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Orange County Salsa And Bachata Dance Classes

Dance school · Westminster, CA · reviewed since 2016

How 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 64%79+50.2Reliability 28%60+16.9Replies to reviews 8%91+7.5Experts Score= 75Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.75SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#23 of 28 dance studiosPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 19%
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · 17 photos
94%five-star reviews
10%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
27%reviews answered by the owner
Feb 2025latest review

Orange County Salsa And Bachata Dance Classes at a glance

Reviewers highlight affordable pricing, patient instruction, and a welcoming atmosphere for both salsa and bachata students. Many note that classes are accessible to beginners, feature organized lessons, and include time for practice after instruction. However, some customers report difficulties with scheduling private sessions and receiving refunds, while others criticize the lack of individual attention for partners who struggle with leading during group classes.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 48 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 48 Google reviews (41 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 27% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: February 28, 2025.
  • Service: Dance Studio serving Westminster, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other dance studios

Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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: replies to reviews and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction79Reliability60Craft & service–Value–Momentum–Replies to reviews91Satisfaction: 79 (median 91)Reliability: 60 (median 93)Replies to reviews: 91 (median 51)
This companyDance Studios median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Orange County Salsa And Bachata Dance Classes: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.B
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ReliabilityReliability · 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.Orange County Salsa And Bachata Dance Classes: 60/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.B
60
Craft & serviceCraft & 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: 95.–
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ValueValue · 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: 97.–
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MomentumMomentum · 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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Replies to reviewsReplies 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.Orange County Salsa And Bachata Dance Classes: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 51.A
91

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Star ratings

48 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars4594%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars12%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star24%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 41 written reviews

  • Praise23100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend939%
  • Staff & attitude835%
  • Quality & results29%
  • Speed & response29%
  • Price & value29%

What customers talk about

We read 41 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Highly recommend for beginners who wants to get into salsa and latin dancing.”
  • “The teachers are very friendly and their teaching style is fun and easy.”
  • “It was a great experience”
  • “Even if you have never taken salsa lessons before, don't worry David will make sure you become a pro in no time.”
  • “Affordable price to take classes and dance with all the great people and with David Neito.”

People customers mention

  • David 11 reviews
  • Nieto 9 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Jose4 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

Affordable price to take classes and dance with all the great people and with David Neito.👍🏾

Kristen3 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

definitely should try out these salsa classes! so much fun and good drinks too ☺️

Lisa3 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

I love taking classes with David Nieto. It's always so much fun. I learned a lot about Salsa and Bachata!! Recommended!

Nathalia3 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

La mejor clase de bachata. Los profesores so muy amables y su manera de enseñar es muy divertido y facil.

Belén6 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

The beginner level is accesible to all people regardless of previous experience. David makes the classes fun and easy to follow along. I personally love the music he plays and there’s always time at the end of the class to practice the steps learned that day. David is also always inviting us to social dancing events…

Carrie6 reviewsTotal 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. · 4 years ago★

Signed up for 10 private classes before covid, had 1 and then the lock down. Reached out to David recently over 5 times by phone text and emails, he did not schedule any of the last 9 classes nor refund my money. How can one do business like this! GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 48 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Ronaldo Villegas1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Ronaldo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Me gustaría saber el costo de sus clases, sus horarios y que días porfavor.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Hello yes here’s the schedule Friday lessons 8:30pm salsa 9:15 pm bachata $15 for both classes The Mamba 17296 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Deborah Casey1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Deborah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great classes really good drinks an awesome bartenders

Alejandro Pacheco1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Alejandro has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great Food drinks classes and dancing

Jose Miranda4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jose has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Affordable price to take classes and dance with all the great people and with David Neito.👍🏾

Kristen Nelson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

definitely should try out these salsa classes! so much fun and good drinks too ☺️

Gabriel Flores3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gabriel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Awesome salsa clases

Lisa Li3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I love taking classes with David Nieto. It's always so much fun. I learned a lot about Salsa and Bachata!! Recommended!

Nathalia Soto3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nathalia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

La mejor clase de bachata. Los profesores so muy amables y su manera de enseñar es muy divertido y facil.

Belén G6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Belén has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The beginner level is accesible to all people regardless of previous experience. David makes the classes fun and easy to follow along. I personally love the music he plays and there’s always time at the end of the class to practice the steps learned that day. David is also always inviting us to social dancing events at other venues. Really recommend his classes to anyone who wants a smooth and fun introduction to the salsa & bachata scene in Orange County. 💃🏻🕺🏻✨

Samantha Chamberlain6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Samantha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great Classes!

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