My wife and I booked Diana for dancing lessons to help us with our first dance. I want to emphasize we are not dancers. Our type of dancing usually involves fist pumping not feet shuffling. However it was our wedding and we knew we wanted to something special. We knew what song we wanted to dance to. Diana helped put together a simple and easy to the remember routine complete with turns, a progressive (just learned that term), and a dip. It was great and our guests thought it was super cute! Diana is very sweet and very flexible with her scheduling. Even if your not a dancer, she'll make you feel very comfortable. You might even surprise yourself with the stuff she can teach you. Highly recommended! read more

My husband and I decided last minute to get dancing lessons for our wedding (one week before!). We are so glad we found Diana, she assisted us in choreographing a beautiful dance with appeared diffcult to accomplish but was so easy to learn. She was clear, encourgaging and made the process fun that even my husband enjoyed it! We had no prior dancing lessons and we were able to learn the steps quickly. Our family and friends cheered as we danced and couldn't stop talking about it. We highly recommend her! read more

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My husband and I began dance lessons just a few weeks before our wedding and it was one of the best decisions to choose Diana! We are both athletes, yet dancing is not the same! She graciously taught us our first dance routine, teaching in a way to give confidence which really helped me! Planning a wedding can be stressful, I can truly say that having dance lessons with Diana was something to look forward to each week leading up to the big day. She teaches in a fun, easy going manner while also having a great eye for the details! We were able to learn a 2 min dance in just 3 sessions and it was a highlight of our wedding!! Thank you Diana for being so kind and helpful in such a short time! I highly recommend her for anyone's dance needs! read more

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Emailed Diana 3 weeks before our wedding and she was able to fit us in super easily!im so happy we went, it made the nerves of dancing in front of everyone go completly away and everyone was so impressed with our simple choreographed dance! My parents loved it so much they ended up also signing up for their date nights. Thank you so much Diana! read more

We first met Diana after signing up for dance classes offered through the irvine community catalogue. We learned a variety of ballroom dance styles over several weeks. Diana was very thorough in her teachings, and we felt that we got a great introduction to the world of ballroom dancing. When my wedding came around, we decided to have Diana choreograph our first dance. She was very patient and thorough with us even though we were beginners. We showed her clips of things we wanted in our dance, and she was able to teach us the moves step by step. Overall, I would highly recommend her. Whether you're looking for private or group classes, reach out to her. You won't be disappointed. read more

We took three dance lessons with Diana to prepare for our wedding dance and she was great. She played our song and helped with some of the timing to make sure it fit the song. She would ask us what we wanted to do between some options, and mostly she was excellent with my now husband who had no experience. She spent time making sure he was comfortable with each move before going on to the next thing. Highly recommend her for less experienced dancers! Our wedding dance was perfect. read more

My fiancé and I began lessons with Diana to help us with our first dance. She put together beautiful and elegant choreography that was tailored to our skill level. We just chose the song and she did the rest! During the entire process, she was so encouraging. She would remind us of our steps if we forgot. At the end of each lesson, she'd record our dance progression so we wouldn't forget and sometimes call out the steps if we needed them. Diana is incredibly patient and sweet! She made us feel comfortable from the very beginning. Each week, she would remind us of our lessons. She was very accommodating with our schedules. I would HIGHLY recommend hiring her! read more

My husband and I had no prior dance experience and wanted to look at least presentable for the first dance at our wedding. Diana was so patient with us and I am so glad to work with her. She made every moment count and went over even the slightest movements in posture or arms movement to make us even more presentable for our dance. She even emailed us moves for the dance in case we needed a reminder and helped video record us. Looking back from our first session to the videos from our wedding, we've gone a long way! We received a lot of compliments for our first dance and our videos turned out even better than we expected. I would highly recommend choosing Diana, you can't go wrong. Here is a short video of our wedding highlight. You can see a part of our dance at the end: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cOhElyba6v0 read more

We're currently enrolled in Diana's Social Dance class and we're loving it! Diana is very knowledgeable about so many genres of dance, including West Coast Swing, salsa, ballroom and the two step! She spends time to go over all the steps in small portions, so it's easy to follow. I even brought my friend as a substitute for my SO one day and she was able to pick up the moves very quickly. She does a lot of demos and has us follow her so we get plenty of time to practice. The class is slightly fast paced but it's understandable given that it's only 5 weeks long, and we cover so many different genres. But I think she does teach us the basic skills that we need in order to implement it at our next big social event! Thank you, Diana and I look forward to impressing family and friends in the near future with our dance moves! read more

