Cesar Salinas Wedding Dance

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We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our dance instructor! We took just three lessons for our wedding dance, and they made us feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely excited for our first dance. The lessons were so much fun and ended up being one of our favorite parts of wedding planning. I also took a lesson with my dad for our father daughter dance, which became such a special memory for both of us. On our wedding day, we were able to actually enjoy our dances instead of worrying about what came next. If you’re debating dance lessons, DO IT! These classes gave us memories we will have forever, and we are so grateful! ❤️ this was the best part of our wedding prep!!

Callie S.

5.0

Truly, dancing with Cesar was the most fun part of our wedding prep. Cesar is so kind, enthusiastic, patient and all-around fabulous!!! We loved learning to dance with Cesar. Enjoyed it so much that we plan to keep taking lessons with him.

Laura S.

5.0

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Cesar Salinas Wedding Dance is a wedding choreographer based in Chicago, IL. This dance instructor can help you design a grand and unforgettable dance that will be etched in the memories of you and your guests forever. With over 20 years in the dance business, you are sure to enjoy every moment curating this beautiful moment with Cesar. Owner Cesar G. Salinas is a professional dancer, educator, and choreographer. He brings a wealth of experience and extensive qualifications in his field. Dance as an art form is his passion, and he uses it to help bring you and your partner together on your special day. Cesar's remarkable skill goes beyond just teaching dance steps. He is a supportive and helpful guide, capable of assisting dancers at any level. Cesar excels in creating a perfect and personalized dance experience for your ceremony. His expertise lies in tailoring unique dance routines that reflect the individuality of each couple. Whether you are a beginner or already possess some dance experience, Cesar has the ability to meet you at your current skill level and guide you toward becoming the best dancer you can be. His personalized approach ensures that you feel confident and comfortable, making your wedding dance a memorable and enjoyable experience. He also can come to your home for lessons!

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2026 'Best of Weddings'

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Couples praise Cesar as a patient, fun, and talented instructor who tailors choreography and trims music to craft memorable first dances. He turns non-dancers into confident performers, teaching lifts, dips, and special parent dances. Many call lessons a wedding highlight and highly recommend him.

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Kate N

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11/13/2024

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with Cesar for our wedding dance, and we couldn't be happier with the experience! As self-proclaimed non-dancers, we were quit...

e nervous about the whole thing, but Cesar immediately put us at ease. His warm and encouraging demeanor made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. We managed to learn our dance in just three one-hour sessions, which I initially thought would be a daunting task. However, Cesar's effective teaching methods and our practice outside of lessons made it all come together beautifully. To our surprise, we even incorporated some impressive lifts that left everyone in awe! Cesar's kindness and ability to make each lesson fun truly set him apart. He took the time to listen to our vision for the dance and expertly cut our song down to a perfect 1:45, which suited our needs wonderfully. Thanks to Cesar, our first dance was a highlight of the wedding, and we feel grateful for his guidance. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic dance instructor!

Callie S

8/27/2026

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our dance instructor! We took just three lessons for our wedding dance, and they made us feel comfortable, confident, and genuinel...

y excited for our first dance. The lessons were so much fun and ended up being one of our favorite parts of wedding planning. I also took a lesson with my dad for our father daughter dance, which became such a special memory for both of us. On our wedding day, we were able to actually enjoy our dances instead of worrying about what came next. If you’re debating dance lessons, DO IT! These classes gave us memories we will have forever, and we are so grateful! ❤️ this was the best part of our wedding prep!!

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Laura S

7/15/2026

Truly, dancing with Cesar was the most fun part of our wedding prep. Cesar is so kind, enthusiastic, patient and all-around fabulous!!! We loved learning to dance with Cesar. Enjoy...

ed it so much that we plan to keep taking lessons with him.

