Art of Movement

of all our guests. But from the very first session, Alyssa created such a supportive, fun, and encouraging environment that completely changed how I felt. By the end of our time together, I not only felt confident but actually loved dancing. Our first dance ended up being one of the absolute highlights of our wedding. Our guests are still talking about it and telling us how special it was.

but also so much fun to learn and perform. From the very beginning, she guided us through song selection, mixed our music seamlessly, and choreographed a routine that truly felt like us. Alyssa is an incredibly patient and encouraging teacher. She made us feel comfortable every step of the way, even when we were learning something totally new. She was also super accommodating with last-minute schedule changes, which we really appreciated during the chaos of wedding planning. On the big day, our dance was a huge hit! Our guests absolutely loved it, and we had the best time performing it. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and highly recommend Alyssa and Art of Movement to any couple looking to create a memorable first dance!

e perfect level of complexity and both my husband and I were able to master it. We would highly recommend going with Art of Movement for your first dance needs!

years, and she made our first dance so magical with her patience, kindness, and professionalism! Highly recommend for first dance lessons or just learning to dance. Will be back for date nights in the future!

ich gave us so much confidence on the dance floor. Alyssa was also wonderfully patient whenever we needed extra instruction, never rushing us and always encouraging us along the way. Her professionalism showed through in every aspect of the experience, from clear and timely communication to the way she conducted each lesson. Most importantly, we had so much fun learning from her and genuinely looked forward to every lesson! We would absolutely love to take future dance classes with her and cannot recommend her highly enough to all couples!

novice dancers, we were amazed at how she made us look like we’d been dancing for years. Each class was fun, relaxed, and confidence‑building. On our wedding day, the dance absolutely wowed our guests and felt magical to perform. We would wholeheartedly recommend Art of Movement and Alyssa to anyone preparing for their first dance!

ast each session would go by because we were always having a ton of fun. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a fun way to create such an amazing and memorable first dance (even if you have no prior dance skills like we did)!

acher along the way. It all came together into a first dance that was beyond our wildest dreams! We truly cannot put into words how exceptional it was to work with her, and would recommend her to anyone looking to create a fun and beautiful dance!

her to anyone.

recommend to anyone in the DC area!

nfident and prepared every step of the way. We are both CPAs with no dance experience or skills at all and were a bit nervous to dance in front of all of our friends and family. After lessons with Alyssa, our first dance turned out beautifully, and all of our guests were so impressed with how elegant and polished it looked. We couldn’t have asked for a better instructor to help make our big day so special. Thank you, Alyssa, for everything!

rking with her my fiance and I are confident and very excited to perform our first dance in front of our friends and family!

s, and provided detailed advice throughout our learning process. We wound up looking great during our first dance, and it is 100% thanks to Alyssa's expertise. We are happy to highly recommend Art of Movement for anyone preparing for their wedding in the DC area. 5 stars!

oreography that fit us perfectly. She was always on time, super patient, and made us feel confident. Our wedding dance was a hit—we got so many compliments! We’ll miss working with her!

dancing ability perfectly. The crowd loved it! Would highly recommend Alyssa to any couple looking for a great first dance routine.

ad we took the leap—absolutely no regrets! The lessons were not only helpful but also so much fun. It was a truly memorable experience, and we’re grateful for her guidance and encouragement every step of the way.

ppier with our experience.

hed a complete first dance! She helpfully suggested ideas and tips to improve our performance. Her pricing is reasonable and very transparent and she is responsive to emails. Highly recommend!

o much fun at the lessons and the dance Alyssa choreographed was stunning. We are not dancers and have never taken classes before but Alyssa was a great instructor and broke it down for us. I would highly, highly recommend anyone in the DMV area who is considering using dance lessons to book with Alyssa! I’ve already referred her to some of my engaged friends and will continue to do so.

d no prior experience or lessons dancing. Alyssa made it so easy to learn and was so patient with us as we picked up the choreography. She made the lessons fun and memories from those lessons made our wedding day even more special getting to show off what we learned to our family and friends. She worked with my mom and me to create a unique mix that she put together for us. She was incredibly patient as we went back and forth deciding the music order and how long each song should be. My mom was nervous to dance in front of everyone and memorize the dance, but Alyssa was so kind and patient with her. I know we will cherish the quality time we shared doing those lessons. All our hard work with Alyssa paid off - our first dance and mother-daughter dance were perfect and have become a cherished memory for us all. We owe it all to Alyssa. Our friends and family love bringing it up and how amazing it was - the crowd was all cheers, huge smiles, and sobbing happy tears. We could go on and on about how wonderful Alyssa is. She is truly so kind, professional, patient, and an overall amazing person. We recommend her to anyone who wants to make their wedding day extra special with a beautiful and cherished dance!

o goes the extra mile for her students, from helping me find shoes that I could dance in to recruiting her partner's help in demonstrating the final lift of our routine. I can't recommend her enough!

