Client Testimonials

• Randi Collins
  

  RANDI COLLINS

  Like many others, I have been over weight for most of my life. I was never as heavy as I was during 2011. At the end of December 2011, I noticed someone else losing weight. Seeing that person and talking to them inspired me to finally make a change - a change to healthy eating, exercising, and a new way of looking at food. Taking Ballroom and Latin dance lessons at Dance With Me, has helped me to become toned and graceful in my dancing.

  So far, I've lost 49lbs and I'm determined to lose more. I don't look at what I'm doing as a "diet." I look at it as a new lifestyle, a new me - the me that I want to be. I've cut down on my carbohydrates, try to have low calorie foods and I drink 23.7 fl oz bottles of water 3 to 6 times a day. Making reasonable weight loss goals is something else I do. I also find that recording my current weight in a notebook helps me because in a way I get a chance to look back and say to myself, "I don't want to go back to that number again." I also find that having pictures of people who have inspired me in my notebook helps me to continue to make these changes. This has made a big difference in my life. I have more energy, but most of all...I'm really happy.

  Losing weight has also helped me in my dancing. I've noticed how different I move now compared to when I first started. I've always had good flowing motion in dance but making that movement look good with sharpness was hard for me. Now, I'm sharper, faster, smoother, and it's easier to shift my weight around without feeling like I'm going fall over all the time. Things like..."How do I look next to my instructor?"...always popped into my head. Now, things like that don't even cross my mind. I'm currently taking the core classes and toning classes offered at Dance With Me Long Island. Doing those plus my regular lessons have also helped out a lot.

  I've had amazing support from all over... my family and friends. I've also had amazing support from my second family at Dance With Me - staff, instructors, and students. I love everyone and thank you to all.

• Princess Villacarlos
  

  Princess Villacarlos

  I've been dancing all types of dances since I was a kid, but I never had the opportunity or time to pursue my interest in ballroom dance until now. When I first started coming to the studio I thought it would be something to do to relieve the daily stress of my job as a nurse once in a while. I'm glad that dancing has become a regular part of my life again. Everyone at Dance With Me is so welcoming and all of the instructors are so talented. I'm constantly pushed out of my comfort zone in the best way and I feel so much more confident in myself. Competing in the Fall Classic was a great experience and I'm looking forwards to what's next!!!

• Amanda Herrschaft
  

  Amanda Herrschaft

  I've been dancing at Dance With Me for only 5 months and it has been the most incredible experience in my life so far. I've danced many different styles of dance but none of them can compare to the joy that ballroom dancing has given me. I'm very grateful to have Nikita as my instructor. He inspires me to be the best dancer I could be. I'm also appreciative of the opportunity to have lessons with Tony Dovolani. I look forward to future competitions and hope to be a professional ballroom dancer one day.

• Sarah Nersesov
  

  Sarah Nersesov

  Dance With Me is an amazing dance school!! The coaches really care about you and it shows through your dancing.

• Diana Schuld
  

  Diana Schuld

  My life is completely changed thanks to Dance With Me. Dancing has become my passion and dancing at the best of my ability imperative. To that end, the instructors have given me everything I want and need, PLUS all the instructors have been outstanding. They are warm, daring and consummate professionals.

• Emily Israelov
  

  Emily Israelov

  Dance With Me is an amazing place to be! The people are great and so are all the instructors and staff! My experience at the last showcase was truly amazing! I've never experienced something as good and fun as this. I had a ton of fun. Dancing has changed my life forever. If it weren't for this I wouldn't know what else I would be doing. I'm so grateful to be in such an awesome environment. I couldn't have asked for better.

• Christine Montanti
  

  Christine Montanti

  I have danced at various dance studios in Long Island and New Jersey. Dance With Me , by far, is one of the most professional studios offering the finest quality of teaching from the most talented dance instructors in the world. I feel very fortunate to work with such experienced dance instructors. I would highly recommend Dance With Me to any person of any age who is looking to learn more or begin to learn about the wonderful art of dance.

• Flo Jacobson
  

  Flo Jacobson

  I found passion - a dream throughout my life was to learn to dance - walking into to Dance With Me Long Island the first time has made that dream come true providing the family atmosphere to nurture my soul. Thank you for helping me find that balance in my life.