Boston Ballroom Testimonials
Boston Ballroom Dance Center Testimonials
Bride review from www.LocalWeddingChannel.com
Dear Peter and Dear Marisa
Thank you so Much for your help for our first dance!!!
It was so magical and we felt extremely good about dancing in front of our friends and families
with the routine and moves you taught us!
We have not seen the video yet but we received very good feedback from out guest already!!!
We are extremely happy we met you and took these classes with you.
You both are amazing and we certainly are looking forward to our next lesson with you.
Love,
Isabelle & Peter
July / 28th / 2011
Hi Marisa-
I wanted to thank you for a great first class tonight with Jonah. We had a great time.
We will see you soon,
Kara Fucci
April /6 / 2011
Dear Peter and Marisa
We just wanted to Thank You So Much for the dance lessons we took this past summer.
Our First Dance for our Wedding on August 14, 2010 was a success. We had a wonderful
time dancing together and we know the were a big part of it. Our guest were impressed with our dance skills
and we were impressed with ourselves too!!! Thanks again for helping make our first dance so special.
We had so much fun we just could not stop smiling!
Best,
Dan and Kathryn Garber
2/12/2011
Thanks,
Hey folks!
It was an excellent wedding, a great day, and a wonderful way to begin our married lives!
So far, only one picture of the dance has made it back to us, but here is a link to it: http://dmpj.com/blog/2011/02/expecting-the-unexpected-sarah-dylan-a-january-wedding/. There are some others on Facebook, but they are not of great quality.
We got so many compliments on our dancing, and thanked and plugged BBDC! Also, please tell Raymond that my mom and I finally decided on "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. It sounded a little more up-beat than the James Taylor, albeit a little more difficult to dance to.
See you soon for some salsa lessons, and I'll forward along any dancing pictures we get!
Many thanks,
Dylan
February/1/2011
Dear Peter and Marisa,
Thank you sincerely for your lovely performance and lessons. We enjoyed your company immensely!
Kent Prep
Tufts University
8/2010
(From one of our Wedding Couples)
Marisa and Peter
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
The day was perfect! Thank you isn't enough! Your patience and creativity paid off. Thank you for the time you spent and the fun we had! Can't wait to learn more dances!
Love,
Mr. and Mrs Gagnon
Chesnut Hill, Ma
7/2010
Dear Marisa and Peter,
Thank you again,
Kathleen Hewitt
5/5/2010 (Teen Latin Class)
Dear Marisa and Peter,
Thank you so much for everything you've done for me, I really appreciate it and would be lost without your help and instruction. I look forward to competing at Eastern!
Best Wishes,
Elly
12/20/2009
Dear Peter and Marisa,
Thanks for being great and patient teachers. We loved our Wedding Dance!
Wishing you all the Best,
Ted and Elizabeth
6/12/2009
January 9th , 2012
Peter and Marisa,
Emily and I wanted to drop a quick note to let you know that our first wedding dance went wonderfully, and we even used some faster moves we learned from you later on. The first song dance we started a little fast, but we don't think anyone realized except Emily's cousin who is a music teacher and could tell we started a bit off beat. But, like we practiced, we used the first underarm turn to get back on rhythm, and finished it out as well as we ever have. We even arranged to have Peter's final turn into linked arms work perfectly so we could walk straight to our table.
Thank you so much, we learned so much from you, nailed our first wedding song, and are excited to keep dancing.
Peter: can you get in touch with your friends who are dance instructors in New York? My brother (who lives in New York and is getting married in a few months) was so impressed with our dance that said he plans to start dance lessons in the next week or two. Two other couples from New York also expressed interest in taking lessons. If you can connect us with your friend, we'll make sure you guys get credit for the referral.
All the best, and thanks again. We'll tell the whole story in person in after we get back from our trip.
