Reviews of Ole to dance (Dance School)

Jose Orlando Ismael

Dania is a great coach, teacher and a friend. She is patient and has her own style. I took classes for traditional Cuban Salsa and Modern Style Bachata. I participated both in class and one on one sessions. Highly recommended!

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Dania is great she is a lot of fun to learn salsa with, and she knows her stuff. I have been learning Cuban salsa with her for about one year, and I have progressed very well (gringo can dance) I have a Cuban wife so Cuban salsa is a lot of fun to dance now. thanks Dania and keep up the good work c & y

Olga Svystun

Dania is an amazing teacher! She is full of energy and her classes are a lot of fun. I have tried salsa classes in the past but had never achieved as much in one year as I have with Dania in 2 months.

ND B

Dania is an amazing dance instructor. I took lessons with her to get ready for an upcoming event and was very pleased with Dania's methods of teaching, the fact that she was very much aware of the latest songs and moves, and how well she worked with me at my level so that I was comfortable with the steps. She's a very warm person overall and really easy to get along with. I had a great time learning from her. I was well prepared with great moves and techniques the night of the event and felt comfortable dancing the night away. I would highly recommend Dania!

Manoj Sharma

friends I have been to few different dance schools to learn salsa, but finally I got chance to learn privately and in group class with this academy and , I am so satisfied, that I do not wish to go anywhere else, I am confident and capable to be on dance floor to dance salsa , thanks to the teacher also as a person, God bless you

Lauren Choi

Dania is an amazing instructor. My partner and I have been taking private bachata classes with no previous experience at all - just a desire to learn and dance! She has really brought out skills in us we didn't know we had. She works at a pace we're comfortable with and challenges us just enough. Love her teaching ways and love dancing!

Walt Greenes

Highly recommend Ole To Dance to anyone looking for a great approach to learning to dance Latin styles due to the focus on repetition, proper fundamentals, and making it fun all at once. As someone with self-proclaimed "two left feet" this experience surpassed my expectations!

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N Marenick

Dania is a patient and knowledgeable teacher who has clearly danced her entire life. We've come a long way, under her kind instruction. It helps that she has a sense of humour too! Call her, you'll learn to dance and have fun doing it!

Christian Valenzuela

Best teacher! I'm going both Saturday and Sunday, 3 different dances, LA Salsa, Cuban Salsa, and Bachata. She's very patient and professional. I've tried to take lessons many times before but this is the only time I've really been taught well. Thank you!!

Anjali Seth

Love Dania, great lessons and fun! I am looking forward to January!!

Melissa Mitchell [Staff]

Dania is a consummate professional. Her educational background, which includes a 4 year degree from the School of Art & Dance in Havana , shine through in her incredibly effective training technique. That, combined with her Cuban flair and general sense of fun, makes learning with her a joy. We've learned more from Dania in 5 weeks, than we did in a full year at one of the well known and heavily marketed dance franchises. Don't waste your money there - skip that, and call Dania. You'll be glad you did. We look forward to spending many sessions with Dania in the coming weeks and months. We've made a new friend and found our last dance coach. Thank you, Dania!

Gisella Trujillo Herrera

Amazing experience. Super fun. You learn so much on how to dance and different techniques but in the end, you have so much fun doing it!!! I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to learn how to dance.

Neeraj Jain

Dania is a very patient and encouraging instructor. My dancing has improved just in a few classes!

Javier DeLuna

This an awesome dance school. The class size is not too big so you get a lot of personal attention from the teacher. The teacher takes the time to explain in great detail the dance steps for the ladies and the gentlemen roles. I found the dance steps became very simple to learn and follow by the method used in this school. The quality and content of the lessons is simply great. I would recommend this school to anyone that is serious about learning to dance salsa and bachata. I started from almost zero and in 2 months I was dancing salsa and bachata well... And have had an awesome time while learning to dance. One tip... If decide you want to learn...sign up and stay with it.

Audrey Yip

Dania is not only one of the best dance teachers I’ve been so honoured to meet, she is also super kind and patient. Her teaching style works for all kinds of people; young, old, beginner and professional. She takes the time to listen to you and help you through the hard parts. She is so knowledgeable! Her classes will teach you that dancing is not just steps, rather, that there is a full history and culture behind its style and shapes. She makes class fun and her music is infectious. You can really see how passionate she is about dance by the way she devotes her heart to her practice and teachings.

