Danella Dutton Dance

We had such an awesome time learning salsa from Danella for our wedding first dance and also have stayed on for general group classes because we are loving sharing this hobby as a couple! Danella is an incredible teacher, she commands the group lessons masterfully but also takes the time in individual lessons to coach, refine, and add styling. We are excited to continue coming back to Danella's classes!

I've taken salsa and bachata classes on and off over the years from many different instructors and Danella is hands down the best. She teaches you how to know and get into your body, hear the music, and actually DANCE! She is encouraging and motivating, helps you figure out and achieve your personal goals, and regularly hosts workshops and social events to help you level up. Equally important is how Danella fosters a genuine sense of community and creates something really special that I haven't found at other dance studios. This is most certainly due to the tone of friendship and respect that she sets, how much fun she makes class, and just the gem of a person that she is, which in turn attracts great students. I have made so many great friends at her studio and absolutely adore everyone in class. The past year as Danella's student has felt like coming home to myself, and taking her classes has been one of the best decisions I've made.

Danella is an amazing instructor and creates a space for learning and building community. She teaches you about how to dance with your body, with the music, and with a partner -- she covers it all in different ways so that something will stick with everyone! Each six week series gives you new information to grow as a dancer, and within the six weeks, you really see your progression! I am addicted and now take classes 2x a week. Private lessons are also worth it. I wouldn't take classes anywhere else - highly rec!

Danella is an excellent teacher. I've been taking her salsa class for 6 months and I've learned so much. She creates an environment where I feel comfortable dancing and look forward to going to class. I’m wowed at how great she is in explaining the subtleties of certain techniques all while keeping the class engaged. Definitely recommend her for people of all skill levels.

I have been taking group and private Salsa Classes with Danella at the Hollywood Dance Center for about 15 weeks and it has been a fantastic experience. I am able to social dance salsa now, feel confident with my knowledge in terms of technique and musicality. I have also had a lot of fun during the classes and met really wonderful people. Danella classes to me have been, and continue being, not only useful to learn to dance salsa but has also provided a warm and happy community. I highly recommend her as a teacher as she is fun, very professional, great at what she does and empowering to her students!