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Make your first dance as beautiful and memorable as you’ve always dreamed of. Wedding packages are available for the wedding couple and others participating in the wedding party. Janis is a 5 star rated instructor with over 35 years of experience. She would love to work with you to create the perfect first dance, and have some fun too!
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Ms. Janis is a great instructor. She does the choreography that best suits you and your partner. She’s very good at what she does. If you have specific preferences, she’s open to i...
ncorporate ideas into routine. Had a blast working with her!
We can't express enough how much we honestly loved Janis! She was super fun, easy to learn from, and creative. She tailored our first dance for our wedding to our needs and the exp...
erience was very collaborative. We laughed so much during our lessons with her and genuinely looked forward to them. We can't recommend Janis enough! I am looking forward to taking more classes from her, whether as a couple or through a class, in the future.
Ms. Janis is incredible! She gave incredible advice on song choices that would go best with the kind of dance we wanted to do. She is patient and excellent with her instruction. Sh...
e taught myself and my husband but also my father for our Dad/ daughter dance! Our dance turned out lovely and we had fun doing it!
Very personal and in depth experience would recommend
Janis was the best! My family & I loved coming to lessons with her before the wedding. She is very easy to work with & makes dancing so much fun!
Ms. Janis was an absolute joy to work with. She is funny, positive, and very patient. She was very flexible when scheduling conflicts came up and made the whole experience very fun...
. I was quite nervous to start given that I'm not a big dancer, but Ms. Janis has a way of making you feel confident. If you want to zhuzh up your first dance and make it all the more special, then Janis is who you want teaching you!
Janis was a great teacher, and helped us come up with an amazing first dance routine! We really appreciated all her advice and coaching, she was wonderful to work with.
My fiancé and I LOVED working with Janis! From our first session she was immediately so welcoming and easy to work with. Prior to our first lesson I was so nervous to make any mist...
akes or to not catch on right away and Janis melted all of those fears away within 5 minutes of meeting her. The sessions never felt rushed and it was so much fun for both my fiancé and I. We had 3 scheduled sessions, but had the option to take more sessions if needed. Janis has such a warm and inviting personality and made this part of the wedding planning process enjoyable and gave us memories that we will always look back at and smile. On our last session, I went in so stressed and when we left an hour later I forgot what menial and probably not important whatsoever wedding detail that I was stressing over prior to. You can really tell that Janis loves what she does and I think that made all of the difference for us. We didn't feel like we were just another couple that she was churning out another cookie cutter first dance for. Thank you so much Ms. Janis, it was such an honor to get to work with you!
We loved Janis! She was so fun and easy to follow. My fiancé and I did 3 sessions for our first dance. She made us feel confident and we were able to dance the night away!
Janis is AMAZING! You don’t need to have dance experience for her lesson. We went from not have a clue with our footing to dancing the night away with sway and rhythm. She made us ...
feel super comfortable and confident wi th our wedding dance. We also just had a lot of fun with Janis. We always looked forward to our dance lessons. If you’re looking for someone for wedding dance lesson, look no further! Janis is your girl! She will work with you and your dance will be beautiful
Janice was amazing! We did 4 lessons prior to our wedding day and looked forward to it every time. She made learning how to dance easy and fun!
I took lessons with my mom from Janice for the mother-son dance at my wedding. She's wonderful, and the dance came out great!
Janis is an absolute gem of a dance instructor! From the moment we started our lessons, her warm and personable demeanor immediately put us at ease. Her patience and expertise made...
learning our first dance routine a joyous experience, even for two left feet novices like us. Janis took the time to understand our vision for a laid-back wedding and crafted a dance that perfectly captured the essence of our relationship. With her guidance, we felt confident and graceful on the dance floor, creating a cherished memory that will last a lifetime.
My first dance lesson in my life was with Janis to Help my son & I with the mother/son dance for his wedding. Janis made it fun & simple! We enjoyed our lesson & loved the dance!
