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Tibor

5 (26 reviews)

Rate US$100
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Number of students Tibor has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Tibor has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (26 reviews)

US$100/hr

1^st lesson free

Dance
Hip Hop Dance
Salsa
Latin Ballroom Dance
Ballroom Dance

Learn how to dance with private lessons designed to build your confidence!

Dance
Hip Hop Dance
Salsa
Latin Ballroom Dance
Ballroom Dance

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Tibor will be happy to arrange your first Dance lesson.

About Tibor

Hi, I’m Tibor! I help beginners and social dancers become confident, comfortable, and natural on the dance floor—even if you’re starting from “I have no idea what I’m doing.”

I’ve been dancing and teaching professionally for over a decade and hold a degree in Dance Teaching & Choreography from Glendale College. My professional experience includes appearances in music videos with Enrique Iglesias, Pharrell Williams, Meghan Trainor, and Charlie Puth, and I was named LA’s Top Solo Salsa Male Dancer at Granada LA.

But you don’t need professional dance goals to train with me. Most of my students simply want to enjoy dancing and feel more confident when the music comes on.

Every lesson is private, relaxed, and personalized around you. Whether you want to learn Salsa or Bachata, become a better partner dancer, feel comfortable dancing at parties and clubs, prepare for a wedding, or simply develop better rhythm and coordination, we’ll focus on skills you can actually use.

I especially enjoy working with people who say, “I can’t dance” or “I always feel awkward.” You don’t need experience, a dance background, or even a partner to get started. I’ll break things down clearly and we’ll move at a pace that feels natural to you.

My goal isn’t to make every student a professional dancer. It’s to help you understand the music, feel good in your movement, build real confidence, and actually enjoy yourself on the dance floor.

Lessons are typically held in my private dance space in Glendale. In-home lessons can also be arranged depending on location for an additional travel fee and a 1.5-hour minimum.

Whether you already dance or you’re starting completely from scratch, you’re welcome. Let’s find the dancer in you.

About the lesson

Every lesson is built around you—your goals, your experience level, and what you actually want to be able to do on the dance floor.

We’ll usually start by talking about what you want to accomplish and seeing how you naturally move. From there, I’ll introduce the steps, rhythm, and techniques that are most useful for your goals, breaking everything down into simple, manageable pieces before putting it together with music.

I don’t believe in teaching everyone the same routine. Whether you want to learn Salsa or Bachata, improve your partner dancing, prepare for a wedding, feel more comfortable at parties and clubs, or simply develop better rhythm and confidence, your lessons will be shaped around you.

I also don’t want you to simply memorize steps. I’ll help you understand the music, develop more natural movement, improve your lead or follow, and learn how to adapt what you know so you can actually dance outside of a lesson.

If something doesn’t click, we’ll approach it differently. Everyone learns and moves differently, and part of my job as an instructor is finding the explanation, exercise, or approach that works best for you.

Most importantly, lessons should be enjoyable. I keep the atmosphere relaxed and encouraging while still giving you the technique and feedback you need to improve. My goal is for you to leave each lesson feeling more capable and confident than when you walked in.

No experience? No partner? No problem. We’ll start exactly where you are.

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5 (26 reviews)

Aaron
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Perfect! Excellent experience overall. I was greeted with kindness right away, offered water, and immediately felt comfortable in the environment. Tibor really took the time to listen to my goals as a performer and customized the lesson to fit exactly what I needed.

From the stretches to the movement training and feedback, everything felt intentional, professional, and encouraging. I appreciated how he was able to pinpoint areas for improvement while still making the session enjoyable and motivating.

Awesome experience, and I definitely look forward to training with him again in the future.
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Aaron

Perfect! Excellent experience overall. I was greeted with kindness right away, offered water, and immediately felt comfortable in the environment. Tibor really took the time to listen to my goals as a performer and customized the lesson to fit exactly what I needed.

