I can't believe I forgot to write a review of this guy's class. Guess I was trying to forget the awful treatment and lack of professionalism I received from the instructor. Tony was incredibly rude toward me when I attended my first dance session with him. The other students were more helpful and polite than the instructor himself. I'm not the most coordinated person. I'll admit that and appreciate any person's patience when teaching me a sport or activity that requires a decent amount of coordination. I believe I was learning Polka or foxtrot at his class, but I was struggling with getting the coordination down since I was a first-timer. Tony was going about making sure that the students were on the right track. He looked frustrated that I wasn't getting it, and finally started to berate me. He asked me: "Why don't you understand how to do it correctly? Can you not understand English?" I was stunned and furious to say the least. He wrote me off as a foreigner unable to understand English based on looks instead of being patient like a teacher should be. I'm a native English speaker and was born in the US, unlike him, but saying something hurtful so casually like that wouldn't be acceptable even if the person wasn't a native English speaker. I've heard that South America had horrendous racial tensions, so I could see that Tony brought its racism with him when he came to the United States. If you're not an Anglo or Hispanic person, and don't have any experience with dancing, then expect Tony to say something rude when you don't understand his dance lessons on your first try. I excused myself and went to cry in the bathroom for a few minutes for the poor treatment. Then discreetly left the building. Lo and behold, the man had the gall to follow me to my car! He even positioned himself so that I couldn't slam my door without hitting him. He started advertising his other classes, and gave half-hearted encouragement since I was a beginner. As far as I'm concerned, the "encouragement" was too little to late when he burned a bridge by criticizing my English listening skills. I won't try learning how to dance again thanks to this man even if it's for my own wedding. read more

Tony has been a great dance teacher. I have been taking group lessons and private lessons for salsa for one month now and I have learned a lot of new steps and the technique of how to do the steps properly. He is very detailed in explaining how to do the moves in the most efficient way, starting from the very basics. The Sunday class where he teaches salsa, swing and country two step and Argentine tango is so much fun! I also like the Wednesday Batchata and Kizomba class. One of the best parts is when we go out dancing after class as a group to practice. I feel much more confident when I go out dancing then when I did before I started. I appreciate that Tony is patient and kind with all the students, no matter their dance level. Sometimes the more difficult or advanced moves take a lot of repetition, but he never makes us feel rushed. I have learned a lot in class -- even more than just dancing! And I recommend Tony's classes to anyone with an interest in learning partner dance. read more

Dance U2 - All smiles after salsa group lessons on Monday! - Dance Studios Near Me - Austin, Texas

We found Dance U2 because we were looking for dance lessons for our wedding dance! We chose Dance U2 because of the great reviews! Tony greeted us with respect and offered several different classes of dances to teach. They ranged from salsa, bachata, two step, tango to several more! We chose salsa! My fiancé and I had no previous salsa dancing experience. Within 2-3 lessons Tony had us moving very fluid and doing advance moves. It is amazing how easy it was for Tony to make us feel comfortable while teaching us our wedding routine at the same time. Our routine consists of spins, variations of dips, and eye catching tricks with a nifty entrance! Whether you're a beginner looking to learn how to dance, or want to have a routine taught to you for your wedding, Tony Mogadam is your man for the job! Best of the best! read more

When searching for dance lessons for my wedding I came across Dance U2. After talking with Tony, I realized he was the right fit for us. Tony can teach any dance such Salsa , Bachata, Two Step, Swing, and Argentine Tango etc. so it was nice that we had a choice when picking which style we wanted to dance to. My fiancé and I had no previous experience with Salsa dancing, but Tony made it so easy for us to learn! He taught us the basic connection principles and before we knew it we were doing many different types of and dips and tricks at an advance level. You will leave Tony's dance lesson not only feeling more in-tune with your partner physically, but emotionally as well. He has taught us many valuable dance lessons and life lessons in the process. Our time with him was always enjoyable! I would also like to add that we did this during the COVID pandemic and Tony's space was always sparkling clean, hand sanitizer available at all times, and he always wore a mask. Made us very comfortable. I am so excited to show off our new moves during our wedding dance. I HIGHLY recommend Tony for anyone interested in dance lessons! You will not be disappointed! read more

