About Maria Diaz Latin Dance
Maria Diaz Latin Dance provides a friendly and professional space for people interested in learning Latin dance styles such as Salsa, Bachata, and Cumbia. With over 14 years of experience, Maria is a talented dancer, choreographer, and teacher in Los Angeles. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Dance and a Kinesiology specialization from UCLA, enabling her to give clear and helpful instructions suited to each student. Students from different backgrounds and skill levels appreciate her ability to create a safe, inclusive, and comfortable learning environment. Many have shared how Maria makes everyone feel supported, especially those from the queer community. Her teaching approach emphasizes the smallest details and offers personalized feedback, making lessons both educational and fun. Her students have made great progress through a combination of group and private classes, often feeling more confident to perform at events like weddings. Maria's classes are known for their smaller size, which creates a less intimidating atmosphere and helps students learn at their own pace. Her patience and kindness, along with her thorough explanations, help students grow their dance skills and enjoy the process. Many students highlight how her guidance has helped them transition from having little or no dance experience to confidently dancing in social settings. Her passion for dance and dedication to her students make her an outstanding instructor, and many recommend her as a top choice for anyone eager to learn Latin dance styles.
My wife and I joined a beginner Salsa class at Movers and Shakers. So far it is an amazing program! The instructors create a great sense of community with the dancers and instructors. Another aspect that is great is that the instructors go over in detail how to execute the moves. As a beginner, this was extremely helpful since I have no experience in dance. They were able to cue the dances in an easy to understand way. They also have an app they utilize for at home practice sessions. This has also made the experience better as the app provides content that has a high level of detail of instruction. Overall the program is enjoyable and highly streamlined!
Maria and Alexis are simply hands down the best teachers and performers! I hired them for my birthday party, and they simply crushed it! They made it so much fun, and they made the experience extra special. If you’re looking for a salsa instructor, or someone to teach a fun and interactive lesson for a party—you’ve found your person. They are both amazing! I'm just truly grateful for them. They are both so professional and kind!
I had been to a few dance classes here and there over the years, but mostly I would leave them feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. When I started to look into dance lessons in earnest, I really was looking for a teacher who created a safe, comfortable learning environment to go at my own pace. Maria is that teacher!
I've enjoyed my one on one lessons with her because she is patient, she explains things well, and she normalizes the ups and downs that come with learning something new. She was able to get me to a point to be able to join one of her group classes, which has been a fun experience too. That's not something I could have imagined myself doing even like...read full review