I started learning dance with Ceech with very little dance experience. I've taken a few dance classes elsewhere but with Ceech, the learning experience has been more rewarding. He focuses on making your foundational skills more solid. For a beginner, it's easy to rush to look cool but with Ceech, a lot of patience is involved from him into making a move really solid. This is exactly what I'm looking for from my dance coach -grounding the basic moves really well. In helping his students get to a move, I appreciate the progressive approach he takes into getting to the final move. Not only does Ceech break it down into smaller and easier steps, he also improvises progressive steps that starts from the easier moves that leads to the more complicated moves and eventually to the move we're trying to nail down. He does this based on what he observes real time about your situation and your current dance skills so I actually end up learning the move faster than if I were to just practice the harder move 10,000 times. I also appreciate Ceech's knowledge in dance in general. I also share my experience from my other dance classes with him and sometimes we talk about moves from my other classes as well. You can also learn a lot about the history of hip hop from him, for those who are interested. So far, I've had about 6-7 lessons with Ceech but I do see myself learning from him long term. Highly recommend Ceech to anyone who's looking to get serious about hip hop. read more

Coach Ceech has been phenomenal. I've danced all my life, from school activities to Zumba, parties, and hip hop. However, it's the first time I've truly grasped technique behind choreographed moves. Taking classes with him, I've seen how he taken dancers of all types - from shy beginners to more seasoned ones - through challenges and routines crafted to elevate us, regardless of our skill level. You rock, Coach. read more

I loved taking Ceech's beginner hip hop class at Mission College! I happened to hear about the class through another student that was guest teaching at a different dance studio and decided to sign up for the one unit class at Mission College. Ceech is great at breaking down moves for beginners and intermediate students and making dancing super fun! read more

Dance With Ceech - Winter Showcase 2017 - Dance Schools Near Me - San Jose, California

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Do you want to ... a) get started learning funk dancing styles like locking or popping, or just grooving with the music? b) continue to learn and build on your existing dance foundation? c) meet and befriend charismatic, genial, and talented people from all walks of life? d) make new memories with all of the above? Then Dance with Ceech is for you! This class concentrates primarily on funk styles of dance. For those unfamiliar, the style is something you would enjoy if you like moving to funky, upbeat music (think Bruno Mars Uptown Funk or 24K). Ceech is great at teaching how to start grooving with the music and building upwards, piece by piece with parts of moves that connect to become a choreography you get to perform at the end of the semester! Classes are held for both beginner and intermediate levels in the evenings, so register for whichever suits your level. There are helpful TAs in each class if you need extra assistance. Also, if you are more of a 1 on 1 person, Ceech has private classes. Through dancing with Ceech at Mission College, I have been able to continue to cultivate my love for dance, learn new styles, create amazing memories, and befriend some of the most amiable, energetic and talented individuals whose friendships I will carry for the rest of my life. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Dance With Ceech - Some of the coolest people you'll meet! Fall 2016 - Dance Schools Near Me - San Jose, California

I hadn't truly danced since I was 6 years old, and wanted to get active again, as I wanted to keep fit and keep some of the weight off from years at work. As I was searching dance studios, I cam across Ceech's yelp profile, yet time didn't allow me to enroll. Fast forward to Summer of '16, and I was out of work and registering for classes at the time. Physically, not in the best of shape, I decided to register for Yoga and Hip Hop classes. As my schedule didn't allow, I registered for the Intermediate class, and was just intimidated by the thought of all these advanced dancers. But on the first evening, I was immediately greeted with a smile and introduction from Ceech. Shortly thereafter, current students started roaming in and introducing themselves. Already being anxious, I was reassured that this was going to be great and I had no regrets. I hadn't moved in a very long time, and Ceech just instructed me to follow along. Long story short, I've taken his Hip Hop courses for the past year, signed up each term in Intro, Beginning, Intermediate, and now Advanced. I've been trying to get to the gym, but dancing always makes the rote routine of working out fun and challenging. Ceech will always challenge you, and it's always up to you to do your best. I hand't always attended class before as I had been busy with work and/or school, but when I'm committed, Ceech is always happy to help and push me get better. The people you meet in class are really friendly and humble, and come from all walks of life, from Engineers to Realtors, International Aid Volunteers, local friendly Servers and Customer Service people you meet at the local restaurant, to dancers looking to hone their skills in their career in Fine Arts & Dance, or just people who are trying to find a good workout and tired of the daily gym exercise. And of course, Junior College students moving on to Universities. We come from all walks of life, and not everyone is good at dancing. But that doesn't matter because no one judges, we all do our best, and we all try to have fun while getting a good workout. And if you have a specific style in Hip Hop you want to specialize in, Ceech encourages individuality and will help nurture and perfect your moves. As I've gotten to know Ceech, he's a very knowledgeable in the history of Hip Hop. I'm not an expert, but I've learned some things that I wouldn't have known, and I appreciate that part of his course. Feel free to ask him anything regarding dance and he's more than happy to share what he knows. And he's had many years of experience. You'll get what you put into it, and I haven't had a more enriched learning experience the past year than in Ceech's class. On note, as it's only a 1 unit course at Mission College, simply registering for courses and the pricing is very reasonable. Highly recommended. Thanks Ceech!! read more

