Started off with a simple wedding plan, but then decided to go for it and get a video done. The photographer stressed that you want variety of action throughout the day; otherwise a sameness will appear in all their work. So with less than 7 weeks to go and now squeezing in dance lessons?! Lorena reassured us right away that we had enough time and that we could find a dance that suited us. Even after two lessons, I still couldn't visualize this rounding out into a final product; we were just learning steps and drilling it in our muscle memory. In the final two lessons, that's where it all came together. She choreographed everything from walking on to the dance floor to the end of just sitting down at the sweetheart's table. One thing we added was the bride carrying the bouquet and passing it off before we got into starting position. Lorena is warm, enthusiastic, passionate, and encouraging. You will perform under her gaze and expect to be tired! She gives awesome constructive advice from technical movements to optical flair, challenges you, and shares her wisdom expertly. Practice dancing in a big studio while being watched definitely helps to avoid stage fright. I also took body posture and grace cues from her. I gained confidence and felt more natural when walking down the aisle. The real 100: a positive attitude and time commitment are vital. She's not of the spirit world; she's not going to possess your body and do the dance for you. It's important to practice 5 minutes or more (semi) daily between lessons! Do this and trust in Lorena's words - you won't go wrong! read more

Bravo Dancing Ballroom Academy - Is it the look in your eyes, Or is it this dancing juice? Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you. - Dance Studios Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been taking lessons with Lorena Bravo since September 2012. Across those years, she has taken me from a complete novice to a competitive collegiate open level ballroom dancer. The words hereafter are my attempt to capture what a spectacular educator and excellent human being Lorena is.  Great teachers can ignite the imagination and rekindle a love of learning.  In this regard, history will soon show that Lorena Bravo is one of the greatest dance instructors of our generation. An endlessly curious student herself, Lorena has studied and continues to study dance from every angle imaginable. Training with other top competitive ballroom dancers isn't enough. Lorena actively studies books on human anatomy and physics in order to understand how different movements affect different body shapes. She also continues to expand her mastery of teaching through not only studying psychology and education theory but by applying it as she teaches people with varying levels of dance ability from limited movement up to professional competitive dancers.  The best part of all of that is that you don't see all of it. Rather, you feel it. Lorena has the empathetic insight to connect with you and meet you wherever you are in your learning process. As you learn about dance, she learns about how you learn best.  Do you learn best by just trying it and being corrected on the fly? Or do you need to take each move slowly and be set like a mannequin? Perhaps you just want to have fun with some friends and want to impress them with a few moves? Or maybe you're on a tight schedule and just need to memorize a choreography? Whatever it may be, Lorena crafts a learning plan just for you based on your needs and resources.  And yet, more important than all of that hullaballoo, is that Lorena makes both the dancing and the learning endlessly euphoric and utterly rewarding. She truly and deeply loves dance, art, music, science and all forms of human expression. Her passion is contagious. Her joy is uplifting. The depth of her expanding knowledge is matched only by the depth of her encompassing heart. You get the sense of your world expanding just by conversing with her.  If you're not yet convinced then I will share a bit of my own story and how Lorena has affected my life.  I entered my PhD studies in the pursuit of a machine that could translate thoughts and emotions from person to computer then to another person. At that point in my life, I had struggled tremendously with expressing and connecting with others. What initially started as an easy way to decompress after hours of research became a life changing path to my own late development in expression. Lorena has instilled in me an almost unsettling love for dance and the learning of it. My body will wither with time, but for the rest of my life,  my heart will always remember what it feels like to be tetherless and free, existing only as motion and music for moments at a time. Yes, I have put in the work to achieve that, but I will always have Lorena to thank for changing the course of my life. read more

If you are looking for a dance instructor to guide your steps into the amazing world of dancing, Lorena is the person you've been looking for. My husband and I started working with Lorena for our wedding dance, but soon after, because we enjoyed so much the classes, and Lorena's teaching style, we decided to go all in and learn foxtrot and salsa. And boy, Lorena is such a pro. read more

