"Jozsef Parragh is a dedicated teacher who combines the art of dance with the art of living. He is an exceptional person and an excellent dance teacher who brings an excitement for teaching to every lesson. Not only have I become an accomplished dancer, but a more confident person in my daily life because of his gift for teaching. Jozsef’s inspirational teaching method has positively influenced my life – physically, emotionally and mentally! Jozsef has given me a wonderful experience that I will always cherish!"

--- Sherry Borchelt

"Jozsef Parragh changed my life! Eight years ago, I started dance lessons as a favor to a friend and fortunately, Jozsef was my first (and only!!) instructor. His method of teaching emphasizes technical expertise, but he is also able to infuse it with passion and gentleness. He finds a way to break down every dance to make learning easy and enjoyable. Jozsef is highly intelligent and willingly shares his love of philosophy and its life lessons. Because of Jozsef, I am a happier, more confident person who loves to dance."

--- Barb Osher

"Jozsef is a truly outstanding teacher. He has that rare ability to look at a person’s current level of dancing and mold and work with that to improve and perfect it. He helps you learn quickly by showing you a technique or strength you have in one dance or one pattern and applying it to another. He teaches you the very important basic technique, but at the same time fosters your emotional connection with the dance which gives it a real spark. And best of all, he possesses a joy of dancing and an impish sense of humor that make me look forward to each lesson with him."

--- Linda Huntress

"Jozsef Parragh's teaching is both effective and uplifting. Effective because of his mastery, precision, sophistication and depth of technique, and also his nearly telepathic ability to explain and demonstrate in just that special way that unlocks your potential. Uplifting because at the end of each class, you realize that you are walking away with not just a newfound ability in dance but with a lesson about life as well.
I have studied with teachers on four continents, and I have not seen anyone who merges the passion and precision of dance the way Jozsef Parragh does. He is outstanding."

--- Ludwig Nitsche

"I am a doctor who started dancing in 2000 and have been taking ballroom dance from Jozsef for two years. He is a very special teacher because he has taught me how to be graceful, look at the audience, have better posture and balance, have self confidence, listen to the music, follow him and know my steps. Ever since I have been dancing with him I am able to dance to the best of my ability. He is very patient and considerate. He will explain things to me in many ways so I can understand it better. I love to compete so he helps me build up my energy and memory for the many dances I participate in. I highly recommend him as an instructor for anyone who loves to dance."

--- Aurora Lira

"Jozsef treats all his students as special, during lessons and on the floor at a competition, no matter your level of dance.

If you aren’t able to pick up something he’s trying to teach you, he’ll try another approach, and if that doesn’t work, then he tries another.

Jozsef makes learning dance fun. For Jozsef, dance is much more than steps and this influences how he teaches. His is holistic dance, it encompasses the mind, body and soul!"

--- Sandie Friedrich

"I have been a student of Jozsef's for approximately four years. I drive between 31/2 and 4 hours 3-4 times a month for lessons. I will honestly say he is a wonderful instructor as well as a g enuine person. I have taken classes from others before him, and I do know the difference. He is the first and only instructor that incorporates emotion and feeling into dance, not just technique. I feel this is very important, if not the most important aspect of dancing. He is always pleasant and personal with all of his students. I have never felt like I was "just a job" to him. I have hosted him for workshops in the hopes of raising the level of interest in dancing in WV; once again always very skilled, professional, engaging and fun!"

--- Darlena Surbaugh

"Our short time with Jozsef has been transformational. His profound understanding of dance compliments his teaching style. Jozsef's ability to break down complex concepts is remarkable. Rather than teaching steps, he teaches the fundamentals of dance. This is making us dancers from the inside out, and gives us a higher understanding of the art. To top it off, his sense of humor and liveliness makes the journey enjoyable. We always have a good time during our sessions."

--- Bettina and Paul Bolger

"He is a very fun instructor and and he is very fun to play with. He always makes me laugh when he teaches me. He makes silly faces to make me remember to smile when I dance. He has made my dancing and technique better by challenging me to try new things."

--- Vivi Bolger

"Joszef has been my ballroom dance Instructor for two and a half years. I began taking International and American Ballroom dance lessons with Joszef, and we have competed Pro/Am. I find him to be extremely talented, and devoted to his craft. But, what is so impressive is his dedication to the art of dance, and his ability to teach his students. We discuss core beliefs, and many philosophical ideas, and I think we have become friends. He has helped me to further improve my dancing skills through a deeper awareness. I will always be grateful for his patience, his kindness."

--- Kay Crist

"It does not matter if Jozsef is teaching dance or philosophy, he is determined to know the basics and communicate them to whomever, no matter who they are. As a teacher, Jozsef has the ability to listen to a student as that individual will learn and understand differently from the next. He will never talk down to anyone. He will look at them and know exactly where they are in dance and relay or reiterate (which is often a case in a learning situation) the fundamentals to them. Jozsef LOVES to share. It is a rare and impressive quality. It is also difficult sometimes to grasp the idea that everyone is moving at their own pace, their own way. He gets it. "

--- Doreen Beatrice

"Jozsef Parragh teaches from within and the knowledge he has ascertained from competing, teaching, educating and performing transcends into his students. He has taught me that life is not waiting for the storm to pass but to learn to dance in the rain!"

--- Nancy Farrell