The first step in our dance journey with Dan Branscum began over two years ago at what was to become weekly Sunday evening dance classes together.  Although relatively new to the dance instructor business at that time, Dan exuded an enthusiasm and passion for his craft that was impossible to avoid—so we kept coming!

Dan is able to put his students at ease with his own unique sense of humor, allaying anxieties as he teaches each class in a patient, systematic manner, according to nationally recognized dance syllabi.  Classes are fun with students supportive of each other.  We appreciate the flexible class scheduling Dan offers as he solicits student input based on their personal desires for learning specific dances. 

Dan encouraged us stretch our boundaries.  A goal that originally was only to be able to dance of couple of songs at our son’s wedding turned into the accomplishment of learning 15 different dances.  We are now able to glide our way through multiple genres of music and regularly attend dances with an increasing circle of friends.  Dan was instrumental in our transformation from an uncoordinated couple - with zero ballroom dance experience - into dancers.  We have been fortunate to have found not just an instructor, but also a friend, and look forward to our continued dance journey together in the pursuit of that “new step”.

I'm a competitive artistic roller skater in American Solo Dance.  I started Dan's classes to improve my sloppy feet and interesting timing.  My skate coach has been suggesting it.  I figured, what the heck, it's  inexpensive, on the Island, and I don't have to do it if I don't like it after the first night.

Six months later and I'm still dancing.  Dan's instruction is clear, you get what he means.  He's patient, willing to explain a thing over and over.  He doesn't seem to mind too much when you dance on his feet instead of your own.  The classes are fun, there's lots of laughter, not a bunch of serious nose in the air snobs.

I am learning to dance.  It is a bit of a challenge but it's not hard.  Ladies,  you don't need a partner, my soon-to-be-EX-husband chose not to dance.  You don't even need high heels, though the shoes are divine.  You also get to meet a great bunch of fun-loving people.

I have been taking classes from Dan for several months.  I enjoy the classes, the instruction and the people I have met in my dance classes.  Dan teaches a variety of dance styles, and it has been fun learning them.  I have learned to dance the Cha Cha, Tango, Waltz, Nightclub 2-Step, Foxtrot and Rumba.  Dan is also good at helping his students find places to dance so they can try out what they have learned in class.

Linda B.