Dance With Ceech - A Great Hip Hip Family!! - Dance Schools Near Me - San Jose, California

Ceech is awesome! We danced along side his hip hop crew several times. He is so kind and a great teacher. Everyone loves him. So many great memories with Ceech and Brenna back when we didn't need to social distance. Lol read more

Great class. I enjoyed learning the basic dance class. Motivation and true to his passion.

Ceech introduced me to dance and guided me in a structured way. He has been really helpful in breaking down dance into easily digestible pieces. I was able to build my basic foundation little by little which is awesome. Overall, it's been a really good experience! read more

I participated in Ceech's hip pop class as a beginner at mission college, it was one of the best lessons I ever had, met a lot of new people who are passionate about dancing. You learn many different styles of dance including hip hop, popping, locking. Definitely recommend! read more

I could literally write an essay about how this guy is hands down the best hip hop dance teacher in the bay area, but I'll give you a summary of why I feel this guy is 5 star across the board. 1. Lives and breathes music and dance - His understanding of the two and the part that they play in his life come out so transparently in the passion he puts into not only is dance but the way that he teaches. 2. An amazing Teacher - He has a way of breaking down complicated dance moves into simple instructions so that your mind can process them. "Pretend there is a drum in front of you that you have to hit with your head by bowing". Each person is different and he has a way of changing that instruction up depending on the student so they get it 3. Dances at your level - Believe me Ceech is an amazing dancer, however he knows that everyone is at a different place and people have different goals. Our first lesson was a conversation on what I wanted to get out of hip hop dancing. 4. Starts with a foundation - Since my skill is not very high, I appreciated this so much. Ceech started me off with just feeling out the music and getting into the groove of it. Once I had a good handle on that, we started building from those foundational moves and I feel ultimately this has and will continue to make me a better dancer 5. Patient and respectful - Not getting it? No problem. Ceech takes his time to really make sure the moves sync in. I have never felt that he was moving too fast. 6. A damn cool guy - Outside of being a great teacher, Ceech is an amazing and friendly person. Someone you want to be around for his positive energy. He's influenced so many well known dancers in the bay area and I feel lucky to be learning from him. Thank you CEECH read more

This review is directed to anyone, beginner or advanced, who wants to wants to have a great time learning or mastering dance. When I started working with Ceech, I had no previous dance experience (with the exception of looking ridiculous on the dance floor at a club Friday night). Ceech is a true master of his craft and he continually demonstrates this in his teaching. It takes more than just pure skill to be a good teacher; it takes a whole lot of patience. I originally decided to sign up for ten private dance lessons (which I completed and promptly signed up for another ten). I never thought I would make so much positive progress and have so much fun under the instruction of Ceech. I STRONGLY recommend anyone who is looking for a new hobby, great time, or fantastic work out to get in touch with Ceech to sign up for one of his classes or private lessons! read more

This has to be the best dance class in Silicon Valley. Ceech is a wonderful teacher. 1. I learned new and complicated hip -pop moves after just couple months taking the class- Ceech is the master of breaking down moves and making sure students learn the steps 2. I gained the experience as a performer - Ceech prepared everyone for the four performances at end of the semester since the day one. 3. I became friends with the fellow students - People dance together stay together. I met a group of intelligent, energetic and passionate people in Ceech's class. No more waiting and take your first Hip-pop class now! Dancing with Ceech will enrich your life and help you stay centered in fast paced and very technology driven Silicon Valley. read more

Thanks to Ceech and his family!!! When I joined the Ballroom Dancing Class last year (Fall) at Mission College, I really thought that it was the Dance moves that I wanted to learn. Every night on Tuesday, across the door window, I always watched Ceech and his students perform Hip-Hop, and I always think to myself that maybe Hip-hop is the Dance Move that I want to learn and update my outdated Dance moves that I've learned in the Philippines. Halfway through the Semester, I end up quitting the Ballroom Dancing Class and decided to join Ceech class on Spring of this year, but the Bad Wolf in me told me not to attend Hip-Hop class coz I am too old for it. So I missed the Spring class, and this Fall Semester, I slapped the Bad Wolf, and I'm finally able to attend Ceech Class, and I'm really glad that I did. So I just want to thank Ceech and his family (Cliff, Reyna, Jordan, Jill, Shirley, among others) for helping me and others learn the Hip-Hop skills and experienced the joy that it brings by embracing it. Thanks much Ceech and Family!!! read more

