I am have been looking into taking a private lesson for sometime now. I wanted to learn how to lead and be a good lead partner. I can dance ( not that good) but I can move and I am teachable. She is an amazing instructor. Josephine was patient. I just took my first lesson and I am hooked. She broken it down for me, in a way that I understood. I will be signing up for more lessons FOR SURE!. She's not cheap but she's not expensive at all. TOTALLY WORTH THE MONEY. I highly recommend her for couples or for any guy. read more

I was searching the area for a salsa class, and I'm thoroughly satisfied that I landed on Josie's studio! I love how private, efficient, and friendly the entire experience is. She's a wonderful instructor and makes learning the moves easy to understand. I've seen people in the class struggle from the beginning, then pick up comfortably after some time. An added bonus is the variety of events she has that bring the dance community/her students together! Highly recommend trying Josie's classes out. You'll be hooked :) read more

Can't recommend this enough! Best instructor ever and Josie cultivates a sense of community and belonging. She can teach ANY beginner to dance and does so with humor to put you at ease. She is a professional, and as such she will definitely take you as far as you want to go with your skills. I'm in the intermediate class and there is always a new challenge to tackle. Love love love it! read more

Josie Neglia Dance Academy - Students record the week's dance routine to practice at home - Performing Arts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Josie is just awesome on so many levels! Knowledgeable, genuine and an epic dancer. Very helpful & breaks things down so we get it! Heart of gold! read more

Perfect! Josie was recommended to me by my friend Miles and his wife - a couple of Long Beach natives - and she did not disappoint! I was there on a date for a private lesson and there was a group lesson following. The group lesson seemed like it had a great group of people and I (we) really enjoyed the private lesson. Josie is open minded, thoughtful, and eager to provide the best lessons for what her students want to learn. She is calm, capable, and confident. If you're debating to take a salsa, bachata, or other dance lesson, take one from Josie. If you're searching the area for who to take a lesson with, select Josie! Her setting is private, safe, and unique. It is as romantic as you like it to be, and there is so much more of a personal feel than if you were to walk into a business and talk to a concierge and be shuffled around to some studio B on the left hand side. read more

Josie is a remarkable dance instructor with a tremendous background. Her teaching approach is very effective - a perfect balance of technique, etiquette education, and confidence building. She's friendly and warm but takes her lessons and students seriously. She genuinely wants you to become a great dancer. Highly recommend her for your salsa and bachata lessons! read more

I have been taking Josie's classes for over 4 years. She has something for everyone. If you are a beginner, she is very patient and understanding if you are more advanced or the type who wants to learn some cool moves fast she is your source. Her academy also host 3 hour cruises and dance events for singles and couples. read more

Josie Neglia Dance Academy - Performing Arts Near Me - Long Beach, California

Hire Josie for all your dance + wedding dance choreography needs! Josie is professional, on time, and is incredibly talented at her dance skills and ability to teach and mentor others. She genuinely loves what she does and it shows! Our first dance was magical thanks to Josie and was hands down one of the highlights of our wedding day!! My now husband had no prior dance experience and these were his first lessons and I had been many years out of practice and she was able to help us choreograph a special dance that was within our skill level with a very limited timeline (due to rescheduling our wedding day). Our only regret was not booking even more lessons. Thank you again Josie!! read more

How can I stay brief when a 3 page essay won't do justice to the mastery in which Josie both masters her craft of Salsa dancing while at the same time is able to teach it effectively in an always fun positive & friendly environment. With attention to details in each of her students she is able to maximize your strong points as well as work and improve on the things you most need help on. Taking classes with Josie has literally changed my life as I've carried that self confidence, little details, like correct posture and those (million dollar tips) into my daily life! I've come a long way from that guy with shaky legs that never danced salsa in my life . Thank you Josie for sharing your zest for dancing , your 6 point formula & patience for us men with 2 left feet. :) "Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion" Martha Graham. read more

Josie does a wonderful Job teaching Latin Dance. We have so much fun every Wednesday. If you are looking to meet fun people and do some exciting dancing - Josie got you covered!!!!!!! read more

Josie will get you on the dance floor in no time with her fun classes. If you are a total beginner or think you have two left feet, have no fear. Josie has years of experience and patience. Josie knows you want to get dancing and she provides fast results in her fun-filled class. For the more seasoned dancers, Josie will teach you new moves to show off in the clubs. I take cha cha, bachata and salsa in her East LA studio on Saturdays. She also offers semi-private lessons in her long beach studio which are amazing. I did them for a month, but the LA traffic was more than I could handle as I was commuting from the west side. Josie is a treasure to the Los Angeles dance community. Come check out these classes! read more

