I've been teaching and preparing Couples for their big day for 10 years now! So, rest assured, you're in good hands. I am female, but in teaching we learn both lead and follow, which allows me to get each student dancing the way an advanced dancer would! My gift is to quickly see the ability of dancers in front of me, their strengths to accentuate, their weaknesses to hide, the tone of song, and create a harmony between them all, all the while teaching you some basics to allow you to float thru any mishaps on the floor. It's fool-proof stuff!
I have unique and fun system of teaching that won't hurt your brain! I stand by my motto "I can teach anyone to dance". Yes that includes the rhythmiclly challenged, which are usually the very athletic people! Let me explain.......The more you do a routine, the more your body memoriezes that routine, allowing you to drift off and let it take over. It's called "muscle memory". So in learning anything, it's the repetition that makes it look so natural. That's the importance of your commitment to practice between lessons. My main concern is making your learning process fun and painless. I realize this can be a hectic and stressful time full of anticipation and excitement.
Through your lessons, I will enable you to have the knowledge that the experts use to dance under any circumstances and recover with grace. Most wedding couple's do a rendition of slow dance appropriate for your big day!
I also realize your first dance is an opportunity to show off in front ofyour friends, relatives, and I realize you want something flashy, yet simple for your osscasion. Making your wedding First dance special to your specific needs and matching that dance to your specific music is my number one concern.
I am an independent instructor working outside of the studio setting. I can meet you at your home, my home, your rehearsal space, or various other venues I choose from in town. I have also in the past taught family or wedding parties as a gift from the bride and groom. Let me know if you'd like to arrange a party lesson for your family or wedding party!
Each routine may have elements from other routines, but is unique to you, your set-up, abilities, and your personality, and especially the chosen music. I take all this into consideration when creating your routine, all the while hoping to get a couple more life-long dancers.
Wedding Dance Instruction Rates 2008
Pay per each 1 hr. Lesson = $80
Pay for 2 hr. Lessons = $150
Generally the couple will have one lesson and then sit down and decide the route they'd like to take. The first lesson can be included in your package. The prepay package rates are below:
Prepay 4 Lessons @ $70 = $280
Prepay 8 Lessons @ $60 = $480
Prepay 16 Lessons @ $50 = $800 A More Complex Routine
Prepay 22 Lessons @ $40 = $880 A Hot Routine + One other dance
Most couples need 8 Lessons MINIMUM to complete a routine.
Most couples learn 30 seconds of routine each hour which differs from couple to couple. The Average Wedding Routine is 2 to 3 minutes. If you have a real long song it may have to be truncated.
Please bring the proper shoes ( men no rubber bumpers or rubber heels, women shoes with back straps on them)
And a CD with your chosen First Dance Song!
Wedding Party Group Dance Lessons
1.5 hr. lesson for 10-15 people $150
1.5 hr. lesson for 15-30 people $250
1.5 hr. lesson for 30-60 people $450
1.5 hr. lesson for 60-100 people $650
Dances available include:
Swing
Salsa
Country 2 Step
Night Club 2 Step
Slow Dance
Fox Trot
Waltz
Rhumba
Make your wedding rehearsal dinner or pre-wedding party lesson something that your friends and family will never forget! (ages 14 and up in lessons only).
Locations may require an added fee please inquire. We have several choices of locations in town to choose from. Let's talk about the perfect one for you!
Schedule in NW or SW Portland locations or a rental space we choose for your wedding party lessons.
General Schedule is 2pm-9pm Mon.-Sat.
Lessons scheduled outside of this time are subject to an 'off schedule' fee. Cancellations must be made 24 hrs. in advance to avoid a $40 Cancellation fee
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