Dancing
Salsa is both a passion as well as a way of life for us. My husband and I
have been dancing Salsa On1 for five years. We decided we wanted to learn
to dance New York style Salsa On2 and we knew exactly where to go, Rhythms
and Soul Dance Studio. We decided to take private lessons, as we strongly
believe that taking private lessons is the most effective way to learn a
new dance. We wanted to learn from the best Salsa On2 instructor on Long
Island, Kelly Ficarra. Kelly is known for her wonderful style and strong
grounding On2. Our first lesson went great and I looked forward to going
every week. Kelly was not only patient during the lessons, but encouraging
as well.
After
taking lessons with Kelly, our dancing has improved tremendously, especially
our technique and styling. Since taking private lessons with Kelly, we also
decided to take the Cha Cha, Salsa Timing as well as Ladies & Mens' Styling
Workshops. All of the workshops were informative, fun and the instructors
were great. We have taken group classes On2 as well. The classes are fun
and the dance socials are great with dancers at every level. All of the
instructors and staff at Rhythms and Soul Dance Studio are knowledgeable,
friendly and fun. We have made many friends at the studio as the environment
is warm and open. Overall, we would say we are very happy that we decided
to take classes and we highly recommend the studio to both beginners as well
as experienced dancers looking to expand their horizons.
Jennifer
& Aquinaldo Goncalves - Deer Park, NY
January 2007, I made good on a New Year's resolution for the
very first time by beginning to take lessons at Rhythms & Soul Dance Studio
with owner Kelly Ficarra. I immediately felt the benefits of this new
activity which provides a great way to exercise, constantly challenges me to
improve and is lots of fun! Thanks to Kelly and her superb staff of
instructors, I and many others from the studio have improved significantly
while having a good time learning and practicing at dance class. I'm
already dancing salsa both On1 and On2 and enjoy frequenting night clubs and
dance socials in New York City and Long Island.
I'm extremely impressed by Kelly's teaching
ability and that of her staff. In addition to learning salsa and now other
styles of dance as well, I feel better by enhancing my overall health while
socializing with quality people. I only wish I started dancing sooner!
John Grima - Hicksville, NY
Rhythms & Soul is a great place to learn how to
dance. The staff here is amazing. Everyone has such unique
qualities to offer to their students in a very warm, friendly environment.
Dancing at Rhythms & Soul has helped me to achieve one of my most important
lifetime gals of getting to a healthy weight and improving my dancing
skills. Eventually, I hope to be prepared to enter competitions.
Rhythms & Soul is for everyone whether you want to take it seriously or want
to do it just for fun. This is a place for all. I have met such
wonderful people at Rhythms & Soul and I am not just talking about the
staff. The students who come here are wonderful tool. I love
that I have met so many people who share the same passion as me, and of
course, that passion is dancing.
My dance instructor at Rhythms & Soul, Alfred Pena,
has brought me to a whole other level of dancing. Not only is he an
excellent dancer himself, but a wonderful teacher. Dancing has
not only helped me to transform my body, but has helped me through some
really difficult times in my life. Some do yoga to relax and others,
like myself, dance. Dancing takes me away and lifts my spirit. I
am so gad that I found Rhythms & Soul. I couldn't agree more with the
name of the school. The rhythms have done wonders for my soul!
Thanks to all the staff at Rhythms & Soul for all
your support during my weight transformation. You are all like a
second family to me!
Michelle Dallaris -
Hicksville, NY
In
March 2008, I decided I needed to get into physical shape. I was 28 pounds
overweight and out of shape. I wanted a program I could stick with. I had
tried the gyms and did not find they were beneficial. I found Rhythms and
Soul; they offered Zumba and Pole dancing. They encouraged me to come in
and try the classes. I did. I am so grateful for having found them. The
staff is wonderful. The classes are hard but fun. We exercise, dance,
laugh, and sweat. The time goes quickly and before you know it, your class
is done and you want to go back again. I have lost 18 pounds and two dress
sizes since March. I am so pleased with the classes and the support I
receive from the staff. I feel confident and sexy. I have lowered my blood
pressure. If you have not tried Zumba, you should.
Get healthy and confident!
Debbie Mallon - Garden City, NY
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