It was definitely an experience. Contacted Tony after seeing good reviews and I don't know how it's possible that this was the same Tony. Tony may be a character but my husband and I both believe he may have been under the influence when he was working with us. We were looking for one lesson to learn some fundamentals that we could use during our wedding. He asked us to text him 10 minutes before our lesson so he could show us where to go. We were 20 minutes early and texted him, didn't hear anything. Time of our appointment comes, texted him, didn't hear anything. 5 minutes past our appointment, call him, call is ignored. Text him again that if we don't hear from him by 10 minutes past our appointment we'll assume he needed to cancel. He calls us right at the 10 minute mark and tells us he's just arrived. He comes to meet us and is stumbling, sweating, and muttering as he leads us to the apartment that he's converted into a studio. The apartment is extremely hot and all of us are very sweaty. He proceeds to listen to the song we've chosen and he tried to persuade us to find another song because ours is too fast (it's You Make It Easy by Jason Aldean- not too fast). We politely decline and he then starts teaching us a choreographed dance including doing some strange "washing board?" move- very much overboard. At the end of the lesson he took out a notebook and slowly started scribbling a statement about releasing liability from COVID-19, asking both of our names and contact information and signatures. He then tells us we'll need 20 more lessons to learn our dance. We declined and he tried to persuade us to buy 10, then 5, then 1. We continue to decline and he gets more agitated that we "don't want to finish our wedding dance" and tries to get us to commit to a date for our next lesson. At this point we're really uncomfortable and rush out. I'd highly recommend looking elsewhere for private lessons for a wedding first dance- it was extremely uncomfortable though definitely a story we'll be passing down. read more

Tony is wonderful. We had a crazy short timeline to learn a dance for our wedding and he was the answer! Accommodating, professional, knowledgeable, and most of all positive (a must for someone as nervous as I am). Definitely recommend. read more

My fiancé and I searched for wedding dance lessons months prior to the big day and we couldn't be happier we found Dance U2. Tony, the instructor, is awesome! He is very personable and passionate towards dance. We started with group classes and learned 2 step and salsa. Whether beginner or advanced, classes begin from learning the basics and then steadily progress. You'll get to work in partners and experience different styles of dance to make you more comfortable. If you're looking for one on one instruction, I highly recommend doing private lessons. Tony has 20+ years of experience and will personalize a dance that will suit you best. Helping you learn to dance is his passion and expertise. He listens to what you want and choreographs dances personalized to you. We've learned so much throughout our lessons and have found joy in dancing when everything is in sync together. Tony encourages you to ask questions, and if something feels awkward, ask and he will pinpoint mistakes that need correction. He's very accommodating and flexible with scheduling appointments and will work around your schedule. Dance U2 with Tony has been a great experience and investment for us and we'd recommend it to anyone in search of wedding dance lessons or simply to learn the art of dance in general. read more

Tony is the best!!! My fiancé and I have never taken dance lessons before and are not the most coordinated. Tony adapted the lessons to meet our needs and helped make us more comfortable with dance than we ever thought we would be. He is great at listening to exactly what you want for your dance lessons. He was flexible and accommodated our busy schedule. He is very kind and thoughtful and we really enjoyed our time with him. I recommend Tony for anyone looking for wedding dance lessons! read more

Through carefully searching, I stumbled across Dance U2 , Tony Mogadam - an expert in Country western Two step I came to Tony with no dance experience and frustration of watching others dance while wondering how I should position myself in a corner to not be noticed Tony has made it so easy to learn all those fancy and advance moves including variation of many different types of moves, frame, balance, posture and spinning variations Tony has been teaching my partner and I not only complete connection principals in leading and following and spinning techniques toward your complete harmony and oneness not only physically but also how transferring this oneness in your everlasting relationship mentally and emotionally. He has also taught us how to listen to music and what instrument to listen to feel the beat was another aspect of your dance lessening process. I would recommend others to take dance lessons with Dance U2 because I have found it an overall enjoyable experience while being taught how to properly dance in a way that Tony is able to correlate with everyday life. Tony Mogadam for both singles and couples for country dancing lessons or any other type of partner dancing. - Zach Rosenow read more

Tony was such a great teacher. We chose him for our wedding dance choreographer and don't regret it. He knew how to personalize the dance based on our skill level (or lack of dance skills) and was very patient with us. He also explained things very well and made sure we were dancing in sync and in harmony with each other. Being not dancers (i have two left feet) he was able to choreograph a simple yet beautiful routine for us. Thank you Tony! read more

