Connect With Dance
Connect With Dance

Connect With Dance

$100/lesson
starting price


Responds in about 1 hour

Introduction
Step into the joy of Salsa and Bachata dancing with a teacher who will help you truly connect—with both yourself and your dance partner. I specialize in creating a deeply felt experience of joy and confidence as you glide across the dance floor, ensuring you leave every lesson feeling inspired, empowered, and comfortable with what you've learned. With over 28 years of passion for Latin dancing, 15 years of teaching, and 12 years of performance experience, I am dedicated to making every lesson a celebration of movement, connection, and growth. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, I offer 1-on-1, couples, and group lessons in both leading and following—no partner required! I'm also available for wedding dance choreographies and father/daughter dances to make your special moments even more memorable. Various packages are available, and studio floor fees apply. ¡Clases también disponibles en Español!
Overview

Hired 9 times

Serves Torrance, CA

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1 employee

15 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMon8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.

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Vincent H.
Jun 16, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Ari was very patient while i learned the first steps involved in salsa dancing. She explained everything well, and had a great energy about her. I signed up for more lessons to continue learning.

Details: 36-45 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Salsa • No experience • Developing a hobby • 45 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location

Private Dance Lessons
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Cameron M.
Nov 13, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Ariadne is a great teacher. She’s patient and pays attention to the details which can easily be overlooked if you’re a beginner. She assesses where you’re at and builds from there. This helps with motivation and keeps me wanting to learn more. You can’t go wrong when booking a lesson with her.

Details: 36-45 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Salsa • No experience • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location

Private Dance Lessons
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Kevin M.
Jun 11, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Ari is very good at explaining things in a way that makes sense to me as a man (physics). Excellent attention to detail. Very patient and very adept at tailoring her instructions to match my needs.

Details: 65+ • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Salsa • Intermediate • Developing a hobby • 60 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Private Dance Lessons
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Robert D.
May 14, 2022
I took private Salsa lessons from Ari and what surprised me the most was how she took the time to explain to me how to lead a women so that she would feel safe, trusting and want to follow me. She taught me a lot about the how to be with a partner She helped me connect not just on but also off the dance floor. It was amazing to see how fast I was able to reach a comfortable level on the dance floor. I feel a lot more confidence in myself and can now go out Salsa dancing and enjoy getting to meet women. She’s and extraordinary teacher and I can’t recommend her enough.
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Nayan S.
Jun 13, 2022
Ariadna is a great teacher. I took my first salsa lessons from her and, in only a few sessions, I felt confident in going out to salsa clubs. She is patient and will break down each step so that you can master the dance moves.
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