From the stretches to the movement training and feedback, everything felt intentional, professional, and encouraging. I appreciated how he was able to pinpoint areas for improvement while still making the session enjoyable and motivating.

Awesome experience, and I definitely look forward to training with him again in the future.
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Laura
- 5
Perfect! Tibor is a fantastic dance instructor! He took my husband - who has been a life long dance floor avoider! - and taught him and our daughter how to do their father daughter dance in one lesson. The three of us were amazed! He made it so easy to understand. I’m very happy that we found Tibor and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dance instructor.
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Laura

Perfect! Tibor is a fantastic dance instructor! He took my husband - who has been a life long dance floor avoider! - and taught him and our daughter how to do their father daughter dance in one lesson. The three of us were amazed! He made it so easy to understand. I’m very happy that we found Tibor and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dance instructor.
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Jeannette
- 5
Perfect! Great first lesson! Loved it!
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Jeannette

Perfect! Great first lesson! Loved it!

Tibor's response
Great student that is willing to learn and put time and effort in doing so
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  Great student that is willing to learn and put time and effort in doing so
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Tzvi
- 5
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Tzvi

Perfect! Great instructor.
Matthew
- 5
Perfect! Tibor is an excellent instructor. He helped me and my wife learn a dance for our wedding. Personally, I have zero dance experience and had never danced in front of people before and so I was very nervous. Tibor made the entire experience easy and painless. He helped me and my wife look like super stars by performing a slightly choreographed dance for our first dance as a married couple. Every lesson was fun and instructive. We both fell in love with him by the end of our sessions. Overall, Tibor was an incredible dance teacher and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn the basics on their special day.
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Matthew

Perfect! Tibor is an excellent instructor. He helped me and my wife learn a dance for our wedding. Personally, I have zero dance experience and had never danced in front of people before and so I was very nervous. Tibor made the entire experience easy and painless. He helped me and my wife look like super stars by performing a slightly choreographed dance for our first dance as a married couple. Every lesson was fun and instructive. We both fell in love with him by the end of our sessions. Overall, Tibor was an incredible dance teacher and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn the basics on their special day.

Tibor's response
What a great couple. I had a great time teaching both of them as they were so sweet and they did a good job on learning dance.
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  What a great couple. I had a great time teaching both of them as they were so sweet and they did a good job on learning dance.
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Teri
- 5
Perfect! I highly recommend salsa lessons with Tibor. My husband and I took 10 private salsa lessons with Tibor where he came to our house. We were super appreciative that he could do that because we were able to take our lessons while our baby was sleeping. In 10 lessons we could really dance salsa with turns and double turns and a variety of moves that feel fancy and fun. Tibor's teaching style was approachable and made moments where we were twisted up smooth and less complicated. His direction was always precise, clear and actionable. Every lesson we made meaningful progress towards being better. Tibor was also a clear communicator when scheduling and confirming lessons. I would recommend Tibor for any couple, be it wedding dances or just learning for fun.
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Teri

Perfect! I highly recommend salsa lessons with Tibor. My husband and I took 10 private salsa lessons with Tibor where he came to our house. We were super appreciative that he could do that because we were able to take our lessons while our baby was sleeping. In 10 lessons we could really dance salsa with turns and double turns and a variety of moves that feel fancy and fun. Tibor's teaching style was approachable and made moments where we were twisted up smooth and less complicated. His direction was always precise, clear and actionable. Every lesson we made meaningful progress towards being better. Tibor was also a clear communicator when scheduling and confirming lessons. I would recommend Tibor for any couple, be it wedding dances or just learning for fun.

