Step n Dance Salsabor Tropical Dance Studio is the brain child of one Dance Master Tony Duarte. Without a doubt Tony is one of the most engaging natural Latin dancers I have ever seen. He only needs to put one foot on the floor and his entire frame and leg work expresses a multitude of musicality in the fractional movement he makes. Tony is willing to share this art, and its secrets in a clear and accessible way. There is a methodology for learning the craft and Tony, along with his very knowledgeable and able assistants, deliver his tuition with clarity, precision and best of all with humour and encouragement. Indeed, the ethos of all of the students attending, of which there are many, is constructive and helpful. You quickly feel that you are amongst friends, all of whom are striving for the same goal - to learn, and help each other learn. This ambience inspired by Tony and his assistants is given with magnanimity and discipline and you just feel that you are in a capable learning environment. With a special emphasis on the male lead, Tony ensures that us guys are learning to control our dance partners with etiquette and respect within the domains of the ladies stepwork. An important focal point for any dancer learning to lead. As Tony has pointed out so many times, in the nicest possible way, that the leader can't just do "his thing" and hope the woman follows. The leader has got to be aware of what he is asking the follower to do, and make sure that she has the capacity, space and timing in which to do it. The simple follow on point from all of this is that-" if you make the lady look good, she is going to want to dance with you again." For most of the guys this is enough to make you wake up and focus. And the ladies styling is equally addressed with great humour as Tony captures the essence of the "girlinesss" he wants his female students to express to embellish the femininity of their dance step. Broken down and delivered with finesse, Tony regularly dances the ladies part with one of the male students and I think the guys and girls are awestruck by his extraordinary capacity for transformation. But its all there crystal clear and consistently accessible. Additionally, Tony has a youngsters group which he runs regularly. Lucky they are too, as so many of us started this dancing later in life. These kids will have a huge advantage when they get older - I was there towards the end of one of the classes just before the changeover to the adults. These youngsters were having such a great time they didn't want to go. Finally, I would like to say that when you begin with Step n Dance you start to realise the enormous journey Tony is taking you on as he guides you through all of the popular styles related to Salsa, including: Merengue, Cha Cha, Bachata and Mambo. And as he drives you through all of this with endless drill you know you are being prepared to enter the fabulous Salsa party events which are happening everywhere. Wherever you go you need all of these styles. Without a doubt Step n Dance gets you ready for this. AVRON WHITE read more

In December 2015 I looked for a good dancing class and I found it on the internet. I tried it Friday night and really enjoyed it so I joined the group. The teachers are professional and patient. They take time to make sure we understand all the different steps. If we have difficulties, they break every movement down to insure we understand properly. They make us feel comfortable to ask questions or to repeat movement. These teachers are the most patient instructors I have ever met! The dancers group is friendly, and you feel part of the group very easily. It is relaxing; you have lots of fun and establish good relationships. I would recommend it 100% to anyone. Thank you for all your patience Tony Kevin Orlando! En décembre 2015 je recherchais une classe pour la dance. J'ai trouvé sur internet et j'ai essayé un vendredi soir! L'accueil fut très agréable et professionnel. J'ai joint le groupe et j'apprécie vraiment la patience des professeurs. Si vous avez de la difficulté, ils vont trouver une solution pour s'assurer que vous comprenez bien les étapes des mouvements. On se sent a l'aise de poser des questions ou de faire répéter des mouvements. Les professeurs sont vraiment très patients, j'ai rarement rencontre aussi patient ! Le groupe de danseurs sont accueillant, on se fait beaucoup de plaisir, de nouvelles connaissances et de bons amis. C'est très relaxant, énergisant et beaucoup d'exercice! Je recommande a 100% tous ceux intéresses a la dance! Merci pour votre patience Tony Kevin Orlando! Rollande St-Onge read more

