SALSA Class & TANGO Class every 3rd Sunday!

Crystal Duran is a passionate and dynamic salsa instructor with over a decade of teaching experience across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. As the founder of CrystalArts Dance Academy, she has built a welcoming community where dancers of all levels can grow in confidence, rhythm, and self-expression.

Her teaching style blends strong technical foundations with joyful energy, empowering students to not only master footwork and partner connection, but to feel the music and express their individuality. Known for her patient guidance, motivational presence, and inclusive approach, Crystal creates a space where everyone—from beginners to advanced dancers—feels inspired to move, connect, and shine.

At TANGO ABC 1  

 José's emphasis on foundational tango movements, or the A-B-Cs of tango. He believes that basic movements executed with proper technique are the building blocks for advanced expressions of tango. Without mastering the “alphabet”, (Basics and Fundamentals) reading, writing, and developing a sophisticated vocabulary in tango are simply not possible. Whether intended as a hobby or a serious endeavor, José understands that creating good habits from the start will not only mitigate future frustration, but also loss of time, energy, and resources.