Tibor's response
Great students that really enjoyed learning and improved a great deal over only a few weeks of lessons!
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  Great students that really enjoyed learning and improved a great deal over only a few weeks of lessons!
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Jonathan

Tibor is THE BEST! You HAVE TO get him as your dance trainer. We have our first dance soon and we both don’t know how to dance. We had no experience, no background and a very short time to learn. Tibor helped us go from zero to hero. He is kind, detailed and very encouraging. His level of professionalism and kindness deserves 1,000,000 stars. We ended up falling in love with our routine and we even might pick up dancing as a hobby next year! Tibor’s best moment was when we asked him if he can drive all the way out from his dance studio to our wedding location and he made the Long drive just to help us - incredible. We’re recommending ALL our friends to sign up with him and we definitely will be keeping in touch. He made our wedding even more special! Hes the best!!!
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Jonathan
Tibor is THE BEST! You HAVE TO get him as your dance trainer. We have our first dance soon and we both don’t know how to dance. We had no experience, no background and a very short time to learn. Tibor helped us go from zero to hero. He is kind, detailed and very encouraging. His level of professionalism and kindness deserves 1,000,000 stars. We ended up falling in love with our routine and we even might pick up dancing as a hobby next year! Tibor’s best moment was when we asked him if he can drive all the way out from his dance studio to our wedding location and he made the Long drive just to help us - incredible. We’re recommending ALL our friends to sign up with him and we definitely will be keeping in touch. He made our wedding even more special! Hes the best!!!
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Sheila

We had an amazing experience working with Tibor. My husband and I wanted to have a choreographed dance for our first wedding dance but we didn’t want the dance to look overly choreographed either. Tibor did a great job making the final dance look natural. His patience with us was amazing and we are so happy that he supported us throughout learning the dance all the way up until the performance.
On the day of our wedding we got so many compliments from our guests and relatives. We are very grateful for him and can highly recommend him to anyone who has never danced before but wants to look great on the dance floor!
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Sheila
We had an amazing experience working with Tibor. My husband and I wanted to have a choreographed dance for our first wedding dance but we didn’t want the dance to look overly choreographed either. Tibor did a great job making the final dance look natural. His patience with us was amazing and we are so happy that he supported us throughout learning the dance all the way up until the performance.
On the day of our wedding we got so many compliments from our guests and relatives. We are very grateful for him and can highly recommend him to anyone who has never danced before but wants to look great on the dance floor!
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Laura

I’ve had the chance to learn from Tibor both in private lessons and on the dance floor, and I can confidently recommend him as an instructor. He explains movements clearly, is patient with beginners, and creates a relaxed, fun environment to learn in. His passion for dance is contagious, and he makes every student feel comfortable while still challenging them to grow. If you’re looking for someone who combines strong technique with encouragement, Tibor is an excellent choice.
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Laura
I’ve had the chance to learn from Tibor both in private lessons and on the dance floor, and I can confidently recommend him as an instructor. He explains movements clearly, is patient with beginners, and creates a relaxed, fun environment to learn in. His passion for dance is contagious, and he makes every student feel comfortable while still challenging them to grow. If you’re looking for someone who combines strong technique with encouragement, Tibor is an excellent choice.
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Christina

I’ve been taking private Salsa lessons with Tibor, and it’s been a great experience. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and quick to respond to all my questions. Although it has only been a few lessons, I’ve learned so much and I’m excited for the lessons ahead!
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Christina
I’ve been taking private Salsa lessons with Tibor, and it’s been a great experience. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and quick to respond to all my questions. Although it has only been a few lessons, I’ve learned so much and I’m excited for the lessons ahead!
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Raymond

Our first dance class was amazing. Tibor was incredibly patient, knowledgeable and encouraging. He tailored the lessons to our skill level and wedding vibe. We left feeling way more confident and excited about our first dance. Highly recommend for anybody who wants to learn from a great teacher or just feels too intimidated to get started!
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Raymond
Our first dance class was amazing. Tibor was incredibly patient, knowledgeable and encouraging. He tailored the lessons to our skill level and wedding vibe. We left feeling way more confident and excited about our first dance. Highly recommend for anybody who wants to learn from a great teacher or just feels too intimidated to get started!
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Raymond

