Movers and Shakers Salsa and Bachata Dance Academy

Quiero compartirles mi experiencia con la academia Movers and Shakers con las clases de salsa que estoy cada semana ,Nuestro Maestro Danny con su talento y profesionalismo te explica hasta el último movimientos y eso es muy importante también bailamos con los alumnos de la misma clase para practicar y desenvolverse eso nos ayuda a tener más confianza hasta el día de hoy estoy bailando salsa y no lo puedo creer te recomiendo que si vives en la área de los Angeles toma una clase de salsa 101 no te arrepentirás a demas conocerás personas de diferentes lugares gracias Danny por ser parte de esta comunidad MOVER AND SHAKERS

Easily one of the best things I’ve done since moving to LA! As someone who has always loved to dance, but never really knew how, joining movers and shakers helped give me the skills to express myself dancing. Danny is incredibly experienced and makes every class fun and enjoyable. Each class is planned well to review previous moves and with enough time and repetition to learn new ones. I can’t believe the amount of skill I was able to gain in just 10 short weeks. Now I spend every week social dancing on top of weekly classes and couldn’t be more happy & thankful to have dance become a bigger part of my life!

I recently had the pleasure of taking Salsa 101 and 102B at Movers and Shakers Salsa Studio, and it was an incredible experience! In Salsa 101, our instructor Danny was fantastic. He made learning the basic steps enjoyable and accessible for everyone in the class. His enthusiasm for salsa dancing is contagious, and he has a great way of breaking down the moves to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and confident. Danny’s supportive approach created a fun atmosphere that made me excited to dance. When I progressed to Salsa 102B, I had the pleasure of learning from Ariella. She brought a fresh energy to the class and introduced more intricate steps and partner work with such clarity. Ariella’s teaching style is both encouraging and challenging, pushing us to embrace our creativity and add personal flair to our dancing. She was always available for tips and feedback, which really helped me refine my skills. Overall, my experience at Movers and Shakers was outstanding, thanks to both Danny and Ariella. They both foster a warm and welcoming environment that makes learning salsa a joy. I left each class feeling energized and eager to dance more. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to elevate your skills, I highly recommend this studio and taking classes with these amazing instructors!

Learn salsa with expert guidance and pure fun! From the very first lesson, I was blown away by how detailed and thorough each class has been. Instructor Danny emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation, which he calls "the building blocks of success," and he couldn't be more right. Thanks to his guidance, my confidence on the dance floor has improved dramatically. I drive all the way from Sherman Oaks, CA, and it's worth every mile. I highly recommend anyone looking to learn salsa or bachata to join MAS—you won’t regret it!

** Long sappy review incoming ** In August 2022, my partner Nick and I uprooted our lives on the East Coast to move to Los Angeles for a job opportunity. Struggling to make friends and adjust to the LA lifestyle, we decided to join a local dance studio as a fun couples' hobby and to form new friendships. We chose Movers and Shakers based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the instructors, the quality of the classes, and the vibrant community of dancers it attracted. Having danced Bachata on and off since 2018, I had experienced my share of quality dance studios and held relatively high standards. However, after enrolling in our first Bachata 101 class with instructor Ariela through Movers and Shakers, it quickly became clear that this studio was different. The warmth, energy, and genuine care that Ariela brought to each class made us feel welcome from day one, and we immediately knew we had found something special. Standing here two years later, I can confidently say that joining Movers and Shakers was the best decision we ever made and has far exceeded our expectations. Not only have we mastered the fundamentals and grown into confident dancers, but we’ve also found a true sense of community and made lifelong friends. What truly sets Movers and Shakers apart from all the other studios is that our academy director, Danny Kalman, doesn’t treat his studio as just a business — it’s a real family. Danny pours his absolute heart and soul into every class. I genuinely appreciate how Danny and the MaS instructors go above and beyond to ensure that every nuance of the dance is fully mastered. From perfecting the fundamentals and adding creative styling to honing dancing musicality, they delve into levels of detail that most studios barely scratch the surface on. But beyond the lessons themselves, Danny and the team creates a welcoming environment where everyone feels part of a close-knit dance community. While most other studios focus on cycling students through the curriculum as quickly as possible to generate maximum revenue, Danny makes it his mission to foster growth, camaraderie, and support among his students. He goes above and beyond by organizing frequent dance socials and weekly Friday practice sessions in the studio, providing us with safe and encouraging spaces to refine our skills. He also pays attention to small yet significant details that make all the difference, like posting recap videos on our class website and creating group chats to help us organize our own social or practice sessions. To top it off, Danny regularly hosts massive student parties that attract hundreds of past and current MaS students — truly some of the funnest parties I’ve ever attended! Having experimented with over five dance studios throughout my dance journey, I can confidently say that Danny and Movers and Shakers are completely unparalleled in terms of the student experience and the quality of the instruction. Nick and I couldn’t be happier with our time here and are incredibly grateful to have found a place where we’re not only advancing as dancers but have also discovered a community where we truly belong. It’s officially been over two years since Nick and I moved to LA, and I’m proud to say we’ve stuck with Movers and Shakers ever since. We’ve completed the entire Bachata series (101, 102a, 102b, 103a, 103b, 103c) and have even added Salsa to our repertoire, having finished Salsa 101 and 102, with our next goal possibly being to audition for the performance team! While moving to LA was perhaps the hardest transition of my life, finding and joining the Movers and Shakers dance community was truly the best thing that has ever happened to us. I am eternally grateful to Danny, Ariela, and the rest of the MaS team for the gift of this beautiful community that I will cherish forever. My heart is so full ❤️