Houston Dance Factory

I take classes with Eddy Deynes. His teaching method is very thorough and very efficient; it also has a lot of variety. He emphasizes musicality more than other instructors in some studios and his format provides opportunities for individual feedback within a group class (which is difficult to do).
There is a lot of rigor involved in Eddy’s method: he doesn’t allow his students to slip under the radar with bad technique or bad timing. It is both a studio for people who are serious about improving as well as serious about meeting friendly people. Además, Eddy promotes salsa dancing twice per week every week at local clubs. It’s not a studio where you feel anonymous or undervalued because of your level. It’s not «clique-​ish.»
You learn about the music while you learn about the dancing (two sides of the same coin), and THIS I have not found in any of the other 4 studios I have been to.

I love these guys! We’re a group of science nerds who wanted to do a tribute to a retiring professor who, like us, worked on DNA. We loved the Meghan Trainor video, «All about that bass» but the dance was way too complicated for a bunch of non-​dancers, or so we thought. Then Diana, at Houston Dance Factory, broke it down and in three easy lessons taught a group of non-​dancers how to dance. If you’d like to see our video, click here:
Thank you Diana and thank you Renee!
We think y’all are awesome!
Lynn

Coming from Puerto Rico and being a salsa lover, I always wondered why I could not lead well my partner. The answer was that I needed to be educated in following the salsa beep (la clave). SalsaEddy educated me to count with the beep, corrected me the basics turns and provided me the tools (pulling and the Puerto Rican pushing arm) to lead my partner during five private lessons. I enjoy footwork dancing and SalsaEddy does have 24 defined steps to learn. I still need look forward moving to the next level. Also, the social dancing is well recommended to keep practicing the SalsaEddy way. Excellent systematic instructor.

Horrible horrible place! I signed my child for hip hop classes. She was looking forward to dancing and making friends. When we got there front desk person couldn’t find our singin for a long time. He gave my child a wrong chip and had no idea about specials advertised online he also never gave a receipt for money I paid for the classes and a shirt he forced to buy because it wasn’t ok for my child to have little starts on her black leotard (she’s 3!). I asked if my child was the only one signed up and he said they don’t keep a track of people who sign up. My child was upset because she alone and she was crying. I asked if it would ok for her to take a ballet class instead before the class started and he said she wasn’t wearing a proper outfit after forcing me to buy a shirt! I tried to get her to go dance but she kept crying. I asked a front desk person if I could switch her classes for next time and he said he didn’t know how to do this and the only was to figure it out was to email an owner and wait a week for replay. Same thing if I wanted my money back and there was no way for me to get money for a shirt back that he forced me to buy! He made me cry and my child cry! This messed up our whole day! And they still don’t want to give me money for a shirt that I left there back! Cheap people! I spoke to an owner and asked why didn’t they tell ahead that my child was the only one signed up and he said they never do that and they never keep a track of people sign up!
P. S. The shirt that they made me put on my child looked like it had blood splashed all the front and it took me a while to realize it was dancers! I would never put anything on my child!
My child feel like she was put in the room along as a punishment and she never wants to dance again!

Love this place!!! I am taking Cuban Salsa/​Casino class with Alex. I took some Cuban Salsa class when I was in Paris for 5 months. When I came back to Houston, I have been looking for the right one who really knows the terms in Spanish and can explain the steps like how I was taught before. I am so glad that I finally found this class. People here are very friendly. Alex also teaches salsa for free at the clubs on every Friday and Saturday. We get to go to the clubs and practice salsa dancing with the group. When I come to dance, I feel the passion, and I am happy! I think I am addicted to it!

This is an awesome class with an awesome instructor. I was looking for a fun activity as well as something I liked and tried Houston Dance Factory. I began the Salsa class with Salsa Eddy. Eddy is awesome! I appreciate giving this place a try and now I’m hooked! I plan to take more classes after completing salsa.

