Testimonials

Here's what some of our students had to say about our classes:

Performance Classes

Sumit - 10th Performance Class (Shines)
"Highly recommend for people who like to perform/and take their On2 dancing to the next level. Mo and Caryl are amazing, humble, down to earth and are well prepared with their choreo's. They are objective in their feedback and do not single out people in the classes. I love working with them and would do it again in a heartbeat. Caryl has excellent leadership qualities and is able to choreograph/direct people with diverse backgrounds to complete successful performances."

Anastasia - 10th Performance Class (Shines)
"Thank you IFS for pushing me to the new level of salsa expertise! Your each and every instructor and performer are most friendly and helpful!"

Dang - 4th Performance Class
"I can see why people are interested in taking performance classes with iFreeStyle.ca. The quality of instruction, training and preparation is second to none. iFreestyle.ca not only provides a professional choreographed performance, but a fun and friendly learning environment. What' I've taken from the performance class is a new sense of self confidence and friendships. It's amazing how complete strangers who have never met, come together to share a common goal; reach that goal and become great friends. I would recommend taking an iFreeStyle.ca performance class if you want to take your dancing to the next level, increase your self confidence and create new friendships."

David - 4th Performance Class
"I've taken classes from Caryl & Angus the past 9 months. It has been a pleasure to learn from such dedicated instructors/dancers. You can tell they are very passionate about the dance, and they are very concerned with your individual growth. I honestly believe, I would not be where I am today, if it wasn't for their style of teaching, in such a fun environment. Looking forward to the performance class in the fall."

Marilyn - 4th Performance Class
"Caryl and Angus run a tight ship: friendly yet very professional. They start on time, fill the 2 hours and then some with crazy choreography, music and laughs...They teach the choreography at a quick pace, and have high expectations but they push you with velvet gloves so that in the learning process there is no bruising. I found the instructors to be encouraging, the music choice to be stimulating, and the choreography to be challenging enough to keep me interested and wanting to learn more. All in all, a very positive experience! Thank you, Caryl and Angus!"

Keawe - 3rd Performance Class
"f you are to ask me to choose a brand of car to describe the quality of iFreeStyle's dance classes, I would choose BMW. You pay a fair price for the classes, they give you powerful performance in return. ifreestyle helped me improve my foot steps, my leading skills and corrected a lot of my bad habits. I recommend iFreeStyle to my friends who are looking for a vehicle to increase their level of enjoyment on the dance floor."

Tia - 2nd Performance Class
"I have always had a passion for salsa dancing, however, with my busy work schedule I have never been able to commit to doing it. Just about a year ago I made the time and joined, from there my passion grew stronger and being here is the best salsa experience I have ever had. It is both hard work and fun, I have met so many interesting people that I have become friends with. I truly enjoy the process of preparing for our performances. This is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life."

James - 2nd Performance Class
"Caryl & Angus are amazing individuals as well as performers. These shine through in their teaching style as well. I had some reservations in the beginning whether I can be up to par in their performance class but Caryl & Angus put that to rest. I was somewhat intimated because it was ON2 but that quickly pass due to their simple, fun, exciting, elegant teaching methods. They are well organized, detailed oriented and energetic. All these qualities make great teachers and performers. Simply put, I had an awesome experience with Caryl & Angus 2nd performance class. I would encourage everyone to partake in any of these classes. Janice...thanks for keeping reminding to relax and have fun throughout the performances...it really worked."

Susan - 2nd Performance Class
"Caryl and Angus have it all! They are fantastic teachers; detail oriented, precise, clear, and extremely organized. They are also experienced performers which enables them to create an amazing overall experience for their performance groups. I have learned so much from this dynamite duo!! You WILL be missing out if you don't take classes from them!"

Cindy - 2nd Performance Class
"have participated in performance troupes before, and have to say that this is my best experience to date. The instructors are personable and organized, and the other students are friendly. Taking classes with Caryl and Angus improved my confidence on the floor. I can't thank you enough!"

Mo - 2nd Performance Class
"Overall, the entire experience of the class was great. My best learning experience since I've been dancing. It really brought a lot of things to my attention that I need to work on while improving all my other skills. Timing, posture, presence, etc... The quality of instruction, as always, was excellent. The pace and organization of learning was very effective for me. I found it helpful to just get through the choreography first, to get a good feel for it, before concentrating on styling too much. It made memorizing the choreography so much easier and allowed me to connect the music and choreography quickly. I loved the fact that we were able to perform at more than one location and in different settings. Each place and time felt different, depending on the space and atmosphere of the location. It provided good experience in adjusting to the surroundings."

Susan - 2nd Performance Class
"Caryl and Angus have it all! They are fantastic teachers; detail oriented, precise, clear, and extremely organized. They are also experienced performers which enables them to create an amazing overall experience for their performance groups. I have learned so much from this dynamite duo!! You WILL be missing out if you don't take classes from them!"

