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Updated Oct 14, 20249 Wedding Dance Lessons in RI to Help Perfect Your Wedding Moves
These studios will help couples put their best foot forward on the dance floor.
Your wedding will be filled with memorable moments, including, of course, the famed first dance. To ensure everything goes smoothly, many engaged couples take wedding dance lessons in the months or weeks leading up to the wedding. Couples in The Ocean State have plenty of options for wedding dance lessons in RI, which is why we've rounded up a few of our favorites. As you scroll through the below list of wedding dance studios, you'll find that most offer both private and group lessons, as well as special packages based on each couple's budget and preferences. They also specialize in a slew of different dance styles, from ballroom to Latin and beyond. For even more wedding dance lessons in RI, visit The Knot Vendor Marketplace to search specific studios based on important factors such as location and budget, and learn more about how to find dance lessons.
Windrose Choreography in Newport, Rhode Island
This woman-owned company is helmed by Olivia Burnham, who has decades of professional experience in the field so that to-be-wes feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Burnham works closely with each couple to offer bespoke choreography across a wide range of music genres, including pop and R&B. In addition to in-person lessons, Windrose Chorepgaphy also offers virtual DIY dance tutorials along with an expert guidebook to walk to-be-weds through the entire wedding dance process.
- Years of Experience: 4 years
- Dance Style: Burnham has experience with a slew of different dance styles.
- What Couples Love: Olivia is patient and flexible in accommodating each couple's needs and schedule preferences.
Jeff Allen's Latin & Ballroom Dance Studio in Cranston, Rhode Island
Searching for Ballroom dance lessons in Rhode Island? Look no further than Jeff Allen's Latin & Ballroom Dance Studio. Located in Cranston, this company offers private wedding dance lessons and packages to suit any budget. Proprietor and expert instructor Jeff Allen has been teaching to-be-weds since 1984, so couples can rest assured they're in good hands. Mother-son and father-daughter dance lessons are available, as well.
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- Years of Experience: Jeff has more than 30 years of professional experience.
- Dance Style: Ballroom and Latin
- What Couples Love: Jeff is a highly skilled and professional instructor.
The Dancing Feeling in Warwick, Rhode Island
The Dancing Feeling has been helping couples rock the dance floor for more than 30 years. The company's team of experienced and patient professionals strives to provide an educational—albeit fun and interactive—experience to help take the stress out of practicing. In addition to traditional first dance lessons with the two-be-weds, the company offers mother-son and father-daughter dance lessons as well as lessons for everyone in the wedding party.
- Years of Experience: 30+ years of experience
- Dance Style: The Dancing Feeling teaches dozens of dancing styles, including ballroom, Latin, country and more.
- What Couples Love: The instructors are warm, welcoming and fun to work with.
TwirlTheGirl Studio in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
TwirlTheGirl Studio is among our favorite places for wedding dance lessons in RI. The studio offers several packages to choose from based on each couple's budget and timeframe. Virtual and group lessons are also available. To-be-weds can gain experience in an array of different dance styles ranging from salsa and country to tango and Viennese waltz.
- Years of Experience: 24 years
- Dance Style: The company offers lessons in more than ten dancing styles, including foxtrot, tango, rumba and more.
- What Couples Love: TwirlTheGirl Studio helps couples ace their routine in a short period of time.
Studio One in Lincoln, Rhode Island
Located in Lincoln, Studio One offers three private lesson packages for to-be-weds ranging in price from $250 to $750. Additionally, we'd be remiss not to highlight the company's wedding crash course, a 60-minute class for couples that costs just $30: talk about a steal! Private and group lessons are available, as well.
- Years of Experience: 15 years
- Dance Style: Studio One teaches a wide variety of styles, including ballroom, Latin, country and social dancing.
- What Couples Love: The dance teachers are kind, patient and able to work with couples of all experience levels.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios in East Greenwich Rhode Island
The famed Fred Astaire Dance Studios has a studio in East Greenwich and several other locations in Rhode Island. The company offers customizable wedding dance instruction programs and packages and a free consultation is always included. Private, group and virtual lessons are available depending on each couple's budget and preferences.
- Years of Experience: Fred Astaire Dance Studios was founded in 1947.
- Dance Style: The company can teach all styles of dance, including but not limited to: ballroom, rumba, merengue, tango and country.
- What Couples Love: The instructors are helpful and fun to work with.
Endicott Dance Academy in East Providence, Rhode Island
Endicott Dance Academy is comprised of a team of seasoned instructors who work one-on-one with each couple to create a personalized plan to help them put their best foot forward while on the dance floor (see what we did there?). The company is owned and operated by David Endicott, who has more than 30 years of professional dance experience. Oh, and did we mention the company can teach more than 20 different styles of dance?
- Years of Experience: While the company was founded in 2019, owner David Endicott has more than three decades of professional experience.
- Dance Style: Waltz, swing, tango, salsa, Bollywood and more.
- What Couples Love: David and his team are extremely patient and can break everything down to accommodate folks of all experience levels—beginners included.
Rhode Island Latin Dance in Providence, Rhode Island
Looking for Latin wedding dance lessons in Providence? The aptly named, woman- and BIPOC-owned Rhode Island Latin Dance studio has you covered. Group and private lessons are available, as are different packages. To-be-weds may opt to spring out on private lessons, too. Available in-person or virtually, these lessons include a specialized plan plus individualized feedback and guidance.
- Years of Experience: 12 years
- Dance Style: As you can guess by its name, Rhode Island Latin Dance specializes in Latin dance styles.
- What Couples Love: Rhode Island Latin Dance offers a warm, welcoming and fun environment where couples can hone their skills.
DanceNelia in Barrington, Rhode Island
DanceNelia is run by Nelia Lawton, who has more than 30 years of experience as a professional ballroom and Latin dancer. Lawton offers day and evening wedding dance lessons in RI Monday through Friday, and while individual lessons are available, to-be-weds can save by purchasing a bulk package. Group lessons are also available.
- Years of Experience: Nelia has 35 years of experience as a professional dancer.
- Dance Style: Ballroom and Latin
- What Couples Love: Nelia's teaching style empowers couples to take to the dance floor with confidence.