ally before. Alyssa was very professional and efficient with her time, you hardly knew an hour of dancing went by after you were done! She even helped us choose a second song to mash up with the first one that was a more upbeat song to get the party started. Her ideas and choreography was unmatched and our guests loved it! Not to mention it produced some amazing action shots. If you are a couple debating whether to do dance lessons or not this is your sign to go for it! It will not only impress your friends and family, but it will bring you are your partner closer together. After doing this we are already thinking of planning a date night to take one of Alyssa's bachata classes just for fun! You will not regret doing it and it will be a memory you will have from your big day for the rest of your lives :)

We planned our wedding quite last minute and she was able to help us on short notice. She was very patient with us and was great at guiding us as neither of us are comfortable dancers. It really was an all around pleasure working with her. Highly recommend working with her!

r of us had prior dance experience but Alyssa made us feel extremely welcome and was very patient! If you are looking for a great dance instructor, look no further than Alyssa!

had never taken dance lessons before. She definitely helped us bring our dance up a notch and made it way better than we would've been capable of on our own, but it still felt like ourselves and very doable for our "skill" level. Highly recommend!

rst dance and mother-son dance, creating bespoke choreography that perfectly captured our vision and personality as a couple. What distinguishes Alyssa is her thoughtful approach to storytelling through movement. Rather than simply teaching steps, she crafts a personalized narrative that reflects each couple's unique relationship. She weaved together technical elements with artistic vision, resulting in choreography that feels both natural and meaningful. Her teaching style is patient, adaptable, and encouraging. She has a remarkable ability to break down complex movements into manageable components while maintaining an atmosphere that's both professional and enjoyable. Even as novice dancers, we felt completely at ease under her guidance. Working with Alyssa was one of our best wedding planning decisions. She transformed what could have been a stressful experience into a series of enjoyable lessons that built our confidence and created beautiful memories. For couples seeking a truly personalized dance experience in the DMV area, Alyssa is an exceptional choice!

performers, but Alyssa created a routine that we could master AND impress our guests. We did lifts and dips that got a ton of cheers, but we didn’t feel like it was out of our ability to do those moves. Alyssa is a calm, kind, and fun instructor- we loved our experience and definitely recommend her!

stage). She could adjust choreography on the fly based on our own preferences and song choice and really set us up to succeed at all stages even with only a handful of weeks leading up to the wedding. We loved working with Alyssa and would recommend her to anyone!

ing two different songs and styles: Stevie Wonder's "For Once in My Life" and Tevin Campbell’s "I 2 I" from A Goofy Movie. Alyssa had not only took on the challenge but also exceeded our expectations. She had a great attitude about it, and it turns out it was also her dream to learn the Powerline choreo. :) Alyssa's dance lessons were something we looked forward to as a couple, it took us out of the demands of wedding planning and work. She was incredibly patient and kind, taking the time to tailor the choreography to our dance abilities. She broke everything down well and taught us some spectacular dips, lifts, and tricks. Alyssa's guidance helped us feel confident and comfortable throughout the whole process. We also appreciated her attention to detail and her feedback, which helped us to perform to the best of our abilities. The result was a first dance mash-up we absolutely loved. Our guests were blown away, even our band and our venue staff complimented us. It was truly a highlight of the night and something we'll never forget. Alyssa made the experience fun and stress-free, and we’re so grateful for her talent and dedication. Highly recommend!

nd all because of Alyssa. Alyssa took the time to break down the dances in smaller, learnable parts and after each lesson our confidence grew. Alyssa was kind, patient and encouraging. We appreciated everything thing she did to make our dream dance a reality. Thank you, Alyssa and The Art of Movement.

fun during each lesson and felt so comfortable learning the choreography she picked for us. We genuinely looked forward to each lesson and were sad when they came to an end, but what made us so thrilled is how much our friends and family loved our first dance! We practiced a lot but would have been nowhere without Alyssa. 10/10 recommend -- she is the best!!

e Frank Sinatra choreography. Couldn't have found a better instructor (and we tried a few). Thank you Alyssa!

usband was stressed about dancing in front of our guests, but because we took these classes it became one of his favorite parts of our wedding day.

ng some practice moves to try, picking a good song, learning simple but fun choreography, and making sure we felt confident going into our wedding. We also had very busy schedules and she was super flexible and accommodating of that. Many people at our wedding commented on how excited and comfortable we looked doing our first dance! And, the experience of working with her was a fun de-stressing activity in the months leading up to the wedding. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough!

our beginner dance level, making the learning process fun and stress-free. We would definitely recommend hiring her for anyone looking to create a memorable wedding dance!

ere able to improve our technique significantly.

ery fun routine that was still easy to learn!! Highly recommend!

erstood and helped us patiently to make it look good- definitely recommend to any couple looking for first dance help!!!

e just the right number, at the right pace, and with ease. She designed movements that could easily be captured by photography and also created a positive response for our guests, and a memorable experience for us. Alyssa is a gracious dance instructor who offered a wonderful space and energy for us to create a moment for a lifetime.