Be comfortable, Be you, and Dance the night away!
Hampton Roads area
Service area
Julie Champagne
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located in Norfolk, VA, A Dance 2 Remember offers dance lessons for couples preparing for their wedding.
Do you want a choreographed first dance for your wedding to feel more comfortable and have a unique experience with your fiancé?
Would you like to learn choreography with your best girls or boys before your big day?
I'm here to help! My name is Julie Champagne, owner of A Dance 2 Remember, and I love sharing my love of dance with others. I offer four different choreographed packages for weddings and events, including...
-Basic couple package (4 one-hour lessons including a choreographed first dance)
-Family step includes Basic step package and an additional choreographed routine. Ex: father/ daughter dance-(8 lessons total, two choreographed routines)
-Deluxe (includes basic package, family step, and one additional routine) 12 lessons total and three choreographed routines.
- Bachelor/Bachelorette experience- 1 1/2 to 2-hour dance lesson With your best boys and girls learning a choreographed routine or whatever style you want.
Woman-owned Business
Details
Music Genres
Caribbean
Classical
Country
Dance
Flamenco
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Julie Champagne
Owner
My name is Julie, and I love sharing my love of dance with others. I have been dancing since age three and have a bachelor of fine arts degree from Elon University in Dance Performance and Choreography. I also have a Master of Science in Education from Old Dominion University in clinical mental health counseling.
I have performed professionally at Walt Disney World, on So you think you can dance, in commercials, television, and film, with companies, in Team Beach Body workout videos, and have taught and choreographed professionally for over ten years.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.023 reviews
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Julie received rave reviews as a wedding dance instructor, praised for her exceptional teaching skills, warm demeanor, and personalized routines. Reviewers highlighted her ability to create choreography that matched couples' visions, build their confidence, and make lessons enjoyable and memorable. Julie's approach fostered a comfortable learning environment, even for those with little dance experience, ultimately making wedding dance preparations a fun and stress-free process. With flexible scheduling, attention to detail, and a talent for translating couples' ideas into elegant routines, Julie was highly recommended for creating unforgettable first dances for weddings.Reilly M
5.0
1/06/2026
Julie was amazing!!! She was so fun to work with, great collaborator and truly made our vision come to life. Our dance set the tone for the night and surprised everyone - and it wa...
s all thanks to her!
amanda
5.0
10/14/2025
What an amazing experience! Julie was such a joy to work with, and on such a time crunch. She had us ready to go for our wedding day, and it was really a dream come true. Highly re...
commend working with this amazing woman!!
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Julliane C
5.0
10/07/2025
Working with Julie was one of the best parts of our wedding prep. From the first lesson she was warm, encouraging, and professional. She immediately made us feel comfortable and ex...
cited to learn. Each lesson felt like a date night we genuinely looked forward to.
Julie gives fantastic, actionable feedback and has a gift for reading body cues; she tailored choreography to what felt natural for us and adjusted moves that felt clunky. The way she built our muscle memory meant that by the wedding we could relax, enjoy the music, and flow through our routine while still chatting. We felt confident, connected, and totally ourselves. Couldn’t recommend Julie more.
Myles H
5.0
10/02/2025
Julie did such a great job helping my fiance and I put together the perfect first dance for us! I cannot wait to have our first dance!
Marissa M
5.0
9/16/2025
Julie is amazing! We booked the basic step package for our first dance and it was perfect. We had no experience dancing but Julie made the lessons easy and fun. We are now confiden...
t and so excited for our first dance! Julie is so nice and worked with us to fit lessons in our schedule. Highly recommend working with her!!
Kristin W
5.0
9/10/2025
Julie was an excellent coach! I was nervous starting dance lessons since its hard for me to keep a beat and I struggle with my left and rights, but Julie did a great job working wi...
th my and my fiance. We love our dance and cant thank Julie enough!
