I recently attended the Social Dance Night. Little history about my social dance experience. I have gone to a Salsa dance event elsewhere about 20 years ago and this stranger guy was inappropriate with me and I was traumatized. So I am a total beginner and didn't know what to expect. Thankfully, people and instructors were very nice and I actually had a great time learning Cha Cha, Samba, Bossa Nova, etc. At least I "tried to learn" Bossa Nova which was way too complicated for this first timer with limited coordination but Phill and Kim were great at instructing different moves and they made it fun. I think I will go back to learn some more! read more

Phil is soo fun to work with. He's on the older side but he knows how to move and groove. He teaches all ages and has a plethora of knowledge of history, dance and so much more. He created and worked with us to create such a fun first dance for our wedding. We have become regulars of his and are excited for what is to come! read more

Phil is an excellent and patient dance teacher, even if you go into dance lessons not sure how to dance or scared even he will make you feel right at home! Would recommend to anybody looking for lessons. read more

After contacting the instructor he agreed to teach the remaining 7 sessions for my daughter plus one complimentary one .. I am planning to have our first sessions on 05/29 yay read more

Great teacher! He helped us create a magical first dance for our wedding. Very talented, kind, patient, professional. Would highly recommend! read more

My husband and I have been taking ballroom dance lessons​ from Phil for 3 years and we love it. His way of teaching can make anyone look like a professional​​l. Our friends and family are amazed how quick we were able to learn form Phil with is years of experience. Some of them are taking lessons now too. One friend said if my husband can dance anyone could. We sincerely apperciate your patience with us. And what to give a BIG thanks!!! read more

My husband and I came here to help us put together our first dance for our wedding and they were fantastic! We have zero dancing skills and they helped us plan out a dance to our song and help us practice it until it was smooth. They are a super supportive group of teachers and we can't recommend them enough! read more

My husband and I have taking dance lessons for Phill for a couple of years now. We find it to be great exercise for the mind & body. It is so much fun to go to an event and actually be able to dance. So much more fun than sitting watching everyone else. Phill is patient and is willing to go over steps as many times as needed. Love his class and highly recommend. read more

Came here on a Tuesday night for a salsa class. They were offering a 50% off special on a series of 4 classes, so a friend and I figured, why not? We had a great time! The class only had 3 others (my friend included) but the teacher acted as a guy and there was another guy (half of the couple) and we rotated constantly. It would have been kind of nice to have a bigger class but we did move pretty quickly because there were so few of us, which I liked. The teacher made sure to check and make sure we understood before moving on as well, which was great. We're going back for another 3 classes and I can't wait :) read more

I am a former instructor of Phill's Ballroom. I worked there for 4 years and enjoyed every second of it. OC R reviewer is a disgruntled employee who was fired for tardiness, not showing up to work, and incompetent teaching skills. He was also let go from his previous studio for the same reasons. I have never had a problem with Phill or the studio. The pay was good and we were always paid on time. I never knew of any shady things happening. Phill's is a family-oriented small studio and he cares about his students as well as his employees. I can't believe someone would take the time to write such a false and hurtful review. read more

Phill and his team are great! My wife and I took lessons here and enjoyed it very much. The Cha-Cha classes were especially fun. Relaxed family atmosphere, great teaching, and all for a reasonable price. Thank you, Phill! read more

My wife and I have been married over 40 years and never learned to dance. We've been taking lessons from Phill now for a couple of years and have thoroughly enjoyed it. His Ballroom is beautiful and large and Phill is very patient! We now are confident in a lot of different dance styles and go out social dancing several times a month. read more

I cant say enough wonderful things about Phil and his studio. He is extremely professional, funny and patient ! He makes dancing so much fun I would recommend his studio to anyone who wants to learn and nervous about learning like I was and I still am. Phil is a great guy and I love his Studio Thank you read more

I used my coupon to get a free lesson from Phil. He really helped me understand my weaknesses and strengths in the ballroom. My goal is to spin/pivot without looking like a dork. He helped me a lot with the little time we had. I've had many teachers but he really helped me understand the steps, the count, and thposture. Phil is patient, insightful, and professional. He has many years of experience and it shows. I would come back for sure! Dance on! read more

