Private bachata lessons · New York City · New Jersey · Online
One-on-one lessons with Jefferson Juela, an internationally certified instructor with 15 years of dancing and more than 10 years teaching this art, built around your goals: leading, following, musicality, styling or your wedding first dance.
From $75 per lesson $110 · November price ends Nov 20
Styles I teach Bachata · Hip Hop · Reggaeton · Urban Style · Choreography · Coaching · Show & Performance Prep · and more
Why private lessons
A group class has to move at the pace of the room. In a private lesson, every minute of the hour is about you: your body, your goals and exactly what's holding you back.
No crowd, no waiting for your turn, no one watching. Just you, the music and a coach focused on every detail.
Posture, timing, connection, turns. I see what's off the second it happens and show you how to fix it.
Targeted exercises that train your body to move with more flow, control and confidence, not just memorize steps.
The technique behind every move: balance, weight transfer, body isolation and control. The base everything else is built on.
What can take months in a group class, we can work on in a few focused lessons, because the whole hour is yours.
You stop thinking about the steps and start enjoying the music, with the confidence to say yes to every dance.
"Steps you can learn anywhere. How your body moves is what I teach."
Stop sitting out — 20% off in NovemberSee me in action
Real moments from my lessons, practices and festival classes. Tap a video to play it with sound.
Your instructor
Originally from Ecuador, I've spent 15 years dancing and more than 10 years teaching this art, from hip hop and ballroom to salsa and bachata. I've competed internationally and I still travel to teach at festivals and congresses.
I've helped thousands of dancers improve, and not just with steps. I give you the fundamentals, the essence and the mindset to reach your goals. In a private lesson, all of that is focused on you.
November sale · 20% off
Only 3 spots left · I teach one student at a time
Lock in the November price by paying before Nov 20, then schedule your lessons whenever it works for you. Every package is valid for 6 months.
The price covers your lesson with me. The studio room is not included: for in-person lessons you book and pay for the room separately, directly with the studio. Online lessons have no room fee. Card prices include the card processing fee.
Not sure which package is right for you? Send me the word LESSON on WhatsApp. I'll reply personally, ask about your goal and help you choose.
Send "LESSON" on WhatsAppSimple process
Choose 1, 5 or 10 lessons and pay by Zelle, Venmo or card. Paying in full locks your price.
Send your receipt on WhatsApp. I'll personally welcome you and send your booking link.
Pick your day and time on my calendar.
Reserve your studio room for that same time right away (in person). Online lessons skip this step.
Show up ready to move, and let's dance.
Where
After your payment I'll send you everything you need: first you pick your lesson time on my calendar, then you book the studio room for that time. Studio rental is paid directly to the studio.
500 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018
(8th Ave & 36th St, Midtown)
520 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018
(8th Ave between 36th & 37th St)
38 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001
(Koreatown, near Herald Square)
Private lessons available in New Jersey.
From anywhere, by video call. No studio fee.
Who you'll be learning with
Dancer, choreographer and internationally certified instructor based in New York. From bachata and salsa to hip hop, urban styles and the stage, I bring 15 years of dancing and more than 10 years of teaching to every private lesson.
Questions
Send me your receipt on WhatsApp and I'll personally reply with your welcome and my booking link. You'll pick your lesson time on my calendar, then book your studio room for that same time.
In person in Manhattan: Mondays and Thursdays at Pearl Studios or Ripley-Grier, Wednesdays and Fridays at Book4Dance. New Jersey is by appointment and online is any available day. You'll see my open times in the booking link I send after your payment.
Yes. Private lessons are the fastest way to start, because we go at your pace and build a solid base from day one.
No. You can come alone and dance with me, or bring your partner and we'll work on you as a couple.
Yes. We can create a simple, beautiful routine to your song. The 5-lesson package is ideal for this.
One lesson is great to fix something specific. To really change how you dance, the 5- or 10-lesson package gives us time to build, practice and see results.
Comfortable clothes you can move in and shoes that turn easily (dance shoes or smooth-sole sneakers). No sticky rubber soles.
About 2 × 2 meters (6 × 6 ft) of free space, a phone or laptop where I can see your full body, and good internet.
Zelle or Venmo at the regular sale price, or by card (the card price includes the processing fee). Payment is made in full before your first lesson.
No. After your payment I'll tell you how to book: you pick your lesson time on my calendar first, then reserve the studio room for that time. Studio rental is paid directly to the studio. Online lessons have no studio fee.
Every package is valid for 6 months. Buy before Nov 20 to keep the 20% discount and schedule your lessons afterward.
You can cancel or reschedule with at least 24 hours' notice. Later than that, the lesson counts as completed.
Yes! Gift cards are available at the November price until December 24. Message me on WhatsApp and I'll send you a printable gift card with the recipient's name. The 6 months start from their first lesson.
Holiday gift idea
For your partner, your mom, your best friend or a couple getting married. A gift they'll actually use and remember.
Sale ends November 20 · Only 3 spots left
20% off private lessons until November 20.
November sale
Pay with Venmo
Card price includes the card processing fee. Secure checkout by Stripe.
Pay by cardCard payments are coming soon. Please use Zelle or Venmo for now, or message me on WhatsApp.
Studio room is not included and is paid separately to the studio (in-person lessons). All packages valid 6 months · 24h cancellation policy.