Allie S
5.0
9/03/2025
Julie was seriously such an amazing dance teacher!! My dad and I have zero dance skills and Julie met us where we were skill wise and created a dance for us that was just so much f...
un. My dad and I had a great time at each of our sessions with Julie! She was super flexible with scheduling since I was traveling for school . She also went the extra mile to have her friend stitch music together for me when my DJ wouldn’t and I couldn’t figure it out on my own. I highly recommend julie for any dancing needs :)
Lexie R
5.0
6/23/2025
We had SO much fun working with Julie!! She is so skilled, professional, and makes you feel so comfortable, even if you feel like you can't dance. She worked with us, both of whom ...
are not coordinated, and made us look like naturals for our wedding day!! She is so accommodating and such a positive person. We are SO happy we chose to work with her!!
Danielle P
5.0
6/01/2025
My fiancé and I booked dance lessons with Julie to prepare for our first dance at our wedding, and it was one of the best decisions we made during the planning process. From the ve...
ry first lesson, Julie made us feel comfortable and excited about learning something totally new together.
What stood out the most was how genuinely invested Julie was in making our dance feel like us. She listened closely to our vision and ideas, and then skillfully wove them into a fun, graceful routine that we felt confident and proud of. I had a few moves in mind that I really wanted to include, and she not only made them work but elevated them with her creativity and expertise.
Julie’s teaching style is warm, encouraging, and full of positive energy. Every lesson felt like a mix of learning, laughing, and making memories. We never felt rushed or overwhelmed—she paced everything perfectly to match our comfort level, and she always took time to check in and make sure we were both feeling good about each step (literally!).
One of the most thoughtful touches came at our final lesson when Julie snapped a Polaroid photo of us doing our favorite move. It was taken right in the moment—candid and full of joy—and she gave it to us as a keepsake. That small gesture meant so much to us and perfectly captured how fun and meaningful the entire experience had been.
These lessons weren’t just about the dance—they were a special part of our engagement that brought us closer and gave us a moment during all the planning chaos to just have fun together. We’ll always look back on this time with huge smiles and so much gratitude. Thank you, Julie, for creating something so beautiful and unforgettable for our big day!
Rachel Y
5.0
5/13/2025
Julie was the best!! She choreographed my husband and I's first dance and both of the parents dances. She was so patient and an amazing instructor, we highly recommend her!
Blythe B
5.0
4/26/2025
My fiancé and I had the absolute best time with Julie! She choreographed our first dance song for our wedding and we couldn’t be more happy! It was such a blast to spend our Monday...
evenings with her practicing and learning the routine. We both felt so comfortable and enjoyed having something for the two of us to do together each week amidst the noise of wedding planning. Even for those who can’t keep time (like myself) Julie made it easy and fun! We are so excited to show our families on our wedding day. Highly recommend working with her and we are definitely considering taking more lessons just for fun!
Tara C
5.0
4/15/2025
We are SO happy we trusted Julie with our first dance routine for our wedding. As two pretty bad dancers, when my fiancé and I decided to do a choreographed dance we were so nervou...
s about how it would turn out. From our first phone call with Julie she listened to our idea for the dance and was committed to making it come together even better than we imagined! In just four dance lessons she walked us through the entire routine and the last lesson was just a final run through. We would’ve never imagined we could learn a cool routine that fast. She was so easy to get along with and SO talented. My fiancé and I are sad it’s done, but we’ve already thrown out the idea of taking a “for fun” dance lesson with her. We recommend her x100000!
Jaimie K
5.0
10/30/2024
If you are looking to take dance lessons or have your first dance for your wedding choreographed look no further! You found the company/gal to use! I always knew I wanted my first ...
dance for my wedding choreographed and I am also very picky and type A. Julie was AMAZING. I give my full permission for her to share our first dance video with you. When I was looking at who to choose for dance lessons what helped me was seeing videos of other first dances that companies had choreographed and taught lessons to before. Julie had so many amazing ideas that tied in so beautifully with our song and she reviewed every video I sent her that I found as inspiration and found the perfect spot in our song for the moves. Also, if my husband and I weren't feeling a certain dance move that she taught us, she immediately changed it and offered something else in place. We did 4 dance lessons and felt extremely confident on our wedding day when we stepped on the dance floor to show off our first dance. Thank you Julie!
