On Joel & Clara as Coaches …

Having a good coach isn't only about their track records; it's about their experiences and teaching styles.  Joel and Clara have an amazing partnership and have danced to the top of BC, Canada, and world-wide and even moved to Europe to experience a new depth and breadth of knowledge from world-renowned dancers.  But most importantly for me, they are eager to teach those who are eager to learn, and put extra care and effort outside of private lessons to continue to motivate and inspire you to become a better dancer.

-Phoebe Gau
Championship Level DanceSport Competitor

 

We have been taking lessons with Joel and Clara for close to two years ever since they turned professionals.  Our lessons are mostly with Clara.  Since she is a competitor turned professional, she can demonstrate each step very well.  Clara is also a very patient teacher and easy to learn from.  In particular, she is always cheerful and her contagious laughter makes learning ballroom dancing from her fun.

-Yvonne & Andrew Lui
Gold Level DanceSport Competitors

The proof of the good teacher is when they are given a challenging feat.  Everybody will agree that there is no greater challenge than Betty & Henry.  Not only are we physically mismatched, Betty is big & short whilst Henry is thin and tall, musically mismatched, Henry is forever slow and Betty is always in a hurry, but worst, we are characteristically mismatched, Betty is strong willed and wants to lead whilst Henry is timid and shy. Well, try to top that!  When we first chose you guys, we were told you were new professionals and it might not work.  Well, let me tell everybody here and now, Joel & Clara not only met the challenge but was more than we ever expected in a teacher.  Don't be misled by Joel's handsome and calm appearance, he is very meticulous when it comes to technique, no compromise.  He will give you information and challenge you to do it.  Whilst Clara who is forever laughing will laughingly tell you that your shape is wrong, you are off beat or you are not using enough power etc. She will see your mistake in an instant.  We may not be the best dancers but believe me, we have improved and all thanks to Joel & Clara who have met every challenge whole-heartedly and with fervor that only good teachers have. Oh, we should not forget that they were trained by the world's best Italian teacher!  Thank you Joel & Clara.

-Betty & Henry
Silver & Gold Level DanceSport Competitors

 

Honestly, before we had lessons with you guys, [we were] having serious self-confidence issues with Standard dancing. And now we are both happy and confident and learning so much more about Standard because the way you guys teach and encourage.

-Anonymous
DanceSport competitors

 

I want to tell you that you both are really good teachers; your teaching inspires and helps me a lot. I trust and value your teaching very much.

-Sandy Yang
Pro-Am DanceSport Competitor