Booking my class was super easy and Tibor responded right away. I had a great experience and improved so much in just one session. I have already booked my second one. Highly recommended!
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Raymond
Booking my class was super easy and Tibor responded right away. I had a great experience and improved so much in just one session. I have already booked my second one. Highly recommended!
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Jordan

Tibor is a fantastic instructor who makes your feel comfortable throughout the whole experience. Would highly recommend Tibor especially for any new dancers that are looking to grow in their capabilites or anyone that is looking for a magical first dance at their wedding. 10/10!
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Jordan
Tibor is a fantastic instructor who makes your feel comfortable throughout the whole experience. Would highly recommend Tibor especially for any new dancers that are looking to grow in their capabilites or anyone that is looking for a magical first dance at their wedding. 10/10!
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Lisa

Tibor was so patient and positive. Although my husband and I have never danced before, he made us feel like we were awesome. He was understood our skill level and put together a dance that we could confidently use for our vow renewal ceremony. We confidently recommend him to anyone looking for a dance instructor. Thanks Tibor!
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Lisa
Tibor was so patient and positive. Although my husband and I have never danced before, he made us feel like we were awesome. He was understood our skill level and put together a dance that we could confidently use for our vow renewal ceremony. We confidently recommend him to anyone looking for a dance instructor. Thanks Tibor!
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Raymond

Tibor’s the man! He helped me refine line-dances I already knew so I’d stand out more for upcoming stagecoach competitions. He learned the steps prior to the lessons, then showed me how to make them better. He’s very versatile and is able to meet you where you’re at. Above all, I had fun during the lessons. Exceptional experience!
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Raymond
Tibor’s the man! He helped me refine line-dances I already knew so I’d stand out more for upcoming stagecoach competitions. He learned the steps prior to the lessons, then showed me how to make them better. He’s very versatile and is able to meet you where you’re at. Above all, I had fun during the lessons. Exceptional experience!
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Matthew

We recently had the privilege of taking our first dance lesson as a couple with an amazing dance instructor, and we were absolutely blown away by the experience! From the moment we stepped into the studio, we were greeted promptly on time with warmth and enthusiasm, setting the tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable experience! What truly set Tibor apart was his exceptional teaching style. He broke down the dance moves into manageable steps, patiently guiding us through each one until we had mastered it, and he also had a great sense of humor! He was clear with his explanations, and his feedback helped us rapidly improve and gain confidence on the dance floor. My boyfriend and I had so much fun during our first dance class that we decided to book another class again! I would definitely recommend our instructor to our friends and family!
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Matthew
We recently had the privilege of taking our first dance lesson as a couple with an amazing dance instructor, and we were absolutely blown away by the experience! From the moment we stepped into the studio, we were greeted promptly on time with warmth and enthusiasm, setting the tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable experience! What truly set Tibor apart was his exceptional teaching style. He broke down the dance moves into manageable steps, patiently guiding us through each one until we had mastered it, and he also had a great sense of humor! He was clear with his explanations, and his feedback helped us rapidly improve and gain confidence on the dance floor. My boyfriend and I had so much fun during our first dance class that we decided to book another class again! I would definitely recommend our instructor to our friends and family!
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Marina

Tibor has a remarkable talent for teaching dance. He effortlessly persuaded a large crowd of hesitant guests to join him on the floor. Soon, everyone was moving and enjoying themselves. He also showed great flexibility in adjusting to different cultural dances and inventing his own steps, making it a wonderful experience.
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Marina
Tibor has a remarkable talent for teaching dance. He effortlessly persuaded a large crowd of hesitant guests to join him on the floor. Soon, everyone was moving and enjoying themselves. He also showed great flexibility in adjusting to different cultural dances and inventing his own steps, making it a wonderful experience.
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Edwin