Charlie and Emily (aka Mr. and Mrs. Russo)
Married Saturday January 7th, 2012
Bride review from www.LocalWeddingChannel.com
Peter and Marisa,
Emily and I wanted to drop a quick note to let you know that our first wedding dance went wonderfully, and we even used some faster moves we learned from you later on. The first song dance we started a little fast, but we don't think anyone realized except Emily's cousin who is a music teacher and could tell we started a bit off beat. But, like we practiced, we used the first underarm turn to get back on rhythm, and finished it out as well as we ever have. We even arranged to have Peter's final turn into linked arms work perfectly so we could walk straight to our table.
Thank you so much, we learned so much from you, nailed our first wedding song, and are excited to keep dancing.
Peter: can you get in touch with your friends who are dance instructors in New York? My brother (who lives in New York and is getting married in a few months) was so impressed with our dance that said he plans to start dance lessons in the next week or two. Two other couples from New York also expressed interest in taking lessons. If you can connect us with your friend, we'll make sure you guys get credit for the referral.
All the best, and thanks again. We'll tell the whole story in person in after we get back from our trip.
Charlie and Emily (aka Mr. and Mrs. Russo)
Married Saturday January 7th, 2012
Bride review from www.LocalWeddingChannel.com
UNBELIEVABLE! posted 9/13/2011
Marisa and Peter, the owners, are incredible! My husband and I had never taken dance lessons ever in our life and we weren't sure what to expect. There was confusion on our part in terms of the dance studio, confusing it with another local studio on the same street. When we walked into the wrong dance studio (which was cold, dark and the people there were unfriendly) we thought "oh gosh, this is going to suck!" But we were RELIEVED when we found our way to BBDC where Marisa and Peter welcomed us with open arms. They are hysterical and really got to know us, our personalities and our style of dance. They created our first dance song, practiced with us, provided feedback and really helped us to nail it at our wedding. It was a huge success! And our fears of dance lessons were quickly gone when we realized how fun it was. It brought us closer together. It uncovered skills we didn't realized we had and we had a blast! I recommend BBDC for not only 1st wedding dances but also dance lessons in general. Marisa and Peter are the ones to thank for everything and we are so grateful we found them!
So Much Fun! posted 9/21/2010
Marissa was wonderful to work with - it was tough to convince to take lessons but he needed some work. She not only helped us with our first dance but also with other dancing as well. We loved it so much we are going back for more.
Bride review from www.LocalWeddingChannel.com
Fun posted 7/27/2011
We took around 10 lessons with Marisa and Peter. They were creative and willing to make the dance exactly what we wanted. They taught us a style of dance that can be used for anytype of dance, not just our wedding song! It was fun and they were great!
Review from Jackie K.
Waltham, MA
The studio is a little hard to find but once you find it, it is small but very nice. We took the couples class and the instructor was not only clear and helpful but also gives background to the dances and ballroom so it makes more sense to do the steps. I would recommend this especially for people who are learning dances for their wedding.
Dear Peter and Dear Marisa
Thank you so Much for your help for our first dance!!!
It was so magical and we felt extremely good about dancing in front of our friends and families
with the routine and moves you taught us!
We have not seen the video yet but we received very good feedback from out guest already!!!
We are extremely happy we met you and took these classes with you.
You both are amazing and we certainly are looking forward to our next lesson with you.
Love,
Isabelle & Peter
July / 28th / 2011
Hi Marisa-
I wanted to thank you for a great first class tonight with Jonah. We had a great time.
We will see you soon,
Kara Fucci
April /6 / 2011
Dear Peter and Marisa
We just wanted to Thank You So Much for the dance lessons we took this past summer.
Our First Dance for our Wedding on August 14, 2010 was a success. We had a wonderful
time dancing together and we know the were a big part of it. Our guest were impressed with our dance skills
and we were impressed with ourselves too!!! Thanks again for helping make our first dance so special.
We had so much fun we just could not stop smiling!
