"Oh my gosh, how can I describe the positive atmosphere and fun that you added to our party. Employees are still telling me how much fun they had and how they really enjoyed the salsa dancers (you and Jennifer). I have to say that this is the first time in the 10 years that I have been planning our parties that we had so many get up to dance during the lesson and then also during the remainder of the evening. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend you and also hope to be able to book you for future event"

Laura Hernandez, Assistant to Sr. V.P.
President Pipelines and Field Services
Centerpoint Enery, 2007

"...truly gifted and joyful folks to work with…During the run of Salsipuedes..many patrons had to make a tough choice , watch the second act of enjoy learning salsa…great spirit which helps bring out the grace and trust in all of us..."

Megan, Props Design Director
Houston Grand Opera, 2005

"...impressed with the professional attitude exuded and the high standard set for the students…certainly held their attention and they learned a great deal…as a result."

Dr. Cindy Grazt, Professor of Dance
Sam Houston State University, 2004

"We highly recommend…dedication and dance instructor skills and abilities. Our performance was a huge success."

Vivian Echavarry, Senior Staffing Officer
Chase, 2004

"...energetic, vibrant and knowledgeable…scholarly and empirical…students found their flair for teaching dance and its cultural components…to be outstanding features for a guest speaker(s) of the class."

Carole Poindexter-Sylvers, African American Studies
University of Houston, 2004

"...we would like to thank and highly recommend Strictly Street Salsa as a wonderful resource for the serious and sensible fan of salsa to explore!"

Sandra Organ, Artistic Director
Sandra Organ Dance Company, 2003

"Committed to promoting authentic and traditional Latin dances through teaching and performances..."

Lee P. Brown, Mayor of the City of Houston
2003

"I took the opportunity to exchange Argentine Tango classes for Salsa classes…given that I was in Houston conducting Argentine Tango workshop. I am very happy with all that I learned…since I was able to improve what I had learned in Harlem (New York)…excellent pedagogue and exquisite dancer…very easy to understand the fundamentals of Salsa."

Susana Miller, World Renowned Tango Clinician
2002

"I have taken a lot of Salsa classes in NYC as well as in many cities acrossthe US…the only dance instructors I have encountered who consistently includes teaching body movements based in the African roots of the dance…You learn to understand the feel of the dance and rhythms --which is truly the heart and soul of the dance…The ambiance of class is joyful - not competitive -- you can still have fun while becoming a serious student."

Kathy Davis, Freelance Writer/Editor
2001

"...you are allowing many Houstonians the opportunity to express themselves artistically..."

Lee P. Brown, Mayor of the City of Houston
2001