Freestyle Swing Testimonials

JohnnieRay is fun-loving, caring, non-judgmental and patient – the best! We love that everybody had fun from the very first class. It gives us another reason to have fun together. We feel confident on any dance floor.

Bob and Beverly Gibson, Fresno, CA

Excellent rapport with his students … a professional, dedicated, and well prepared instructor. The appreciation his students have for him is repeatedly displayed in their anonymous course evaluations. I highly recommend him.

Linda Stockle, Director of Clovis Community Ed

JohnnieRay is extremely patient and helpful. We had never danced together before, but were able to perform our own dance at our daughter’s wedding reception to the astonishment of our friends! JohnnieRay has brought fun and laughter into our lives and we will be forever grateful.

Bob and Gail Kauffman…Clovis, CA

The first lesson we had with JohnnieRay, we were able to connect. It was so exciting! I can’t tell you the great feeling when you look at each other and are able to dance! I promise anyone out there that even if you have no rhythm, flat feet, or are clumsy, you will be able to dance after your first lesson. JohnnieRay teaches no counting – just dancing.

Jim and Debbie Ellia…Clovis, CA

JohnnieRay makes dancing fun – there is no wrong way to do it, and he really encourages you to be yourself and enjoy your partner. When we are dancing, we are always smiling and laughing. It is very relaxing.

Cathy and Pat Caples… Fresno, CA

We like the fact that there is no fancy footwork – just moves and routines that are super easy to learn. JohnnieRay is so positive and such a great teacher. This is one of the best things we have shared as a couple.

Tori and Kenny Alles…Fresno, CA

My partner and I were going through a very difficult time in our relationship when we signed up for JohnnieRay’s class. For us, learning to dance together--to put fears and conflicts aside for two hours a week--allowed trust to grow in a way that nothing else did. It was dancing that kept the silver thread, a spiritual connection, intact. As a result, the relationship has deepened and become fertile ground for growth as individuals and as a couple. We continue to dance!

Sydney Farr, Teacher… Fresno Unified

I believe dancing is a wonderful way for couples to connect with each other. We love the fact that we can now do more than step side-to-side to music. In the four beginning swing lessons that we had, JohnnieRay gave us the basics and more: he gave us the confidence to make up our own moves and we really enjoy dancing when we go out now – which is exactly what we wanted.

Linda and Chris Caine… Fresno , CA

My husband never danced…JohnnieRay made the class so fun and easy…the guys always like the “no footwork” part….we made new friends…I am so thankful to JohnnieRay…I tell everyone how great the classes are.

JoAnne Chavez… Clovis , CA

DJ Testimonials

JohnnieRay is extremely personable and professional. He has a very “up” personality, is encouraging, has a good appearance and stage presence, and is an experienced and professional dance teacher. We certainly enjoy him as a dance instructor as well!

Amy Jackson and Tyler Woodcook …Boise, ID