Over 20 years ago, my wife and I took dance lessons. She is a very good dancer & a 'quick study' when learning dance moves. I however am the complete opposite. As the expression goes, I have 'two left feet'. Needless to say, it didn't go well. Certainly more because of me. Fast forward 20 years and we signed up with Diana. I was nervous as I knew how difficult it was for me the last go round. Diana offered a very tempered approach as she instructed. She didn't proceed to teaching us the next dance move until she felt we were comfortable enough in the studio to practice what we had learned at home. Each lesson was only 45 min. however it felt very quick 'cause we were having lots of fun. She is the one that made it fun. Diana was a very good dance instructor and one I would certainly recommend to family & friends. Our plan is to continue to take additional lessons based on her passion to share her craft with others. I certainly wouldn't classify myself as a good dancer however, with a supportive wife and an effective instructor, there is hope! read more

We took a few of Diana's dance classes taught at the Tustin Senior Center. I believe we did the ballroom classes a couple of times, and also the social dance classes. Every class she taught us a different dance, and broke it down so that we could follow along and by the end of the class we were able to do a few moves. Diana goes at a very good pace - never too fast where we couldn't get what she was saying. If we had any questions or problems following, she would help us work through the issues. Definitely recommended if you're a first-timer and just looking to try some social dancing. Diana breaks everything down very well and makes sure you get it. read more

Diana is an amazing dance instructor who is highly knowledgeable in many types of dance. She is very patient and is willing to spend sufficient time answering any questions. Also, she does an excellent job of always introducing new moves in a clear and straightforward manner. She seems to really care about her students' learning, while making sure her dance classes are fun too. I have taken two classes with her to learn east coast and west coast swing. I tried learning swing dance before with another instructor a few years back and I wasn't getting it. With Diana, it just clicked. The pacing of the classes is great, where you never feel overwhelmed but you still learn a lot. Overall, Diana is a talented and inspiring teacher. read more

I found Diana on Yelp for dance lessons for my upcoming wedding. I have to say that she will structure a dance lesson that will make you feel confident after the classes. Me and my fiancée had no dancing experience at all. If anyone is looking for dance lessons. I highly recommend Diana. read more

What can I say...Diana is a wonderful dance instructor! If you are looking for top-notch dance skills in a safe, encouraging and welcoming setting she is the one to go to! She is so kind and patient (especially with total beginners like my husband). She makes learning how to dance a breeze and really fun as well. It is so rare to find a professional dancer that is so down to Earth, let me tell you! So if you are looking for someone to teach you how to swing, waltz, rumba, cha-cha, tango, etc. etc. etc. for a wedding or just for fun she is the one to go to! Diana you are a dance guru and a wedding savior!!! read more

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Diana is great and I would recommend her to anyone. I'm not the most rhythmic person to begin with but she did a great job of slowly introducing steps for our wedding and we are so excited with the results! Go see her! read more

As Diana could attest, I'm not what we one would call "a person with rhythm." I'm also what one would call "someone who really does not like to dance." When we met, she insisted that I take a class with her, and I gave her an emphatic "no way not ever." But boy was she persistent in pushing me to take a chance. Her enthusiastic spirit and skills brought me out of my comfort zone as I decided to attend a dance class with her. In one class, she gave me a stellar introduction to swing--a very complicated set of moves for a beginner. My steps were not perfect (a teacher can only do so much!) and I felt completely out of place, but she got me to do it--something no one else has been able to do. Even though she moved before I could have more lessons, I have since learned salsa on my own and actually found myself enjoying dancing. Diana is knowledgeable, passionate, and most importantly patient, especially those who may not be there voluntarily (looking at you, grooms to be). For inspiring me to take a chance on myself, I am grateful. I strongly recommend Diana for your dancing needs. read more

My husband bought me dance classes for Christmas, and Diana was our teacher. We weren't preparing for our first dance or a cruise...my husband was just manning up and learning to dance because I like to dance. Isn't that rad? Anyway, Diana was the perfect teacher for us. She was easy to communicate with, and knew how to deal with our (my?) silly behavior and keep us on task at the same time. If you and your partner are looking for private dance classes, look no further! read more

