“I thought I didn’t like dancing, turns out I’ve just never had Jonathon as a teacher. His energy is infectious, and never makes you feel like you’re picking up a concept too slowly.” – Iain MacKenzie (source)
“For our wedding, I was determined to do more than sway awkwardly back and forth like in grade 8. Thank you Jonathon. Thank you for being so relaxed, so approachable, so fun. For finding multiple ways to teach the same concept – helping me wrap my brain around it all. For making us comfortable leading up to the big day. For changing how I had always seen myself (two left feet, completely unable to dance). I was more than satisfied – thrilled – with just those simple starting moves. Thank you for believing in us – that we could go farther – learn those progressively more challenging but super fun moves. You made us look like pros! Beyond the looks, you helped us feel the dance and ENJOY the moment. Our dance felt SO magical! I cannot emphasize enough how much we wowed our guests! Thank you!” – Cheyenne and Tim
Catharina Sobotta
“Jonathon’s dance classes have been the most fun dance classes I have attended! The pacing of instruction was perfect for my partner & I, and the video recaps helped us to practice what we learned at home. We completed the 80 Days Around the World series, including dance “parties”. Highly recommend for all levels of dancers! We are excited to continue with more classes :)”
Brett
“What a great time! I’m a newbie to dance lessons and formal dance styles. Jonathon makes the classes comfortable, fun, and engaging for dancers of every skill level. We learned so many steps and movements in the various styles from the Around The World in 80 Days program and I’m looking forward to learning more with Dance Orangeville.”
Amanda Friday
“My fiance and I agreed from the very first class with Jonathon that he was the best dance instructor we had ever had! The classes are an opportunity to learn new things in a friendly and welcoming environment. They’re also never short on fun and laughter! The “Around the world in 80 days” classes offered up an opportunity to learn about dance styles that we never would have thought to learn otherwise. Will definitely be returning for more classes!”
Iain Mackenzie
I never in a million years thought that I would laugh and smile so much during dance classes. Haven’t enjoyed dance classes before taking one with Jonathon, and now somehow I’m going to dance parties. Him and Michelle are an elite combo – (source)
“Thank you again for teaching our awkward feet how to move. We had so much fun, and we will treasure the memories of our wedding dance for years.” – Cassie & Kyle Horan
“So glad to have dance classes like this in Orangeville! Classes are fun, easygoing, and meet you at your level. Jonathon and Michelle are excellent teachers who truly exude passion for this art form. We are so looking forward to learning more in the new year!” – Angie Eff
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My husband and I love learning to dance with Jonathon. … A great way to spend a night out.” – Susan McCreary
“There is a Fun vibe in the class… a variety of combinations of steps, not just the basics. Gives a gentle challenge. … Thoroughly recommend his classes.” – Bob Smithson
“We had dance classes with Jonathon and it was so much fun. He is extremely accommodating – very considerate about our (seniors) limits. Can’t wait to start again.” – Monika Marks
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Reviews of performances, including reviews in major media:
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All reviews from the Living Arts Centre:
- The instructor was great! Jonathon is the best. He makes dancing simple and easy and fun!
- Friendly non-competitive environment. Really liked the instructor.
- Jonathon the instructor was very knowledgeable and taught us as per our social needs. We prefer the main instructor rather than the fill-in. He made it a lot of fun for us.
- Jonathon was patient, pleasant and fun
- Learned steps to ballroom dances with a very dedicated instructor who did not give up easily on his students lack of talent!!
- jonathan was a great instructor. This is a fun class and the instructor deserves all the credit.
- Keep Jonathon for this course he is amazing.
- Keep Jonathon as the main ballroom dance instructor.
- Excellent! Wish there was supplemental reference material ex: reference to videos
- Really enjoyed jonathon’s class. He made the course fun while getting us to learn challenging steps. Would recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn ballroom dancing.
- Please do not have any substitute instructors for this course. Thank you!
- (* Perhaps some of those comments should have this context: I was away one week – dancing in Montreal. The substitute teacher competed internationally for many years and has owned a studio for twenty. After the comment about videos I began inviting people to film the class summary.)
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