What People Are Saying
"From our first lesson, Charles put me in touch with my natural human ability to connect with music and express it. He is an absolute Salsa guru and an expert in Bachata, Merengue, Kizomba, and so many more dances. He breaks down movements into patterns that are easy to remember and his tips and analogies are now ingrained in me. Social dancing is no longer terrifying but is fun and relaxing - which, as Charles says, dancing should be!"
— Val McIntyre - Three-year student of Charles Maina, mom of two boys and Customer Service Representative, Brooklin, Ontario
“I just discovered this fantastic new dance studio in Courtice. Charles Maina has completely changed how I dance in just a couple of lessons. I’m no longer thinking about routines and just focusing on my connection to the music. From Hip Hop to Kizomba, African Dance, Bachata and Salsa for all levels. This is a great place if you are looking to learn to dance, build your core and posture, become more flexible or just looking for a fantastic workout!”
— Monique Muller
"I have danced at a few studios with different instructors and I have not had as much fun, or learned as much, as I am with Charles. His organic style of teaching makes me feel comfortable and helps me find my own style and work with it. I highly recommend his classes for both new and seasoned dancers.”
— Franca Calabro
“I have been on my dance journey for about six years now. In all that time, I have had various dance instructors (both group and private lessons) but still struggled with Salsa.
The first private I had with Charles removed some of the mental blockages I felt I had with learning Salsa. Charles took me right out of the ‘Salsa Box’ and had me moving and finding the beat of music that I enjoyed (R&B, Old School Rap, etc.).
As I related more to moving to that genre of music, Charles smoothly transitioned the same moves and groove into Salsa music. Charles showed me that all these regular dance moves are in some way part of Salsa. For example, when we’re walking everyday, we are constantly shifting our weight the same way we do in dance.
In a very short time with Charles, I am feeling more comfortable and confident with dancing Salsa, as well as finding my own unique dance style. I am looking forward to my dance journey with Charles and excited to learn more styles of dance. Thank you, Charles!”
— Rose
“For a long time, I had the feeling the something was missing from my dancing. I kept taking class after class, learning figure after figure, and going to social after social, but nothing was changing. No matter how hard I tried, I still wasn’t dancing the way I wanted to. I was moving, but I had no style, no confidence, and no sabor. Thankfully, I found Charles and everything changed! His unique, multi-disciplinary approach has really worked for me and reignited my love for dance. The more I work with Charles, the more I see myself improving and the more I’m becoming the dancer I’ve always wanted to be. Charles is a talented artist and exceptional teacher and I can’t recommend him highly enough. Invest in yourself and your art by working with Charles – you won’t be disappointed!
— Tamara Sirota