Vladamir - 2nd Performance Class
"had an awesome time. I learned so much in such a short period of time. You guys are great together as a teaching twosome. You create a really nice atmosphere for your students. The choreography was really good - very fun to dance, and challenging. I thought the pace of the course was just right."

Alex - 2nd Performance Class
"Thanks to both of you for teaching and coaching! Now I enjoy much more On2 salsa dancing than before! You guy's On2 classes have helped me a lot to go through the transition from On1 to On2. It has been a great experience to be through your classes in which I got valuable feedback from both girl's and guy's perspectives, particularly, some points that I could not notice myself. Moreover, the class is fun, inspiring, and with attention to details. And again it has been a great experience and I do like it."

Darius - 1st Performance Class
"My best Salsa performance experience so far! The ON2 choreography was very creative and challenging. Caryl and Angus demonstrated great coaching skills in leading the dance troupe through training and rehearsals. Success of the team was the evident goal from the beginning. Beyond learning the routine, we were all given equal opportunity and improved as dancers and performers. At iFreeStyle, they are professional, friendly, and fun to work with. Torontonians are lucky to have them in their Salsa community."

Daniel - 1st Performance Class
"This testimonial is way over due, but better late than never. I was fortunate enough to participate in IFreeStyle's 1st performance group of 2006. In the beginning, I felt somewhat intimidated, whether it was caused by confidence, the caliber of my fellow dance troupe or the fear of learning new techniques on different "on2" timing. The intimidation factor quickly diminished due to the instructional methods used by Caryl and Angus, ie. creating a comfortable environment for learning, taking the time to breakdown on2 basics and more complex moves associated with the performance. Caryl and Angus are very accommodating. As the weeks progressed, dance elements were changed based on our (the dancers) capabilities and sometimes Caryl and Angus donated their personal time to allow additional practices. We were very appreciative in there dedication ensuring we learn and become proficient with the routine. Aside from being wonderful people, Caryl and Angus are talented and professional instructors. I would also like to say thanks to my fellow performers all of whom I now consider to be good friends. Susan you're the cool."

Group Classes

Antoinette - Summer 2011 Group Classes (Salsa On for On1 Dancers 8-week course)
"The on 2 classes has changed my dancing life.I feel like a colourful butterfly with brand new wings." Look out on2 dancers here I come, Caryl and helpers you rock!!" I look forward to doing more classes."

Stephanie P - Summer 2011 Group Classes (Beginner 1)
"Caryl's method of teaching dance was precise and easy to follow. Constructive feedback was provided to improve my technique and to help me understand how to move my body in the best manner. Fun and enjoyable!"

Andrew - Summer 2011 Group Classes (Salsa On for On1 Dancers 8-week course)
"I've taken classes with other dance schools, and iFreestyle is the best!"

Mike - Summer 2011 Group Classes (Int/Adv Salsa Technique)
"I have taken many classes offered at iFresstyle and I have to admit, the Salsa On2 Techniques class was certainly something to brag about. This class was great in every way. The material that was thought were so useful and practical. What I found so interesting was the fact that this class truly accommodated dancers of all levels. Great job guys and I look forward to future classes with you."

Melissa - Summer 2011 Group Classes
"Class sizes here are small enough that you get to know everyone in the group and the instructors are able to provide personal and specific feedback...great environment to develop skills and foster that true love for dancing!"


Kaylyn - Summer 2011 Group Classes (Salsa On for On1 Dancers 8-week course)
"iFreestyle is a great place to learn proper Salsa dance techniques! The instructors were great and made it easy to learn. They were patient and took the time needed to explain things fully and demonstrate each step. It was good that there were helpers, so everyone had a partner to practice with. I absolutely recommend iFreestyle to anyone who is serious about Salsa dance."

Matthew - Spring 2010 Group Classes
"iFreeStyle has become one of the key elements in growing and feeding my addiction and love of salsa music and dancing. Throughout the last several months I have seen my dancing grow considerably as I have advanced through your curriculum. I have to give a lot of that credit to the iFreeStyle’s instructors and helpers. Each class has a nice mix of fun and professionalism where I come out with new moves, better style and more control of my body and leading. Beyond the classes I have found that your school welcomes and encourages its students into the Toronto on2 salsa scene and iFreeStyle community. Big thanks to the whole iFreeStyle team. See yah on Sunday."

Maureen - Spring 2010 Group Classes
"It feels amazing to be dancing salsa again! I'm so happy to have found ifreestyle! I've got much to work on where my own technique and style is concerned, but ifreestyle allows me to appreciate the beauty and flare of the On2 style! It definitely brings back amazing memories of learning to dance On2 in NYC!"

Stephanie - Spring 2010 Group Classes
"Great Teachers, Great School. Not much more you need to say."