I can't say enough about this guy. He's a great teacher--totally patient and respectful to all level of dancers. He has a genuine love for dance and has always been nothing but encouraging to his students. I had taken classes and private lessons with him, and have learned much that I can even take onto the dance floor. He's given me the confidence to just go out and get down some and have a great time dancing. For anyone who is looking to learn any type of urban style hip hop and funk style dance, I'd definitely recommend checking out some time with Ceech. His positive energy is infectious and his experience in dance is a marvel to many. To this day, i still consider him my teacher, and am grateful for all that i've learned from him. read more

Do you have zero dance experience like myself? I was already taking classes at Mission College and I want to take a dance class. I didn't know which one, so I decided to take this online test and the results were Hip hop. Why should you dance with Ceech? He will teach you the basics. Ceech does teach beginning, intermediate, and advance hip hop. His class is a very friendly/positive environment. Students will meet all of kinds of people from different backgrounds. Ceech will show you a move then he will break it down into small steps first. He will build upon those steps into bigger steps and the actual move itself. He will break the students up into groups and drill the moves. He will go around the classroom to see if someone needs help. Ceech will also do choreography for those students that will have an opportunity to do a performance near the end of the semester. read more

Ceech is THE MAN. Ceech taught me how to dance! Now I am a dance teacher. Tells you a lot about my teacher!!!!!!!! Ceech is the best. He will instill a very strong, everlasting dance foundation in your bones. He is the teacher of all teachers! :) If you want to learn how to dance go see Ceech. read more

He is such an amazing dance teacher. If you are looking to learn how to dance, he is the best teacher to teach you. The class is super fun, and you get to make new friends. Ceech is very respectful and understanding if you don't have any dance experience, and he is ready to teach you. He has taught me so many dance moves, and my self confidence has raised up. Would definitely take his class if you are willing to learn, and go beyond your fears. read more

A few years ago, my then boyfriend and I stumbled across Ceech's hip hop class at Mission College. I've taken a few dance classes at other studios before, but Ceech's class was completely different. He makes it a point to have everyone get to know one another, so you feel comfortable dancing with each other, and as a result, form a fun, friendly environment. We enjoyed his class so much, we also started taking private lessons with him as well. As an instructor, he is willing to share his knowledge about the dance and even encourages you to check out classes from other instructors too. While some of the other classes I've taken primarily focuses on learning choreography, Ceech promotes a balance of choreo and freestyle, in order to become a well-rounded dancer. In addition, he takes the time to figure out the best way(s) to teach you the move/style/feel, depending on your skill level. Honestly, you can't go wrong if you check out one of his classes or take private lessons from him. You get to meet a great guy, have fun, and learn how to dance! read more

I took two semesters of hip hop classes from Ceech and it's awesome! I have been in jazz dance, modern dance, ballet, and other dance classes, and this is the best one I that would repeat! Ceech is enthusiastic and not to mention he dances really cool, and he knows how to bring people into the dance, and connect students into a group instead of individuals that dance on their own. For the Mission College classes I take, we cover one or two sets of choreography each semester and there is an optional public performance for each of them. It's optional but I highly recommend everyone to go for it because it's so much fun to dance on stage and it will be your life time memory (at least for me ^_^) Well, you never know when you need to dance... Last month I have a chance to be on a TV show and I am asked to show some "talent" (which I don't think I have any). Guess what, I just show them what I learned from Ceech's class and it rocks! What are you waiting for now, if you are considering a dancing class and reading this, just go for Ceech! read more

Ceech is the best hip hop and pop and locking instructor ever! Taking hip hop classes with him was awesome! He took my dancing experience to a whole other level. He makes the class fun and supports you and goes the extra mile if you need help. Whether you are a beginner or advanced there is a spot for you. There's different classes and everyone supports and helps one another. I truly miss taking dance with Ceech whenever I have the time again I will definitely re enroll. I recommend dancing with Ceech to anyone who has a passion for dancing and just wants to have fun! Ceech you truly are amazing! read more

Enjoyed learning choreography with Ceech and my wife and I were able to pull off a surprise dance which was great (just a little hiccup with the DJ). Ceech knows his stuff! He will break it down and make sure you know what you're doing and you're prepared he even helped modify what we wanted to learn to help with our situation with my wife being in her wedding dress and all. Thanks Ceech! We couldn't have done it without you! read more

