Ballroom dance instructor · Tiburon, CA · reviewed since 2020
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#36 of 104 event plannersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 66%
5.0★★★★★20 Google reviews · 10 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate the instructor five stars based on twenty reviews, noting that she responds to eighty-five percent of comments. Customers primarily describe two-hour sessions focused on wedding first dances, social dancing, and parent-child routines, highlighting her punctuality, clear communication, and ability to teach beginners efficiently. Recurring themes include her preparation, use of photos for feedback, and flexible scheduling, such as offering outdoor lessons during health restrictions. No low-star reviews were provided to identify common criticisms.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 20 Google reviews (20 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 85% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
Cynthia GlinkaEvent Planners median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Cynthia Glinka: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Cynthia Glinka: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 95.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Cynthia Glinka: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 37.–
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Star ratings
20 Google reviews we collected
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 20 written reviews
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Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
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Staff & attitude728%
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Speed & response520%
Quality & results312%
Communication28%
Price & value14%
What customers talk about
We read 20 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I also loved how she takes pictures along the way to show us how the two of us would photograph, it was extremely helpful!”
“Highly recommend anyone who wishes to learn how to dance for their wedding to choose her!”
“When we reached out for a lesson, she immediately responded with her trademark enthusiasm and incredible communication.”
“My fiancé and I had such an amazing experience with Cynthia as we prepared for our first dance at our upcoming wedding!”
“We started with the basics, explaining our wedding style and schedule before getting into the type of song we would have our first dance to.”
“Definitely worth it!”
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Recent reviews
Mark7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Cynthia was excellent! We are getting married in less than one month and literally did not know how to dance in a formal setting. Within ONE session she taught us the dance skills necessary to enter a dance floor with confidence and dance our 1st song in front of "200 eyes". Her experience, enthusiasm, and…
Reasonable price
Jonathan17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Cynthia is incredible! When we reached out for a lesson, she immediately responded with her trademark enthusiasm and incredible communication. Our lesson was fun and left us confident that we would have a great first dance at our wedding. She provided us all the info (and pictures) we needed after to keep dancing to…
Donna8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Cynthia was 100% prepared for our dance group. She helped us navigate through all the necessary moves for our daughter‘s upcoming wedding. She paid attention to details and made it very fun. Lots of wonderful suggestions and recommendations throughout our dance lesson. Everyone had fun. A+ for Cynthia. True professional, and wonderful instructor.
Samantha8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
My fiancé and I had such an amazing experience with Cynthia as we prepared for our first dance at our upcoming wedding! She was incredibly fun, energetic, and made us feel totally comfortable right from the start. Neither of us had much dance experience but her guidance and encouragement made it easy to follow…
ChristinaLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
We had the best time dancing with Cynthia! I am a natural born leader which doesn't help on the dance floor when I need to let my partner lead, but Cynthia helped us figure out a way where I could be a delightful follower while also looking graceful. Our two hour dance class flew by, and we can't wait to show off…
Kristina5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Cynthia made our two-hour dance lesson an absolute joy! She created such a seamless, user-friendly experience that we felt at ease right away. The amount of information she shared in just two hours was incredibly impressive. Not only did we learn our dance steps efficiently and have so much fun, but Cynthia also…
Cynthia was excellent! We are getting married in less than one month and literally did not know how to dance in a formal setting. Within ONE session she taught us the dance skills necessary to enter a dance floor with confidence and dance our 1st song in front of "200 eyes". Her experience, enthusiasm, and patience allowed us to learn with ease and we had fun doing so! Highly recommend anyone who wishes to learn how to dance for their wedding to choose her!!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! And YES - ONE SESSION! That’s what I love most about what I do: taking a couple who says, “We literally don’t know how to dance,” and guiding them to the dance floor, prepped for their spotlight in front of 200 eyes!
Congrats, and thanks for trusting me with such an important part of your wedding day. It was great dancing with your folks too. Now go out there, have fun and DANCE!
Jonathan Wilkins17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jonathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Cynthia is incredible! When we reached out for a lesson, she immediately responded with her trademark enthusiasm and incredible communication. Our lesson was fun and left us confident that we would have a great first dance at our wedding. She provided us all the info (and pictures) we needed after to keep dancing to the day. Couldn’t have hoped for a better experience! Highly recommend
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank You for your thoughtful sentiment and for trusting me with such an important moment in your lives - your wedding day & beyond.
Keep on Dancing !
