2009 SURVEY SAYS...
40% of our students in 2009 came to us via a personal
recommendation. That's not surprising since 96% said they
recommend us to others.

"A diverse and friendly group. I always feel welcome and
invite all my friends to come. I love Linda & Chester as not
just great dancers, but as really attentive, creative and
constructive with their blended teaching styles. They're
highly skilled professionals who know how to keep it fun."
--Survey Respondent

Fun, yes fun.  
94% said our classes are fun.
100% said we're personable (thanks!)
96% enjoy coming to class.
90% look forward to class.

"I found a whole new, wonderful world in swing dancing
-- friends, exercise for my body and brain and the best
stress reliever that I could imagine. I look forward to your
classes and workshops like a kid to birthdays -- with
excitement and anticipation."
--Survey respondent

Our classes are a great way to meet people and make new
friends because we don't require students to attend with
partners. All of our students rotate partners in class so they
have an opportunity to learn and bond with other learners at
their level and beyond.

The result: Better dance skills and more friends...

86% increased their skills and confidence
98% believe they are now better dancers
79% go out social dancing
62% made new friends in class

"I came to you a rank beginner and I now feel at home on
most any dance floor. I dance with a great big grin and
from the inside out. I have learned to laugh at my mistakes
and experience the pure joy that dancing brings."
--Survey Respondent

98% believe we are excellent teachers
98% believe we give clear and instructive feedback
91% are highly satisfied

"Under your tutelage I've come to a place where I can
hold my own at any social dance function I attend. It's
been a great pleasure learning from you. You've helped me
attain one of the greatest skills of my life."
--Survey respondent

"I had never done swing dancing before I started lessons
with Linda and Chester. I was afraid it would be hard to
learn but after my first lesson I realized I didn't have to
worry. They broke down every movement so well that it
was remarkably easy to learn and even those steps that
were trickier to pick up, they were always willing to go
back over it and show you again or even take you aside for
a minute to show you personally. It made learning the
dance that much more rewarding and fun!"
--Survey respondent

80% attended our monthly swing dance

"I loved how everyone danced with everyone and there
were no "clique's" to make you feel excluded. It never
mattered how much you knew, even being a beginner
amongst a lot of very talented dancers you could still have
a lot of fun and not feel like you couldn't keep up."
--Survey respondent

And just one more...

"Thank you both for your patience, for your enthusiasm
and for all the fun you have brought me. The beginners
series is just great. I wanted to learn and there I was,
dancing!"
--Survey respondent

And there's more...read comments from past years
Student Satisfaction Survey Results 2009