Loved Josie's teaching methods! She is the best and will make you dance even if you don't have much experience...amazing! I love watching her dance! I took Salsa and Bachata and was awesome! Try it and I guarantee you won't regret it! :) read more

I have nothing but praise and gratitude for Josie. I have been taking classes wih her for 6 months now and her 6 point salsa formula works. Prior to Josie's instruction I took classes at different studios and other instructors. I didn't think their teachings were of much value because at the end of the day the success of a teacher is measured by what a student can do. One thing is for certain, even though I was being taught moves and practiced I still could not lead a salsa dance to save my life. As a guy it is so important to have the confidence to lead a girl. Being frustrated and unhappy with my salsa progress I did a google search for latin dance instructors in Long Beach. I decided to give it one last shot because taking classes and not having anything to show for it was getting expensive. I spoke with Josie over the phone and she answered all my questions and within minutes I signed up for some classes. Her classes are structured with warm ups and step by step dance routine instruction building on her six point formula every week. At the end of my first month the only thing that disappointed me was that I did not find her sooner!!! Josie's teaching style is AMAZING. Class is always fun and full of energy. She takes the time to correct mistakes and explains why and how your arm, hand, body etc. needs to be placed or moved to complete a dance step. Most instructors won't spot those fine details and address them to you but to me that makes a huge difference. Your instructor won't be on the dance floor to hold your hand for you all the time so you need to know those things. Josie is so passionate about her craft and her students. She wants all her students to progress and it shows because she takes the time to dance with you and see what needs to be improved. She is always constructive and coaches you the entire class until you get it. She makes you excited about dancing and once you start seeing results your love for latin dance will never be the same and you will always want to get better. I find myself going to salsa clubs with more skills and confidence, quite the change from where I was before. Josie's guidance and teaching inspired me to not to give up so easily. I couldn't be more happier with my progress. I highly recommend this dance studio for every level of dancer. read more

Josie is an excellent dance teacher. The classes are small and the routines are extremely fun. The studio class environment is superb, and she provides complimentary water, champagne or wine. She is a very knowledgeable Salsa and Bachata instructor. She even kindly provided coupons for us to get salsa shoes at a discounted price. I really enjoy taking classes with her, and her Salsa Formula new approach to salsa dancing is uniquely amazing. Highly recommended! read more

Love it! I always enjoy Josie's classes and here are the reasons why. She is always funny and makes class so fun and enjoyable! I appreciate her being outspoken to especially those guys who 'pretend' to teach me or other girls even being in HER class. Some girls including myself try hard to be polite toward those guys and not say "Hey, you suck, please stop trying to teach me. I am here to take Josie's class." As soon as Josie notices, she tells those guys straight "Hey, stop teaching. I am teaching." OMG, thank you so much! To me, it is very important to learn how to express as well as how to dance. She teaches how to dance in a very sensual and sexy way (for ladies, of course). I think she is gorgeous and super skilled dancer and, oh boy, I look good after learning from her. ;p Thank you always for giving us great dance experience! read more

Josie is an amazing instructor. She takes the tume to teach you the moves and will correct you all the way through till she sees perfection. Don't hesitate to take her class. You will not be dissappointed!! read more

The most down to earth and passionate Salsera I've crossed paths with. Josie's a pro in every respect of the word, but also enjoys sharing her skills and love of dance to any that's interested. Her six point formula and way of teaching made learning too easy. I've never felt more comfortable outside of my box. Her classes were a joy and definitely one of the experiences I'll never forget during my 4 months in LB. I'd be a lifer, if I didn't move to NorCal. I miss my 2-3x a week with Josie and the gang already! Salsa will change your life if you let it. Cheers! read more

After recently moving to the Long Beach I was interested in taking salsa lessons and discovered Josie's classes. I have taken a private session and a round of beginner classes with Josie and I've been so impressed. She is not only knowledgeable but makes it fun and genuinely cares about her students. Looking forward to taking many more classes with Josie. Would highly recommend! read more

Josie is a SuperStar with such a great personality. If you have not taken her class yet then you are missing out. She will have you laughing and smiling the whole way through. Keep up the great work Josie. read more

We came Josie's Dance Academy was for a choreographed first dance for our upcoming wedding. Both my fiance and I were a bit nervous because we've never taken part in any formal dance lessons as adults. We didn't know what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised by her dance skills, her ability to adapt dance and make it accessible for non-dancers like us! She was very professional, and made us feel at ease under her dance instruction. She also was very accommodating to our busy schedules and was able to coordinate times for us to practice. I would highly recommend her to any and all. Be sure to bring some type of video recording camera so you could see how much you improve over time. read more

