For years I've enjoyed watching people rush to the dance floor as the sounds of salsa, bachata, and…read moremerengue filled the room. I have taken a few pay as you go classes and free lessons at clubs, but no matter how much I watched, or lessons taken, I never had the courage to get beyond the basic and side step of salsa - and even that was a challenge.
However, this all changed a few months back as my wife and I decided to take salsa lessons at Dance Fever Studio. Before knowing anything about the studio, we visited the Saturday social event, held twice each month. A free one hour class is given at the start of each event - which could comprise of two Latin techniques taught in separate studios.
On this visit beginners salsa was held in the larger studio. Noelia, one of two senior instructors gave the lesson. She explained and broke down each of the basic techniques clearer than I've ever been taught, to the point that I was able to connect the steps to the musical counts. After the class ended, the social began and my wife and I were welcomed by the instructors, students and visitors. Everyone was encouraged to dance, practice, learn a new technique without pressure. At the end of the night we knew Dance Fever would be the right school for us.
For the past six months we've attended salsa classes on Tuesday's, taught by Francis or Noelia. Today, my wife and I are at the point that when the sounds of salsa, bachata, and merengue fills the room, we rush to the dance floor - and if I must say...look pretty good holding our own.
The classes are of a good size in that you are able, and encouraged to ask questions. Thank you Francis and Noelia for your patiences, art of instructing, and building confidence.
If you are still reading this review, I would think you are seriously considering learning one of the many Latin dances taught at Dance Fever. Just to name a few: salsa, bachata, cha cha, hustle, ballroom etc. You will not be disappointed, because as I said prior, the instructors are passionate about their art and love of Latin dances, and I believe wants each student to feel the same. You will not be disappointed!
Fabien & Michelle