Can't imagine learning salsa and bachata anywhere else

always wanted to learn salsa - and i'm so glad i found dancefree. the "professors" are world-class dancers and enthusiastic teachers. there's also a wonderful camaraderie among the students - especially the ones who regularly attend the classes. we are all crazy about salsa and dancefree is our outlet! most importantly, you won't find any of the snootiness that you sometimes encounter at other salsa clubs. i still remember my first thursday class and social dance night where i asked an instructor to dance with me (as a complete beginner). she was super friendly and of course, amazing to dance with. i found out a month later that she was the colombian champion for salsa dancing on 1 and the cha cha cha! she had no airs about her - and that's why i love dance free. after a couple free thursday classes i took the plunge and bought a monthly membership. i've never taken dance classes before so i wasn't quite sure what to expect. but i found that the continuity of the practice (both body control and moves) and tricks you pick up from the instructors really helped accelerate my progress. i started as a total beginner and within a month could move up to the intermediate level. the classes are challenging and last 2-3 hours depending on how long you practice after the class. :) i would recommend also taking a few private classes a week to establish good habits for all the foundational footwork and leading (for the guys). i found taking classes from both male and female instructors helpful as well. non-spanish speakers may find some of the instruction hard to follow but i found it a great way to practice spanish and meet locals in a spanish context. there are now some spanish words that i'll never forget such as "pecho" and "hombros." dancefree was a my second home in medellin and i can't wait to return to learn more and see all my old friends. i've now been to a number of salsa nights and classes in los angeles and i can say that the value, fun, and atmosphere of dancefree is truly special. - darren j., july, 2015