Alaska Dance Promotions

"Truly a gem of not only the Alaska Latin Dance Community, but the Latin Dance Community as a whole! The owner, Shelly, has consistently created great classes, socials, teams, festivals, and other events over the past 16 years, always ensuring attendees feel welcome, comfortable, and appreciated. Coming for the Alaska Salsa Festival from California's Bay Area, where we have a huge community with major events and superstar instructors, I wasn't expecting much. Now I have to say it's one of my absolute favorite places in the entire country to go dancing! They are truly small but mighty. And in case you're worried that you have 3 left feet and can't ever dance, she, and her staff, are incredibly patient and kind instructors that will get you dancing sooner than you could believe. Check them out!"

"I went to Alaska Dance Promotions because I had a military injury and didn't work out for a while due to the injury which caused me a lot of problems at the time. The doctor said that I could do dancing if I could stand the pain I was in at the time. I heard Alaska Dance Promotions were the best in Alaska. I went and have not stopped till this day. This is my seventh year with them. I wouldn't go anywhere else because of the people, the teachers and the fun I have had throughout the years that also helped me in other areas of life. If you haven't been you need to go and enjoy what I have experienced over the years. They teach Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba along with other dances. Maybe I might see you there!"

"My wife and I worked with Michelle to prepare for our wedding first dance. She was extremely helpful and professional and taught my wife and me a dance that was in the words of our wedding coordinator and guests "The best first dance I have seen." I would highly recommend going to Alaska Dance Promotions, they are fantastic!"

"Alaska Dance Promotions is great dance studio - they offer classes that are perfect for both very beginners that are looking to build solid dance foundations, as well as the more experienced dancer looking to challenge themselves and grow. The studio is staffed with instructors that are genuinely excited to share their knowledge with their students, and. those looking for more one-on-one instruction have that opportunity as well through private lessons. Every Friday, the studio also holds an evening dance social where you’re able to put what you learned in class into practice. If you’re looking for something fun you can enjoy all year round regardless of the weather, full of people that are welcoming regardless of any prior dance experience, Alaska Dance Promotions is definitely the place to go."

"Review is for the Friday night salsa socials 9pm-1am - Michelle and her team run a great little social out here in Alaska! People are friendly and welcoming to visitors esp since local community is fairly small. Beginners welcome and they toss in a fun dance class at the beginning. Data for dancers: Ratio of songs are 4 bachata: 4 salsa: 2 zouk/kizomba/merengue, with a bias towards whatever dance was taught that night. Danced mainly as a lead and didn't run out of dances. :) For salsa, more on1 than on2 dancers (music leans Romantica). I'll be stopping by whenever I'm in Anchorage on a Friday night! :)"