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Alyssa H

Vanessa is a GEM! We were always so excited to come to dance class ahead of our wedding. Not to mention she choreographed and taught us an awesome dance that totally impressed all of our guests! We weren’t great dancers before meeting Vanessa but have been able to implement some of our moves out on the town as well! So much confidence gained from this experience. Highly recommend!

Lane F

My fiancée and I had six lessons with Vanessa in the months leading up to our first dance at our wedding. We highly, highly recommend her. For background, we weren’t great dancers, never previously took lessons, and we were nervous about our first dance. Vanessa made the entire experience FUN, RELAXED, and POSITIVE from the first time we walked in. Vanessa prepared for the song before our first lesson and listened to what we wanted our dance to look like. She understood our skill level and wants and helped craft our first dance, giving us plenty of options to choose from. She gave us “homework” to work on during our practices at home between lessons, which was helpful. Vanessa was incredibly personable as well as professional. You can tell she cares. Additionally, she was more affordable vs. other options we looked at. We really enjoyed the experience and have recommended her to our other engaged friends. If you’re on the fence about it, give Vanessa a chance! You won’t regret it and you’ll have fun!

Alex B

Vanessa could not have been more wonderful! She was so patient with all 4 of our left feet, and made a project I was really nervous about into a really fun, special memory for my partner and me! If you want to feel really safe and confident at the end of a dance lesson, she’s the instructor for you!

Tiffany T

Absolutely a pleasure to work with! We have our dancing down for our wedding and am grateful that we had someone like Vanessa to work with us these few months! We would definitely recommend her. She will take your song and your comfort level in dancing to figure out a routine that works best for you!

Tina S

Vanessa is absolutely amazing to work with! Our first dance for our wedding turned out awesome, she was very patient with us as this was our first time ever taking dance lessons and made it easy to learn all of the moves. I already used her again for another dance I needed choreographed and I cannot wait to work with her again in the future! I would give her 10 stars if I could 😊

Mikaela V

We are so happy that we found Vanessa to help choreograph our first dance! She was fun and encouraging and very patient with breaking down the more technical turns and moves to ensure we were confident in them! Truly a pleasure to work with and a great bonding experience for us as a couple! Can’t recommend her enough 🙂

Juliana M

Working with Vanessa has been one of the top highlights throughout the entire wedding planning process! She was so fun to work with, flexible with our schedule availability, and patient with our two left feet. We are so excited for our first dance on our wedding day and can’t want to continue taking dance lessons with Vanessa even after the wedding(: next up, two stepping!

Kaylee L

Vanessa was such a delight to work with. We went to her for first dance lessons and did the 3 class package and it was perfect. She structured each class in a way that everything flowed together flawlessly. She is very beginner friendly and gives you so many options during the lessons that it truly makes the dance unique and exactly at your comfort level. Would highly recommend!

Amy H

Vanessa was amazing! Her passion for dance shines through and she helped us master our first dance. She’s patient, kind, and ensures you’re comfortable with every aspect. This part of the wedding planning process was our favorite. So fun and got us excited for our big day. Highly recommend!!

Drew H

My fiancé and I had not taken dance lessons before and wanted to make sure we found a great instructor before our big day, and Vanessa couldn’t have provided a better experience. She made us feel relaxed and was an exceptional teacher. If you are looking for a dance instructor, I would highly encourage taking lessons with her.

Amanda F

Vanessa was an absolute joy to learn from. Lessons with her were super fun, not over complicated, and made any day a good day! She was incredibly kind and communicative throughout the entire process. I will be recommending her to any and every soon-to-be married couple!

Renee D

We seriously cannot thank or recommend Vanessa enough! Our first dance turned out so good it’s hard to believe we are both awkward people who do not dance! She is kind and patient, and breaks down steps in such a consumable and understandable way- and makes it fun!

Shauna D

Vanessa is an awesome instructor who is very knowledgeable and professional in teaching dance skills! We were so comfortable with her throughout our session and left feeling very confident that our wedding dances will go well. She is super patient and encouraging – we definitely recommend her for anyone looking to quickly learn some dance techniques for any occasion!

Chloe G

Vanessa is the best! She was super professional and fun to work with. She gave very clear feedback that was easy to learn from, and she had really special ideas for our dance. She is so knowledgeable and we had a great time learning our first dance with her. I highly recommend her to anyone in the area!

Amira B

Vanessa was an amazing dance instructor. We had less than a month before our wedding when we decided we wanted lessons for our first dance, and she was able to get us in quickly for multiple sessions. She helped us design a custom dance for our song end-to-end and she broke classes down into one part at a time so that we could learn it despite being beginners. The first class was just learning two base dance steps that would serve as the foundation for our dance (and for dancing in general) and by the fourth class we had added a lift into our dance. By the end after less than ten hours of class, our dance looked absolutely amazing and we had fun doing it! Vanessa is incredibly encouraging, patient and supportive. She takes her clients input into account to create a customer dance and she is responsive over text. Overall she was incredible and my wife and I would highly recommend her!

Aga G

Vanessa was amazing! We were recommended her through a friend who also worked with her before his wedding. What started off as dance lessons turned into a weekly oasis where my fiancee and I would have fun in the midst of all the planning and get to know each other on a new level. Vanessa taught us dance moves that we can use wherever we are, and the routine felt like something with our unique stamp on it. Highly recommend Vanessa!!!

Alice R

Vanessa was so kind and patient with my fiancé and I who had never danced before. She made what originally felt intimidating, feel approachable and fun. By the end of our three lessons, we ended up with a good outline of a dance that feels like us without being too rigid. We can’t wait to impress our guests!

Honor H

Vanessa is incredible! I reached out to her less than two weeks before my wedding and within three lessons, my fiancé and I went from dreading our first dance to feeling pumped and confident with a choreographed plan. She was so kind and never made us feel awkward or uncomfortable. I cannot recommend her enough. Do yourself a favor and make an appointment with her now!

Katie W

Vanessa couldn’t have been more friendly, cool, and helpful! We would highly recommend her! Having never taken a dance lesson, we weren’t really sure what to expect but ended up having a ton of fun learning from Vanessa in preparation for our wedding. She tailored 4 lessons specifically for the songs we wanted and sprinkled in some fundamentals of dance into the lessons as well. Super professional and fun experience.

Lauren J

We had a beautiful first dance at our wedding and all of our guests mentioned how much they were impressed! Vanessa made us feel comfortable each lesson and helped us get out of our comfort zone. We are even considering doing more lessons just because of how fun and easy the experience was. Thank you

Kelly R

Vanessa was incredibly helpful and so much fun to work with. She was great at walking us through our steps. We will much more confident heading into our wedding day.

Max A

Vanessa was a fantastic dance instructor. She is super approachable yet knowledgeable creating a fun and really helpful space. Highly highly recommend!

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What Happens Next?

  1. Vanessa reads your message personally. Every inquiry goes straight to Vanessa herself, and she typically replies within 24 hours (often much sooner).
  2. You’ll figure out the details together. She’ll answer your questions, check in about your first-dance song (and share a Spotify playlist for inspiration if you’re still deciding), and help you choose the right package if you’d like some guidance. Prefer a quick phone call instead? Just say the word.
  3. You reserve your spot. When you’re ready to move forward, a $100 deposit via Venmo secures your place. Vanessa then sends your dance contract and a link so you can schedule your lessons on her calendar, at times that work for you.

And here’s the part couples love: before you ever set foot in the studio, Vanessa has already listened to your song and comes in with a plan built around it. No standing around while moves get invented on the spot — you just show up ready to have a good time.

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