Testimonials

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Great Style/Big Smile!
My husband and I took dance lessons at another studio before a

friend recommended we take from Deborah.  We had no idea

there could be such a big difference in instructors.  With Deborah,

we quickly overcame that stiff "we can't dance" look.  Deborah has a

talent for teaching and an eye for choreography that we love.  Her
choreography doesn't look choreographed.  We love that! We
were so afraid of looking stiff and unnatural, but now, we look forward
to each lesson with the confidence of knowing we are going to look
great on the dance floor!  
 

-Cindy n Scott

 

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Great Dance Instruction in a really accessible location!
I've been salsa dancing for a few years, but I'd been wanting to learn
how to ballroom dance for ages, and finally a friend suggested I take
classes with Deborah. I'm so glad I did!! She's a great teacher! In
addition to being incredibly knowledgeable about the technique and
style of each dance, she's also patient, fun and great at explaining
the dance steps and how to make them look good. The prices are
competitve (a great value for the amount of instruction you get) and
location is really convenient, too - an easy walk from the
Promenade or the beach, but if you're driving in, it's never a struggle
to find parking near the dance studio. I highly recommend Deborah
& By Your Side Productions!!

-Salsa Girl (CitySearch Testimonial)

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Supportive and fun classes!
I started dating a Puerto Rican woman several years ago, and was
determined to learn how to salsa dance. I went to By Your Side
Productions, and they were very helpful in teaching me the
fundamentals of this wonderful art form. If you are a beginning or
novice dancer, By Your Side Productions is a safe, supportive, and
fun place to improve your skills!


-Ian Prinn
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Great place to learn to dance!
I take salsa lessons here and have been for the past 2 1/2 years.
Deborah is my instructor and I think she is an awesome instructor.
She is very patient & entertaining. The environment is uplifting and
all the students get along very well. I always look forward to my
Thursday night classes. Deborah also schedules two fun outings
a month for us which makes it even better because you get to do
a lot of dance related things as a group. I don't know of any other
place that does that.

-Rene Perez

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Fun Group of Dancers!
Deborah is fun and very patient with all her students no matter
what level they're in. She will having you spinning like a pro in no time!

-Brenda Paganelli

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Best Dance Classes in Town!
I've been taking dance salsa and ballroom classes with By Your
Side Productions for over a year now. I've stayed with Deborah
because she is really patient and kind. Not to mention, the cost of
her classes are very affordable and the other students are really
pleasant to be around. Deborah also has a way of pin pointing
exactly what you are doing wrong when you are dancing and
correcting you so that you can dance better and have fun dancing.
Take classes at By your Side Productions. You will definitely learn
how to dance and have lots of fun too!!!

-Rita

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Hidden Treasure!
A long time native, and a recent graduate with a dance degree I've
been frequenting the same dance teacher and dance studios in
L.A. for quite some time. By Your Side Productions and Deborah's
classes are like a breath of fresh air. Her technique as a teacher is
on point--she's fun & welcoming and has a wonderful way of
teaching. Sometimes ballroom dancing can be overwhelming but
she's breaks it down so everyone feels able to master the
movement. So whether you're trying to break a sweat or you're
pursuing a dance career and want to maintain you're training
regimen By Your Side is the way to go!

-Christine Ye
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Five Star Dance Instructor!
Deborah Perez makes dancing fun for the novice and the
advanced dancer. Ballroom dancing? You think you have two
left feet? She'll change that. You think you want to audition for
Dancing With the Stars? Let Deborah be your choreographer.
Her group classes attract so many nice people, the time flies by.
Her private classes catapult your abilities to places you
never imagined. She's funny, happy and so observant of the
most subtle of dance moves. At whatever level you dance, you
will improve and move to the next. Whether you're in a partnership
or single, believe this or not, dancing promotes personal growth,
because it teaches you so much about yourself.