Tibor is so awesome. He is very responsive, with great communication! He break down technical movements wonderfully. Tibor is Extremely motivating giving constant encouragement. I’m excited to continue my journey with him as a dance coach/teacher. If you want to grow as a performer, With someone who is kind and detail oriented reach out to him! You can tell he loves what he does! Thank Tibor
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Edwin
Tibor is so awesome. He is very responsive, with great communication! He break down technical movements wonderfully. Tibor is Extremely motivating giving constant encouragement. I’m excited to continue my journey with him as a dance coach/teacher. If you want to grow as a performer, With someone who is kind and detail oriented reach out to him! You can tell he loves what he does! Thank Tibor
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Brieale

By far the greatest decision I’ve made. I’ve been dealing, poorly, with extreme levels of anxiety and perfectionism. Finding this class has given me the opportunity to challenge my fears and his patience with me soothes a vast amount of my anxiety. It’s only been a few weeks, but in just that time this has shifted from casual fun to something imperative to my mental and physical health. I’m immensely grateful.
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Brieale
By far the greatest decision I’ve made. I’ve been dealing, poorly, with extreme levels of anxiety and perfectionism. Finding this class has given me the opportunity to challenge my fears and his patience with me soothes a vast amount of my anxiety. It’s only been a few weeks, but in just that time this has shifted from casual fun to something imperative to my mental and physical health. I’m immensely grateful.
Tibor

By far the greatest decision I’ve made. I’ve been dealing, poorly, with extreme levels of anxiety and perfectionism. Finding this class has given me the opportunity to challenge my fears and his patience with me soothes a vast amount of my anxiety. It’s only been a few weeks, but in just that time this has shifted from casual fun to something imperative to my mental and physical health. I’m immensely grateful.
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Tibor
By far the greatest decision I’ve made. I’ve been dealing, poorly, with extreme levels of anxiety and perfectionism. Finding this class has given me the opportunity to challenge my fears and his patience with me soothes a vast amount of my anxiety. It’s only been a few weeks, but in just that time this has shifted from casual fun to something imperative to my mental and physical health. I’m immensely grateful.
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Nathan

Tibor was great. He made my fiancé and me feel much more at ease on the dance floor. His patience and positive is vibrant and we are looking forward to many more lessons with Tibor!
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Nathan
Tibor was great. He made my fiancé and me feel much more at ease on the dance floor. His patience and positive is vibrant and we are looking forward to many more lessons with Tibor!
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Rizza

We recently had the privilege of taking our first dance lesson as a couple with Tibor, and we were absolutely blown away by the experience! From the moment we stepped into the studio, we were greeted promptly on time with warmth and enthusiasm, setting the tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable experience!
What truly set Tibor apart was his exceptional teaching style. He broke down the dance moves into manageable steps, patiently guiding us through each one until we had mastered it, and he also had a great sense of humor! He was clear with his explanations, and his feedback helped us rapidly improve and gain confidence on the dance floor.
My boyfriend and I had so much fun during our first dance class that we decided to book another class again! I would definitely recommend our instructor to our friends and family!
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Rizza
We recently had the privilege of taking our first dance lesson as a couple with Tibor, and we were absolutely blown away by the experience! From the moment we stepped into the studio, we were greeted promptly on time with warmth and enthusiasm, setting the tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable experience!
What truly set Tibor apart was his exceptional teaching style. He broke down the dance moves into manageable steps, patiently guiding us through each one until we had mastered it, and he also had a great sense of humor! He was clear with his explanations, and his feedback helped us rapidly improve and gain confidence on the dance floor.
My boyfriend and I had so much fun during our first dance class that we decided to book another class again! I would definitely recommend our instructor to our friends and family!
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Rizza

We recently had the privilege of taking our first dance lessons as a couple with an amazing dance instructor, and we were absolutely blown away by the experience! From the moment we stepped into the studio, we were greeted promptly on time with warmth and enthusiasm, setting the tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable experience!