Super fun class! Would definitely recommend! Been taking her classes the whole year, and have really enjoyed it! Really recommend for beginners, she starts with the basic and make you feel really comfortable. Thank you Diana! read more

Diana has been helping me get my salsa game on point. I just started private lessons with her, and she has been a delight. Most of all I'm improving so that's what counts the most. read more

Diana is the most amazing dance teacher. My fiancé and I wanted a very formal dance that was complicated. We were willing to work hard but needed the perfect fit. When learning your first dance, it's important to learn to work together. It was difficult at first because we couldn't be in sync. Diana guided the way, choreographed every step, and we feel more prepared than ever. Can't wait to see the video. read more

Diana is a very good teacher, she gives us beginners the confidence to keep going. She is extremely patient and makes us feel comfortable even though we still need lots of guidance. I am impressed at how far we have come in a short time. I definitely would recommend her to anyone looking for a fun way to learn to dance. read more

Planning for a wedding has so many moving parts - venues, vendors, bridesmaids, groomsmen, attire, save the dates, rsvp, etc. Its easy to get lost in the event planning aspect. One can easily forget about the first dance. Important to some, to others - not so much. But if you and your partner are thinking of adding a strong finish on your special day, you may consider dance lessons. Diana is wonderful and may provide you a bit of comfort and confidence in having a small blueprint or set of maneuvers which you can rely on for this and perhaps any future event where you and your significant other may have to step on to a dance floor. We took one lesson to see if it was worth it. Then decided on one of the packages. I for one, am so glad we did. I hope it becomes another activity in which my wife and I can be active together in our future lives. Thanks Diana! read more

We met Diana via Yelp and wanted to get some steps for our impending nuptials who graciously accommodated us irrespective of her busy schedule. Diana is a very patient, kind and knowledgeable teacher who taught us the basics of ballroom dancing in matter of 3-4 sessions. We would love to go back and get more lessons when time permits. She is an amazing dancer herself and makes complicated moves look so simple. Thank you so much Diana! We hope to rejoin your classes soon. Chris. read more

Diana got us ready for our first dance for our wedding. She was wonderful, and made it so easy for us. We had no prior dance experience, and not only did she choreograph a beautiful dance that impressed our family and friends, but we had a blast working with her. We will refer her to everyone! You can't go wrong with Diana :) Thank you for EVERYTHING Diana!! read more

Diana has given me private lessons in West Coast Swing and Salsa class. I have taken lessons from 9 different instructors and Diana is my favorite by far! She is patient, a great lead, and has amazing musicality. Whether you have a dance background or you're just getting in the swing of things, I recommend hiring Diana. She can make you look amazing for your first dance at your wedding, or up your social dance game, either way you win! read more

My husband and I decided to go to Diana to help us get our first dance together and we are so glad we did! We had no dancing experience whatsoever prior to meeting Diana but she was very patient and worked with us at our own pace. Learning the dance itself was truly an unforgetable experience, I got the opportunity to watch my goofy and stiff husband practice these dance moves. We had so much fun! We would love to take lessons from her again when the opportunity arises! read more

Well, Diana did it!!! My wife and I came to seek help just a couple weeks before our daughters wedding and I told her that we "just didn't want to look stupid on the dance floor"; and we didn't. Not only did we feel comfortable but also confident in our moves that Diana taught us in such a short period of time. Now, the icing on the cake was she also helped with our father and daughter dance and we were cheered at the end of it, it was so memorable. Well worth the investment and we hope to continue with more lessons and get back on the dance floor for fun. Thank you Diana, Jim and Kim read more

Taking dance lessons can be nerve-wracking! But Diana made us feel at ease AND made each dance so easy to follow that taking lessons was a blast. I never expected it to result in ACTUALLY learning enough (including how to follow) to be able to dance in public - but it did. We enjoyed it so much we are taking lessons from her again! Diana is fantastic! read more

Diana is an amazing patient, caring and intuitive instructor. We are going to hire her for our wedding and we aren't even engaged yet! Take her class and learn how to dance. She makes it easy, I swear. read more