Lorena was recommended by my fiance's friends for our wedding dance instructor. And boy, she was really good. My fiance wanted to do a choreographed tango dance, which I was apprehensive of since the beginning. Lorena was able to teach me, someone with negative partner dancing experience, to being decent enough to showcase my fiance who's good at dancing. She taught us moves that were showy but not too difficult to learn, and she was also very good at breaking down the steps to make it easier. She also added fun things to our dance that spiced up our performance. I was also very impressed by her dance knowledge, as she could dance either the girl or guy parts. Our dance turned out great on the wedding day, despite my nervousness. Our guests really enjoyed it, especially our friends that didn't expect something like that from me! Thank you again Lorena! (Miyoki) Lorena was superb! from what my friends said about her, I already had high expectations...but she went above and beyond! I wondered why she taught us certain steps prior to others, and wondered if our steps were too simple....but it turned out that she knew all along, what was the best way to help train us and get us ready for the final performance. She's excellent at giving us the basics but dressing it up with specific techniques. Great dancer, wonderful instructor! I would highly recommend her to anyone who has either NO experience in dancing, or those who feel that they have some foundation already. She can teach ANY levels, and I mean that! Thank you for all your help Lorena...we got tons of compliments! read more

Bravo Dancing Ballroom Academy - Wedding Dance- Tango...taught by Lorena. She prepped us well, the crowd was impressed! - Dance Studios Near Me - Los Angeles, California

She's so good that I'm willing to write a separate review. Lorena is awesome with her instructions. very clear and precise on telling and showing you what she meant. Aside from moves, I love the fact that she offers tips on techniques to really polish up any dance steps. What appears to be super complicated can easily be broken down by her. I trust her as a choreographer entirely and she has plenty of patience with all her students. I will only recommend her. I've taken plenty of dance classes from festivals, dance classes, studios etc. but I must say that she's been the most professional and knowledgeable instructor I've come across. Keep up the good work Lorena, I hope I can see you in one of your future competitions. PS: In case you were curious... my husband and I did American Tango for our opening dance. read more

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My now-husband and I were recently engaged, and we were debating about how to learn an awesome wedding dance. Luckily for us, we went out one night to the Cicada Club and saw a group of people dancing, and one particular dancer caught my eye. I struck up a conversation with her, and it turns out she was a dance instructor! She was so approachable and just lovely, I knew I had found exactly who I was looking for. Lorena literally "swung" into our lives - and we couldn't believe our luck!! Lorena turned two people with no dance experience into actual dancers!! Our wedding dance turned out to be incredible. The reason why is that she took our strengths and played them up! She would suggest different steps and we would try them. If we didn't feel comfortable or couldn't get them right, she just changed them to meet our level. That's the beauty of working with Lorena - she understands what she need to teach you to make you (as a couple) look your very best. Her entire goal is to make you look like superstars on your big day. She breaks down each piece step by step and makes it easy. Lorena will also video parts of your lesson so you can practice at home. Lorena will not give you a cookie-cutter dance that everyone has seen before. She personalizes every step and you dance a unique piece that will be your forever. In our dance, we transitioned from foxtrot to swing completely seamlessly because of her knowledge of music and which type of dance worked best with the tempo of our song. Working with her is a wonderful experience, and honestly, with all the stress of wedding planning, we looked forward to our practice sessions so much. It gave my husband and I a chance to connect and to be intimate in a whole new way. Best of all, my husband and I still go out dancing. Lorena gave us a life-long gift and we are forever grateful! read more

Bravo Dancing Ballroom Academy - The big finish! - Dance Studios Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We booked Lorena for five lessons for our first dance and we LOVED everything about her! Importantly, she is hands down the best teacher, we met with about five instructors (through initial meetings that most dance instructors offer) prior to meeting Lorena and no one compared to her, after our initial meeting with her we knew she was great match for us. She is the best teacher, she tailors her teaching style to what your end goal is, ours was our first dance for our wedding. Because it was a first dance with limited amount of time she did not waste time on technicalities that our guests would not notice, for example specific finger positioning that would be important for competitive dancing but not crucial for a wedding. Also she did not waste our time teaching technical words of dancing, she simply taught us to look good! Also, she knows what the crowd wants! We showed her exact choreography of the dance we wanted (the dance from La La Land) and she taught us the exact choreography and made it more "wedding appropriate," for example by adding simple things like a kiss. Additionally, she clearly teaches dance because she loves it, you can see it in her work and dedication. She accommodates your schedule to the best of her ability. She is a busy woman doing great work such as teaching individuals with Parkinson's, my husband and I had busy schedules with off hours (one working night shift), but she made it work. She was always so flexible, even willing to come to our house to teach us and even went to our venue for our final lesson! She was the only instructor who suggested we needed three lessons to learn our dance, and she was right! One instructor said we needed 13 lessons, others said 10! We doubted ourselves and said we wanted five lessons, and wanted to buy her five group package, she was so generous and suggested we only buy the 3 lessons and if at the end of the 3 lessons we wanted the extra 2 then she would prorate us for the price of her 5 lesson package! So nice! Lastly, you will instantly fall in love with her personality! She is so fun and makes you feel so comfortable, and always so patient! I want to book more lessons with her just so se can hang out and be friends! read more