We loved working with Janis! She’s phenomenal at working with couples, no matter the level of dance experience. She takes the time to work with you to choreograph and practice the ...
dance to ensure you have a smooth first dance. 100% would take dance lessons from her in the future!
I wish I could give her 10 stars!!! Janis was amazing and in just 4 sessions she got me and my now husband looking great for our first dance as a married couple! Don’t hesitate to ...
book lessons with her! It was a really fun experience and we felt so much more comfortable dancing in front of our guests after her lessons. I’m waiting patiently for her to notify me of any new classes or group sessions we can attend. :)
Janis was awesome. My wife and I had booked a 4-lesson package within a tight time frame (1 month) and Janis was able to squeeze us in and make things happen. There was never an is...
sue and everything went smoothly. We came into the reception with confidence. We also had multiple compliments after our first dance! It was very fun to learn something new between my wife and I. We're glad we had someone as great as Janis to work with. Highly recommended.
I can't express enough gratitude for Janis, who turned my dream of a choreographed first dance into a stunning reality!
My husband and I took dance lessons (I think we took 4 or
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5 classes) with Janis to prepare for our wedding's first dance, and it was an absolute delight.
Under Janis' guidance, we not only learned a beautiful routine but also gained confidence and grace on the dance floor. The dance lessons were more than just steps; they were moments of joy, laughter, and bonding that we'll cherish forever.
On our wedding day, the dance was a showstopper! Our guests were pleasantly surprised, and we were met with cheers, hoots, and hollers as we glided across the floor. The sense of accomplishment we felt was all thanks to Janis' patience, creativity, and exceptional teaching skills.
Janis helped us shine, making us feel confident and beautiful on our special day. She helped us create a magical and memorable first dance that exceeded our wildest expectations.
Thank you for making our wedding day truly spectacular!
Janis was amazing!!!! I have two left feet but by the end of the 4th lesson I was ready for the wedding! She made myself and my new wife feel so comfortable and confident! Highly r...
ecommended 10/10! October 2023! Thanks for everything!!! Randy!
Mrs. Janis was so lovely to work with. We got a 10 class package and we were able to split them with our parents. She helped us with a memorable first dance that brought the house ...
down. She also made my dad feel comfortable on the dance floor for our father/daughter class which is no easy feat! She is so passionate about ballroom dancing and a great teacher!
My wife and I did not have any ballroom dance experience and after our 4 session package, Janis had us ready for our first dance. Each session lasts an hour and they go by quickly;...
4 sessions was the perfect amount. We signed up 3 weeks before the wedding, and Janis was able to squeeze us in after work and on weekends. Janis has this down to a science. She knows how to create a comfortable environment to where you can learn quickly no matter your skillset. My wife and I enjoyed these lessons, and were very happy we decided to do them.
Janis was amazing! She helped us pick our song, shorten it to the length we felt comfortable, and spent the time to help us understand every part of our routine. She was profession...
al while taking the time to get to know us as a couple. She was so supportive, and encouraging especially when we felt like we wouldn’t ever be able to successfully achieve our first dance together. She was flexible with scheduling, and really made us feel comfortable. It was such a fun, yet challenging experience and I am so glad we chose her to teach us!
I was very happy with our dance instruction, Mrs. Janis, for the wedding. She really took the time to plan every individual step, literally. She worked with our schedule and our le...
vel. I really felt like even though we picked a harder song she was cheering us on. She didn't mind that we were brand new. I would recommend this dance course to anyone who really wants to work towards a beautiful dance for their wedding or for anyone who just wants to learn. She really is an amazing dance instructor and very reasonably priced too.
My fiancé and I loved our dance lessons with Janis! She was a great instructor and she made the lessons fun and easy to learn. Our first dance was so memorable and our guests loved...
it! I have highly recommended her to all my friends getting married.
We purchased the four dance lesson package, and we were so happy with our decision! Janis was professional, kind, and incredibly patient. All we did was provide a song and she did ...
the rest! Janis made sure we were confident with each move, and we felt ready by the time our wedding day was here. Also, it was just a fun experience to spend that time together and try something new. Thank you for everything Janis!
