Testimonial

See how our students have grown, connected, and fallen in love with dance—straight from their own words.

  • "I really enjoyed how the instructor took time to break down steps and make sure we were good before we continued. The music was amazing and being able to apply our “shines” to both fast pace and slower songs cemented everything that we had learned during the semester. I’ve recommended it to friends already. We have been to a few socials so I am trying to get them enrolled with the classes. Really enjoyed the last 2 semesters. Y’all did a great job. :)"

    Lauren Evans

  • "I enjoy the opportunity to learn new dance moves, yes I would recommend this class!"

    Wendy Cuahutle

  • "Two things - 1. the emphasis on body mechanics (I know I need improvement) and 2. The one-on-one coaching. I thought it was great "as is". Absolutely would recommend! It is completely evident that James has a passion for dance and a passion to teach. Nastia was so helpful with her comments and demonstrations. There were many levels of experience among the students in the class. James and Nastia were so very patient with the inexperienced dancers, and challenged the more experienced to improve their technique."

    Dave Frac

  • "I enjoyed trying something new and learning some moves to build upon, the class was perfect, yes I would recommend, it’s a great way to learn and have fun doing it!"

    Martin de Julian

  • " Working on the fundamental mechanics. I would recommend this course because they're the only courses in the area where you will actually learn the fundamental mechanics and how to dance well, as opposed to just a new partner dance combo every week. They're also the only courses in the area taught by world class dancers." (Part 1)

    Jason Mitchell

  • "This spring semester salsa L1 Intermediate taught by James Cobo has been the best format yet. Working on the fundamental mechanics and shines each week has been helpful in learning how to dance well. After this semester, I feel like I know how to use my body better to be a good lead. Additionally, working on a different building block of a combo each week to complete an elegant routine by the end of the semester has improved my confidence in my ability to apply what we have learned. James hit the difficulty level of this L1 Intermediate class just right. " (Part 2)

    Jason Mitchell

  • "Afrocuban classes are my favorite and I will keep coming for more. Level 2 salsa were small and I felt that I was getting good personalized attention from James and PeiWei. PeiWei's support and feedback was valuable, especially when she would skip the rotation and give extra feedback to drive some the movement home. If I were to point out one single thing - it is a skipped rotation to get extra feedback from either PeiWei or Amber, since they are the most experienced instructors. That felt different, when compared to the lessons in the past, which were too fast paced for me. The skipped rotation was a single most valuable feature of the class!! Thank you for that." (Part 1)

    Gleb Mikhailov

  • "Yes, I would recommend afrocuban classes to anyone, since these are unique to our geographic area and develop the body movement. I would also recommend the body mechanics class to all. Partner work I would recommend to those who look to push the limits of their abilities and enjoy the challenge. I appreciate your investment into our dance community. I think your classes, while challenging, are conducted with good humor and attention to quality. They are a great value for a dancer focused on continuous growth or someone who looks to be inspired." (Part 2)

    Gleb Mikhailov

  • "I loved being able to dance after learning the move. I love meeting other people that like having fun. Yes, I would recommend it because it is fun and you learn how to do spins."

    Jasmine Rosario

  • "The Body Mechanics class is the best class I have ever taken. I strongly recommend renaming it to "How To Actually Dance Class". It has been extremely helpful to separate the leads and follows. I have already gotten complements while dancing socially and with my fiancé at home on how well I am able to move. I have noticed that my leading has been much smoother when I apply these body mechanics. I would absolutely recommend! There is a solid structure to the levels and the instructors are very helpful in providing feedback during the class."

    Daniel Galleno