We met Tony at the Oasis during salsa night. We had such a great time learning Cumbia and Bachata that we decided to sign up for private lessons for our wedding first dance- Waltz. My fiance and I are both beginners and we felt at ease learning with Tony. He is very patient with us and teaches us not only the moves but all the technical aspects of the dance. It was a great experience for us as a couple to learn a new dance together and it will surely make our wedding day very special. read more

Tony is a wonderful dance instructor and his group classes are a good way to learn the basics of Latin dancing. I wanted to learn Salsa and Bachata, and was able to grasp on the basics fairly quickly with Tony"s guidance and assistance. I have heard a lot of appreciation in my dance classes with DANCE U2 and recommendation from others about their Event party dance lessons such as Quinceanera dance lessons , and wedding reception dance lessons to the guests. I am looking forward for the other Dance U2 special Group classes such as Kizomba ,Cha-Cha, Country western Two step, Waltz, East coast Swing,West Coast swing, and Argentine Tango. So much to learn especially when dancing is therapy :-) For someone who is new to Latin dancing this could be an inexpensive way to try it out and see whether you like it! read more

Tony is great to work with! He is professional and knowledgeable. He helped us learn our wedding dance in a few weeks with no dance background. We feel comfortable and confident going into our wedding dance because of Tony! read more

My fiancé and I searched high and low for wedding dance lessons prior to our big day and we couldn't be happier in selecting Dance U2. Tony is a fantastic instructor. You can tell he is very passionate about dancing. We plan on taking additional lessons in the following: two-step, salsa, tango, and swing. If you're in need of one on one instruction, I highly encourage doing private lessons. Tony has the experience and will customize a dance that will suit your needs. read more

Tony is a great dancer teacher. He was patient with us during the lessons. He helped us prepare for our first dance in waltz. We took a 5 lesson package. Would recommend him. read more

I've been in Tony's group classes for almost 6 months now. He is a very knowledgeable instructor, but more importantly cultivates a community within his classes. People learn to help each other learn, and he orchestrates it all very intelligently. Styles I've learned, in descending order of proficiency: Salsa, Bachata, Two-Step, Swing, Tango, Kizomba, One-Step. The price is definitely fair, and people seem to learn great dance moves, build confidence, and make new friends. I highly recommend this school. read more

I recently took a series of Wedding Dance lessons from Tony to prepare for our first dance. He's taught my fiancé and I the waltz and several other moves that will help our first Dance surprise our unsuspecting guest! DanceU2 is a great value, flexible with scheduling & a great teacher. read more

My fiancé and I have never taken dance lessons before and waited until the last minute to get our first dance at our wedding figured out. Even with the short amount of time we had, Tony was able to get us in and teach us our dance routine. He was very patient with us and did a great job breaking everything down so that we could pick it up quickly. I highly recommend him to any couples looking for guidance on their wedding dance. read more

My fiancé and I had to learn a dance for our upcoming wedding, and Tony did an incredible job. He is patient and very knowledgeable. He was able to choreograph a dance according to both our skills and our needs. He was always encouraging and made the experience very enjoyable. We are so grateful that we found Dance U2. Would highly recommend! read more

My wife and I did 10 dance lessons with Tony in preparation for our wedding. He was a great instructor and has excellent knowledge about dancing. We learned a basic 2-step and some spin moves. He helped us prepare for our first dance song and find the correct beat, which is harder than it sounds haha. read more

My fiancee and I took Waltz lessons from Tony for the first dance at our wedding. As first time dancers, Tony was patient and supportive as we learned- but also made sure we kept up practicing as well. Tony is not only a wonderful dance instructor but also weaves in some truly helpful and thoughtful life coaching during his lessons. As Tony says, "dance is not only moving your feet, but cohesion between two partners"- Tony taught my wife and I to waltz and work together at the same time. Thank you Tony! read more

Never danced in my life. Tony instructed my wife and I the dance of salsa, bachata, Texas one step, Texas two step,As well as the Texas waltz. Tony taught us about these dances with lessons of life intertwined. Great classes with other novice dancers as well as expert dancers. I would highly recommend dance u2. read more

Tony is absolutely the most amazing dance instructor. We took private lessons and he choreographed our wedding dance. He went above and beyond each and every lesson. We have never danced to anything, and by the end of the lessons we were twirling around the dance floor. He even added a dip at the end! Tony taught us to dance in three weeks, and worked late and evening hours, as my fiance and I have super hectic schedules. After our wedding we will definitely be going back for group lessons!! read more