So, you've been watching Dancing With the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, and you think that you kind of maybe wanna try to learn how to ballroom dance. But you need the right teacher/coach. And how do you even go about choosing one from those zillion ballroom websites where they try to sucker you into huge package deals for classes? Well, look no further- Lorena Bravo is an awesome ballroom dance teacher with loads of experience. Having had Lorena as my coach for nearly 2 years (I'm an amateur American Smooth dancer competing in the Open/Championship level), I have experienced firsthand how she brings out the best in her students and makes ballroom dancing fun and accessible to anyone. She possesses those vital characteristics of a great teacher - infinitely patient, has solid technical knowledge, and is a good communicator. She is both the ultimate professional yet very down-to-earth. She's encouraging, funny, straight-forward, serious, yet non-intimidating. I am continually impressed by how highly committed and supportive she is to developing her students' dancing. She's the real deal- no BS, just great teaching from someone who knows her stuff and makes learning to dance fun and rewarding. The unique thing about Lorena is that she's a good teacher/coach for all levels. Below are some benefits of taking lessons from Lorena... -IF YOU'RE A BEGINNER DANCER You'll learn correct dance technique and have fun at the same time. Lorena provides very clear explanations, breaking down steps into manageable components, and all of this is done in a relaxed learning environment. Lorena is also trained an many styles of ballroom so you can learn several types of dances at once. -IF YOU'RE PLANNING FOR YOUR WEDDING FIRST DANCE She knows a wide variety of ballroom dance styles so she can create a personalized and unique first dance for your big day. She's very flexible in accommodating your needs and can work within your specifications. Some ballroom dance studios that offer wedding dance packages require you to sign up for multiple lessons spanning a long period of time. Lorena can work with you to help best meet your needs. -IF YOU'RE A COMPETITIVE DANCER Lorena is currently competing in the Professional American Smooth division and attends many competitions throughout the year, so she's up-to-date on the current trends, judges, competitions, rules, politics, etc. She regularly takes coachings from top ballroom coaches and is continually learning about new/latest techniques and passing them on to her students. Lorena knows what it takes to produce high-level, competitive dancers. She understands how to have a serious approach that is results-oriented yet also focuses on developing artistry and technique. read more

Lorena is a wonderful instructor and an incredible part of the collegiate dancesport community here in SoCal. She took me from newcomer to collegiate pre-champ, and is a huge inspiration to me. Her group classes are excellent and her private lessons even better. If you are a technically-oriented learner, Lorena is especially good. read more

5 stars only, but Lorena deserves an infinite amount of stars!! I started ballroom dancing at USC with zero dance experience. Lorena is excellent at teaching ballroom dancing to adults who are just starting to learn dancing and are worried about having two left feet. She knows exactly how you feel because once a upon a time, she too was a beginning dancer as an adult. In the group classes, she breaks down all the steps very clearly and methodically. There has yet to be a question asked in class and in private lesson that she cannot answer. About a year ago, my dance partner and I started to take private lessons with her so we could better hone our dance skills and become serious competitors. We take lessons once a week and they are always the highlight of my week. Lorena is inexplicably patient and honest. She will tailor her teaching specifically to your goals and your needs. There is no cookie cutter plan. You want a wedding dance in 5 weeks, okay, no problem. She has a plan for you. You want an elaborate showcase for your wedding and you have 5 months? She has a plan as well. You want to compete in competitions and move up to higher levels, which is where my partner and I are at? She will make a binder for your and list out the plans and ideas she has for you. My partner and I went from placing 6-8th in bronze american smooth so 1st in almost everything. Lorena is the type of teacher that you can feel comfortable enough with to talk to and share your life stories. She aims to get to know you as a person not just as a pupil. If you need life advice, she has a plethora of knowledge. Honest to god, everything that comes out of this wonderful woman's mouth is gold. Lorena is a gift to the adult dance world and the world of teachers. She won't use wishy washy abstract language, but will break complex topics into tangible, understandable items. I cannot recommend Lorena enough! Whatever your goals are, she will help you reach it. Some dancers are born, but I strongly believe that dancers can also be made. Saying that you have two left feet and that it's impossible to learn dancing is just an excuse. With Lorena as your teacher, you will be doing the Waltz after 45 minutes. read more