I absolutely love SalsaEddy’s routine and approach to teaching Salsa 101!
I signed up for Salsa1 in Jan and I just concluded my 1^st Salsa2 go around. Eddy explains that in order to graduate to Salsa3 one most be skilled in all of his routines, which I see fair.
I enjoy his personality and the way he brings the steps to life :)
Unfortunately my work schedule won’t permit me to attend in March but I will most definitely sign up for April again because I truly believe in his teaching abilities; so much so that after only two months I already feel the «Salsera» in me flourishing ;)
I totally recommend his class for anyone who is serious in learning. I have seen quite a few «two left feet» individuals straighten out and actually dance 0_​o. Eddy has skills and great pointers. the members so far have been super pleasant and encouraging. See you in April :)

My brother and I just started taking the sala class, the instructor is amazing. We had such a great time. Definitely taking his other dance style classes.

My daughter is currently enrolled in the toddler ballet class and we have experience nothing but the most optical customer service. The payments are very affordable and all the teachers specialize in their form of dance but are also able to step in for other classes because of their vast knowledge of dance within its self. Everyone whom i have come in contact with has always been very positive and it also serves as a place to meet people of like kind. My daughter and i have meet many people and started the root of friendships i would highly recommend this establishment, it would indeed be an honor, we have gained a strong dance foundation along with personal growth. Thank you Houston Dance factory for always going the extra mile

Fun, fun, and fun. Very professional staff

I happened to find this dance school.Mr.Salsa Eddy is a very nice man. I definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to learn salsa. He is a DJ. He knows a lot of clubs. I got a couple of nice club information.

This is a great place with reasonable prices. The kids hip-​hop class has been stellar for our 7 year old. They have dance classes for all ages and all skill levels and all of them are reasonably priced.

I’ve been seeing Salsa Eddy on and off for 4 years now. He is truly a great teacher and with a great sense of humor. He pushes us to learn and to have fun. I like that I am challenged and not bored. Although I appreciate the social aspects of dance — Eddy actually goes beyond that to teach you important steps.

I started taking salsa dance classes in January 2012 with Salsa Eddy at the Dance Studio in Humble, TX. I love to dance, and I always wanted to learn salsa. Since my friend told me about it, I finally had the opportunity to do so. He is an amazing instructor, and you get a lot of practice in for an hour. It’s a great workout and really fun. You don’t need to have a significant other to join the class.
I started with the basic class in January on Wednesday nights for 4 weeks, and it was $ 40 ($ 10 per class). In order to move on up to the intermediate class, you have to know the basic steps (traditional, basic, basic turn, cross body lead, and counter clockwise). It’s simple with plenty of practice, trust me! I’m now taking the intermediate class which is also for 4 weeks, and it costs $ 40 as well. If you’re looking for something fun, exciting, and challenging to do, I definitely recommend taking salsa lessons with Salsa Eddy. Here’s a link to the website:
. You won’t regret it!

Have taken both Bachata and Salsa classes with Salsa Eddy. My wife and I have learned a lot in a short period of time and we have made some good friends. Classes are very reasonably priced.

I wanted to pick up a hobby with my boyfriend where we would both be coming into it clueless. I thought it would be fun to learn something together. I decided on salsa!
My boyfriend and I have been taking salsa lessons from Salsa Eddy over the last few weeks. My boyfriend (who I had to ask three times if he would puh-​lease take salsa lessons with me), after the third week of class, suggested we continue through to the intermediate and advanced classes. Yes, and he knows that means an additional 12 weeks of salsa classes!
I had a couple of friends recommend Salsa Eddy, and others who heard of him as well. It came out to $ 10/​class — super cheap for the kind of one-​on-​one attention you receive in a group class.
He’s extremely thorough in his teaching. Basically, if you come to class and practice a few minutes each day — you’ll learn the steps. The pace is perfect for us — as we don’t have dancing backgrounds. We stayed after for a sneak peak on what to expect in the intermediate class, and we got super excited.
Most of the people in class are not couples — so don’t fear if you’re a single. It’s a really fun atmosphere and would recommend it to anyone (especially living in Houston, as salsa seems to be everywhere!).