Santo Rico Dance Florida

What dancers say

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  Denise Francis

  Local GuideGoogle

  · 9mo ago· 11 reviews

  Awesome instructor. The class is extremely fun and you are learning a beautiful dance and gaining confidence. Also you meet many beautiful people.

  Response from Santo Rico Dance Florida

  Hi Denise! Thank you so much for your review. We're delighted to know you're enjoying your experience with us!

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  Janet Perez

  Local GuideGoogle

  · 12mo ago· 15 reviews

  I love their dedication and how they pay attention to details. The environment is relaxed and friendly. Which makes me learn better and put my passion into it.

  Response from Santo Rico Dance Florida

  Thank so much for your great review Janet!

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  Narcisa Sierra

  Google

  · 1y ago· 9 reviews

  Santo Rico is the best place to learn On2 Salsa in Orlando. I trained with Tomas, the director, when I lived in New York, and I was thrilled to find him teaching here after I relocated. The instructors are top-notch, and my dancing has grown exponentially—and continues to improve with every class. Especially for beginners, this is the best place to learn On2 Salsa. Everything is broken down in a way that makes it easy to understand and build a strong foundation. I also love that there are special workshops every month to further refine what we learn in class. The vibe is very welcoming and I've made life long friends coming to this studio. Highly recommend for anyone looking to elevate their dancing in a welcoming environment!

  Response from Santo Rico Dance Florida

  Thank Narcisa. Greatly appreciate you taking the time to write such a great review of our school. Glad to know you've had great experience with us!

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  Jose Mayi Rivas

  Google

  · 1y ago· 4 reviews

  5/5! Santo Rico is hands down the best dance school in Central Florida, and it’s not even close. I’ve been part of the SR community for almost two years now, and my dance journey has been transformative. I started with just the basic salsa step on1, and now I’m taking intermediate/advanced lessons on2 in addition to practicing with their student team. What truly sets them apart from other schools is the exceptional instruction provided by Tomas, Luc, Conroy, and Anitta. They have a unique way of explaining and breaking down every aspect of the dance, making it easy to understand and apply. Before joining Santo Rico, I briefly attended three other on1 salsa schools, but the quality of instruction and technique at SR is on a completely different level. Other schools will teach salsa patterns that might look fancy, but often without a focus on how to properly execute them or how they connect to the music. At SR, you don’t just learn steps – you also dive into music theory, learn how to count and interpret the rhythm, and you gain a deep understanding of body motion, an aspect that many other schools overlook. The best part of SR though, is the incredible community. Everyone treats each other like family and is incredibly supportive. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics, a dancer refining your technique, or someone looking to take their skills to the next level, you’ll find exactly what you need here. Some people come to meet new friends, others to get in shape, but no matter your reason for joining, you’ll find a welcoming and encouraging environment at Santo Rico.

  Response from Santo Rico Dance Florida

  Thank you very much Jose for this stellar review. Much appreciated!

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  Jozanne Lund

  Google

  · 1y ago· 11 reviews

  Update: since this review two unauthorized $250 charges were made to my account. Reply: Your response indicates a lack of knowledge or interest in the student. The issue is not my lack of progress--that's just me and my learning challenges. The issue is Santo Rico lacks learning space for those who need more time in the advanced beginner/beginner intermediate phase and you are impatient with students like myself who do not quickly make the leap. During my year with Santo Rico I completed many cycles. You asked me to leave the training team because I couldn't come to the Christmas party (I had conflicting family responsibilities). I found that to be quite mean spirited. I missed two practices because YOU changed the time and did not communicate those new times to me. The last time I went to practice, you spent the better part of the course teaching what appeared to be a free private to two other students rather than working with your paying team members. This was during a month when costs doubled due to irregular pricing struggles. In combination with the constant personal accusations of not practicing or not trying, it became difficult to focus on learning. As I explained, I practiced regularly but I learn slower than others but I do make steady progress with the right teacher. Your response is more of the same blame. Santo Rico is a great fit for some. Not for me. Given the lack of intermediate students, this is likely true for others as well. Original review: Great for beginners. Good for more advanced dancers who like choreo. Not good or patient for those who are struggling in the middle. Also, the pricing and scheduling is unpredictable recently. Sucked all the joy out of salsa for me.

  Response from Santo Rico Dance Florida

  Thank you for your review. It's ironic how you initially gave a 3 star review then changed it as a result of you not getting a refund for a workshop series you bought and utilized. You got a full refund for the additional month the system charged you erroneously. All of this is documented via our punch pass reports. Sadly google doesn't allow for documents to be posted on here, otherwise we'd be able to prove that the abovementioned is accurate. Despite us not being able to fulfill your needs as a dance school we appreciate the years you spent learning with us. We're sorry it ended with such a review. Best of luck in your future dance endeavors.

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  Fabiola Gonzalez

  Google

  · 1y ago· 7 reviews

  5/5 Stars! I recently attended the Salsa beginners class at Santo Rico and had a wonderful time! The instructor was patient knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Broke steps down in a way that was easy to follow. Don’t worry if you have two left feet bring them along, the instructor will help you find your rhythm and get you dancing in no time. Also a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Can’t wait to go back for more classes! Bachata next! I highly recommend Santo Rico dance studio. Fabiola G.

  Response from Santo Rico Dance Florida

  Thank you Fabiola! Glad you enjoyed your experience with us.