On Joel & Clara's Teaching…
Being your group lesson student, my comment on the way you teach is positive. Your routine lessons are clear in steps and directions. The thing I like about in particular is on certain figures you do explain some technique needed to dance it successfully. During the Wednesday technique class, I am grateful that you have pointed out me and my partner's weakness or something we have not done to dance better.
You are definitely in the right path and will contribute to a higher level of ballroom dancing in B.C. Have a nice holiday and we will see you again next year.
-Edwin Chow
Social Dancer
Particpant of Fitness Ballroom Group Class & RSS
I usually depend on my hubby to lead me into every next step, which makes it "heavy" for him. I am far more behind him in dancing, I didn't think he was serious enough, at the beginning. He started without me for a few years. I don't believe people could start so late and become "good" in our age, almost retiring. But my husband likes it, and I like him to have the exercises, so why not?
At the first few lessons on Tuesday night, I didn't like it becasue you made us ladies do our own steps. I couldn't do any of this without my partner's leading me and guiding me all the way. Maybe I never did take this serious enough, and only let him carry me along. I wanted to change my wrong attitude, and started to do my own steps. We are not aiming for any competition, but just to be able to dance a bit more beautifully.
-Anonymous
Social Dancer
Participant of Fitness Ballroom Group Class
I absolutely enjoyed your class - from a woman's perspective and I can examine and watch your good posture and footwork.
-Anonymous
Social Dancer
Participant of Fitness Ballroom Group Class
Just want to mention that I think both of you are doing a superb job teaching advanced UBC class. I am amazed that you manage to teach so many people in a not so large room. Also, enjoy your clear-concise teaching and your energy, enthusiasm and humour! Thanks very much!
-Social Dancer
Participant of UBC Advanced Class
I recently started to study ballroom dancing and decided to supplement my training by enrolling in Joel and Clara's Rising Star classes. Having just recently gone through a triple bypass(July 2007), I was faced with a bit if a challenge as far as maintaining a proper dance posture goes. After the surgery, I was not allowed to lift my arms above my shoulder line for three months and therefore had no upper body flexiblity, stamina or strength. The structure of the classes inspired me to push myself so that I could execute the material that was being presented by Clara and Joel.
All the classes had a fun and upbeat atmosphere that made it pleasure to be there,although challenging, the classes were never overwhelming. I have just graduated from the Healthy Heart program at St. Paul's Hospital and they said I had made a remarkable recovery. I told them that it was definately the dance classes that made the difference.
Thank you Joel and Clara for providing such a fun and positive venue in which to learn. Looking forward to more of your programs in 2008. If it wasn't for my new time schedule, I would be enrolling myself in all the classes that you have to offer!
-Curtis Adachi
Participant of RSS & Fraser Group Class
The dance turned out pretty well! The first time around the foxtrot we were so nervous!!! But then when we got to the swing part and relaxed, and then the second round was much more fun! And I didn't step on the dress, yippie! :)
Thank you so much again for getting us ready for the big day! We sure made an impression!
-Anonymous
Wedding Couple