I am not writing this review to comment on the ability of Ms. Neglia to provide professional dance instruction, but I felt compelled to comment on her tardiness in arriving at a dance event for which she committed to give a group lesson at a social dance held in South Orange County. The organizer of the dance advertised that the dance instruction would be given by Ms. Neglia from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. At the most recent event, she did not arrive until approximately 7:20 P.M. and the lesson did not begin until almost 7:30 P.M. This is not the first time Ms. Neglia has arrived late at this particular social event and delayed the beginning of the dance instruction. It is unprofessional and inconsiderate for Ms. Neglia not to arrive on time especially when she has committed to begin the lesson at a specific time. Not everyone who attends these events participates in the dance lesson; they would prefer to dance to the music played by the DJ after the lesson. Everyone pays an admission fee which includes Ms. Neglia's dance instruction regardless of whether or not an individual participates. Those who do not should not be penalized for her inability to arrive on time. read more

Josie is a knowledgeable instructor who is caring, attentive and passionate about dance. In a class of 100 she will notice each dancer's weaknesses and work to correct them; she is hands-on and works to improve each student so they can enjoy social dancing to the fullest. Josie stays on top of new techniques and continues impoving her business savvy with online seminars and brings the latest products, trends and information to her students. Josie's classes are fun, sexy and powerful! I have enjoyed her classes very much and always look forward to meeting new friends in her classes and also seeing the regulars who keep coming back to improve and stregthen skills. If you want a strong, skilled dance teacher who concentrates on detail and fine-tuning her students, Josie is the instructor for you!! read more

Josie is a masterful teacher, her classes are highly personalised, she easily adapts to suit each student's needs and has untuitive understanding of movement. Josie Neglia is the real deal. read more

We hired Josie to show us a couple of moves for our wedding's first dance. We've never danced Rumba or Salsa before but she made it look so easy. She's a natural teacher and has an amazing gift for dancing. I think she's a Long Beach gem! Take her classes and you won't be disappointed! read more

I take private lessons with Josie and simply can't begin to describe what a great teacher she is. I travel 2.5 hours each way for my lessons, and they are well worth the trip. When I started lessons with Josie, I could dance the various routines in my salsa 1.5 class, but outside of class all I could dance on the social dance floor was a basic. Josie changed that. After only a few private lessons, I was leading moves on the social dance floor and not just in class. I highly recommend taking privates with Josie. Not only do you learn faster, but you also learn the proper technique. That's how I was able to finally apply what I was learning in class on the social dance floor. Before taking privates, I could only dance salsa if my partner knew what the move would be in advance. Thanks to Josie's personalized attention that's no longer a problem. Josie's rates for privates are very reasonable and I'm convinced that you save both time and money by going the private lesson route. Josie has developed a 6 point formula for teaching salsa. I have no doubt that it is the best way to approach salsa that exists. The formula gives you usable patterns that look great. No more leading multiple basics and cross body leads while trying to think of the next move. You just use Josie's formula and you get through every dance looking like a pro! read more

I started taking classes years ago when Josie had all day long marathon teaching sessions. And later on took a private lesson before a big Salsa contest. Josie is helpful and definitely has concern for her students. If you are near Long Beach; plan on taking a class with her. read more

Josie taught me more in 15 minutes then my last instructor did in three months. She is an effective communicator and knows what she is doing. I was absolutely blown away with her skill in dancing and the knowledge to back it up. I presently live in Scottsdale, Arizona and without a doubt can comfortably say- no one in this state comes close to her talent. I wish I lived in LA because I would be at her studio all the time. She will not waste your time, or your money. No matter your skill level, giver her a call and she will point you in the right direction. read more

Latin dancing could be really challenging if you keep repeating the same small mistake over and over. This is why I'm so grateful to have taken Josie's group and private lessons. Her private lessons where super helpful, and really helped me take my dancing to the next level! It's really important to fine tune and make sure you get it right. Josie's teaching will help you find those small things and make those adjustments that make the difference. Her expertise and passion for Latin dance will motivate you and help you develop the confidence you need, if it's styling or technique--she'll guide you through it all. All this and perhaps her greatest skills is doing it all while having fun and creating a climate of appreciation of the art of Latin dance! I'm one of those people who like's learning from the best--Josie's the gold standard!! Her group lessons are good, but really her private lessons are really awesome. Try them and you'll know exactly what I mean. I'm really grateful to have learned from someone at the top of her game! From Gil, a teacher, from Long Beach read more

Josie gave us lessons and choreographed our first dance for our wedding for a very fair price. When we started we could barely dance together, but she was an amazing teacher and turned us into rockstars. We nailed our first dance, everybody loved it and we got so many compliments about how awesome our performance was. Thanks for your great teaching Josie! read more