Teaching
Having taught Swing and Blues dances for nearly 25 years, and on three continents, John is ever ready to share his passion for dance. He's poured countless hours into his practice and has developed theories on many aspects of dance. He loves guiding students deep into the fundamentals of partnered movement, and encouraging them to figure out how things can be tinkered with.
John is known as a teacher who brings playfulness and humor to each class. His mastery of connection, which he sometimes communicates without words, is foundational to everything he teaches. With an eye formally trained in visual arts, he is able to instantly diagnose problem points in people’s dancing.
John’s teaching philosophy is simple: Meet students where they are, and get them to where they want to be!
Private Lessons
Are Private Lessons Right For You?
I’ve helped people who…
Needed to learn how to dance for their wedding
Wanted a head start before attending group classes
Had a schedule that didn’t align with other local classes
Danced for years, but their new partner was just beginning
Needed help doing moves they ‘learned’ in other classes
Wanted help doing something they saw on the internet
Wanted feedback before entering a competition
Were tired of dancing moves and patterns
Wanted to master their connection skills
Weren’t sure what they needed to improve
Needed to learn at their own pace
Knew everything their local teachers taught
Had questions that other instructors couldn’t answer
Private lessons can be for
all sorts of reasons!
Studio RATES:
Solo Lesson – $100/hr
You and a Partner – $120/hr
Group Lesson rates are available upon request
Individual packages
Three lessons for $250 (saves $50)
Five lessons for $400 (saves $100)
Ten lessons for $750 (saves $250)
couple's Packages
Three Lessons for $310 (saves $50)
Five lessons for $500 (saves $100)
Ten lessons for $950 (saves $250)
Direct to you:
An additional $20/lesson will be added anytime lessons not at my home/studio
Students are also responsible for additional costs associated with renting spaces for lessons.
Special Note on Lesson times:
I’m now a stay-at-home dad, and my most reliable baby-free time is during naps, which is currently Noon - 2:30pm.
Private lessons happening outside of that time, will almost certainly include a baby in the room too!
If I need to attend to the baby, I will ‘stop the clock’ on the lesson temporarily and extend the end time at the end so you get your full time. So please block off an additional 30 mins, just in case.
If you’re planning on renting a room or have other time constraints, please let me know and we can talk about how we can navigate potential interruptions to ensure you get your full time.
Photo by Ace Azul
To Request Private Lessons,
Please Fill Out the Form Below
Please Allow 48 Hours for a Response,
After details are set,
please use these links to complete payment.
All lessons & packages must paid in full before the start of the first lesson.
TESTIMONIALS:
"I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn partner dancing skills under the oh-so-skillful, patient and generous guidance of John Lozano over the past few years. His expertise as a teacher in creating lessons which invite and facilitate movement exploration in positive and challenging ways always ensure that I leave our lessons feeling gratified that i spend time and energy dancing." ~Philip J.
"I enjoy the way you think, the way you sort your world; I feel intrigued and delighted as I'm exposed to your breakdown of the dance, and I feel comfortable and at ease in your presence." ~Aaron K.
“My husband and I are so happy that John was able to help us prepare for our first dance at our wedding. John worked with us on both swing and blues and got us comfortable dancing in a short period of time. He is a wonderful instructor, dancer, and very fun to work with. We would love to take more lessons from him in the future and highly recommend him!” ~Sondra C.
“John taught me to lead like a ninja so that my direction is always clear, effortless, and invisible!” ~Leo P.“The way John approaches dance, partnership, and movement is different than anything else I've ever encountered. Every time I see John, I gain new insights, have dance breakthroughs, and find inspiration for things to explore further myself. I don't know that there is another individual who has been so singularly influential in the way I dance and move.” ~Brooke F.
“You make dancing seem possible. So much love for what you bring to our community and my personal journey. ~Eve W.”
Sometimes words can’t express enough people’s appreciation! In lieu of a written testimonial Linda K., a mosaic artist, expressed her gratitude for her lessons by creating/gifting me this wonderful piece of art.
Financial hardship?
Everyone deserves a chance to learn! …and financial hardship shouldn’t get in anyone’s way. If you have a passion to learn, please fill out the form above and I’ll see if there’s anything I can do!
Bartering
Do you have a skill to share? There might be something I could use! Please make a note of it when you fill out the form above and we’ll see if we can come to an agreement!
The Ringer:
Need some extra encouragement/motivation to practice? Or perhaps you just want the experience of dancing with a pro all evening?
I’ll join you at a venue of your choice and we can dance to the music you love most! For $50* per hour you'll get exclusive dancing, feed-back, and tips for better dancing.
*Students are also responsible for entry fees for venues.