John Cassese - The Dance Doctor

This is the place my wife and I turned to to teach us the opening dance of our wedding. I am not much of a dancer (sober) but I leared a Waltz Tango combo number that made the jitters of that first dance go away.

I think this is the best dance studio in Los Angeles. There's a lot to rave about the facilities but the teachers are definitely are worth raving about. Whether it's swing, salsa, jazz, hiphop, the teachers are outstanding.

Pros: great location, good instructors, easy parking

My husband and I wanted to have a First Dance at our wedding 15 years ago and John Cassese, the Dance Doctor in Santa Monica , was recommended for instruction and choreography. After gritting our teeth (we didnt think we could keep rythmn) we took about 10 dance lessons and we couldnt believe what we accomplished.. To top it all off, we had a great, joyous time getting our routine together with the help of our patient and talented instructor.

While we hadnt returned for more lessons, a few weeks ago we attended a fabulous dance party given by a friend of oursguess whereat John Casseses Dance Doctors studio. The new (to us) location was large, airy, beautifully dressed for the occasion and the head of the dance studio taught all of us line dancing, salsa and swing. We laughed and danced several hours away and had an incredible experience. Some of our friends have already decided to take dance classes with us. Were not giving it up this time. Its a great place, with kind, helpful people to guide your way

Pros: great fun!