ConfiDance

Michael has been my instructor for about 12 years. I look forward to my weekly lesson. His attention to detail, his sense of humor, his patience!!!! Are his endearing qualities. I do this for me, not to become a professional, and he challenges me every week. By the way, I'm 72, so he gets gold stars just for dealing with me.

I have been working with Micheal for about 4 years with the goals of doing showcases and competitions. He is knowledgeable, passionate, patient & creative in his choreography with his students. Micheal makes learning complicated routines fun! He is always open to different ways of learning depending on his students level and abilities. Together we have had a number of successes in competitions with Standard, Latin & American Smooth styles. I would ( and have on many occasions) definitely recommend Micheal to friends who have asked for a name of a great instructor.

“Everyone can learn to dance,” Michael’s words summarizing his belief that every person can be taught to dance. It is of course also up to the students to work hard if they want to achieve their dance dreams. Michael is a very selfless dance instructor. It doesn’t matter how many “let’s do it again” it will take, he will not give up on trying to bring out the best in each of his students. He dissects every step, every body movement, every little detail and explains them in a way students can understand. He doesn’t just go through the steps, but takes the time to show every element of the proper technique. Michael is one of those dance teachers who pay attention to what their students want. He is patient and welcomes questions. He introduces new elements every time and the ‘picture of dance’ gradually takes shape and slowly fills up with color. I highly recommend Michael Curtis as a ballroom dance instructor!