Michaela M

6/22/2026

Cesar is absolutely incredible. I went with my now husband for a few sessions to practice our first dance. Charlie and I could not have been happier working with him. His energy an...

d enthusiasm is just AMAZING. We are not great dancers to begin with so I was a little nervous going into it but he made us feel so welcomed and excited for us to learn. He is incredibly talented and we went from not knowing how to dance at all to almost perfecting our first dance in the first session. The whole process was just SO FUN. He's an incredible person and we just had the time of our lives. Our first dance on the wedding day was perfect and it's something I'll remember forever. We could not be more thrilled to have worked with Cesar. Can't recommend him enough. I know a handful of other friends he has worked with and everyone absolutely loves him!!!! He's just the best. Thank you Cesar for all that you did for us. We are endlessly grateful <3 - M+C

Brooke C

6/12/2026

10 out of 5 stars Cesar is FANTASTIC. Great person, talented choreographer, and a ton of fun. Not only did he cut our first dance song to perfection, but he made sure that as our l...

essons progressed, the moves designed not only worked for us but were tailored to our comfort level and style. Hiring Cesar was the best decision we could have ever made. Learning from and laughing with him was one of our top highlights during the entire wedding process!

Lillian S

5/21/2026

Cesar made the process for our first dance so seamless. We had such a great time with our lessons and have already recommended him to friends getting married soon.

Dylan H

3/01/2026

We are not great dancers, Cesar made us feel, and possibly look, like naturals. We sent him our song, he suggested editing it down… great idea btw - 90 seconds is plenty. When we ...

arrived for the first lesson he had a very approachable plan and steps prepared for us to get started immediately. Very efficient! Our lessons with him were super relaxed and he truly helped us become more comfortable doing something we never really tried together before. We were both super stressed with planning the wedding and this was one of the most daunting tasks that turned into one of the most fun ‘activities’ we had to check off the list. In between lessons, he encouraged us to practice together which was definitely needed and added to our confidence for the main event! Many of our guests commented afterwords on how great the dance looked and how we seemed to be having so much fun. We DID! We had some missteps that we adjusted for throughout the routine but we recovered extremely well, as we had PRACTICED! Let’s be honest groom’s… she’s planning everything… do her a favor. Schedule dance lessons with Cesar, she’ll love it and then you won’t suck at it.

Meghan T

2/10/2026

We gave Cesar very little time to schedule lessons with us (I'm sorry Cesar!!!) and somehow, he still absolutely knocked it out of the park. We did both bride & groom and father ...

& daughter lessons, and Cesar has a truly insane ability to put everyone at ease. In the best way possible, he is incredibly quick at reading the room and the personalities in it. I don't know how he does it, but he made working with him feel effortless from the very first lesson. My husband and I think we're good dancers... we are not. We didn't want anything overly choreographed, we wanted to feel more in sync and confident together on the dance floor. Cesar delivered exactly that. He taught us practical, fun moves that actually felt natural and achievable, and we felt so much more connected and confident on the day because of him. The lessons with my dad were just as special. Cesar was so attentive and immediately knew how to refine some moves previously learned and turn it into something that felt more us; better flow, comfort, and personality. All in all, Cesar was truly SO fun to work with. I genuinely didn't want the lessons to end. I would recommend him to absolutely anyone looking for private wedding dance lessons (or honestly, just lessons in general). I already think I'll be finding an excuse to book with him again just for fun because we had a blast. And as if all of that wasn't enough, he's also incredibly talented at editing and mixing your music. What can't he do?

