I've always loved dancing, but also found it to be one of the most mortifying things we people do in public. It's like trying to sing in front of people when you can't carry a tune, or public speaking in a foreign language. There's something really intimidating about it, which is why alcohol helps so much.
I took hip-hop here with Jessica, and she's so encouraging and positive that she addresses half the issue with dancing, which is all in the head. But she definitely knows what she's doing and can help with the technique side of the process, so that you're learning the moves in the right way, too.
This isn't the place to go if you're looking to spin on your head and make a living performing at subway stations. But if you want to learn moves you can actually USE, it's perfect! It's a safe place where you get what you put into it--I've loved all the classes I've taken here.
If you're the type to sit out at weddings while everyone else seems to have a good time on the dance floor, you should invest in a class or a private with Jessica--life's too short! Dancing incorporates so many of the good things in life, like music, fun and social interaction. Jessica brought dance into my life, and I couldn't be more grateful. I took a class with Vicky, too, who is the nicest, coolest, and most encouraging person to have ever kicked my ass. So just go, you'll like it.
Pros: Instructors, price, the overall spirit of the place
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