What truly set Tibor apart was his exceptional teaching style. He broke down the dance moves into manageable steps, patiently guiding us through each one until we had mastered it, and he also had a great sense of humor! He was clear with his explanations, and his feedback helped us rapidly improve and gain confidence on the dance floor.

My boyfriend and I had so much fun during our first dance class that we decided to book another class again. I would definitely recommend Tibor to our friends and family!
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Rizza
We recently had the privilege of taking our first dance lessons as a couple with an amazing dance instructor, and we were absolutely blown away by the experience! From the moment we stepped into the studio, we were greeted promptly on time with warmth and enthusiasm, setting the tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable experience!

What truly set Tibor apart was his exceptional teaching style. He broke down the dance moves into manageable steps, patiently guiding us through each one until we had mastered it, and he also had a great sense of humor! He was clear with his explanations, and his feedback helped us rapidly improve and gain confidence on the dance floor.

My boyfriend and I had so much fun during our first dance class that we decided to book another class again. I would definitely recommend Tibor to our friends and family!
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Osmond

What a great experience! Tibor and his dance partner Yani came up with such a beautiful first dance for me and my wife in just 9 sessions. If we weren’t comfortable with something, he immediately came up with something else that fit for us. Thanks for everything, Tibor!
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Osmond
What a great experience! Tibor and his dance partner Yani came up with such a beautiful first dance for me and my wife in just 9 sessions. If we weren’t comfortable with something, he immediately came up with something else that fit for us. Thanks for everything, Tibor!
Tibor

Tibor was great! He made my fiancé feel much more at ease and comfortable on the dance floor. We had a great first dance as husband and wife and can only recommend him a 110% for every wedding couple that wants to have a great first dance.
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Tibor
Tibor was great! He made my fiancé feel much more at ease and comfortable on the dance floor. We had a great first dance as husband and wife and can only recommend him a 110% for every wedding couple that wants to have a great first dance.
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Cynthia

Tibor was great! He made my fiancé feel much more at ease and comfortable on the dance floor. We had a great wedding dance because of him. Recommended 100%!
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Cynthia
Tibor was great! He made my fiancé feel much more at ease and comfortable on the dance floor. We had a great wedding dance because of him. Recommended 100%!
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US$100

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5h: US$500
10h: US$1 000

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The first free lesson with Tibor will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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US$90/h

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Private lessons are personalized to your goals and experience level—no partner or previous dance experience is required.

Lessons are typically held at my private dance space in Glendale. In-home lessons are also available depending on location and travel distance, with an additional travel fee and a 1.5-hour minimum.

Couples are welcome to learn together at the same lesson rate. Wedding dance lessons, choreography, and small-group lessons can also be arranged.

Have a specific goal or situation in mind? Send me a message and I’ll help you figure out the best lesson option for you.

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1) What age did you start playing sport? Tell us about this time or moment in your life.
I started dancing when I was 14. My sister convinced me to take a dance class with her at our local youth community center. At the time, I definitely didn't know that saying yes to that one class would turn into something I'd still be doing more than two decades later!

What started as something I tried because of my sister gradually became a huge part of my life. Over the years, dance has taken me from those first community-center classes to performing professionally, teaching, competing, appearing in music videos, and most importantly, meeting and working with so many different people through dance.
2) What are your favorite sports; those that you practice at a high level, a simple hobby, and a sport that you'd still like to discover?
I love almost every form of partner dancing, but Salsa, Bachata, and Zouk are probably my favorites. I'm also a huge fan of Hip-Hop and love the freedom and individuality that comes with it.

My strongest styles are Latin dancing and Hip-Hop, but one of the things I love about dance is that there's always something new to learn. Argentine Tango is one style I'd really like to dive into more. Even after dancing for so many years, I still enjoy being a beginner at something!
3) What gives you the motivation and passion to pursue your sport?
What has kept me passionate about dance is that it never really feels finished. You can know the same steps for years and still discover a completely different way to interpret the music, connect with a partner, or express yourself.

