About Private Lessons...

Feel you need a little help with your turns, footwork, or styling? Are you preparing for a wedding, special event or vacation? Ava or her partner Luis Rosa, can give you a full hour of individual attention on any dance style you choose. Besides specializing in Salsa and Mambo, Ava & Luis also teach NY Hustle, Nightclub style Cha-Cha or Merengue, Aerials, Drops & Sweeps. Private lessons are 55 minutes and are scheduled by appointment.  The cost for 1-2 persons is $50 per lesson, 4 lessons for $190 (save $10), 3-4 persons $60 per lesson .  Call 415 681-8140 for more information or to schedule a lesson time.

Some comments from Ava's students:

"I personally think that Ava is the best teacher in the Bay Area. She makes it easy to learn.".....................Liliana Alfaro

"...she is an excellent teacher. After I overcame my initial shyness I really started to enjoy her classes".........John Powell

"I love the way Ava teaches, step by step. I also like that she watches her students so that our mistakes can be corrected. Salsa also relieves stress and its a great workout."..............................................................Nahima Campos

"I find her teaching very clear, i.e. broken up in 'digestable' segments."................................................Hubert Gasteiger

"I had been to...different instructors & Ava was the only one who really made me learn the steps. She has a teaching style that makes it simple and easy to learn."...................................................................................................................Walter Park

"I like Salsa music. It makes me happy."............................................................................................Antonio Gonzalez