Good first impression. My class was small and with personal attention and encouragement. As an intuitive dancer with little experience in partner dancing, I enjoyed the focus on the basics and the clarity provided by David when something was confusing. He was open to questions and kept a pleasant attitude and evenly distributed attention throughout each class. I tend to be pretty energetic and ask a lot of questions, which didn't seem to sidetrack him at all. I appreciated that. I am looking forward to major improvements in my dancing and will come back to update this review when I have more experience with these lessons. read more

Be careful with his dirty business ethics. Classes started late, he would have his students teach while kicking back , he faked an injury to avoid pre paid private lessons. He brought his laptop asking everyone to leave him a positive review; allowing class to start late. He's a thief. He took money from me but did not provide the private lesson. Then when I mentioned it he played dumb saying, "I honestly don't remember you giving me money for a private lesson." He's a punk read more

I heard about David's class through Meetup.com. He offered a $5 first time special so I decided to give it a try. He was holding his class at VIP Dance Studio in Santa Ana. I got lost and arrived late but joined the class through group movement. He then separated the class into two groups, one group for people who have never done salsa before and those who have had some previous experience. As someone who has had two years ballroom experience (and when I say ballroom I mean Foxtrot, Cha-cha-cha, Salsa, Ballroom tango, Viennese Waltz, etc) I joined the latter group. He taught us this move where we sweep our feet and turn, he left us ladies to teach the gentlemen their part. So I quietly practiced my move when he turned around saying that some of us are doing it wrong (looking straight at me) and that we need to point our foot down. Yes, I totally know I was doing it wrong so I tried again to get it right. He then mocked the move I we were doing to "demonstrate" how we were doing it wrong. Nothing wrong with that, I knew I got the move wrong and he was being a funny teacher. So I practiced again and this time pointed my foot down. Then the gentlemen came back and partnered with us. The instructor partnered with me, I accidentally grazed his leg, he mocked me, I apologized, I tried again, I didn't get any better, he left. The other dancers around me noticed that I wasn't doing a very good job. I got partnered with a guy who witnessed my flub, I tried again, he laughed, I apologized and laughed at myself because I clearly wasn't doing a good job. The instructor hollered at me to get my attention as did one of the women next to me, I found that rather rude. He then demonstrated how to do the move with a partner since "the ladies" (aka me) wasn't getting it right. My partner moved on and complimented his new partner, the woman who also hollered at me, because clearly I wasn't a very good partner. The woman to my other side gave me a dirty look as I smiled at her when we were both without partners. After digesting the past ten minutes I decided to leave because I realized that I wasn't receiving very kind treatment. Overall I did not have a good time, I think walking out of the class early clearly shows that. David seemed very kind and enthusiastic from the get go but during the short time I was there I didn't feel like he was invested in me. I haven't done ballroom in quite some time and needed some help getting back into it again, the rude treatment that I received from the others around me didn't help either. Perhaps I should've joined the group who have never done salsa before in their life, I don't know, but what I do know is that I will be taking my salsa somewhere else. read more

This is why I love this ininstructor! I've been taking group lessons from David at his Santa and location and his Garden Grove location for about 8 months now, and when i went social dancing the other night I got the best compliment ever... the guy told me "you can follow every move!" Thanks David for the fun lessons! read more

Well deserved 5 stars!! Based on personal convenience of schedule, randomly picked David's Salsa & Bachata classes. Opted for the monthly membership. Both me & husband just completed an entire month - 26 classes - learned a lot, loved it!! Each class is 45minutes. Begins with a warm-up. Here the emphasis is on footwork both basic and variations. The footwork variations in each class are changed to keep this segment interesting. The entire group is then divided into beginner & intermediate groups. While the beginner group continues to practice the basic footwork & breakdown the footwork variations before starting a "mini" routine, the intermediate group starts learning the routine for that day. After completion of both Salsa & Bachata lessons, music continues and the room is open for those who want to practice. At least one instructor is on the floor during this practice time to guide and answer any questions. Highlights of the class- 1. The Instructors - David, Heather & Carolina, they are so energetic, encouraging, friendly yet very professional. Very skilled in their art!! 2.Variations in footwork during warm-up. 3.The dance routine for each class appears to be well planned out, with the right mix of something old (previously done) & something new, right blend of comfort & challenge!! 4. Salsa & Bachata being social dance forms, technique to properly lead and follow, proper etiquette of hold - hand hold, closed position etc. are all learning points. Most social dance classes, including this incorporate student rotation at regular intervals during the class to help gain better understanding of these skills. My husband & myself, opt to stay out of the rotation, the instructors very respectfully accommodate our request. Thanks David, Heather & Carolina for sharing your skill!! read more

This class is welcoming, informative, and fun! It creates a relaxing atmosphere to conquer any fear of first-time social dancing. Just had my first class last night at the Garden Grove location, and was NOT disappointed. I was pleasantly surprised how attentive and simple the instructions were. Instructors were motivating and so helpful, they truly love to do what they do. Like anything, "practice is key" but David and his instructors make themselves available for extra practice after the class time has finished for a fun way to just dance your heart out! Great people, affordable, and such a great experience, I will definitely be continuing these classes. read more

Classes never started on time and sometimes even ended early.. I thought I was paying for a whole hour of salsa dance classes but I guess I was wrong.. when my friends and I talked to him about it he said his classes always start and end on time but that is a lie.. As we were leaving class one night he said to us good, leave bye, thank God. read more