Ceech is just plain awesome. He is an exceptional, well-connected dancer with a long list of accolades, but what makes him the best kind of instructor are his heart and his character. He is respectful but also pushes his students forward. He is serious about dancing, but also fun and wants everyone to have a good time. I had taken a couple of hip-hop classes before his, and they were mostly souped-up aerobics, but still decent and fun. However, what you get with Ceech is beyond that--it's an experience. You gain knowledge and an introduction to dance culture and history while truly learning the arts of hip-hop, popping, and locking. I am sort of shy and nerdy, and if he could help me find my inner funk and perform in front of an audience, he can do it for anyone. Also of note is that he's danced and trained with the best, with O.G. dancers, and you know he loves what he does. read more

I feel really lucky to have Ceech as my first hip hop instructor! I joined the class just for fun and relax but it is Ceech who let me want to achieve more! Every dance class relieves me from a long day of work. Even better, I find something I'm willing to spend time on since practice in his way really works efficiently:) read more

Ceech! Where do I start?. He is an amazing individual. Not just as a dancer/performer, but as a person. He's one of the most selfless people I have ever met. I love how welcomed and invited I feel when I see him. There is always at least one person that has left an impact on you and it doesn't matter how big or small it is. He has seen potential in me and my dancing. I keep striving till this day to make all my teachers proud. I can say that he is one of them. Now, as I teach....I know the feeling of reward when your students succeed. It feels like you shared their successes and failures too, but it teaches you to never give up. Always stick with what you love and enjoy!. read more

If you are looking to learn hip hop, check out Ceech's class -beginners and intermediate sessions. Ceech is friendly, approachable, and passionate about what he does. Folks that worry about no prior dance experience should not turn away. There are lots of drills to practice the moves that you will learn. At the end of the course you will know a dance choreo and get to perform in front of an audience with your classmates! It might be uncomfortable at first hearing that but if you do practice then you don't have to worry as much. You get to learn a lot from Ceech. Every time I go to his class I learn something new from him and improving my dance skills. I have visited a few dance studios and most dance instructors don't seem passionate about their job. Also some instructors dont know the name of the moves and give poor dance guidance. Ceech is patient and works with everyone. Come check out his class because you will get to learn a variety of things like locking, popping, dance choreo etc. read more

I'm an older woman who loves to dance (in my 60's). Ceech's Advanced Hip Hop Class was happening right next door to my Ballroom Class. I could see them through the window on the adjoining classroom door... WOW ! I felt I could do SOME of those moves... I JUST HAD TO SIGN UP for Ceech's Beginning class. WHOA ! Not only did I work REALLY hard to learn to dance cool ;) ... I made friends with great students of ALL levels of hip hop ! I appreciate the FACT that Ceech teaches individual movements that one can incorporate in any sequence. I have attended classes where the teacher takes the whole class semester teaching choreography to ONE song. So, when I hear that ONE song, I can dance to it but... I really prefer knowing ALOT of different moves that I can incorporate to ANY song I hear. THAT'S HOW Ceech teaches ! So, Sign Up, and get ready to be a part of a GREAT group under the command of an EXCELLENT teacher ! read more

I've taken other hiphop classes before and Ceech's class was defenitely one of the best! Popping was new to me and it was really easy to learn from Ceech because he really broke it down to make sure i got each and every hit! He really wants to teach you how to dance independently so he gives you time to work on your dance moves and come up with something on your own with the material he taught you! See all these stars? They dont lie :) read more

I truly can say nothing bad about this guy. You know that not all great dancers can be great teachers, but this one can. I have learned so much from Ceech. If I didn't have to move I would continue to be his student for sure. The man is patient, encouraging, talented and creative. I had sooooo much fun in his class! It's been almost 3 years since I had him as a teacher and I often reflect on how much fun I had, all the cool moves I have learned and above all the friends I made. read more

I've taken about a year of dance classes with Ceech, and it's been a great experience. He's great at motivating beginners and helping them build the foundation movements for more advanced moves. Sometimes his former/current students (some of whom dance professionally now), come visit the class to share their experiences with competing and dancing full-time. Others formed dance groups that compete in local competitions, and they also come to our class to tutor and practice with us. The students end up forming a community around his classes. I think it's because he also imparts the thinking and the feeling behind hip-hop, so even those of us who aren't great at dancing get a better idea of the hip-hop community, and he keeps it fun enough that most of us keep trying to get better. His classes are pretty unique, cuz I've taken other hip hop classes at 3 different places before, and in most classes, we're just trying to stare at the teacher and mimic their movements as best we can. I couldn't really dance until I took Ceech's class. Now some of my classmates say I've improved a lot ^_^ More importantly, it's fun for me now. read more