-Sally Landou

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The greatest Instructor!
Deborah is  very patient and an amazing instructor.  She makes
the class fun and enjoyable.  I look forward to her classes. She
has a way of expressing her ideas and instruction that is very
unique from other instructors.  This unique way allows me to
pick up the techniques fast and efficiently making me a better
dancer.  I have learned so much from her.

-Trishul Shah
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We started watching your dance instruction dvd, we love it!
Thank you!

-Christine
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Deborah, I just wanted to thank you so much for providing the

entertainment for my sisters party! It wouldn't have been the same

without the excellent entertainment you and your dancers

provided.  It's been two weeks since the party and the guests are

still raving about it! Thanks again!

 

Beth Simmons

Los Angeles


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Thank you for being "By MY Side"
I am 65 years old and just recently learned to dance with

"Your First Dance" DVD.  I dance down at my local Senior

Center and after learning from your DVD, I gained confidence

as a dancer and leader.  I still make mistakes and bump into

people from time to time, but no one seems to mind.  We are

having fun and most of all, I feel confident on the dance floor.

-Felix Reyes

 

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I just recently started dating a professional dance instructor

and she wants to teach me how to dance. However.....i am

trying to learn to dance without her knowing so i can surprise

her. The basic box waltz from your "Your First Dance" video

that you posted on Youtube has helped a tonnnnnnnn! I was

just wondering if you had any more waltz videos? i need them

fast....lol. Thank you for posting the video and thank you in

advance for any help you can give!

-Chris (Youtube testimonial)

 

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Just wanted to say thank you so much for an awesome

class yesterday!  It was such a wonderful new experience

for them and they had so much fun, they came back and

were practicing in our church parking lot! :) Thanx again hon!

 

Love,

Christine Ye

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We were really happy with our first dance (so thanks for

all your hard work and patience). Everyone was truly surprised

(and shocked) and said it was the most impressive first dance

they had ever seen (and we owe that to you).

Thanks again!
Ashely Dawkins

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Besides being an amazing dancer and a great teacher,
Deborah makes her classes fun! I have become a much
better dancer with Deborah's help, and always look forward
to my next lesson.

Ken Golick
Santa Monica

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Working with Deborah on her "Your First Dance" video was

an absolute joy. Her professionalism an personality made every

step of the process simple and fun. We would recommend her

for ANY occasion.

Century Studio Corporation
Culvery City, CA

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Like Deborah, the dances she teaches are elegant, classy and

beautiful. Everything is taught with care and expertise that's

unassuming and friendly. Her classes (private and group) and

videos, well, they are Just Plain....FUN!

Rick Sam
Dance Student

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I've taken many dance lessons, and by far, Deborah is the

most detailed instructor I've ever had. It's amazing how much

faster a person can learn with the right instructor. Thanks Deborah!

Philip X. Tirone

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My dancing lessons with Deborah have become one of the most

important parts of my week. Her classes provide fun, exercise

and a relief from the stresses of the day. Deborah brings to her

role as a dance instructor, great talent, the gift for teaching, kindness

and consideration, a wonderful sense of humor and the ability to make

all of her students feel accomplished. Her classes are great fun!

Barbara Meltzer

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I just wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed your dance

lessons, and that I think you're a wonderful instructor. Not only

is your knowledge of dance exceptional, but your teaching philosophy

and method of communication are also excellent. The result is that

learning dance from you becomes easy, fun and immediately

successful. And what could be better than that?
Thanks again for your great work.

Sincerely,

Doug Brignole, Former Mr. America and Mr. Universe
Santa Monica, California

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The swing and ballroom dancing classes I've taken with Deborah
have not only been great fun, but my dancing has improved more
than I would have thought possible. Her positive attitude and her
skill in diagnosing and fixing dance problems are great assets, and
the grace of her demonstrations is inspiring. I recommend her
classes without reservation.

Judith Searle

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In group and private or semi-private ballroom lessons, Deborah
makes the learning fun with her generous spirit, warmth and
humor by making the instruction personal and professional. The
hour flies by and I always come away feeling oddly refreshed and
enriched.

Best,

Sally Landau

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