My hubby and are were in Fort Lauderdale for 6 weeks Feb/Mar 2016 and being dancers we just HAD to find a place to make dancing happen! I did an internet search and very fortunately for us came across VERY positive reviews of Salsabor - Step and Dance! What a great find it was too!!! We are ballroom dancers but in January we were in the Dominican and had been introduced to Bachata. The basic was easy and with dancing in our background we just started to do it naturally. Of course with no training we had no style and limited steps. Hence my search for a place to learn this latin dance! After one class Tony thought we would be fine in the intermediate group class and there we were set to learn. What fun it was - the classes were certainly challenging for us - but Tony is an experienced teacher and he was able to get us up to speed with our learning. "It's those hands Tony - hard to believe we often had the right over the left when it should have been the other way around LOL - and you just don't end up as you should if you have that confused". I can't say enough about the group of students Tony has in his studio - after the first class we felt right at home. We were greeted by all with warmth and everyone there strives to help their fellow students to learn - no pressure just lots of positive feedback. That attitude doesn't just happen, it is a result of the messaging from Tony. All in all, a wonderful experience - 5 stars all around from us - and we will see you all next year when we return from Canada. read more

I was recently visiting Florida from Canada for a month on my own (single, 52 year old female) and I wanted to take some dance lessons. I was intrigued to learn more about salsa dancing after I had met some people a few months earlier who went out salsa dancing on a regular basis and had invited me to join them. After a quick search on the internet, I contacted Tony to see if I could take a few private lessons from him (I was very impressed with his website and he replied to my request very promptly.) I took three very encouraging private lessons with him and he was SO patient and knew exactly what to say to me so I progressed rapidly. I then continued at his studio and took the group lessons. I came regularly for the few remaining weeks I had on my holiday and met some super nice people. The atmosphere at his studio is warm and inviting (no attitude at all) and I was amazed at how quickly I was absorbing all the information he taught as well as having fun learning and interacting with all the other students (of all ages, backgrounds, etc.) I HIGHLY recommend Tony's dance studio to anyone wanting to start doing something new and rewarding as well as meeting lots of nice people. I can't emphasize enough how inviting and encouraging the atmosphere at his studio is for beginners and novice dancers like me. read more

I'm regular guy with no past dance experience. I took some classes at a different school before I was highly recommended to see Tony at Salsabor Tropical. Best thing I could have done! I was lost at the other school & started to loose hope. Right away I saw the difference in the way Tony teaches. He builds on the basics making sure you have a strong foundation. Guys are taught the importance of leading a girl from the start. Girls learn how to read the lead given to them by the guys. The women benefit from the fact that Tony can switch from male or female steps on the fly! It's really impressive most women are left jealous from his moves :) The guys benefit because the girls really learn how to follow with ease, making it easy on us. Tony has a passion for teaching. He has a great staff of assistant instructors that help him. But I've jet to show up to a class and not found him there waiting with a smile on his face. Often times the classes run into extra minutes if it doesn't interfere with another class. That level of dedication is rarely seen now a days. You get the feeling he's not in it for the money, but for making a difference in someone's life. Do yourself a favor and stop by, see for yourself! read more

I've been to numerous dance studios in South Florida an attempt to find a dance studio that hones my abilities to learn Latin dances rather than drown me in promises of fast-paced instant gratification. I've settled into Step N Dance for the past two months and find both the instructor (Tony) and fellow students to be warm, relaxed and welcoming, and yet, teach and learn with zeal. If you are looking for a true community learning experience where the studio has a large and spacious ambience, the instructor watches over every student's dancing posture, technique and progress with detail, breaks down elaborate moves, concentrates on fundamentals, and treats you with utmost respect, and, fellow students are forthcoming, helpful and encouraging, this place is for you. You would realize that regardless of background, culture and age, you will quickly gain confidence in your dancing abilities, demonstrate proper technique and wow anyone you dance with. If you are not convinced, you don't have to take my word for it; just drop-by on a Saturday to see the instructor teach dancing to children, followed by adults. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. read more