My now husband and I decided to take waltz lessons really last minute (less than a month before!) for our February wedding to impress the crowd. And were we successful? YES!!! And this was mainly due to Kim from Phill's Ballroom Dance Studio. Kim is AWESOME. She is super kind and patient, really taking the time to teach you all the moves and then reviewing it with you until you feel confident. She also records you and your partner so that you can practice at home and not waste time for the next lesson. She was also really understanding because I was always so sleepy and truthfully grumpy since I work the night shift. And I slept for only three hours and then I would have the waltz lessons. And every day, I really was not in the mood.... I was forced by my husband to attend! But really, it was all worth it in the end because our wedding dance was honestly, wonderful. The guests loved it. They cheered for us when we did our cool lift and turn. And my father thought we were amazing and the dance? "Beautiful." As for price, they were actually cheaper compared to all the others we researched. And this info is directly from their site. "Learn the basic fundamentals of 3-4 dances of your choice or as a brush up course. Try out a 30-minute lesson & consultation for $25. If you enroll in the Foundation Program after your consultation/lesson, the $25 will be applied toward your tuition. Includes: 5 Private Dance Lessons/50 min. each 5 Practice Group Sessions/50 min. each $450.00 (Regular Price) - $50.00 (New Student Discount) ------------------------------- = $400.00 (YOUR PRICE!)" A big THANK YOU to Kim for being awesome and teaching us the perfect dance for our wedding day!!! Kim, it was a success!!!! read more

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If you're wanting to learn to dance you've found the right place. Phil has so much experience dating back to the 60s , this is and has been his passion for most all his life. He's patient and teaches you carefully to be correct. You won't be intimidated here. Come with no experience or brush up on your past experience. read more

Phill is an excellent instructor who has many years of experience. I enjoyed the ambience of his charming studio which is located on the top floor of the Citrus Building in Old Town Orange. Phill is extremely patient and encouraging even when it is apparent that my husband and I did not practice at home. We came expecting to learn a few dance moves for our daughter's upcoming wedding and Phill had exceeded our expectations. He gladly worked around our busy schedules, did not use high pressure sales tactics and made the dance experience fun with his humor and expertise. Phill allowed our daughter to join us for a couple of our dance lessons and she was also impressed. After listening to their father-daughter song choice, Phil creatively improvised dance steps that were beautiful, yet not too complicated for them to learn. Thanks for a great experience Phill! read more

My wife and I were lucky enough to work with Kim to have her help us coordinate our first dance at our wedding. We both had no experience with ballroom dancing but we were guided through each step of our dance which made it a comfortable experience. Kim helped us with a Vienna Waltz which incorporated spins, dips, and lifts which was a crowd pleaser. Going through the dance lessons were enjoyable as an escape from other aspects of wedding planning. I would highly recommend this company to any couples looking for dance lessons. read more

Phill's Ballroom Dance Studio; 940 W. Chapman Ave, Ste 201, Orange, CA My wife and I have been taking ballroom dance lessons at this studio for more than 8 years. We moved to Phill's Ballroom following a rather unsatisfactory experience at an Arthur Murray studio located in the same area. Phill Lowers, the owner, has been our instructor since our first lesson. In addition to being an excellent, and very patient, teacher, we have found him to be both honest and trustworthy. We have never felt "pressured" to sign up for additional lessons or other offerings. If you would like to learn ballroom dancing this is a good place to do so. read more

I LOVE Phill and Nadia! Their teaching is impeccable. They focus on how best to enable their students to accomplish dance at their own pace. Group lessons are a blast and very engaging. In addition private lessons are an incredible value add where you can feel like the bell of the ball! Plus they have dance parties every month for you to show off your new moves, meet interesting people and build tons of self confidence! Come join me & the rest of the dance students for group dance lessons every Thursday at 8:15pm. Be there or dance square;)- read more