Sumit - Spring 2010 Group Classes
"The biggest weakness in my dancing (among others) is the use or arms. As a result I was afraid to use arms in my shines and dancing in general. Part of the reason for that is that I did not have a good understanding of contra body motion. Now I definitely make more use of arms in my shines. And that comes from a good understanding of how to use arms and body movement as a direct result of Caryl's workshop. Caryl in general is very personable and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend this workshop to every salsa dancer out there. Please don't let the On2 label of the iFreestyle school deter you from attending this workshop."

Mike - Spring 2010 Group Classes
"Thank you for hosting the CONTRABODY MOVEMENT workshop. This class was both fun and a great value. I found the workshop to be full of practical learning material and everything was demonstrated in a very easy to learn environment. Looking forward to future workshops from you guys."

Jubette - Spring 2010 Group Classes
"I was hesitant in joining a dance class, but IFreestyle.ca made it so effortless and fun to learn in a small group setting!!!"

Catherine - Spring 2010 Group Classes
"I believe ifreestyle is an ideal dance school because of the inclusive, fun atmosphere and the unique and professional instructors. ifreestyle classes are the highlight of my week because I feel that I am improving my dance skills due to the individual attention that the instructors give as well as their ability to notice small details and polish my dancing. I want to thank ifreestyle for their patience and commitment to helping me get on the right path to become a stronger dancer. Thank you!!!""

Cindy - Spring 2010 Group Classes
"Great class and instructors promote a friendly and encouraging environment for salsa learning!"

Jubette - Winter 2010 Group Classes
"The instructors are so knowledgeable and so very amazing!!!! Thank you MO and VELINA :)"

Sumit - Winter 2010 Group Classes
"Love your classes!!! Keep them coming!!!"

Stephanie - Winter 2010 Group Classes
"I enjoy the 8 week classes, although it was nice to be dancing for 2 hours in the condensed course, I didn’t like that classes where over so fast. I look forward to going to class each and every week."

Sophia - Winter 2010 Group Classes
"I appreciated the individual instruction on top of the group instruction during the workshop! I also really appreciated all of the tips and insights about technique and how to hold the body, muscles, where to place the head, etc to make it look more professional and be good to the body."

Marie - Winter 2007 Crash Courses
"Caryl and Angus are such a lovely couple to learn with. Their knowledge and obvious passion for salsa has made me realizeit isn't time for me to take a break from it all this winter, but that I need to get my butt in gear and sign up for the next episode of my salsa experience Thanks for the great workshops. They definitely made me want to be an 'on2' dancer so I'm looking forward to doing classes with you in the New Year."

Gil - Winter 2007 Crash Courses
"I thank everyone at iFS especially Caryl and Angus for helping me grow in the wonderful world of salsa. Every course I have taken has been extremely beneficial which is why I will continue to take classes with them and will always recommend new students to them. Keep up the great work!"

Selena - Winter 2007 Crash Courses
"Caryl and Angus you are two of the best dancers, choreographers in toronto! Bonus you are both just wonderful people altogether! It is a pleasure to know you both! You are not only wonderful dancers, performers and instructors, but you are two of the most personable and down to earth people I have ever met. Watching you dance is captivating.....taking lessons with you are wonderful and extremely helpful. Your lessons are very different from others out there as you add a lot of body movement which is what actually captivates the audience.....these are things that look natural but show just how much you love dancing. (But really the body movement is the hardest part of dancing! lol!) You make it look so easy! You both really FEEL the music with being very technical at the same time! I love it! I didn't really like on2 until I met you.....you both make it look so fun....and the feeling you both put into it....all I can say is WOW! Another bonus is that unlike a lot of dance companies out there, you are very organized, and on time. It is great to have some structure in the Salsa world. Thank you for the wonderful crash courses. I will definitely be recommending your classes to others who want to learn on2! I hope you will have these courses again soon!"

Peter - Fall 2007 Group Classes
"I'm always impressed by how much Caryl and Angus know about things like body movement and timing. They're like PhDs in Salsa-ology!"

Ron - Fall 2007 Group Classes
"First of all I would like to say that Caryl & Angus are very friendly be it in or outside the class. Acknowledgement is very important and they deliver that to their students and the students feel special, that's how I felt. Their method of teaching is very clear, precise and easy to understand and they have this especial patience that other studios don't have. Being in a group class sometimes is like being in a semi private or even like having a private with them. You just have to be one of their students to see what I am talking about. They are just great!"

Eric
"If you don't think you can salsa, think again. With positive encouragements and friendly yet knowledgeable instructors, I certainly enjoy my experience with iFreestyle."

Stacy - Ladies Styling Workshop with Caryl
"This was my first experience with a styling class, and I loved it! The exercises and choreography were challenging and fun, and I was very surprised by how much material we covered in only 2 hours. The most important thing I've taken from this class is how to incorporate the basics Caryl showed us into my own styling, rather than trying to look like someone else. I feel more confident on the dance floor, and more comfortable knowing that, with time and practice, I'll discover my own style and flair!"