What some happy students say...
"I have danced tango all over the world, have been intellectually influenced by many from Gavito onwards and have taken lessons from many well known instructors. So I think I can frankly say (from a tango perspective) that Pearl is very special. While it is true that there are many great instructors in the DC area, they are not all equal. In my opinion what makes Pearl stand apart is her ability to teach you the inner workings of the dance rather than just the steps. If you are just looking to learn the steps this may frustrate you but if you are looking to learn the magic behind each move then Pearl's the girl. She is one of DC's best kept secrets."
- Tee J. (Arlington, VA)
"My husband and I are former ballroom teachers, and when we decided to get back into dancing we wanted to learn something new we hadn't done before. We had the opportunity to see a couple that Pearl had taught do the Argentine tango at a local studio showcase and that made our decision for us. We wanted to look like Pearl's students! So, we signed up for lessons with her and we are happily learning the basics and techniques of the Argentine tango from someone who is a real artist and teacher, not a dance lesson salesperson. We sent our son to her to learn the social ballroom dances as well, and she is equally proficient in that area. I highly recommend Pearl to anyone who wants to be a dancer in any of the various styles. She is a great teacher!"
- Lily K. (Alexandria, VA)
"My fiance and I wanted to learn some dance moves for our upcoming wedding. We heard about Pearl from a former student of hers. The recommendation came with high praise so we decided to go for it. In short I can't imagine a better experience. Pearl was able to take us from clueless to competent in just three lessons and on top of it was able to choreograph a dance to the song that we wanted for our wedding. Her dancing talent is obvious, but the thing I was most impressed by was her artistry and vision in creating the dance. Very very highly recommended."
- Peter P. (Pittsburg, PA)