I also love what dance does for people beyond learning steps. I've watched students come in nervous, uncomfortable, or convinced that they have no rhythm, and then gradually become people who actually look forward to getting on the dance floor. Seeing that change is incredibly rewarding.

For me, dance is a combination of music, movement, connection, and personality. As long as I'm still having fun with those things, I have a reason to keep dancing.
4) Do you have a sporting achievement that you're particularly proud of?
I've been fortunate to have some exciting accomplishments throughout my career, but what I'm actually most proud of is my longevity.

It's been more than two decades since I took that first dance class at 14, and after all that time, dancing is still fun for me.

I've performed professionally, competed, taught for many years, and had opportunities I never would have imagined when I started. But being able to go through all of that without losing the reason I started dancing in the first place is probably my biggest accomplishment. I never want dance to feel like something I have to do.
5) How have your achievements and challenges made you a better sportsperson?
One challenge I remember very clearly was learning to dance well without relying on a mirror.

I became so accustomed to seeing myself dance that when the mirror wasn't there, everything suddenly felt different. I had to stop depending on what the movement looked like and learn to understand what it felt like instead.

That was challenging, but it changed the way I dance and the way I teach. It taught me to listen more closely to the music, understand my body, and trust what I was feeling rather than constantly checking what I looked like.

It's also something I try to give my students. Ultimately, I don't want them to need a mirror—or me standing next to them—to feel comfortable dancing.
6) If you had to go for a jog with a famous athlete, who would you choose? And what questions would you ask them?
I'm going to bend the definition of “athlete” a little and choose Michael Jackson or Elvis Presley. Although, if we're actually jogging, I'm not sure how much talking we'd manage!

I'd be fascinated to ask them what it felt like to develop such recognizable movement and stage presence. Both could walk onto a stage and, within seconds, you knew exactly who you were watching.

I'd especially want to know how much of that came naturally and how much was consciously developed through years of practice. I'd also ask how they continued performing and creating under enormous pressure without losing their connection to the music.
7) How do you help people stay motivated?
I think one of the biggest mistakes in learning dance is measuring yourself against people who have already been dancing for years.

With my students, I try to keep the focus on small wins. Maybe today you finally heard the beat clearly. Maybe a movement that felt completely unnatural last week suddenly made sense. Maybe you went out over the weekend and danced instead of standing on the side of the floor.

Those moments matter.

I'm also very patient. If something isn't clicking, I don't believe the answer is simply repeating the exact same explanation louder or more times! I'll approach it differently until we find a way of understanding the movement that works for that particular student.

Most importantly, I want lessons to be fun. People are much more likely to keep dancing when they're enjoying the process rather than constantly worrying about whether they're doing everything perfectly.

8) What makes you a Superprof in sports?

I think my patience and my understanding of beginners are two of my biggest strengths as a teacher.

After teaching for many years, I've learned that beginners usually aren't just learning where to put their feet. They're also dealing with feeling self-conscious, worrying about looking awkward, trying to hear the music, remembering what comes next, and sometimes being convinced before we even start that they're “not a dancer.”

I understand that, and I don't expect everyone to learn the same way or at the same speed.

My job is to figure out what you need in order for dancing to start making sense. I can bring more than two decades of dance experience into the room, but I don't expect my students to adapt to me. I adapt my teaching to them.

If you leave a lesson feeling a little more confident, a little more capable, and excited to dance again, then I think I've done my job.

Learn how to dance with private lessons designed to build your confidence!

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1) What age did you start playing sport? Tell us about this time or moment in your life.

2) What are your favorite sports; those that you practice at a high level, a simple hobby, and a sport that you'd still like to discover?

3) What gives you the motivation and passion to pursue your sport?

4) Do you have a sporting achievement that you're particularly proud of?

5) How have your achievements and challenges made you a better sportsperson?

6) If you had to go for a jog with a famous athlete, who would you choose? And what questions would you ask them?

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