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I could write a million-word review and still feel like I haven't adequately expressed my adoration for Lorena! Her classes--along with those of her dance partner Jonathan--are the highlight of my week and one of the reasons I love going to USC. While I know her as the American Smooth coach for the SC Ballroom and Latin Dance Team, Lorena is an exceptional teacher for all levels; it doesn't matter if you are an experienced dancesport competitor or a beginner wanting to learn a dance for your wedding. Even with large groups (some of USC's group lessons have more than fifty participants), Lorena manages to break down dances in a way that is clear to almost everyone. Cramming each style of dance into five 45-minute group lessons is no easy feat, but Lorena has done it for years and never skimps on explaining technique, a valuable foundation for dancers looking to advance/compete. Having Lorena's undivided attention is even better. I never feel nervous asking Lorena for individual help because she makes it clear that she is always willing to help. As a collegiate-competitor-turned-professional (Lorena is an alumna of the same dance team she coaches), Lorena understands the struggles of her students and goes out of her way to give them opportunities to grow as dancers. She believes in hard work and dedication and often reminds her students that she was once a "terrible" beginner, too (that's actually very encouraging, considering she recently competed at Blackpool). Although Lorena's skills as a dancer and teacher are amazing, what I love about her most is her personality: warm, caring and kind. She could make even someone with two left feet feel welcome in her class and takes the time to learn about her students as people. She cares about both our growth on the dance floor and our lives off it. Thank you, Lorena, for being a part of the most rewarding part of my college experience thus far: dancesport and USC BDT. read more

Lorena is absolutely amazing. My partner and I took group lessons from her for four years during my time at USC and a couple of private lessons as well. She is extremely nice and supportive and gives very clear lessons and concise instruction. She was also great at making sure I understood the reasoning behind everything she taught, rather than just telling my partner and me to move in specific ways without explaining why. She taught us everything we know about American smooth dancing. Even though my partner and I had absolutely zero prior dancing experience, Lorena's instruction led us to win many ribbons and medals at various collegiate dance competitions! I can't recommend her enough! read more

Lorena is an excellent dancer who has competes professionally! But she's really an amazing teacher because she can really perfectly tailor her level of instruction to the level that best suits you. I learned most of my dancing from her from scratch. Beyond that, I got a huge benefit from a private lesson with her when I had only 6 months of experience, and I got an equally huge benefit from a private lesson with her when I had 2.5 years of experience. The more experienced dancers I know (5-6 years of experience) also keep coming back to her for her excellent instruction. read more

My husband and I met Lorena through her classes at USC and Caltech. (in fact, my husband and I met at ballroom dance class, but that's a different story!) So, of course, we asked Lorena to help us with our wedding dance. Among Lorena's strengths include: - Ability to break down complex moves into small patterns so everyone can learn - A talent for telling stories through choreography -- her style is the opposite of one size fits all. She can tailor the dance to your music, style, level and venue. We asked her to put together a foxtrot that we could do in a measly 6 square feet of a tavern floor (foxtrot being one of the most floorspace-hogging dances out there) and she got it down! - Friendly and wonderful personality We highly recommend Lorena for wedding dance, lessons, or any other dance adventures. read more

Lorena is an amazing teacher! She makes her lessons so accessible and easy to understand and she can immediately adapt to whatever skill level you have (or don't have). My now-wife and I wanted some general moves and a full dance for our wedding reception, and Lorena found that perfect balance between teaching us through our inexperience but never babying us. She is beyond pleasant to be around, a seasoned, knowledgable professional, and super flexible/reasonable with scheduling and payment. And guess what? My bride and I looked baller-as-hell at our wedding reception, and we are going back to Lorena to learn more dance moves just because we loved the experience so much! Highly recommend. read more

Lorena is a fabulous teacher! Not only does she have a deep comprehension of the underlying mechanisms that fuel movement in dance, she teaches with poise, precision, and grace. She is patient and encouraging, and you can see and feel the difference in your dancing almost immediately. She really knows her stuff and genuinely invests in the development in her students! I studied with her for several years in group classes and then for a year in private lessons with her. She'll make you look great! read more