Best,
Dan and Kathryn Garber
2/12/2011
Hi Marisa-
Did Hannah mention that she was
accepted into all the summer camps she auditioned for after her
sessions with you?? We are so proud of her. She has decided to go to
Kaatsbaan. We are all so happy that you and Hannah are working together. She came
home from her audition looking very encouraged even though she said it
was very difficult - lots of point in center. And so exciting for me
to see an instant difference in her work!!
Thanks,
Nancy
February/ 8/2011
February/ 8/2011
Hey folks!
It was an excellent wedding, a great day, and a wonderful way to begin our married lives!
So far, only one picture of the dance has made it back to us, but here is a link to it: http://dmpj.com/blog/2011/02/expecting-the-unexpected-sarah-dylan-a-january-wedding/. There are some others on Facebook, but they are not of great quality.
We got so many compliments on our dancing, and thanked and plugged BBDC! Also, please tell Raymond that my mom and I finally decided on "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. It sounded a little more up-beat than the James Taylor, albeit a little more difficult to dance to.
See you soon for some salsa lessons, and I'll forward along any dancing pictures we get!
Many thanks,
Dylan
February/1/2011
Dear Marisa and Peter,
Thank you so much for taking the time to come to Maine to teach our group some Ballroom and Latin dances. You guys are fantastic and we appreciate your stories and dance show.
Thanks Again!
The Eat Right America Team
Connecticut
9/23/10
Thank you so much for taking the time to come to Maine to teach our group some Ballroom and Latin dances. You guys are fantastic and we appreciate your stories and dance show.
Thanks Again!
The Eat Right America Team
Connecticut
9/23/10
Dear Peter and Marisa,
Thank you sincerely for your lovely performance and lessons. We enjoyed your company immensely!
Kent Prep
Tufts University
8/2010
(From one of our Wedding Couples)
Marisa and Peter
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
The day was perfect! Thank you isn't enough! Your patience and creativity paid off. Thank you for the time you spent and the fun we had! Can't wait to learn more dances!
Love,
Mr. and Mrs Gagnon
Chesnut Hill, Ma
7/2010
Dear Marisa and Peter,
We just want to thank you so very much for the unbelievably fun class that you provided for Kathryn and her friends. They've been talking about it ever since. It was beautiful and skillful instruction but also a passionate introduction to what this kind of dance can mean to them, at this age, especially. They are putting their heads together and talking about how they'd like to continue instruction. We'll be in touch. What a perfect birthday. (dancing is very close to Kathryn's heart, always has been, and you both helped her to remember about how she might find more time for dance in her life.)
Thank you again,
Kathleen Hewitt
5/5/2010 (Teen Latin Class)
Dear Marisa and Peter,
Thank you so much for everything you've done for me, I really appreciate it and would be lost without your help and instruction. I look forward to competing at Eastern!
Best Wishes,
Elly
12/20/2009
Dear Peter and Marisa,
Thanks for being great and patient teachers. We loved our Wedding Dance!
Wishing you all the Best,
Ted and Elizabeth
6/12/2009
Hi Marisa and Peter,
I just wanted to let you know how much fun Lisa and I had last night! You were all so friendly and welcoming.
Looking forward to more dancing!
Anita
5/5/2009
Hi Peter and Marisa
Thank you for teaching at MIT and taking me on as a student. I look forward to working with you further!
Best Wishes,
Raymond
4/3/2009
Peter, is indeed, a fantastic dancer and teacher to all levels. He could teach to the basic technique class in one group lesson, and then move right into teach the silver lesson, noticing very acute things, and talking not only about the technique and steps, but also adding bits of information about musicality, character, and not only how "to do" about the dance, step pattern or simple weight shift, but how to think about it and how to feel it correctly. He is a very powerful teacher, and you can never pick up everything he mentions during a group lesson to 10 plus people, he gives out so much quality information, and does it very, very well. He is very good at analyzing ones current motion and giving great corrective advice, often showing wrong, versus slightly wrong, versus correct in a way it applies to what you did. He is as much a talented teacher as a dancer (and is very bright; if you read articles about him it does him some justice but also note he has a degree in Math as well as Pedagogy, (art of teaching) from his college back in Hungary).