I've been taking lessons, both private and group, plus attending social functions (such as cruises) at Phill's Ballroom for over ten years now. The teachers are excellent; they truly want you to succeed at dance and have fun while you're learning. What makes this place really stand out from the other ballroom/dance studios, besides the really good prices, is the environment. It fosters camaraderie and many friendships have been formed there. You will be welcomed with open arms and loads of encouragement. read more

I've been taking private and group lessons with Phill for 3 years- learning waltz, foxtrot, rhumba, cha cha, sountry 2 step, salsa and tango. Phill is professional and experienced. Twice a month the studio hosts practice dances so you can practice your moves & there is great camraderie among the students. Phill also has great assistant teachers - Kim, Camillo & Ryan. read more

Thank you Phill! You are a wonderful teacher! Everyone at our wedding loved our first dance! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYpgonNS5cE&feature=youtu.be read more

My fiance and I wanted to learn a choreographed first dance for our wedding. I found Phill's Ballroom through Google and couldn't be happier that I did. Phill is patient and an excellent teacher. I highly recommend this studio to anyone looking to improve their dancing abilities in a relaxed atmosphere. read more

Deciding to take lessons at Phill's has been one of the best experiences of my life. After being widowed a few years ago, I needed to put some joy and fun back in my life and decided that dancing was the way. Not only is Phill a great teacher, but all the teachers and other students feel and act more like a family than simply fellow dancers. I've made new friends and developed more dance skills and knowledge than I ever dreamed of! I highly recommend Phill's for aspiring ballroom dancers of any age. read more

Phil's Ballroom Dance Studio - If you are looking for a captivating and delightful Friday evening sometime - try this place. It's a romantic step back into another era located on the top floor of an old building in Orange - it has a classic wood dance floor and tea lights. The host/owner Phil is graciousl and charming. This past Friday night we showed up at 7:00, paid $10, and were treated to a Cha Cha lesson before an open dance. What a wonderful relaxing night. No pressure, no games...just unassuming guests looking to foxtrot and waltz the night away. Thank you to Pat and Gordon, and Mike and Cathy for joining us! read more

My husband and I have taken both private and group lessons from Phill. We've been dancing together (with group and private lessons many years ago) for about 15 years but had a long break from dancing (work, moving, etc.) We are so happy to have found Phill when we decided to start dancing again. The remarkable thing is we feel like we've gotten basic - correct - instruction for the first time ever! As Phill says, group lessons are to learn steps, private lessons are to learn technique. He's right and it's making a huge difference for us. Phill is patient, a lot of fun, and very easy to learn from. Go, you won't be disappointed. read more

I've been taking lessons, both private and group, plus attending social functions at Phill's Ballroom for close to four years now. The teachers are excellent; they truly want you to succeed at dance and have fun while you're learning. What makes this place really stand out from the other ballroom/dance studios, besides the really good prices, is the environment. It fosters comradery and many friendships have been formed there. You will be welcomed with open arms and loads of encouragement. read more

I am a beginner. I started a year ago. I am a slow learner but my instructor Phill is very patient and professional. He is a rare, experienced and a great instructor to have. I met many people there who keep coming to Phill's studio for over 10 and 20 years. Some even drove for over an hour. I am glad to chose this dance studio. They have all level of classes and all the instructors here are very nice and professional. I enjoy all my lessons as well as other activities such as promotions, specials and dance parties. read more

I would highly recommend Phill's Ballroom Dance Studio. My husband and I had such a great time and learned so much. Great place and now I feel more comfortable about dancing. read more

After many attempts to find a quality and affordable dance studio, I finally found what I was looking for, the studio offers a wide variety of classes at a very affordable price and more important the teachers are very professional and friendly, I attend couple of classes a month and twice a month I'm part of a group dance and that has help me to become familiar with other students. I travel from Murrieta, CA and the long drive to orange county is worth it for the price and the quality of the classes. After many years of wishing to learn how to dance, I'm happy to say that I'm finally dancing:) I wish there was a 10 star rating..... read more