iDanceAcademy

This is a fantastic place in the Downtown LA area to rent studio space for one on one private training. It’s a great environment to get focused with your instructor. The space is comfortable and always clean. I continue to go back to iDanceAcademy because Chi takes pride in his business and Danny provides excellent service and follow up. I am so thankful that I met Chi and I’m able to rent space here. Besides my fantastic coach, it’s one of the reasons why I continue to make progress – because it facilitates growth.

Chi is badass. He took the time to teach me where I was going wrong without making me feel self conscious. Super patient. And definitely got my money’s worth. I recommend all my friends to him. Whether you’re a pro or have never danced before he will teach you how to dance like a P.I.M.P. Yah I said it.

I recently took Chi’s club dancing bootcamp in SF and it was a AWESOME experience. He was a patient teacher and his dance girls were professional as well as encouraging. Like most of the students, I came in as a beginner but by the end of the evening at the club, I was definitely grooving.

Taking some classes here. Instructors are down to earth and very talented. I enjoy every class I come to.

I did a private class last Thursday, my issue is I’m not very confident but have decent rhythm. I shared this with Chi, the instructor, and he fully understood! He made me feel so comfortable and proved to me that I could dance my ass off. I am going to continue going to his class for at least 3 months so I could kill it! Thank you dance instructor! What a blast!

People were beyond nice, very accommodating and first dance lesson is free with Unilocal coupon. My only suggestion to Danny is for the dance studio to somehow increase ceiling height. For tall people, the drop lighting is really hot and the dance space is kind of limited as well, especially if there areally multiple students. Salsa instructor was not just beautiful and talented, she could teach newbies like me. Again Kudos to Danny and the instructor, I understand LA space is at a premium so I could live with the minor inconveniences. Apartment is 2 levels and really cool loft style. Clean and artsy. It is worth a try, after all first lesson is free. And if you like dancing, I would work with Danny. Salsa is my new found love.

Have never posted a review before but absolutely compelled to for iDance Academy. Work with Yani for salsa lessons and she’s great, super accommodating and a tremendous teacher. Danny that works in the operations is basically at your beck and call, ready to switch around lesson times and dates at a moment’s whim. Can’t recommend these guys enough. If you’re looking to learn how to get your groove on at least give these guys a shot. You will not be disappointed!

Loved the place. Very cozy and a good experience for learning salsa. Definitely worth checking out. I will be back for more.

I took 4 hip hop dance classes with Chi and a female assistant and had an amazing experience. I came into the class excited but timid and shy. I came out very confident and new how to hold my own, improve my skills on my own which is ultimately what I wanted. Chi is the best! He is really focused and gives it everything during class. He is great at making your weakness your strength. :)
Highly recommended and do plan on taking more classes with Chi in the future.
Thanks Chi!

Took the hip hop class today taught by Chase Lihilihi. The dance piece was super cool and fun to learn! Chase is a wonderful choreographer and really catered to the pace that was comfortable for us to learn. Chi is the main guy that runs the studio. He is very friendly and works with what styles of dances you are interested in. The whole studio offers a great learning environment for anyone first time dancing or experienced or trying to get back into dancing :)

Amazing studio and great staff. Raymond and Jenalyn are brother and sister and the current world salsa champions AM and have trained at the studio with the world renowned Emily and Junior virtually through Skype sessions. The studio is very accommodating and excellent for both in person training and virtual training with some of the best teachers in the world. Without the studio we would not have been able to win the world championship and appreciate all that iDance Academy studios has done to help us achieve our goals.
Raymond and Jenalyn are only 16 and 14 and already experienced so much around the world through their dance training, more than most do in a life time. We look forward to continuing to use the studio and it’s facilities for years to come.
here is the actual winning routine that Emily and Junior choreographed and trained Raymond and Jenalyn to win the world championship.

Chi was awesome! Gave me and My date a great class last minute at 10pm. He was fun and understood the difficulties of being a beginner well. He is not as cheap as other dance instructors but the extra money pays off in efficiency.

My girlfriend and I took a private Salsa lesson from Chi while visiting LA.
He made it so easy to learn how to dance, giving step by step instruction. Super friendly and exciting. Amazing dance instructor, definitely recommend for anyone wanting to learn to dance.

