STOP GUESSING WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK.
LET’S FIND IT AND FIX IT!

A private lesson cuts straight to the thing that’s actually holding you back. No group pace, no shared attention. Just you, a highly qualified Mayambo instructor and the specific work that moves the needle.

145+

5-STAR REVIEWS

4x

SALSA CHAMPION FOUNDER

60

MINUTE LESSONS

2

DANCERS PER LESSON, SAME RATE

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE ADVANCED TO BENEFIT.


Private lessons work at every level. Whether you’ve never danced a day in your life or you’ve been on the floor for years and hit a wall, a private cuts the noise and gets to the actual work.

Dancers stuck in group classes who want to understand why something isn't clicking

Beginners who want a strong foundation before joining group classes

Couples or dance partners working on connection, lead and follow, and chemistry

Dancers prepping for a performance, audition, or team placement

Anyone who wants faster, more targeted progress than a group setting allows

WHAT TO EXPECT

UNDIVIDED ATTENTION
REAL RESULTS

Every private lesson starts with where you actually are, not where the curriculum assumes you should be. Your instructor will identify the real gaps, addresses them directly, and gives you something you can use before you leave the room.

Honest assessment of where you are

Del will find what's actually holding you back in the first few minutes. Not what you think it is. What it actually is.

Targeted work on your specific gaps

Timing, frame, footwork, body movement, musicality, partner connection. Every session is built around what you need, not a fixed syllabus.

A clear path forward

You leave every session knowing exactly what to work on and why. No vague encouragement. Actual direction.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

149+ GOOGLE REVIEWS

Del once told me that I would give up on me before he gave up on me, and he was right! Del is so patient. I’m not the quickest learner or the best dancer, but he’s very attuned to the strengths and weaknesses of his students. If you’re intimidated by the thought of privates, as I was, don’t be. He puts his students at ease. Every class is energy-filled and fun!

Nancy - Student

There are a lot of great dance teachers in Chicago, but for Salsa, Del is the best. Hands down. Whether you are a lead or a follow, he can quickly pinpoint what is holding you back and set you on a path to improve.

Jason - Student

I LOVE my private lessons here. You get the bang for your buck and so much more. I’ve taken classes at the most popular places in the city and no one stacks up to the knowledge and understanding of how the body works and moves like Del. This is the best kept secret in the city — well, not anymore because I just told you.

Natasha - Student

SIMPLE PRICING, NO GUESSWORK

All packages include up to two dancers at the same rate. Solo, with a partner, or with a friend — the price doesn’t change.

24-Hour Cancellation Policy: We ask that all students cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before their lesson. This allows us to offer that time to other students. We appreciate you planning accordingly.

Who This Is For
  • Dancers who feel stuck in group classes

  • Beginners craving structure and support

  • Couples, friends, or solo dancers seeking faster growth

  • Anyone prepping for performances, auditions, or team training

What You’ll Gain

  • Crystal-clear technique and movement

  • Better musicality, rhythm, body coordination and movement and more

  • Tailored drills to fix exactly your challenges

  • Confidence to shine on the dance floor no matter if you’re a lead or follow