Uday Bahri

No matter if you are a complete beginner or just wanna progress, you can leave it to Dania. She is a wonderful teacher, and you can be sure to learn a lot and be comfortable dancing at any social event. Gracias a Dania

Liliana Ramalheira

My husband and I come from families that LOVE to dance and we’ve both wanted to learn salsa for quite a while. So my husband got us lessons for Christmas one year. We then met Dania at a dance studio where she was the female dance instructor and we hit it off immediately. We’ve now been dancing with her for two years. Dania exudes an undeniable love and passion for Cuban culture and dance, and her desire to teach others is what has fed our love for the dance as well as driven us to continue learning it. She always makes the classes enjoyable for any age or level of experience. Along with the studio lessons, Dania is always on top of various social events that she encourages her students to attend. This allows you to take your experiences outside of the studio and into real life as well as inspire you to push your knowledge further. Not only have we gained an incredible dance instructor but also an amazing friend. We will always continue to praise Dania and her talents and would recommend her to everyone!

L. Crucero

I took some private dance lessons with Dania some months ago. I found Dania's method of teaching easy to understand and follow. She was articulate and knew how to express the technical aspects of the dance without making them complicated. While it was decades ago when I took ballroom and Latin dance lessons during my younger years, Dania's delightful energy made me rediscover quickly the beautiful dance rhythms. Each lesson was so much fun. Dania's choice of music was excellent and it made me enjoy the classes even more. It would be my pleasure to recommend Dania to anyone wanting to learn how to dance with a knowledgeable and yet fun and enjoyable instructor.

Tom Burton

My fiance and I started with Dania for group salsa and bachatta lessons and liked her teaching so much that we took private lessons for the first dance at our wedding. She is very warm, funny, and patient, and also has great choregraphy ideas. We're very lucky to have found her and we would recommend her to anyone. Thanks Dania!

hugh cato

First time for dance lessons of any kind for me. They have been unbelievably helpful on my way to feeling the latin vibe. Thanks Dania! Two years ago I started this journey. Enjoyed club style but I've fully embraced Cuban style. I love how it allows us to experiment with each move. Nothing wrong with line dancing but this feels so much more sensual as we maneuver all over the dance floor. Love it!

Keith S

I have danced with Dania for approximately one year continuously, and for that time period, she has shown a level of professionalism as well as knowledge unmatched throughout various institutions. She possesses the essence of the Cuban culture that many seek through the art of latin dance. The quality I enjoy the most about Dania is her ability to stay true to the traditions and cornerstones of her dance styles. I would recommend her to anyone who is interested in pursuing this amazing endeavour.

Vince Cannizzaro

Dania is a great dance teacher! She is very knowledgeable and shows many variations and exits of different moves. Her classes are enjoyable and fun, and she takes the time to help you if you are not quite getting the move right away. She breaks down the steps in an easy to learn manner, and each week builds upon what we learned the previous week. At the end she has provided some beautiful routines that we use when social dancing. Well done Dania, I highly recommend her!

Bonita Cheddie

Dania covers a great deal of content in her classes. She takes time to review and pinpoint areas which require more attention. Classes are kept to a manageable size to enable more personal attention. Great atmosphere and camaraderie!

Jennifer Azzopardi

Dania is a most beautiful warm hearted and talented person to learn dancing with. She is highly knowledgeable patient and wonderful teacher! I would recommend her to anyone young and old who is new or professional in dancing. Dania is highly qualified in all dancing steps. Thank you Dania!

Oscar Camarillo

Awesome teacher, I highly recommended it to anyone who is willing to learn any Latin dance.

Toula

I have learned to dance merengue & bachata with private lessons from Dani & am extremely pleased with her expertise & patience. She is extremely talented with dancing but most importantly with her ability to teach me the techniques & skills with ease. Her positive attitude & love for dance is highly evident. I am so glad I have learned these 2 basic dances & am looking forward to salsa & cha cha next. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Dani to anyone who loves to express themselves thru dancing!