Janis was wonderful!! She provided exceptional dance steps to our chosen songs for both our newlywed dance and our father-daughter dance. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and loves ...
to dance (which makes all the difference). She was professional and thoughtful! We are so thankful that we chose Janis for our wedding!
We enjoyed working with Janis! Our dance looks and feels amazing I can't wait for the big day! I'm so glad we have such a well choregraphed dance that we feel confident in.
Janis has been great to work with! We get married this weekend. She not only did dance lessons with me and my fiancé but our parents as well. We really enjoyed our time with her! E...
asy to work with and we can’t wait to dance the night away this weekend!
My husband and I took a package of lessons from Janis - she was so sweet and patient with us. Janis created a perfect dance that we had so much fun performing. She is also very fle...
xible with times and easy to get in contact with.
Janis is an amazing teacher! She was very patient with my fiancé and I and helped us gain confidence in our dancing skills. She was very flexible with scheduling our sessions and w...
orked around our very tight schedules. She even helped us choose our first dance song and had it cut to the right length. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for dance lessons!
Janis was an amazing dance instructor! She helped my fiancé and I feel very comfortable with our first wedding dance. She developed a basic routine for us that was not difficult ...
to learn and she helped us build our skills from the basic foundation to more advanced parts of the song. Janis was very flexible with her schedule and worked with us as we were very busy l. She was very willing to help and even recorded a cut out version of the song of the song for the band to play. She went above and beyond helping us feel comfortable and ready for the wedding. Beyond that, she was very sweet and fun to work with. She made it a very pleasurable experience! We would recommend her any time!
Janis was so patient with us. My husband nor myself have much of a dancing background and we wanted our first dance to be special! When I reached out to Janis she was so helpful in...
helping me pick out a song and a routine that we were comfortable with. I would definitely recommend the 10 class package for a super awesome routine! We are so happy that we went with Janis for our lessons! She is truly one of a kind and so patient!we really enjoyed our classes!
I am a terrible dancer. Correction: I WAS a terrible dancer. After a single lesson from Janis, I am no longer afraid or embarrassed by my skills (or lack thereof).
Janis made our...
first lesson (out of 10) more enjoyable than I could’ve imagined. And made me feel like I could actually be good at dancing after having absolutely no rhythm before. I cannot wait to keep up the lessons for our wedding!
Janis was a wonderful dance instructor! She made us feel prepared for our first dance and was very fun to work with! We loved all the attention to detail that she put into it. We b...
oth had no dancing experience prior, but she made the process fun and simple. We look forward to working with her even after our wedding! Highly recommend.
Booking dance lessons with Janis was the best investment. She is an amazing at what she does and is able to teach you no matter what skill level you are at. My fiancé and I were be...
ginners and felt comfortable before we even completed our package. Janis will teach you everything you need to look amazing on your wedding day. Thank you Janis!
Janis is absolutely amazing!
I am uncoordinated and never thought I could learn a dance in only four lessons. My biggest fear was my fiancé and I looking like 12 year olds slow da...
ncing at a middle school dance. By the time my fiancé and I were half way through with our 4 lesson package we felt so confident and so relieved that we would look so coordinated and amazing for our first dance. Janis made learning so easy and the dancing process was so fun. It was such a nice way for us to spend time together before the wedding. Not to mention how relaxed and comfortable Janis makes the whole process. Please book with her I promise you won’t regret it! This is the best wedding investment.
Janice was top notch! She choreographed our entire wedding dance! It was beautiful! She was flexible with our schedules and delightful to interact with. She made dancing fun and...
easy. She was able to work with both our skill levels. One of us with prior ballroom experience and the other with zero. She kept both of us on our feet and gave us memories for a lifetime! Thank you Janice!
