Best Ballroom Dance Instructor Fremont Near Me

4worldlovers: Thank you for visiting Desiree May Choreography! Desiree May has been dancing and choreographing for couples and students in the Bay Area for the last 20 years and is the #1 rated choreographer in the East Bay Area (according to Yelp) while also being the most affordable.

To promote self-esteem and confidence through artistic expression for everyone of all ages that will ultimately foster a passion for dance and life.

As a choreographer, she aims to create dances that are completely unique and unforgettable. Her goal is to create any type of dance with style and sophistication, enhancing your individuality and vision.

As an instructor, her goal is to bring out your best dancing skills, no matter what level of experience you have.

At the early age of 16, Desiree choreographed her first Cotillion for a friend. She discovered a lifelong passion and that year she choreographed three more Debuts and two Weddings. Since then, she has created dances for hundreds of couples and individuals of all ages.

Desiree received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Dance from San Francisco State University and has been performing in Modern , Salsa, Swing and Hip Hop Dance Companies ever since. Since college, Desiree worked in events and development for several Performing Arts Organizations, such as SF Performances and was the Founding and Artistic Director for Startistic Expressions. Her passion brought her back to the studio as a full time instructor and dance choreographer. Today, she teaches all styles, to all ages in the East Bay Area.

"Desiree is able to capture our vision and bring it to life. Overall an amazing dance teacher!"

​"Desiree made me feel comfortable, her dance lessons was fun, while also being rigorous and technical."

"Desiree is flexible and able to accommodate for complicated moves. She broke down her dance choreography down to my level so that I could feel confident in my abilities!"

"For the routine she created a unique wedding dance routine for us and was able to raise and lower the difficulty level when needed."

Your Wedding, Cotillion, Debut, Quinceanera, or Birthday Celebration is a once in a lifetime event and the perfect chance to present a dance that is a reflection and celebration of ‘you’. Desiree May will create a memorable piece that is unique to your vision and personality, while preparing you with the grace and poise to perform your special dance.

Never again turn down the invitation to dance at a party or club. Desiree May offers dance choreography and social dance lessons to individuals, couples, and groups in various styles, in the East Bay.

Desiree is trained in Salsa, Bachata, Hustle, Night Club Two Step, Swing, Hip Hop, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Waltz, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba and Capoeira.

4worldlovers: At Areté Dance Center, we specialize in being a sanctuary for adults wanting to learn to dance in a safe and comfortable environment. We offer artistic, thorough dance instruction for adults who aim for excellence. From our beginning ballroom dance lessons to our adult ballet classes, we create strong movement skills and nurture the creative element in each person we work with. We train everyone and all levels, from absolute beginners to professional level dancers. Learn to dance in a friendly atmosphere, where staff and students alike are eager to help. Our studio is based in Los Altos, conveniently located in the heart of the Bay Area.


We teach Waltz, Tango, Cha Cha, Jive, and more in our ballroom dance program.

The genre of ballroom dance is unique, as it is the only form of dance which contains true lead and follow between two people.

Our adult ballet classes teach a variety of different styles, from classical to contemporary ballet, with a focus on technique, choreography, and musicality.

We have classes suitable for all levels, even those who have never taken ballet before.

Our teachers can help you prepare for competitions. Competing is a great way to show off the skills you've learned and test yourself against dancers from other studios.

Learning to dance for your wedding is fun, engaging and can be a pursuit to share long after your wedding day. We make your dance lessons comfortable while we create a dance that looks natural and smooth.

Join our professional dance staff for something a little different: fitness classes! We offer both a Zumba-style dance fitness cardio class as well as strength/stretch.