Getting married? Diana can work with you to have a great dance experience at your wedding. Just want to learn social dancing? Diana is committed to ANYONE being able to learn how to social or ballroom dance. It would be difficult to find a more enjoyable experience than taking a class or lesson from Dance by Diana. I feel so much more confident dancing after my lessons with Diana. It may seem odd to say so, but not every dance instructor and student have the connection that allows one to learn. Diana makes dancing easy and fun for everyone! read more

We were looking for a dance instructor to help us set up a routine for our 1st dance at our wedding. We came across Diana and loved her energy. She has been so understand and open to ideas. She provided a routine that fits our abilities and our personalities. We are so grateful that we came across her and our first dance will be better than we imagined. read more

Had a fabulous time learning how to really dance -- and let my husband lead. Diana's approachable style and fearless instruction made our classes fun. We both looked forward to learning from her. She's the best! read more

My fiancée suggested we take dance lessons prior to our wedding. I had always envisioned the first couples dance in my mind as being your typical 8th grade dance. She would have her arms on my shoulders and mine on her waist. We would sway and rock back and forth for two minutes and call it a night! Lo and behold my fiancée had other visions. She wanted more and read reviews on here about Diana and we met for a 30 minute consultation. Gentleman...my mind was open but still reluctant to take dance lessons. We gave her our song and she suggested the type of choreography that would work. She was friendly and very easy to work with. After the 30 minutes Diana asked if this is something we would like to continue with and the answer was a resounding yes on both our parts. We signed up for a 5 series dance class. Each lesson she has introduced a new part for the routine where after the lesson we go home and practice until next time. Diana is amazing folks. She works with you to choreograph what you want in the dance. She stays in your comfort zone. She will dance both parts with myself and fiancée. She has been patient but adept at knowing when she can suggest more for us to learn. I can honestly say I am excited to go to class. Now that we have a routine planned I can't wait to go to class to improve it. We still have two classes left with one or two moves going to be introduced but I could not wait to write a review. Our wedding is in October and hear October is the new June for weddings. There might be other couples thinking about taking lessons with weddings fast approaching. Ladies have your men read this if they are still on the fence about taking dance lessons. I am so happy that for our wedding I will be able to dance with my beautiful wife to showcase a lovely routine we learned from Diana. read more

Diana taught me an introductory class for swing dance. It was a fun class. I had no background at all in dancing. She is very patient and playful. She also highlighted the common mistakes that students have. I recommend her to other prospectives. read more

I really enjoyed taking Diana's East Coast swing class. She's patient and detailed, and she's good at showing you what she expects by demonstrating the moves a few times, knowing that not everyone will get it the first time. I'd love to take her class again! read more

Diana is a great dance teacher. My husband and I took a beginner swing class and had a lot of fun. She did a great job teaching us based upon our learning level! read more

We took lessons from Diana through the City of Irvine. She knows what she's doing. She knows the dances and is able to break down the steps into easy to learn pieces. We are looking forward to taking another class soon. read more

Diana is simply the best! You will feel comfortable with her and she truly has a great method. If she can teach me, there's no one she can't teach. Would highly recommend! read more

It was an absolute pleasure working with Diana and I would recommend her highly to anyone who wants to learn to dance for any occasion. Diana taught my husband and I how to do the Foxtrot for our wedding. She not only taught us how to dance, but she also choreographed our entire dance. We went to her with our favorite song, and she started by teaching us some basic moves. She spent that time to get to know us and what we liked and disliked. Using what she learned, she would offer us different options for moves we could incorporate into our dance, and we would pick the ones we liked and she would put those in our choreographed dance. She had infinite patience with us, and worked methodically to make sure we had every move down. Diana is incredibly attentive to every detail and does not rest until you have every move perfected. She constantly kept in mind the size of our dance floor and continuously modified the dance number to stay within the confines of that floor. In terms of personality, Diana is funny, kind, and very patient. She offers criticism firmly but without being mean. We had so much fun with her that we invited her to our wedding! Our families loved her as well, and we have sent our friends to her for classes too. Thank you Diana for an excellent experience. read more

Diana is a great instructor who put me at ease and improved my dancing. I had taken lessons previously from other instructors, so she began by allowing me to show her what I knew. I wanted to focus on confidence and form more than learning new moves, which is exactly what she provided. I was comfortable with her and learned a great deal. Despite taking a lesson in swing, she even helped me with my tango dancing as well. I'd be happy to take more lessons from her in the future! read more