Green Cove Springs Performing Arts Classes

triple swing, and I had just started samba when I hurt my ankle and had to stop dancing for the last few months before I moved away. In total, I took 26 private lessons and attended 7 six-week group classes.

My experience: I had been dancing salsa, bachata, cumbia, and merengue for about 7 years before starting with Ureka. For salsa and bachata, we worked on styling and some tightening up my execution of some advanced steps / combos.

About 15 years prior to meeting Ureka, I had taken ballroom group and private classes for about 6 months and from that, remembered the basic steps for cha cha, waltz, rumba, and American tango. I had also taken a couple salsa rueda lessons, but didn't really retain it. We increased my abilities in those dances.

Ureka taught me kizomba, hustle, triple swing, Argentine tango, and samba from scratch. At dance parties that she hosted, we also danced cumbia and merengue together, even though we didn't cover them in my lessons.

Ureka is by far the best dance instructor I've ever had, in large part because she figured out how to explain things to me in a way that helped _me_ "get it". I'm kind of uncoordinated and slow to learn physical things, and I'm not particularly graceful. I also have bad eyesight, bad depth perception, and I have this problem where my eyes don't focus together (according to the eye doctor) so I'm always slightly off balance. I'm the one always falling over in yoga classes. :-) I can't wear heels because of it. I've also been told that I lack rhythm. I am not even kidding; I am a klutz.

HOWEVER, after the group classes and about 20 of my private lessons, I had two ladies in one weekend tell me that I was a pretty dancer with nice style. ME! The clumsy dork who has no business being on a dance floor.... I am not ever going to win any awards, but I have SO MUCH FUN on the dance floor.

I had been getting a little bored with salsa and bachata and was going dancing less and less. Before my experience with Ureka, I probably would have eventually quit dancing. But she gave me more confidence and guided me back to my passion for dancing.

I've had lots of instructors, and there are lots of pretty, graceful dancers out there who can demonstrate steps and explain them. But Ureka has done the best job - by far - of getting through to my cells. Even in group class, she makes the dances so accessible to everyone. The people who had Ureka as their first instructor have no idea how spoiled they are.

I cannot give her enough accolades.. Ureka is truly amazing, as an intructor and as a person, and I'm honored to have learned from her and danced with her."

n. She really gets her knowledge through to the student. I enjoyed every minute of the lessons."

was great at getting the class to relax and socialize with each other. She made it fun and interactive. In private lessons she was able to tailor a program for us. We specifically wanted a country dance, Latin social dances and triple step (we wanted something fast paced and retro). She worked with us based on our goals and was able to be flexible with our hectic schedule. She is fun and super friendly. I only wish I would of started sooner. If you are hesitant about spending the money on private lessons; don't be! It is some of the best money I have ever spent on myself."

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Its hard not to get addicted to her style ! You will be Very impressed of her poise, determination and humor to get your dance to the next level ! She is hands down the best teacher i have encountered in my ballroom 5 y journey !"

r limits. She's the best!"

sure learning from her!"

e her students feel comfortable, while always pushing them to achieve more in their dancing. Her intimate knowledge of a many different types of dance make her an ideal instructor, as you will be able to greatly expand your exposure to various types of dance. Highly recommend!!!"

aking classes, and got totally hooked on ballroom dance! Things quickly escalated to 3-4 dance lessons per week for my husband and me. We are both so thankful to have had the opportunity to train with someone who is at the top of her field and so dedicated to sharing dance with others.

Ureka is excellent at what she does, and can teach anyone to dance. With her, you will learn to do so with grace, ease, and fun. I cannot recommend her more highly."