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Tango with Ferlyn F.

San Diego, California

4.7
(18)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, English, Spanish, American Sign Language, French,
Teaching since 1989
Bachelor of Arts | Theatre Arts and Dance - Dance emphasis
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Unleash your passion for dance with tango lessons from a talented instructor who teaches all ages

Learn Tango with Ferlyn! My History of Ballroom: I have been teaching ballroom for 25+ years. I have experience in varied street and self-taught techniques in Waltz (Traditional & Viennese), Tango (American & Argentine), Cha Cha, Foxtrot, and Latin Ballroom (Salsa, Rumba, Samba, Bachata), just to name a few. My training is mostly through self-taught methods and passed down generational methods taught through mentors and cultural organizations. A few video credits can be looked at on my profile! My Teaching Method: I assess each students' levels, knowledge and styles of learning, determine the best learning paths to incorporate into the lesson and bring a "natural movement" approach of training and education. With my method, this is to provide a collaborative & supportive environment as well as actively develop a person's life, culture and well-being. I strive to take a step further and deeper within the mind of the person who is learning dance and music to find one's "True Inner Dancer/Musician." PLEASE NOTE: For a more accurate look into my experience and education, please refer to my profile. Any advanced, duet, group, weddings, birthdays, or any special occasion will differ than the usual lesson rate.

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Corte Playa Jacinto, San Diego, CA
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Teaching Hours

Monday
9 AM-10 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-10 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-4 PM
8 PM-10 PM
Thursday
9 AM-5 PM
6 PM-10 PM
Friday
9 AM-10 PM
Saturday
9 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$90
90 minutes
$135
120 minutes
$180

About Ferlyn F.

4.7
(18)
My Teaching Philosophy: "Unlock your True Inner Dancer/Musician." ~Ferlyn~ I believe each and every person has a unique brand of movement, understanding of music, and learning style for any dance form or instrument. Whether it is hip hop, breaking, ballet, jazz, tap, ballroom, dancing for a wedding, birthday, or flash mob, playing the piano, singing or even learning the theory of music or dance, I make sure to "unlock" the best qualities within your learning, expand that knowledge and encourage you to become your fullest potential as my apprentice. I bring a different light to each session of dance, piano and/or music and bring your abilities to a level that is more knowledgeable, adequately refined, near to perfection (and professional over time), and always enjoyable. Let’s unlock your abilities together and bring out your greatness!
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4.7
18 Reviews
Jeannie
Student's home
Really patient and encouraging! I'm a beginner when it comes to dance / choreo but she was still very supportive and positive. You'll have a lot of fun taking a lesson with her!
Posted Jan 18, 2022
Cece
Teacher's studio
Ferlyn has excellent skills in teaching dance. My daughter has improved her dance techniques in 3 classes. We highly recommend her to everyone that needs dance instructor.
Posted Apr 23, 2018
Dominique Nieto
Student's home
Given all of the positive reviews, I am refraining from giving Ferlyn only one star. I am sure she is relatively competent as a teacher. The unfortunate aspect for which she is receiving such a poor review is a significant lack of professionalism. I arranged piano lessons with Ferlyn for my mother. Her first lesson (for which I was present) was fine. I then found out that at their second lesson, Ferlyn showed up very sick. This was quite concerning, especially given my mother’s age. Ferlyn definitely should have canceled that second lesson and not showed up so sick. Then, only two hours (!) before my mother’s scheduled third lesson, I receive a text message from Ferlyn stating the following: “Hi Dominique, wanted to let you and your mom that piano lessons will be cancelled today because it is my Birthday! I will see her next week. :)” This was incredible. This was a cancellation only two hours prior, not due to some emergency or even due to her illness which should have caused a cancelation the week before! This was because it was her birthday. Something that would have been understandable, were she to have let us know well in advance. I am sure she knew in advance when her birthday is. This does not reflect on TakeLessons, as I have had great experiences with other teachers. But this degree of inconsiderateness, first with regard to the illness and then with regard to the manner of cancellation, is appalling.
Posted Apr 12, 2018
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Experience

Instructor

Jun, 2003 - Present

Various Studios and Dance Classes

3 Be3ts Dance Company San Diego, CA | Ferlyn F. John Robert Powers, San Diego San Diego, CA | Megan Tower Crenshaw Arts/Tech Charter High School Crenshaw, CA | Pat Smith Kings Dance Center Hanford, CA | Katie Huegly Vive American Dance Studio Huntington Park, CA | Jose Sarmiento Community Hip Hop Dance Classes Lemoore, CA | Lemoore Parks and Rec. Center Fil-Am Kids Dance: Summer Sessions Lemoore, CA | Fil-Am Assoc. of Kings County, Inc. Cal State LA Housing: Hip Hop Master Class! Los Angeles, CA | CSU, Los Angeles: Housing

Choreographer & Music Producer

May, 2015 - Jun, 2015

Stephanie & Bill Dow - Father-Daughter Dance at Stephanie's Wedding

Produced/remixed music and choreographed the Father-Daughter dance for Stephanie's wedding. Only within 7 Duet & Solo lessons were both of them able to do some groovy, exciting dance moves that brought energy to their audience!

Choreographer

Aug, 2014 - Aug, 2014

Dang and Niki Tran's Wedding

Assisted with their choreography and dance movement for the first dance for their wedding reception. We were able to coordinate and perfect their dance within 5 sessions.