Lorena has been a competitive ballroom dancer for many years. She recently competed in the world championship at Blackpool. She's also coached the USC ballroom dance team for many years. A fun, positive, and experienced teacher, Lorena is extremely qualified to teach beginners, intermediate, and highly skilled dancers. She is very encouraging and very adept at diagnosing trouble-spots. She also has a great knowledge and facility with choreography, and finding the right choreography to suit both the couple and the music. I highly recommend her as a teacher and a coach! Happy dancing! read more

Lorena Bravo is an amazing dance instructor! Her degrees from USC in teaching are a great asset when it comes to teaching all levels of students how to dance. I have had the pleasure of taking a few lessons from her and she was able to target what I needed to do to improve my dancing. When I came to Lorena I had taken lessons with someone else for one year but was not making much progess. I felt like a klutz but she provided a warm and nurturing environment that was conducive to learning and her enthusiasm was contagious. If you feel self-conscious about not knowing how to dance or think that it is impossible for you to learn how to dance, look no further, Lorena is the teacher for you. She is very caring and encouraging and you will definitely be able to dance once you take lessons with her. read more

I joined the USC Ballroom Dances team last October! Lorena is one of the teachers and she made me love dancing even more. She is very sweet, approachable, explains all the moves in every possible detail and is always smiling!She makes us feel very comfortable and seems a person with very good qualities! Thank you Lorena!!! read more

Lorena is that one in a million ballroom dance instructor. Her technical knowledge, ability to communicate complex concepts, and skill at effectively teaching students of all levels (from zero dance experience, up to professional competitors) with deep dedication makes her the ideal match for anyone hoping to learn or perfect their social dancing. - GROUP LESSONS I first met Lorena through the USC Ballroom & Latin Dance team. An alumnus of the team herself, she began teaching the ballroom & Latin beginner classes when I first joined. Her patience and organization/efficiency in teaching a group of sometimes well over 50 students was amazing. For students who had never danced before, she was able to break steps down into very simple concepts, so people began to find dancing as simple and straight-forward as walking down the street. Soon after joining her classes, I jumped into collegiate competitions and had a great time as she emphasized the enjoyment of dancing. With her focus on posture/upper-body/frame and fundamental techniques from the start of training, Lorena's students most often placed in the top of their competitive heats (e.g. Newcomer, Bronze, etc) from the start. All the while, lessons remained focused, yet always fun and entertaining. - PRIVATE LESSONS My dance partner and I began taking private lessons with Lorena after taking her beginner & intermediate group classes at USC. With a lesson approximately 1x/week (and practicing on our own), Lorena took us from Newcomers to top competitors in the Adult Amateur Open Championship level for American Smooth. In lessons, she broke steps down to the most basic movements, using video and audio to guide our practices outside of lessons. She has a talent for developing unique & creative choreography that emphasizes the strengths of the couple. Not to mention, she is extremely versatile when it comes to dance styles and choreographing/advising artistically for events: we took several salsa lessons & International Latin lessons with her, and choreographed pieces for various showcase performances for film/theater. I highly recommend Lorena as a coach for any style of social dancing. She hones into dancers' abilities and needs, breaks things down to make progress easy, and keeps dancing fun. read more

Lorena taught my husband and me a foxtrot for our wedding dance. Although initially I had chosen her mainly for convenience sake because she was within walking distance, we could not be happier with her as our wedding choreographer. Lorena is very patient and knowledgeable and a great teacher. We knew how to dance, yes, but not ballroom. We felt comfortable with her from the start, and she is warm and friendly. We never had any time to practice the moves she taught us, but she never lectured us. I had a lot of doubts whether we'd be able to remember all our moves, but on our wedding day, our dance went off without a hitch and was lovely =) Whenever we had issues with practice times, Lorena was very helpful in trying to accommodate us. The ballroom we practiced in has a lot of history, which Lorena related to us, so that was fun and interesting. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would love to go back for more lessons some day! =) read more