Anjani K

2/08/2026

We found Cesar through The Knot, and working with him ended up being one of the most fun and exciting parts of our entire wedding planning process. We completed six dance lessons w...

ith Cesar to learn two dances, one for our Sangeet and one for our wedding reception. Both my fiancé and I were complete beginners and had never danced before, so we went in with very low expectations for ourselves. Cesar took the songs we chose and choreographed two beautiful routines, breaking down each move step by step in a way that felt approachable and encouraging. Somehow, he made us look graceful and even had us doing lifts and dips that I never imagined we would be capable of! Dancing together made us feel closer as a couple. It was intimate, joyful, and most importantly, so much fun. Cesar kept us laughing and smiling throughout every lesson, which made the entire experience feel effortless and exciting rather than stressful. This is a memory we will truly cherish forever, and I can absolutely see us taking more dance classes with Cesar in the future. He is incredibly passionate about what he does and genuinely enjoys teaching. He celebrated every small win with us and gave us all the encouragement and confidence we needed to succeed. I loved working with Cesar and would 1000 percent recommend him to anyone interested in dance lessons for their wedding or any other big moment. He made the experience unforgettable!!!

Sarah H

1/26/2026

Cesar is the best and was so fun to work with! He made a great mix of our first dance song incorporating all our favorite lyrics into the 90 second clip. He added dips, lifts and...

lots of fun elements to our first dance that we NEVER would have been able to pull off without his help. I cringe to think how boring and robotic our dance would have been without his help - he really saved us and made the first dance such a fun element of the night and something we were really looking forward to showing off!

Melissa S

1/22/2026

Working with Cesar was a fantastic experience! He was a wonderful and patient teacher who provided us with beautiful choreography for our first dance at our wedding. He also helped...

edit our music to the perfect length, we had so many guests race to us about our first dance. Highly recommend working with him!

Ed & Maggie R

1/15/2026

We have worked with Cesar twice: for my our wedding and for my daughter’s. He’s an incredible instructor. He’s very kind, calm and patient, and helps you design a dance routine th...

at fits your abilities and preferences. We know others that have worked with Cesar and they agree.

F H

1/15/2026

Cesar was a lifeline I didn’t know I needed. He was so kind and gracious and helpful. He helped my fiance and I master our dance and show off a few dance moves I didn’t know I had ...

in me. Highly recommend.. he’s an incredible instructor with a broad and extensive knowledge of rhythm, movement, and mastering every dance move we wanted.

CHRISTA C

1/15/2026

Working with Cesar was one of the best parts of our wedding process! He was so encouraging and supportive throughout the entire process. He catered well to our song choice while ta...

king our capabilities into consideration. Such a pleasure to work with, thanks again for making our first dance such a special moment!

Debbie H

9/04/2025

Cesar is a fabulous (and very patient) dance instructor for anyone hoping to improve their dance moves at weddings! My husband and I wanted to do a fun activity with our daughter a...

nd her fiance prior to their wedding, and settled on dance lessons from Cesar. We all learned some fun and lively dance steps we will put to good use in another week! Cesar has a very positive approach and provides excellent feedback and suggestions focusing on your strengths to make you a better dancer. All 4 of us are more confident and creative as a dance partner thanks to Cesar’s easy to understand, and easy to implement, instruction. Even a couple with “two left feet” can become more comfortable and smooth dancing the night away. Whoever said “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, never had the pleasure of having Cesar as their dance teacher!!! I highly recommend hiring Cesar for dance sessions.

Lindsey H

8/30/2025

Cesar was awesome to work with!! Me and my husband had no dancing experience going into our first lesson and in a matter of a few sessions, we had a beautiful wedding dance curated...

by Cesar! He was a pleasure to work with, and would highly recommend Cesar every time!

Destry E

8/19/2025

We hardly know where to begin—Cesar is truly exceptional! My husband and I each come from different dance backgrounds (ballroom and Indian dance), and we wanted our first dance to ...

feel like a full production. From the moment we shared our vision, Cesar exceeded every expectation. We sent him “Rewrite the Stars” from The Greatest Showman, and he effortlessly created a seamless two-minute edit. Over just 10.5 hours together, he choreographed, taught, and polished a stunning routine—complete with two lifts! His creativity is incredible; Cesar can design choreography on the spot while still making everything feel polished and natural. As proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community, we also appreciated how comfortable and effortless it felt to learn with a same-sex partner under his guidance. He is not only a gifted instructor but also endlessly supportive, encouraging, and joyful to work with. Our time with Cesar was, without a doubt, one of the absolute highlights of our wedding preparations. We cannot recommend him highly enough!