Plus, He is very humorous in a group class setting, great for less experienced dancers to feel comfortable. He can teach anyone, and can do it very well.
Can't get enough Support from Me!
Matt
1/21/2008
It is with pleasure that I write a strong letter of reference for Peter and Marisa. I have worked with Peter and Marisa for the past two years in my capacity as a representative for the Temple Emeth brotherhood. We have run a series of Ballroom dancing classes for the Temple Emeth membership and Peter and Marisa have served as the teachers. They have done an incredible job in all respects. They have been completely honest and trustworthy in regards to all of our interactions, including the contract negotiations and as well as the planning and execution of the particular classes. They conduct themselves in a most professional manner. The students who have taken these classes have been uniform in their praise of Peter and Marisa. They are truly wonderful dance teachers and go out of their way to be respectful to everyone and to do their best in teaching the actual dances.
I have only the utmost respect for their characters and have no reservations whatsoever in recommending them to you!
Sincerely,
Richard A. Hodin, M.D.
M.G.H
2/8/2008
Hi Marisa,
Thank you for so many wonderful classes! looking forward to our next dance class!
Lily
12/2007
Peter,
Thanks for being such a great teacher! I'm looking forward to a "winning" 2008!
Warm Wishes,
Kel
12/20/2007
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I just wanted to let you know how much fun Lisa and I had last night! You were all so friendly and welcoming.
Looking forward to more dancing!
Anita
5/5/2009
Hi Peter and Marisa
Thank you for teaching at MIT and taking me on as a student. I look forward to working with you further!
Best Wishes,
Raymond
4/3/2009
Peter, is indeed, a fantastic dancer and teacher to all levels. He could teach to the basic technique class in one group lesson, and then move right into teach the silver lesson, noticing very acute things, and talking not only about the technique and steps, but also adding bits of information about musicality, character, and not only how "to do" about the dance, step pattern or simple weight shift, but how to think about it and how to feel it correctly. He is a very powerful teacher, and you can never pick up everything he mentions during a group lesson to 10 plus people, he gives out so much quality information, and does it very, very well. He is very good at analyzing ones current motion and giving great corrective advice, often showing wrong, versus slightly wrong, versus correct in a way it applies to what you did. He is as much a talented teacher as a dancer (and is very bright; if you read articles about him it does him some justice but also note he has a degree in Math as well as Pedagogy, (art of teaching) from his college back in Hungary).
Plus, He is very humorous in a group class setting, great for less experienced dancers to feel comfortable. He can teach anyone, and can do it very well.
Can't get enough Support from Me!
Matt
1/21/2008
It is with pleasure that I write a strong letter of reference for Peter and Marisa. I have worked with Peter and Marisa for the past two years in my capacity as a representative for the Temple Emeth brotherhood. We have run a series of Ballroom dancing classes for the Temple Emeth membership and Peter and Marisa have served as the teachers. They have done an incredible job in all respects. They have been completely honest and trustworthy in regards to all of our interactions, including the contract negotiations and as well as the planning and execution of the particular classes. They conduct themselves in a most professional manner. The students who have taken these classes have been uniform in their praise of Peter and Marisa. They are truly wonderful dance teachers and go out of their way to be respectful to everyone and to do their best in teaching the actual dances.
I have only the utmost respect for their characters and have no reservations whatsoever in recommending them to you!
Sincerely,
Richard A. Hodin, M.D.
M.G.H
2/8/2008
Hi Marisa,
Thank you for so many wonderful classes! looking forward to our next dance class!
Lily
12/2007
Peter,
Thanks for being such a great teacher! I'm looking forward to a "winning" 2008!
Warm Wishes,
Kel
12/20/2007
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