Lauren F
5.0
10/18/2024
Thank you so much Julie! Walter and I were nervous about our first dance and you put our mind at ease! This was such a fun way for us to prepare for our dance and keep our mind foc...
used on each other during the crazy wedding planning process. You made it so easy to learn the dance and tailored the choreography to our song and dance experience. Thank you for being amazing Julie!
Jessica B
5.0
9/30/2024
I met Julie at a bridal expo and due to her personality had to book dance lessons with her! Julie - was both warm and energetic while dancing together. We were able to put her on s...
ome new country music and she was able to teach a special dance to utilize on our wedding day. She was flexible to rearrange a day towards the end to be closer to our wedding day which we sooooo appreciated. Julie was creative and ensured to ask if something felt “off” or not right to configure how it could be more seamless or work best for us. We would recommend anyone to Julie who is looking for a fun date night or for wedding prep. It was a nice reason to have a “date night” leading up to the wedding forsure!
Candace B
5.0
8/13/2024
My fiancé and I had the most incredible experience taking wedding dance lessons with Julie Champagne! From the moment we stepped into her studio, she made us feel at ease with her ...
warm and friendly demeanor. Julie's teaching style is nothing short of amazing—she made dancing not only easy but genuinely fun! She patiently guided us through every step, ensuring we felt confident and ready for our special dance on our wedding day. We can’t recommend Julie enough for anyone looking to make their wedding dance truly memorable!
Brandon P
5.0
8/04/2024
We had a great time learning the ropes with Julie! She made us feel comfortable, and gave us lots of good pointers for our upcoming dance. The lessons were located in a convenient ...
spot and her schedule was flexible. We'll absolutely come back for any future dance needs!
Victoria M
5.0
8/04/2024
My partner and I had never taken dance lessons before and were apprehensive about having a choreographed First Dance at our wedding. But Julie is AWESOME!! From the moment we walke...
d in, Julie made us feel welcome and at ease. Even though we changed our song a day before our first lesson, Julie was incredibly understanding and created a fantastic dance routine tailored to our skill level. She coached us through not just learning the moves but helping us connect and move together smoothly. We went from being a pair with two left feet to a couple that looked natural and confident. Our First Dance was absolutely magical. Despite dancing with hundreds of eyes on us, we felt like we were the only two people in the room. We will cherish that moment for the rest of our lives - all thanks to Julie!!
Kaelin P
5.0
4/09/2024
We are so grateful for the incredible work that Julie did for our wedding dances. With us being located in Tucson, AZ, we were so lucky to have found someone who could choreograph ...
our father-daughter dance and first dance virtually.
From the very beginning, Julie was professional, creative, and dedicated to making our dances special and memorable. Despite the distance, she went above and beyond to ensure that we felt prepared and confident for our big day.
We were amazed by her talent and creativity as she helped us create beautiful, personalized routines that perfectly captured the emotions and significance of each dance.
Julie took the time to understand our vision and worked tirelessly to make sure every step was perfect.
Thanks to Julie’s dedication and expertise, our dances were a highlight of our wedding day. We are so grateful for all of her hard work and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated choreographer. She truly made our wedding dances unforgettable.
Cynthia C
5.0
11/01/2023
Julie was so awesome to work with! She choreographed our first dance for our wedding and we learned everything in just 3 sessions! Julie was not only kind and patient but so person...
able as well. My husband and I had a lot of fun working with her and would definitely recommend her to anyone else! Thanks Julie!!
Katelyn W
5.0
10/24/2023
I can't say enough positive things about Julie and A Dance 2 Remember. We had 3 sessions with her and we felt confident and amazing during our first dance at our wedding. Our guest...
s were stunned when they saw that our first dance was choreographed. Julie was very patient with us and flexible. I definitely recommend her for any dance services you may need.
Zachary K
5.0
8/21/2023
Julie was amazing!!! Such a great teacher and great person all around! Helped us out so much...would definitely recommend to everyone!
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Alexis P
5.0
8/17/2023
Julie was an absolute pleasure to work with!!! She taught my fiancé and I the most incredible dance. We are not dancers (at all) but Julie worked her magic! She made us feel comfo...
rtable while trying something new. It was just what we needed in the chaos of planning a large wedding. If she ever starts a dance class for groups, we will be there!!!!!
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Hampton Roads area
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