Mambonova Dance Company - Santa Clara, California

Anna V.

If you looking to have fun, dance salsa or bachata - this is a right place to do it! I haven’t been dancing for a few years and joined Hector’s weekly salsa dance class. Free style, partnering - all in a very warm atmosphere of Mambonova dance. You can find the class of you level, learn and have fun!

Warren X.

I had the pleasure of taking the Salsa Level 1 (intro/beginner) class with Hector at Mambonova. We had one session per week for 4 weeks.

I can't recommend this class enough! Each classes was really fun and engaging. It felt like the class was over in a second because we were so focused on learning a new move. While I still have so much to learn, I do feel like we were taught solid fundamentals.

Hector's passion for dance and teaching was felt every class. Thanks for the great experience 🙂

Rohan R.

If you enjoy or want to oearn on2 Salsa, come to Mambonova! It’s a lovely studio, there are weekly classes and occasional socials. Hector and Annaliza are amazing instructors and their devotion to dance is inspiring.

Vaishu

Joining this class was one of the best decisions I made this year! Once my husband and I joined we couldn’t wait for class each week. Whatever troubles plague you during the week melt away after stepping into class. Hector is an amazing and intuitive teacher and moves at the perfect pace (provided you practice each week) so we can learn something new each class. I appreciate that while he takes this dance form seriously, he has so much fun with it and passes this on to his students. I took Salsa 1 and 2 with him and the last 2 months just flew by and I feel so much more in the flow when it comes to social dancing. Personally, this is just the start of my salsa journey and I’m grateful to Hector, Lydia and the Mambonova team for opening me up to this experience.

kat W.

Hector and the Mambonova Dance Company has been a big part in renewing my love for dance. Hector is a talented dancer and will spark your passion for bachata and salsa. He lights up with his expertise in mambo and you'll not find a better on-2 salsa teacher like him in the South Bay. He teaches at Artista Dance School location in Santa Clara with Annaliza and the pair is such an inspiration.

Hector focuses on teaching through demonstrations so pay attention and ask questions when you aren't sure about anything. He will let you record a quick summary at the end of class. He generally encourages sets of students to take classes together to progress as a program.

He also teaches performance teams for bachata and salsa. I personally took a chance on the auditions, joining BachataNova and learning a ton in the past year. The team is a great way to learn with other students in dramatically improving how you dance, move and share tips and have fun with others. You'll even make some friends along the way.

Mamzi B.

I absolutely love the dance classes at this studio! The instructors are talented, patient, and create a positive atmosphere. The variety of dance styles offered caters to all levels, making it an enjoyable and inclusive experience. I've seen significant improvement in my skills, and the sense of community among fellow dancers is fantastic. Highly recommend!

Anna K.

Both Hector and Annaliza are incredible teachers. They pay attention to everyone in the group and work hard to make sure you succeed. Classes starts with warm ups, new moves, and continue with dance and music. I love the classes, everyone’s energy and possibility to learn new things 🙂

Anna S.

Hector’s classes were great! My partner and I loved learning new things each lesson. He also takes the time to come around and give individual feedback even in a large class. We were excited to go to class every week and can’t wait to take more lessons with him. Definitely recommend giving it a try!