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Salsa & Bachata Dance Classes with Tomaj
Category: Education Specialty Schools Dance Schools Dance Schools
Orinda Community Center26 Orinda Way
Orinda, CA 94563
(415) 505-3536
2 reviews for Salsa & Bachata Dance Classes with Tomaj
2 reviews in English
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Review from Mrs. R.
Castro Valley, CA
1/30/2009
I was feeling "good" and signed up for Tomas' beginning Salsa class, here in Castro Valley. It was a good $ value.
I'm a "married" dancer - sadly married to a "non-dancing" husband - and this class advertised that a partner "was not necessary." Indeed, they did sort of step-by-step- session, and then, paired folks off if they were not already paired. I started out with his able assistant, Flor (which I don't have an issue with - I'm cool dancing with another lady in a class/party setting - the most important part is getting to dance!)
Then, it was "switch to the right" and you had a new partner to work on your latest move/combination with. And that is good thing, as you either learned what you were doing right (or wrong) and had the experience of working that out with a variety of partners. Much like a "real life" club setting would be. Plus, knowning the sad dearth of male partners available in most of these settings, I "think" they brought in a bunch of "ringers" who more than made the experience both valuable and enjoyable!
This was a great intro class with the option of hanging out for the intermediate/advanced lesson to follow for a little bit more.
Plus, they plan lots of parties/events throughout the bay area so you can strut your stuff in a social setting.
I would recommend highly to those partnerless dancers who are holding back for that reason alone. Good age range too - From the 20s on up to the 60s (?) with plenty of folks holding the 7-count in in between. I've taken a LOT of dance classes in my day. This was comfortable, fun and not a bit pretentious.
Besides, if you are dancing on a regular basis, think of all the additional calories you could be consuming!
I yelp you Tomaj! Dance on! -
Review from Debbie R.
Oakland, CA
1/30/2009
I think Allegro Ballroom on Sundays is a much better place to learn and more fun. Tomaj is very aggressive when it comes to money and arrogant. He has offended several people I know so I am not a fan of Tomaj. I also think that Juan Gil at the Lake Merrit Dance Center is a great teacher with small classes and great dance parties the 3rd Friday of the month.
Specialties
We teach people how to have FUN and look GREAT on the dance floor, specializing in Club-Style Salsa.
We offer Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced level classes for dancers of ALL LEVELS.
No experience necessary, and NO PARTNER REQUIRED
Our classes are PACKED, lively and FUN. You'll meet tons of new people, get some great exercise, and learn the hottest new salsa dance moves. You can't spend a more enjoyable evening.
4 EAST BAY locations to choose from:
Emeryville, Orinda, San Ramon & Hayward.
Drop-in for $15, or take a series of classes at 30% OFF
See all the details at www.SalsawithTomaj.com
Be sure to check the Special Offer for Yelpers!
History
Established in 1990
Tomaj Trenda (MA Dance) has been a professional dancer for 25 years and has served on the dance faculy of 3 Universities. He discovered the joy of salsa music and dancing in 1989, and has been committed to spreading the passion and love of this art form ever since.
He started teaching in the Bay Area in 2000, and has become one of the most recommended and popular teachers in the entire area.
He regularly teaches and performs at national and international Salsa Congresses, and takes his students to various events around the world to dance salsa.
His passion is teaching - the ART of teaching dance. He is a dedicated and disciplined teacher who knows how to bring out the fun, joy and passion inherent in everyone.
He produced on the best selling Salsa Instructional DVD's. It's a 6 DVD set and can be purchased on line at : www.SalsawithTomaj.com
Come, check out our classes and see for yourself!
For more information, feel free to contact Tomaj at 415-505-3536.
Meet the Business Owner: Tomaj T.
Tomaj Trenda received a Masters Degree in Dance Education and has been working as a full-time professional dancer, educator and choreographer ever since.
His focus for his professional career has been to provide the student with the highest-quality learning experience possible...Excellence in the Art of Teaching dance. He currently trains hundreds of students authentic Club-Style Salsa every week via group classes and private lessons throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Tomaj is committed to spreading the pleasure, passion and playfulness of Salsa Dancing. He is also an award-winning West Coast Swing dancer.
Tomaj's teaching method is fun, thorough, and supportive of your learning style. We feature easy to assimilate movement segments and providing just the right amount of repetition for quick inclusion into your long-term memory.
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