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Connect With Dance

$100/lesson
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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!
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Hired 21 times

Serves Huntington Park, CA

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17 years in business

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Sun10:00 am - 9:00 pmMon10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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

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Chris B.

Jul 25, 2025

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She has a unique ability to teach dance by feel and effectively teach in a way that gets immediate results. It is a relatable teaching method. I highly recommend this instructor.

Details: 36-45 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Salsa • Beginner • Preparing for an event / performance • 60 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Adalberto G.

Feb 24, 2025

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My wife and I have been taking dance classes with Ari, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very first lesson, she made us feel completely comfortable, creating a welcoming and supportive environment. Her professionalism and expertise are truly impressive—she has a deep understanding of dance and an incredible ability to break down movements in a way that’s easy to follow. Beyond technique, Ari has helped us connect with the music in a way we never have before. She tailors each lesson to our pace and ensures we not only learn but also enjoy the process. Thanks to her, dancing has become an exciting and meaningful experience for both of us. We highly recommend Ari to anyone looking for a skilled, patient, and passionate dance instructor!

Details: 18-25 • Two people • Salsa • Beginner • Developing a hobby • 45 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location

Private Dance Lessons
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Bianca W.

4 days ago

Ari is incredible!! I had taken one salsa class back in college and it was nothing like this. This class was personable and engaging, we felt like it was tailored specifically for us. Instead of just running through steps and counts, she focused on connection first. She engaged us with thoughtful questions and listened attentively to our answers. Then she used them to create sports and musical analogies that made the language of dance click for us. Freaking genius! She’s personable, relatable, and genuinely funny! The energy she brings into the room made us feel comfortable enough to try, mess up, laugh, and keep going. 10/10 would recommend and would continue taking classes with Ari 🥹🙏🏽
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Vincent H.

Jun 16, 2024

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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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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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