I first met Lorena when I started taking group lessons with her in 2008. I took ballroom lessons with her for two years and then went on hiatus for three years before coming back with a new partner last year. Lorena is both incredibly patient and incredibly knowledgeable about dancing. Not only does she understand how to dance, she understands how to explain steps and technique in an accessible way. On a personal level, Lorena is warm, she is cheerful, and she has an amazing sense of humor. Although my partner and I have only had a couple of private lessons with her, her expertise enabled us to go from seldom getting called back after the first round of a dance at a competition to placing in all of the Bronze Smooth dances we competed in at our last competition. I would definitely recommend Lorena to anyone as a coach, whether they have never danced before or are competing at a professional level. Also, don't feel that you need to bring a partner to your lesson with Lorena--she is great at teaching one-on-one as well. read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Lorena! I started ballroom dancing at USC, having danced a few years of Indian classical dance...but ballroom was a completely different beast. Lorena is incredibly patient and can break down the most complicated steps into understandable chunks. She will always answer any questions you have and work with you as much as you need to help you figure out a step that you're struggling with. Most important for me, Lorena spends a lot of time on explaining important techniques. I've met teachers who brush over the technique and focus on the steps, but Lorena will make sure you perfect your technique. As someone who also started ballroom dancing in college, she knows how important this is. Classes with Lorena are always the highlight of my week. I can't recommend her enough! Whether you're interested in competing seriously or just want a few moves to show off at your wedding (or someone else's), taking lessons from Lorena is the way to go! read more

I did ballroom for about 4 years or so. Lorena was my coach for 2 of them (for my college ballroom team, no a private coach). She's very encouraging and she won't give up on you because you don't have enough natural talent. She believes that great things can be done by even people without much inborn talent with lots of work and the right guidance. At the very least, this is a very encouraging attitude to have from a coach. Lorena is experienced and good diagnosing problems and seeing what kind of choreography fits a dancer best. read more

My fiance and I took two dance lessons from Lorena. We wanted to learn a few moves for our first dance at our wedding. She was so awesome to work with and very patient. Lorena is very efficient and wastes no time. She made everything easy to learn! Thanks Lorena! read more

lorena is the best dance instructor ever!!! highly highly recommended for anyone looking for a choreographed dance for your wedding. not only is lorena a pro dancer, she is a pro-teacher, which is super important for people like me (no prior experience and not coordinated). we came to lorena with an ambitious task - with one month left until our wedding, we needed to CRAM in our dance lessons at the busiest time of our lives (lots of last minute wedding planning...) to learn a choreographed "first dance" for our wedding. i am such a fan of lorena's dance lessons, but in a nutshell, here is why: 1. FUN! to begin with, lorena is such a friendly and nice person so that really affects the lessons. as soon as i got to know lorena, i felt super comfortable, even when i made mistakes. also, she is so passionate about dance (you can just tell by the way she knows so much about dance as an art), so you can't help but get excited about it too! very upbeat lessons for sure. 2. reliable and flexible. during stressful times such as wedding planning, i really needed reliability, as well as flexibility. i really appreciated how lorena responded so quickly to my emails when it came to scheduling and rescheduling. both my husband and i had crazy schedules so a few times we had to reschedule on short notice. she was always promptly responsive and willing to work with us. often times we had to schedule for later times in the evening but she was never difficult about it. from the beginning, she gave us a road map of what each class would cover and stuck to it, so that helped us see our progress each week. also i loved that she meets students in a huge ballroom in ktown near the new hmart - very convenient location! 3. cares about her students. after going through so many vendors in the wedding industry, you come across so many vendors who just are looking for profit. lorena is totally the opposite - her intro lesson allows you to experience the class for yourself before committing to the larger wedding package. also, she isn't the type to be like, "ok your hour is UP!" and end the class. many times, she went past the allotted hour, just so that she could help us with our dance as much as possible. she never tries to sell more lessons or push you to commit to more than you want. you could tell she genuinely wanted us to have a beautiful wedding dance, and didn't see our times together as just a job, but more like our coach, who was in the trenches with us. 4. FINAL PRODUCT!! of course, all of the above is important, but the most important is that we had such a beautiful dance on the day of our wedding!! i had very low expectations for our wedding dance because me and my husband were not practicing as we should have been, because we were so busy. however, on the day of the wedding, so many of our guests were so impressed with our dance. i thought they were just being polite, but when i saw a video, i too, thought it looked so lovely! i truly believe the final product was only achieved because lorena was such an effective instructor. she broke down our dance into separate moves and strung them together into a choreographed piece, so that not only did we have a wedding dance for the big day, but we had actual dance moves under our belt to use in future ballroom situations. my friends said that i looked like i was having a lot of fun dancing, and i really did enjoy the entire dance... so much so that we decided we're going to continue taking dance lessons in the future, just for fun! thank you lorena, for being the best dance teacher ever! and for making the process of learning dance for our first dance such a memorable and fun one...!! read more