Thumbs up for Chi. He knows how to break it down to something much easier to understand for those of us who have no idea where to start, haha!

Fun fun fun!
Started tonight and I love this class! Attentive instructor. Real nice guy too.
I’m taking the beginner’s class (Wed. 7:30pm-8:30pm) – this class is more focused on someone that has zero experience in dancing (like myself) and would like to dip their toe into it (keep in mind this class plays club type of music).
I recommend him completely.

I took an intro course with instructor Chi and was able to use it at the clubs. He breaks down the moves into basic categories and add some small variation to create the illustration you really know a lot when its just the same moves. I learned about how to move with the beat, stance, hip movement, arms, and waist. Also, he showed us how to engage and move the girl around the floor and how to put the girls arms around your neck and dance very close. Overall I am very satisfied with his teaching and looking forward to learning more. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for some cool moves in the clubs/​night life.

I’ve been intimidated by the dance floor my entire life. I think a lot of that has to do with my height — it’s hard for the guy who’s 6’4″ tall to blend in, so I feel even more self conscious about everyone watching me on the dance floor. When I came across an opportunity to learn how to dance, I decided it was time to face this head on.
Chi is an amazing teacher and I love the way he tailors his lessons to each individual student. He’s given me several invaluable tips about how to adjust my dancing based on my height. His instructions are always clear and easy to pick up. I also love the way he teaches several basic concepts and «layers» that can then be combined on the dance floor.
After only a few lessons, my dancing confidence is at an all time high and I can’t wait to hit the dance floor to show everyone my moves. I’d highly recommend Chi to anyone who wants to learn or improve their dancing!

I’ve always been afraid to dance whether it be a wedding, party, or club. Whenever I tried I would get anxious and very self conscious about the way I look to people. I felt people would stare at me knowing I wasn’t comfortable on the dance floor. I went online to find some dance studios that I can take classes at and found a few. I came across Chi and iDanceAcademy and liked the idea of having private lessons in hip hop and social dance. Upon arriving I told Chi I wanted to have confidence on the dance floor and essentially be comfortable in that type of social setting.
I explained to him that I had went out on a few dates in which I was put in a position to dance and felt awkward about it. I would try and hide behind the girl most of the time just grinding but realized it gets boring after too long.
What I love about Chi is his teaching style. The one on one interaction you get is way more valuable than just watching videos. You get on the spot feedback. I also liked that he would not be afraid to correct me multiple times if the dance still doesn’t look or feel right. He is very patient and will look for new ways to help you better understand the technique he is teaching. After one session I walked away in a much better state than when I first walked in.
My 4 sessions with Chi were valuable and I have been able to go to clubs with my friends and dance in a social circle without feeling awkward. In fact, I brought more energy to the dance floor than they did and this was due to the confidence I built at iDanceAcademy.

What can I say, I use to be that guy drinking at the bar watching other people dance with the hot ladies… But that was by choice b/​c I couldn’t dance (nor did I have the confidence). But after a few session with Chi, no anymore… Now, I’m «that» guy dancing with the hot ladies!
His teaching methods are simple & engaging. What amazed me most is his uncanny ability to transcend & communicate contemporary/​club dance to his students. He has enlighten me to feel for the moment and not to concentrate on the technical.
Now, when I’m out on the dance floor… I dance to enjoy the moment. I dance to unwind from a long day of work. Thank you for giving me the confidence to go out there and just have fun!
…oh, side note, don’t be surprised if you are dancing along side of him in the nightclub applying his skills, as he is constantly adapting to today’s various dance trends; which keeps everything fresh & new.
Thank you Chiho, iDanceAcademy, is simply the best! I’m a better dancer because of you. Follow your dreams, continue the passion, and best of luck on your business endeavors.

What Chi offers goes beyond just learning how to dance. I contacted Chi because I wanted hip hop lessons, but I walked away with so much more. He took the time to also accompany me to the club to reinforce what he was teaching in his lessons. He instilled confidence, and isn’t that what it boils down to? To have the confidence to walk into any club, straight to the dance floor and move like you own it. The confidence that Chi helps instill will definitely carry over to all aspects of your life.
Succinctly put, there is nobody better to help turn you into a dance king or queen. He’s incredibly knowledgable, legit and KICKASS!