Choreographer & Music Producer

Jul, 2014 - Jul, 2014

Bob & Justine Major - Father-Daughter Dance at Justine's Wedding

Choreographed as well as remixed/produced the music for their Father-Daughter Dance at Justine's wedding reception. Within three weeks, this lovely family duo (Bride and Father-of-the-Bride) were able to get some lively and hilarious moves on the dance floor.

Dance Choreographer & Director

Sep, 2008 - Mar, 2009

Crenshaw Arts/Tech Charter High School (C.A.T.C.H.)

As part of their Dance Program, I was the Director for the Dance Department and taught for the C.A.T.C.H. Kids Dance Troupe. Dance Genres Taught: Bebop Tap Jazz Modern/Contemporary Hip Hop

Choreographer

May, 2007 - Jun, 2007

Wedding of Amy and Paul Butler

Choreographed a waltz for the couple's wedding reception. We rehearsed twice a week for about a month prior to their wedding reception.

Accompianist

Apr, 2004 - Apr, 2004

Wedding of Monica and Oscar Gomez

Played traditional wedding music for their church wedding ceremony.

Company Member

Aug, 1998 - Present

Various Dance Companies

3 Be3ts Dance Company San Diego, CA | Ferlyn F. Kruciaal Element Dance Company San Diego, CA | Jaami and Angel Waali-Villalobos Kings Dance Center: Instructors Company Hanford, CA | Katie Huegly CSU, Los Angeles: Jazz Tap Corps Los Angeles, CA | Ardie Bryant CSU, Los Angeles: Team Flight Dance Crew Los Angeles, CA | Grandison Madison IV Breakaholics Dance Crew Lemoore, CA | B-Boy Franz

Dancer

Aug, 1989 - Present

Various Studios and Dance Classes

Hip Hop: Hannah and Jasmine, Keone and Mari, Elm Pizzaro, Mike Song, Jillian Meyers, Culture Shock LA, April Rodriguez, Matt Steffania, Bryan Boogiemind East, Brandon Knowbody Greathouse, Sara Gonzales, Anthony Shaboobs Qureshi, Arthur Bell IV, Anjelica Albino, Kirk Acayan, Bernadette Ondevilla, Juan Ley Breakin/Poppin/Lockin: The Groovaloos, Bradley Shooz Rapier, Lock N Keeley, B-Girl Peppa, B-Boy Crazy Legs, Poppin Pete Modern: Marion Scott, Allegra Snyder Fuller, Nahyr Galaz Ruiz, Mariah Salas, Melissa Gallegos-Lenz, Hannah Frederick Jazz: Kings Dance Center, Jaami Waali-Villalobos, Veronica Velasco Ballroom/Latin Ballroom: Fil-Am Assoc. of Kings County, Inc., Self Taught Filipino: Fil-Am Assoc. of Kings County, Inc. Line & Two-Step: Incahoots, San Diego

Education

Private Piano Lessons

Aug, 1989 - Aug, 2002

Private Piano Lessons - Joann Mabee

Bachelor of Arts | Theatre Arts and Dance - Dance emphasis

Sep, 2002 - Jun, 2008

California State University, Los Angeles

Opera Singing Lessons

Sep, 1999 - May, 2002

Private Singing Lessons - Nancy Lin

High School Diploma | General

Aug, 1998 - Jun, 2002

Lemoore High School

Certifications

Jazz/Bebop Tap - Level I

Dec, 2003

Ardie Bryant's Jazz Tap Corps

The California Basic Educational Skills Test™ (CBEST®) Certificate

Dec, 2009

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and Pearson Education, Inc.

The California Basic Educational Skills Test™ (CBEST®) was developed to meet requirements of laws relating to credentialing and employment. This test requirement does not replace any of the other requirements of subject matter knowledge, professional preparation, and practice teaching or field experience applicable to the issuance of credentials. The CBEST is designed to test basic reading, mathematics, and writing skills found to be important for the job of an educator; the test is not designed to measure the ability to teach those skills.

Jazz/Bebop Tap - Level III

Jun, 2005

Ardie Bryant's Jazz Tap Corps

Jazz/Bebop Tap - Level II

Mar, 2004

Ardie Bryant's Jazz Tap Corps

Awards

1st Place at Autumn Splash - Talent Competition

Sep, 2002

CSU, Los Angeles - ASI, Inc.

Special Commendation for the Filipino Sun Festival - April 2014

Apr, 2014

City of San Diego

2nd Place - Miss Phi Sigma Kappa Pageant: Talent Division

May, 2006

Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity

1st Place - “Bust Out” Freestyle and Dance Competition

Apr, 2006

CSU, Los Angeles - ASI, Inc.

1st Place - Talent Show at Cal State LA: Housing

May, 2005

CSU, Los Angeles - Housing

2nd Place - It’s Showtime: The Apollo Talent Show

Mar, 2005

CSU, Los Angeles, ASI, Inc.

1st Place as Charity Bowl Queen: Talent Division

Apr, 2004

Sigma Nu Fraternity

Affiliations

Alpha Sigma Tau

Sep, 2002

Invest in women by instilling the skills necessary to navigate life, and inspire members to enrich their own lives and the lives of others.

Music Teachers National Association

Dec, 2014

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

Broadcast Music Inc.

Apr, 2014

One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Mar, 2014

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

Languages

Korean

Limited Proficiency

English

Native Proficiency

English

Native Proficiency

Spanish

Limited Proficiency

American Sign Language

Limited Proficiency

French

Limited Proficiency

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