of Orange County. Marcelo is outstanding teacher. Me and my wife were able to progress a lot. Just completed level one. Looking forward for level two read more

I don't consider myself a very advanced dancer, but Marcelo was awesome and he broke down the steps very simply for me. I am definitely coming back! Great experience all around. Highly recommend!! read more

I have taken both private and group lessons from Marcelo and he is a great salsa dance instructor. He has a passion for teaching and takes great interest in making sure his students succeed. I dance with two left feet but Marcelo made me feel at ease and was very patient. If you're looking for a great salsa dance instructor, I would definitely recommend Marcelo to anyone. Give him a try, you won't regret it. read more

Marcelo's has the ability to teach in a special way so you can get it, I have very little coordination and he taught me routines that I would always remember, I love he's integrity on teaching. He has passion, knowledge, and techniques that will rock your world. read more

I had a chance to take Marcelo's Salsa class about two years ago. I like his smooth and elegant dance styles. As a teacher, he wants his students to learn the absolute proper technique to dance. He is so patient and he will never give up on you until you've learnt it. Also, he is such a kind and generous human being. He even offers free salsa lesson to the community on a regular basis!! read more

Nice have a clase with Marcelo hi not only focus on dancing he helped me with all my posture in general very nice thank you Marcelo