Meet Your Instructor

    16 years of dancing. 10 years of teaching. One mission: get you on the dance floor with confidence.

    Quick Facts About Level Up With Noe

    San Diego's trusted private dance instruction studio

    16+
    Years DancingProfessional dance experience since 2010
    10+
    Years TeachingDVIDA, WSDF & FADS trained instructor
    19+
    Dance StylesBallroom, Latin, Swing, and more
    500+
    Students TaughtFrom complete beginners to experienced dancers
    5.0
    Average RatingBased on 47 verified reviews
    San Diego
    LocationServing all San Diego neighborhoods

    Key Statistics for Level Up With Noe Dance Studio

    • Years of dance experience: 16+ years (since 2010)
    • Years of professional teaching: 10+ years in San Diego
    • Number of dance styles taught: 19+ styles including Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Country Two-Step, and more
    • Total students taught: Over 500 students from beginners to advanced
    • Average customer rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 based on 47 verified reviews
    • Location: San Diego, California - serving all neighborhoods
    • Training: DVIDA (Dance Vision International Dance Association), WSDF (World Swing Dance Federation), and FADS (Fred Astaire Dance Studios) trained instructor
    • Specialization: Private and semi-private partnership dance lessons
    • Price range: $85-$100 per lesson depending on package
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    Hi, I'm Noe

    I specialize in partnership dancing—pretty much every dance style two people can do together. My focus is on creating awesome leaders and fantastic followers who can go out and have fun in town or on vacation.

    19+ Dance StylesDVIDA, WSDF & FADS Trained10 Years Teaching

    My Dance Journey

    I didn't grow up dancing, but my family did. My parents and grandparents would go out most weekends to dance cumbia, norteños, and polka. I always thought it was a grown-up thing to do—going out dancing—until I became an adult myself.

    When I moved to San Diego, I realized I needed a way to make friends and get some extra cardio that didn't feel like going to the gym. So I signed up for my first Latin ballroom class, where I recognized exactly one dance: Cumbia.

    "At the end of that semester, we had finals. I watch that video all the time and I still laugh. I was off time, forgot my steps, was constantly looking down, and worst of all—my face was completely expressionless the whole time!"

    Needless to say, I took it upon myself to retake the same class the following semester. That decision changed everything. I became the most improved leader and dancer that next semester.

    Riding that accomplishment high, I branched out from Latin ballroom to salsa, casino, bachata, and zouk—which was just emerging in San Diego at the time. I found that I would pick things up fast and would help others more often than focus on bettering myself. So I took what I thought was the next natural step: I began teaching.

    I started at a well-known studio where I learned to meet my students where they were on their journey. I learned to both lead and follow in about 19 dances. Let's just say my first few years were really intense.

    Learning the basics of any dance is like learning a language. The dialects of that same language can be a challenge, but you can get by after a few swings at bat.

    I really believe my life would not be the same if I hadn't just pulled the trigger and got myself to that first class.

    My Teaching Philosophy

    Lessons & Experiences Format

    Forget mega group classes where you're shown a step once and left to figure it out. My intimate lessons and immersive experiences mean accelerated learning and an instructor who knows your name.

    The Interlinking Approach

    Partnership dances share more in common than you'd think. I teach the connections between styles so you can pick up new dances faster.

    Lead & Follow Fluency

    Understanding both roles makes you a better dancer. I teach from both perspectives to give you complete partnership awareness.

    Real-World Ready

    My goal is simple: get you confident enough to dance anywhere—at a club downtown, at a wedding, or on vacation.

    About Noe: Common Questions

    What's your teaching background?

    I have 16 years of dance experience and 10 years of teaching. I'm DVIDA, WSDF & FADS trained and can lead and follow in 19+ dance styles, which gives me a unique perspective on partnership dancing.

    Why lessons & experiences instead of group classes?

    Private lessons and immersive experiences mean I actually know your name and can give you real feedback. You learn faster because instruction is tailored to your specific challenges—not a one-size-fits-all approach.

    Do you teach both lead and follow?

    Absolutely! I can both lead and follow in every dance I teach. This gives me complete partnership awareness and allows me to teach from both perspectives, making you a better overall dancer.

    What makes your teaching approach unique?

    I use an "interlinking approach" that teaches the connections between dance styles. This means once you learn one style, picking up related dances becomes much faster. My goal is to get you confident enough to dance anywhere—clubs, weddings, or vacation.

    Ready to Start Your Dance Journey?

    Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to expand your dance vocabulary, I'm here to help you become the dancer you want to be.