Testimonials
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"Several years ago, my wife and I needed to learn some dance moves in a short amount of time because of an upcoming wedding. Fortunately, we found Natalia and Andrew! In three months, they had us dancing rhumbas, waltzes, swing, and many more dances well enough that we got through the wedding and a cruise! Working in high stress jobs, upon our return from a cruise we realized that dancing under their tutelage , we would find relaxation and relief from the everyday grind. They are complete experts in the world of dance and possess both the grace and patience to work with individuals and groups. Talented, friendly, and patient, we can recommend them to anyone with an interest in learning a wonderful form of exercise and art!"
- Paul & Trish Hughes
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"As a couple, we have had the pleasure and benefit of working with Natalia and Andrew as our dance instructors for several years. Over this arc, Natalia and Andrew nurtured the modest skills we had at the onset into confidence in many styles of dance, from Latin Rhythm to American Smooth, whether in a social setting or a competition dance floor. During our time together, and largely due to their abilities as trainers, we were able to achieve major milestones as ballroom dancers. For Andrew and Natalia to be good at what they do, they need to be more than just the awesome competitive dancers that they are; they need to be good at teaching. This is an entirely different skill set, and one they also have in abundance – empathy, patience, and the ability to shape the instruction in different ways until it becomes crystal clear to us as students. Time and time again, we have benefitted from their ability to understand us as individuals, to “meet us where we are,” and to adapt a development plan to our specific skills (and weaknesses). This ability to plan, track, assess, and prioritize is the hallmark of exemplary instructors, always prepared but always adaptable. We’ve learned a lot from them. We’ve enjoyed our lessons. And we’ve laughed a lot."
- Bill & Kathleen Hurley
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"We took ballroom dance lessons with Andrew and Natalia for 4 years. Andrew and Natalia were simply phenomenal ballroom dance instructors. Their passion for dance is infectious, and their ability to break down complex steps while catering to each student’s learning style is unmatched. Beyond their exceptional teaching skills, what truly sets them apart is their genuine care and support for their students. From helping coordinate a wedding proposal at the end of a competition, to preparing our first dance for our wedding, we shared many special moments with them. Their impact on our lives extends far beyond the dance floor, and we are forever grateful for the memories and skills we’ve gained during our four remarkable years with Andrew and Natalia."
- Tim & Kristy Mierzwa
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"When night school and work started to impact our time together, we decided that dancing together would be our "date night" escape, our time to have a little fun. Eighteen years later, ballroom dancing together continues to excite and fulfill us, but in so many unexpected ways. We even loved it so much we encouraged our three sons, Tony, Andrew, and Patrick to dance, too. Andrew loved it so much that he took it on as a career and also found the love of his life, Natalia. Andrew and Natalia have been our instructors, our guides, and our inspiration for the last ten years. Their patience, skill, and ever-thoughtful approach to exploring the edges of our ability have shown us that dancing as a couple is very much like living a happy marriage. It's not simply, "I lead; you follow." Instead, it is a delicate balance of suggesting by touch and direction, feeling the rhythm and music, responding to each other's movement and energy, respecting each other's fears and limitations, and being present in the moment of joint expression. As our instructors, Natalia and Andrew encourage us, guide us, teach us, all while also listening and watching us to help us continue our path together. In brief, it is one of our greatest joys to see how they create great art through movement together and help others do the same."
- Randy & Laura Prebula