The Salsabor Step n Dance school has entirely changed my life!!! Tony Duarte is truly a master at his craft and a unique teacher in this art. The enviornment is that of total fun, excitement with a mixture of enthusiasm and expectancy. The school and it's teacher and founder are second to none!! Here your classmates will become your new friends as you all learn and grow together. The teaching is tailored to your strengths and weaknesses and Tony is always encouraging, polite, and patient dispite all the years of expertise he has had as an expert latin dancer and conveys that throughout the dance lessons with his wise words of advise and small tips that make all the difference in the world when one is learning something completely out of there comfort zone. Dancing has been a struggle for me personally because of physical problems, and it had also affected me mentally but now dancing has put a "spring in my step". It has strenghthened my relationship with my sister, who I dragged into this whole thing and my wonderful husband has seen a change in me too! Learning to dance has renewed my hope for a happier and healthier tomorrow!! read more

Step N Dance is an awesome studio. It provides a fun learning environment with great instructors. I took salsa and bachata lessons and it was a blast. The instructor is not only an amazing dancer, but he is also a great teacher. Tony is the MAN! His technique is admiring. Not everyone can do and teach, but he has the skill. He breaks down each step, catches every step you make, and helps you perfect it. He dedicates time to each and every single one of his students and he never hesitates to explain a step numerous times until you feel comfortable doing the step. During class you also have the opportunity to make friends, personally I know that the friends I made will be invited to my wedding for sure! It's that kind of environment. I recommend Step N Dance to anyone, from a beginner like I was to someone that has been dancing for years, because practice makes perfect, and in my opinion, there is no better place to learn, practice, and have fun while you are doing so than Step N Dance. Going to Step N Dance is a decision you will not regret, it is amazing! read more

Tony Duarte is terrific. I have taken salsa with great dancers in New York, Houston, and Boston.Tony is as good as any of them. He's all about the mechanics of dance, breaking it down. For a guy (or a woman who wants to lead) this is so critical. He doesn't try to teach you a lot of flashy moves. He's about getting the basics right. No, that doesn't mean simply doing endless cross body leads. Rather, it's what elements and timing make for great elegance and pleasure in executing seemingly complex moves. All which makes it easier to have a good time - versus concern yourself with obsessing over outdoing yourself - and everyone else - on executing something nobody (including you) really understand. Great dancing for me means having fun and that starts with understanding where my left foot needs to go in connection with my partner's left foot, nevermind right foot, hands, etc. Again, Tony breaks it down. I would say he is the engineer of teachers, showing the science and structure that brings out the art and poetry. Fabulous guy and teacher. read more

Why 5 stars? Well, for starters the school is just nice. Nice people, focused on learning and very friendly to clumsy newcomers. Understanding of poorly trained newcomers who think we're intermediate when we don't even know timing. Like me. Patient - not just the teacher, but the more advanced students - with dancers who can get stuck. Like me! Also, they have the right balance between encouraging you to circulate around and letting you stick with your partner if that's really what you're comfortable with. It is hard to turn down the unlimited classes - that's how you get to be good. The focus is on fundamentals but they get you into fancy turns and spins, don't worry. "Going between Salsa on 1 and on 2 can be confusing, but learn both, drill it in, pay your dues, you'll have more fun. Tony knows his stuff. btw, the dork who claimed another review was fake is...wrong! get a life, misguided Yelp policeman. Angelique read more

Throughout my entire life I have always wanted to take dance classes and I am so honored to have found this studio. Step N Dance has changed my life! I joined 6 months ago and I cannot be more satisfied with the experience that I have had. Tony and the staff are such amazing people that make the learning experience so much fun. Not only are the instructors great, but also the people that attend all of the classes. After joining Step N Dance I feel like I have a new family that I can always have a great time with. I recommend everyone to join Step N Dance for the dance experience and also for the happiness and stress relief that it brings to your life. I have been dancing since I was a little girl and what I have learned at Step N Dance I don't think anyone could have taught me better. I always look forwarding to going to the studio everyday after work because I know I will always end my day well. read more

Dancing at Step and Dance was the best choice I ever made for myself. On my first visit in 2014, I joined on the spot with a 6-month membership and have been renewing ever since. Tony's teaching style offers a systematic approach to dance injected by a profound sense of humor. His down-to-earth persona engenders comfort, ease and continuous laughter. "Life lessons" proffered by Tony demonstrate his love for his students and passion for the art. Tony and his instructors Kevin and Orlando are patient, meticulous, and lovable gems of the trade. The dance socials twice a month offer opportunities to practice your moves in a non-threatening environment. The group culture is warm, inviting and very dynamic. You never know who is going to dance their way into your life...I have never felt so alive. It's as if my soul just woke up!!! Bailar para Vivir !!! Danser pour Vivre!!! read more