Janis is amazing! Her personality is off the charts and she was very easy to work with! Very thorough as well! We were very confident we were ready for our first dance! She even ca...
me out to our house for one of our last lessons! Super sweet and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
We had a previous teacher in the Metairie area, and were not feeling comfortable or even near ready for our big day 😫 we met with Janis less than a month out, and within 4 session...
s we were ready to rock! we are so thankful , Janis is great at what she does, a great teacher, and just fun to be around! don't hesitate and call her up! 💗
Janis is amazing!!!! My husband and I were looking to find someone to choreograph our first dance and help teach me some ballroom steps as I didn't have a background in ballroom da...
nce. Janis was the perfect fit! In just 4 lessons she had choreographed our first dance and we could not have been more happy with it! We still get compliments on it!
My fiance and I purchased a package of four dance lessons from Janis before our wedding, and we were so happy that we did! Neither of us had any prior experience, and Janis was pat...
ient with her instruction. She picked a dance type suitable to our chosen first song - and even had the song edited to a better tempo. She would video the final run through at each practice, so we could watch and learn for the next lesson. The day of the wedding, we were confident and comfortable with our dance routine. It was a special part of our wedding day since my fiance and I had worked together to learn. We really enjoyed our lessons and the overall experience.
Janis was absolutely wonderful!
She worked with us even though we only had one week until the wedding. She is fun, kind, patient and professional!
If she can get us to look nice ...
dancing in less than a week, she can help anyone dance well!
We plan to go back to her after the wedding to learn some more!
Thank you Janis
We were nervous and didn't know what to expect when we booked our Wedding Dance package of 5 classes (since we both felt like we did not have much rhythm), but Janis immediately ma...
de us at ease. Janis was so sweet to us and is such a great teacher. Janis was always so patient and encouraging, and we ended up looking forward to all the rest our lessons. It was such a fun activity to do with my soon-to-be-spouse. We can't thank Janis enough for her great teaching, making us comfortable in preparation for our wedding dance, and the compliments we received on our dancing on our Wedding night. Thanks again!
We took 5 dance lessons from Janis before our wedding. She edited our first song and taught us a dance that went with the song perfectly. She was a great teacher. She was very pati...
ent and made sure we felt 100% confident for our big day. We had so much fun learning and we were so at ease with all of our guests watching! Would definitely recommend her!
Ms. Janis is the lady to go to if you and your fiancé need dance lessons. The experience was everything I hoped for plus some. I feel confident for our first dance because of Ms. ...
Janis's lessons.
We just finished up dance lessons last month with Janis. We had a lot of fun. She did a wonderful job teaching us some moves for our 1st dance. Highly recommend!
Janis was great. She thoroughly understands dance and teaches it in a simple manner. My wife and I are both dance novices, but we learned our basic steps in the first lesson. She'...
s very accommodating to the pace, experience, and music taste of her students. The lessons helped our first dance become so much fun. I recommend Janis for any couple wanting to give dance lessons a try.
Janis was so friendly to work with on our first dance. She made it easy for me and my fiancé (who was a little more nervous) to learn the perfect first dance! Dance lessons were ...
a great idea, because we got very nervous to walk in front of everyone and dance with all eyes on us. Knowing a choreographed routine helped out a lot! We just focused on each other and loved every second of it. My fiancé keeps telling me that he never wants to forget it so we have to do the dance periodically to keep it fresh in our memories!
My fiancé and I went to Janice for dance lessons.
We wanted to have a choreographed first dance at our wedding.
And we are so glad we did.
She's an awesome teacher. I never tho...
ught we'd catch on, but she's patient and great at what she does.
I wish she was able to make it to the wedding. We will miss seeing her weekly.
I would recommend Janice to anyone who is looking for private couples or individual lessons.
After spending so much money on a wedding and band, dance lessons were money well spent! Janis is patient with beginners (like we were) and teaches you a practical lesson that is e...
asy for a bride and groom. She also helped pick our first dance song which was very helpful! One of my favorite moments of the wedding.
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4732 Sanford St, Metairie, LA | New Orleans Metro Area
Ballroom Dancing by Janis