This is the place my wife and I turned to to teach us the opening dance of our wedding. I am not much of a dancer (sober) but I leared a Waltz Tango combo number that made the jitters of that first dance go away.

I think this is the best dance studio in Los Angeles. There's a lot to rave about the facilities but the teachers are definitely are worth raving about. Whether it's swing, salsa, jazz, hiphop, the teachers are outstanding.

My husband and I wanted to have a “First Dance” at our wedding 15 years ago and John Cassese, the Dance Doctor in Santa Monica , was recommended for instruction and choreography. After gritting our teeth (we didn’t think we could keep rythmn) we took about 10 dance lessons and we couldn’t believe what we accomplished.. To top it all off, we had a great, joyous time getting our “routine” together with the help of our patient and talented instructor.



While we hadn’t returned for more lessons, a few weeks ago we attended a fabulous dance party given by a friend of ours…guess where…at John Cassese’s Dance Doctor’s studio. The new (to us) location was large, airy, beautifully dressed for the occasion and the head of the dance studio taught all of us line dancing, salsa and swing. We laughed and danced several hours away and had an incredible experience. Some of our friends have already decided to take dance classes with us. We’re not giving it up this time. It’s a great place, with kind, helpful people to guide your way

The people here were incredibly rude. They kept the 'no returns' policy, which they're required to have posted under California law covered by a clipboard the three times that I or friends went in there.

When I asked for a refund they were very rude and refused. When I said I would tell people how they treat their customers, the owner "John" literally yelled "Go to hell! I've been in business 25 years. I don't don't need you!"

The Wells Fargo employee who was on the call trying to facilitate the return said she was shocked by his behavior.

I have another friend with a similar experience. They are very rude here with zero customer service. Make sure not to get more than one dance lesson at a time, at least till you're sure you want to go here.

Anyways, my friend who I was going to go dancing with said that there's a better place in Marina Del Ray which was why I was trying to return the present in the first place.

Studio is very flashy and in a great location. The teachers are so-so. Owner has a rep for being rude to customers.