Tony is the most patient and technical dance instructer I have ever encountered. In additon, his psychology towards dancing is a rare approach that makes him stand out among other instructers in his field of work. With Tony is not only about the steps or the movement of the dance but also about the reason behind it, and how we as humans hold back so much for reasons beyond the dance. I've been taking the private classes and from day one I have enjoyed my self immensely. Each session I feel that I have learned more and more and my level of comfort keeps improving. I can't wait to step into the group classes with confident. For anyone, that has been contemplating Salsa classes for the New Year....this is the place to begin your year with joy and Dance the rest of your life with confident. read more

I've wanted to start salsa classes for many years, but never happened due to my busy work schedule, finally I was able to start looking for a dancing school, and am extremely pleased and lucky to find Salsabor Tropical Dance Studio, Tony and his instructors are GREAT! Professional, knowledgeable, patient, courteous, welcoming and kind. I started one night a week 9 months ago, that increased gradually, now I go 4/5 nights a week. Also started Bachata and Merengue along with Salsa, Every night, I look forward to going there to dance, which became my secret tool for relaxation & fun after a busy stressful work day. Definitely recommend Salsabor Tropical to anyone who wants to learn proper Latin dance in a fun & experienced place regardless of their dance level. ENJOY! read more

Tony Duarte is THE salsa guru! If you want to learn how to dance salsa amazing, and learn the right technique- go see him! I had never danced salsa on two and after a month with Tony, I feel I can get by on any dance floor. Tony is so patient and it seems like he has eyes on the back of his head becaus he finds time to correct you and still keep the class on target. I love Tony's class because he focuses on technique and making sure you are learning the right way. The other instructors are great too and I have a great time in my bachata class. I have learned so many new steps and the socials at the studio are a great way for me to practice my new moves. Dance N Step is awesome and Tony and his instructors are amazing! Thanks Tony! read more

I love all the instructors at Salasbortropical (Step n Dance)! They are all super patient and friendly. I especially love Tony. He is so positive and magnetic! They teach in small increments and make sure everyone get it before moving on. I always feel good when I leave class. The hour flies by and it feels like only five minutes has passed! I love trying out the different styles merengue, bachata, casino... Dancing has become something I look forward to, especially during a hectic day. I know I can relax and unwind, have a lot of laughs and visit with all the friends (the other students) I've met at the studio. It's money well spent, better than any gym membership! read more

I had a great experience with Tony! I purchased a group set of personal classes with him to have my Father- Daughter dance choreographed and taught to us. He is the most patient instructor that I have ever met! My dad had never danced before and it was awesome seeing Tony break everything down for him and provide him with the positive encouragement he needed. He was always upbeat, took all of our suggestions, and was extraordinarily easy to work with. I am glad that I found him, and would choose him again in a heartbeat! The dance ended up looking amazing, and give Tony 100% of the credit! Thanks so much, Tony!!! :-) read more

When I started taking lessons at Step n Dance with Tony I didn't know any of the dance steps. Tony is a wonderful teacher and breaks down all the steps. He will take extra time with you if you are picking up the step right away. The unlimited classes allows you to go whenever you can and really get in some practice to cement what you learn in each class. I had a wonderful time, met some great people, and I can now go out dancing and hold my own. Circumstances have forced me to take a hiatus from class but I plan on returning as soon as I can. It is a lot of fun and certainly more than worth the price. read more

I have been going to Step N Dance for the past 5 years. It has been such a fun and enriching experience. Tony Duarte is an amazing teacher, he teaches great technique and he allows you to move at your own pace. I also really love Step N Dance studio because it is open to all ages, you really feel welcome there. I started by myself and later my 19-year old daughter and my 18-year old son joined me. They felt very comfortable there and truly enjoyed themselves. I am so happy I was able to share the joy of dancing with my children. I have to give Tony all the credit for creating such a welcoming environment. read more