Bethany G

8/11/2025

OMG if I could give Cesar 1000/10 stars I would! He taught us our first dance in 2 days (two 1.5hr sessions). We were from out of town and our wedding planner told us not to worry ...

about our first dance until we got to town. We have ZERO dance experience and Cesar was able to teach us a lift and a dip!! Cesar was so kind and fun to work with. Will definitely be returning for future dance lessons.

Mary B

7/10/2025

Cesar choreographed the most fun dance for my son and me for our mother/son dance. His instruction, attention to detail and patience was over and beyond. We loved every minute of ...

our dance lessons and especially loved how everything came together for such a special night!

Mya K

7/09/2025

I cannot recommend Cesar enough! We wanted to do something fun during the wedding planning process and thought dance classes was a good way to do it. I cannot recommend this enough...

to couples who want to have a good time and a fun, memorable first dance! Cesar taught us the basics of dancing, and then had a great vision of what we should do. We are still getting compliments on our first dance! The energy Cesar brought to the lessons made us so excited for this moment. He is a great teacher!!

ANITA R

6/01/2025

When we discussed taking dance lessons, my husband was a little reluctant. But, when we met Cesar, everything changed. We only had time for 3 lessons but those lessons were fun, ...

educational and prepared us for our big night. Cesar incorporated fun with his lessons and choreographed a very easy dance that anyone could perform elegantly and effortlessly (with practice, of course). We loved our dance lessons so much that we will continue to take lessons with him as we start our lives together. In short, he is professional, knowledgeable and so fun!!! I cannot recommend him enough.

Emanuela F

5/20/2025

Cesar is a truly amazing dance teacher. Our wedding dance was only possible because of his guidance, support, patience, and complete understanding of what we were looking to do as ...

a couple. Cesar made the process easy, fun, and so rewarding. We are incredibly thankful, and will recommend Cesar to all of our family & friends.

Rochana H

7/09/2024

Caesar was the most amazing wedding dance instructor. We are so blessed we found him. He taught us our dream first dance, was flexible, Patient, and so fun to have this experience ...

with! He made our lives so much easier by coming to our house for an hour each lesson. We are so happy with everything and will genuinely miss him so much. I HIGHLY recommend to go with Caesar. I don’t have any prior dance experience and he made me feel so comfortable. Thank you so much Caesar! I hope we get to see you again soon. ❤️

Nicole & William G

7/07/2024

We cannot say enough about Cesar! Not only did he choreograph a unique dance for us based on our vision, but he met us at our level and helped us execute our dance better than we c...

ould have imagined. Our guests won't stop raving about our performance. Best of all, the time spent at lessons and rehearsing was some of the most memorable time we had approaching our wedding. Not only would I highly recommend Cesar, but we, and a number of couples close to us, intend on continuing dance lessons simply for the joy of it, and the wonderful energy Cedar adds to our lives. It's worth every penny.

Amanda M

3/08/2024

Cesar choreographed our first dance and my father daughter dance and he truly knocked it out of the park. We met for a couple of 1 hour sessions for each dance and he completely cu...

stomized both dances and the music for us. He came in with a few ideas on where to start and then involved us in the creative process to finalize the choreography together. He made the process so much fun and made us all feel so confident. Working with Cesar would be my number one recommendation to anyone who wants to ensure their wedding dances are both special and fun!

Jonathon S

1/12/2024

Working with Cesar to choreograph and perfect our first dance was an absolutely amazing experience! He truly took the time to get to know us as a couple and he created the perfect...

dance for us. His energy, expertise, attention to detail, and overall attitude made it an unforgettable experience! If you are looking to work with someone for your first dance, we HIGHLY recommend Cesar, it'll be one of the best parts of your wedding!

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