Jing Sun

Dania is a wonderful instructor! She is patient, professional and with passion for teaching. I have learned many moves/steps even with the Covid Lockdown etc. ( we continued our Zoom class) I enjoyed it so much! Thank you Dania

Doris Demello

Dania is an awesome dance instructor. In a group setting, she always ensures her students get the steps right before she proceeds to the next variation. She is passionate in teaching dance and makes the classes a lot of fun too. Because of her simplified method in teaching dance, her students are able to pick up the steps quickly and she is able to teach more variations to the dance. A review of all the variations learned is put together at the beginning and end of each class. Class size is just nice and not overcrowded. Salsa and bachata classes have been a great experience and because her teaching is so good and easy to follow, anyone even with two left feet will be able to learn the dance. Good job Dania, you are an inspiration to us in dance.

Astrid Wright

I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn cuban style salsa and bachatta. The instructor is a wonderful teacher. She makes learning fun and teaches you the right way from the getgo.

Krishna Patel

A little bit about me. Before meeting Dania and starting private salsa lessons, I had zero dance experience. Dania has been the perfect instructor for me. She is very knowledgeable, professional and patient. After 6 months of taking classes I have become a confident dancer who loves to show off his moves. Dania who started off as my dance instructor has now become a great friend ! Thank you for everything you have taught me about dancing and life ????????

Taz Mer

I have never been a dancer since i was a kid. I was going to a Cuban wedding and wanted to learn few steps so I can dance with my boyfriend. I decided to take private dance lesson with Dania and now I have decide to continue my lessons even after wedding because I see I can actually move. I am doing salsa really me and dancing. yes in three classes I can go on dance floor and dance with a guy with confidence. Dania is an amazing teacher patient fun she communicate clearly and care about her student. Dania has passion for dancing and knows how to teach and makes learning easy. I highly recommend Dania if you are looking to learn Spanish dance with an instructor who can understand her student level and teach you right technique go to Dania. just know you are in good hand.

Lyubina Martinova

Dania is unquestionably the best dance teacher I’ve had (and I have had a few both here, in Canada, and the USA). She is amazing when it comes to technical knowledge and approach, dance style, lesson personalization, and personality. I have been taking private lessons with her for several months now (and later will also do group classes with her, in addition to private lessons). Since I started dancing with her, I have progressed a lot – she understands her students well and knows how to personalize the lesson to the student’s learning style and dance goals. I told her what my goals her, she right away knew how to get me there, and she has been working hard to make sure I achieve them. She is also very responsive and helpful when it comes to accommodating your schedule and how many classes you need – she understands that people have different schedules and work priorities, and she has been very considerate about this and working around my schedule.

stania semerak

Dania is a wonderful teacher. Her classes are fun and entertaining. Excellent level for a recreational dancers.

Colette Grant

Dania is a professional; knows her craft & her audience. Attended a ladies mixed dance class, followed by a bachata class. Learned lots and had so much fun. If you want to learn solo, bring your own partner or pair up with a student partner...classes are very inclusive, lots of laughs & all while learning authentic dance!

Melissa Anastacio

We had an amazing experience having private Bachata dance lessons with Dania. Our skills improved drastically with just a few lessons. Her knowledge and ability to teach with patience and with clear instructions and demonstrations made learning new moves fun and easy! It was amazing to have these lessons with my soon-to-be husband and we are looking forward to showing off our new dance moves at our wedding :)

Alison Meriano

I took private lessons with Dania. She is a excellent teacher. Very kind, patient and wants to ensure you are learning correctly. She accommodated by busy schedule and by my second class, I was feeling confident and relaxed. I also enjoyed the lessons in culture and music selection. I will be continuing my lessons with her. Thank you Dania, I learned SO much !!! Mucho gusto y muchas gracias !!!

ANNA & TONY SESTITO

You will not find a more positive, energetic and knowledgeable dance teacher anywhere in the city! My husband and I share a passion for Latin dancing and we're lucky enough to find Dania and evolve as confident and capable recreational dancers. We would highly recommended Dania for couples looking to reconnect through dance....it's definitely more fun than marriage counseling;) and so much more effective ☆☆☆☆☆

Alina Da Rosa

I am currently taking an 8 week salsa course with Dania and am so pleased with her teaching style. She has a passion for dance and clearly breaks each step down to help you progress to the best of your abilities in a timely fashion. Dania makes it easy to smile and feel welcome is a new environment, I look forward to sessions and learning something new each week. Thank you for the opportunity to learn something new!