I had the pleasure of taking classes from this gifted teacher and deeply wonderful human being, Nives Wetzel de Cedial, almost two decades ago, at another dance studio. Coming back to Berkeley like a homing pigeon, I had the pleasure last night of being part of Nives’ Brazilian dance class at the Beat. She greeted me with astonishment and welcoming hugs that warmed my heart—and then, once class started, I was there again in body and soul, in that immersive world of Brazilian dance, embraced by the goddess.
April 2025
This place is a gem! The community is sweet, I love the plants in the courtyard, and the dance teachers are amazing! I took 2 classes with Susana Arenas and they were both great! The studio has great air circulation with pretty windows giving nice light and a welcome breeze when you are sweating—bc u will def sweat! It is such a privilege to have a master dance teacher like Susana!!
March 2025
Nives is fantastic! I often take class, but don't necessarily receive the details and breakdowns that she provided in just one class. It informed and gave so much more purpose to my movement. I look forward to attending and learning more from Nives when I'm back in the area come beginning of 2025.
I had the pleasure of taking classes from this gifted teacher and deeply wonderful human being, Nives Wetzel de Cedial, almost two decades ago, at another dance studio. Coming back to Berkeley like a homing pigeon, I had the pleasure last night of being part of Nives’ Brazilian dance class at the Beat. She greeted me with astonishment and welcoming hugs that warmed my heart—and then, once class started, I was there again in body and soul, in that immersive world of Brazilian dance, embraced by the goddess.
This place is a gem! The community is sweet, I love the plants in the courtyard, and the dance teachers are amazing! I took 2 classes with Susana Arenas and they were both great! The studio has great air circulation with pretty windows giving nice light and a welcome breeze when you are sweating—bc u will def sweat! It is such a privilege to have a master dance teacher like Susana!!
Nives is fantastic! I often take class, but don't necessarily receive the details and breakdowns that she provided in just one class. It informed and gave so much more purpose to my movement. I look forward to attending and learning more from Nives when I'm back in the area come beginning of 2025.