Tim Ford1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Tim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Cynthia was 100% prepared for our dance group. She helped us navigate through all the necessary moves for our daughter‘s upcoming wedding. She paid attention to details and made it very fun. Lots of wonderful suggestions and recommendations throughout our dance lesson. Everyone had fun. A+ for Cynthia. True professional, and wonderful instructor.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you for your kind & supportive A+ review.
I had a fab time guiding your family - on my dance floor. It’s an honor to be part of something as meaningful as your Daughter’s wedding. Bride & Groom + Dad & Daughter are gonna shine in their spotlights. As the Mother of the Bride, you’ll have your moment too - now that you’ve got a feel for following your leader.
Wishing you a beautiful wedding day and lots of great dancing, not only at the reception, but for a lifetime.
Samantha Corso8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Samantha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My fiancé and I had such an amazing experience with Cynthia as we prepared for our first dance at our upcoming wedding! She was incredibly fun, energetic, and made us feel totally comfortable right from the start. Neither of us had much dance experience but her guidance and encouragement made it easy to follow along! I also loved how she takes pictures along the way to show us how the two of us would photograph, it was extremely helpful! I would highly recommend Cynthia to any couple looking to make their first dance extra special!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Honored to share Tips & Tricks on the dance floor for your upcoming wedding celebration. The photos captured will highlight those ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ moments. Off your to-do list - learning to dance with the one you love. Wishing you an unforgettable 1st dance and a magical wedding day!
Christina MartinLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Christina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had the best time dancing with Cynthia! I am a natural born leader which doesn't help on the dance floor when I need to let my partner lead, but Cynthia helped us figure out a way where I could be a delightful follower while also looking graceful. Our two hour dance class flew by, and we can't wait to show off our new moves on the dance floor at our wedding. Definitely worth it! Thank you, Cynthia!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Your husband-to-be is now a leader—on the dance floor anyway! You get to shine, and be the beautiful bride in your spotlight. I’m so glad I could share a few tips & tricks to help you two find your groove. Now you’re man can dance with you—to any tune, any tempo. Smiles all around!
Kristina Tringali5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kristina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Cynthia made our two-hour dance lesson an absolute joy! She created such a seamless, user-friendly experience that we felt at ease right away. The amount of information she shared in just two hours was incredibly impressive. Not only did we learn our dance steps efficiently and have so much fun, but Cynthia also gave us valuable tips on how to capture great photos and videos during our first dance—an unexpected bonus! Highly recommend her for anyone preparing for their big day.
Response from the owner · a year ago
You & Yours are ready for your spotlight. It was an honor sharing Tips and Tricks to make your First Dance (and the memories) unforgettable. With my background in film, I'm thrilled you appreciated my perspective on capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments—both on and off the dance floor!
Katie Fitzpatrick4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Katie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Cynthia is amazing! We were initially nervous about learning to dance (and our first dance at our wedding), but Cynthia made us feel at ease right away. Her positive energy and infectious enthusiasm made the whole experience a joy and we came out with some great moves.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
It was a pleasure sharing the gift of dancing together in prep for your spotlight at your upcoming wedding and for the rest of your lives. Bravo !
John HarrisLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our daughter and future son in law brilliantly signed up for a dance lesson before their wedding and invited both sets of parents to join in. It was a wonderful day all due to the expertise and generosity of Cynthia!!! We learned more about dance in 2 hours than we had learned in a 16 hour ballroom course overseas. Cynthia doesn’t stop with simply dancing she offers tremendous insight and direction into the wedding day process which will be invaluable for the kids at their wedding celebration. My advice to anyone interested is to make the time, and take the time for at least one session with this outstanding instructor 🤗
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
A fun filled family affair - on my dance floor - prepping for your daughter’s wedding. Thrilled I was able to burn the myth of your 16 hours of ballroom regime in Singapore. It’s all about dancing with the one you love. Thanks for taking the time to post and thrilled to witness you all dancing out the door. Have a fabulous celebration.
Olivia PetersonLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Olivia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Cynthia is the best!! She was so helpful in making us feel confident and relaxed about our first dance at our wedding! She is unbelievable knowledgeable and taught us to "social-dance" which is exactly what we wanted for this important moment in our lives. If you are getting married and want to look confident while dancing without being too choreographed, you need to work with Cynthia!! You would be surprised how much you can learn in 2 hours with her! I will be recommending her to all my friends who need dance lessons in the future. Thank you so much Cynthia!
