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Making your First Dance unforgettable and smooth!
We at Convergence have been choreographing first dances for over 30 years and have found that there are many ways to create that special and unique first dance.
The most popular option is a series of private lessons. This is easy and goes straight to the matter as you can schedule all of them at your convenience and work exactly the way you want to. These lessons are also available online for those who travel for work or couples that are not always in the same city as we are.
The second option is a combination of group and private lessons. It is the most cost-effective and relaxing way to prepare for that special moment and when time permits it is a fun date night. Getting married is such a special event but preparing for it can sometimes be stressful. Take a date night, relax, enjoy each other.
Either option can help you create something totally unique and memorable. We would love to have a small part in that. See you on the dance floor!
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We had the best experience with Carter learning a swing dance for the first dance at our wedding! We loved it so much we will definitely be back for more group classes!
We just got married last month, and leading up to that we did a session of dance lessons at Convergence Dance. We were definitely not dancers beforehand, but we just wanted to look somewhat comfortable on the dance floor on our big day. And we honestly had a blast. Our instructor was super nice, kind about our frequent mistakes, and knew that we weren’t going for perfection. My husband actually had a great time, and it was a fun to learn a new skill together before the wedding day. We chose to do their 5 session package and it was perfect. We did a Rumba, which I didn’t ever think we’d able to do, and we had so much fun. It was simple with some extra flourishes, but we got so many compliments for our guests. And most importantly felt comfortable and confident when all the eyes were on us on the dance floor.
Garth did a phenomenal job teaching us at our own pace and making our lessons a really fun and enjoyable experience! Dancing together was a wonderful part both of our wedding day and the weeks leading up to it, and I'm so glad we chose to do it. Garth was also awesome at accommodating our work schedules, and managing to fit in a full 10 lessons when we contacted Convergence only a few weeks before our wedding!
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The dance lessons Robert led were our favorite part of wedding planning. Adam and I came in with the goal of having a first dance that we could look decent doing (we have 2 left feet). We purchased the 5 lesson pack, and by the end, we felt confident and loved the dance that Robert had built. We had an entrance, middle, and end that allowed us to free style with learned base moves in between. We loved this as it took pressure off of memorizing a 3 minute dance. The end result was stunning and we received so many complements from guests. Friends who are getting married soon even told us now they will do dance lessons after seeing how great our dance was! Thank you Robert for making us advanced beginners!
Response from the Vendor on 03/05/2024
Thank you for your kind words! You and Adam were definitely one of the highlights of our day. Congratulations, and we hope your lives are filled with laughter and dancing!
Roxanne was an amazing instructor for a couple who had no prior experience with any types of dance. She made us feel comfortable from our first lesson to our last for our first dance at our wedding. We really "wowed" our guests with our dance and owe it all to Roxanne for her guidance! Convergence is a professional studio that provides valuable lessons for newbies and experienced dancers. We're looking forward to continuing dance lessons as a new hobby!
We came to Garth at the eleventh hour to take us from zero to wedding dance in about 6 weeks. Garth was very easy going, loved the song we chose, and walked us through 6-7 moves to incorporate. He was great at proactively correcting mistakes and made an effort to keep it as relaxed as possible. We got a lot of applause at our wedding during our dance and we highly recommend Garth for those needing some lessons for the big day!
Dance lessons at Convergence was our favorite part of wedding planning. And our first dance was one of our favorite parts of our wedding day! We had so much fun at our intro lesson with Garth that we bought a 10-class package. Even though my fiance was initially skeptical about dance lessons, Garth won him over and I am very thankful for that! Garth really taught us how to dance, rather than just choreographing a dance. This helped our dance look really natural on our wedding day and helped us breeze through a mishap with our DJ playing the wrong part of the song. When Garth was sick, Robert filled in as our instructor for our last 2 lessons and helped us clean up the dance, add some flair, and enhance the intro and final dip. So thankful to both instructors for helping us create these amazing memories. We still dance around our kitchen. Highly recommend Convergence for any couple getting married!
My fiancé and I had a wonderful time learning some new dance moves to prepare for our big day. Garth was very helpful, fun and encouraging. Highly recommend for pre-wedding dance lessons
We had such a great experience learning the first dance for our wedding! Garth was great and helped us every step of the way from choosing our music to the perfect ending. I would highly recommend Garth and Convergence Dance and Body Center!
Garth was absolutely incredible!
We gave him a tough start with a very slow song with a variable rhythm, but he was able to show us quite a few moves that worked perfectly for what we wanted. It was so easy to learn from him. He was very thorough, making sure we got every move correct and then getting our timing right. Week after week it felt like everything was coming to us easier and easier. We barely even practiced away. We would do some steps about 3 times a week while our food was cooking or just had 5 minutes to spare.
Garth really was amazing, and we are even thinking about coming back for some fun dance lessons just for us!
We had such a great experience working with the instructors at Convergence! We mostly worked with Robert, who helped us to prepare for our first dance for our wedding. He helped us to build out the dance piece by piece and give us enough tools and basic steps to fill in freestyle where needed. We used 9 lessons and by wedding day were very well-rehearsed and prepared for our dance. Highly recommend Convergence for anyone looking for dance lessons of any kind!
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2023
We're so glad you and Charlie had such a good time and that your first dance added to your special day! We absolutely enjoyed having your here at Convergence!
Garth was an excellent dance teacher to work with. My husband promised me we would learn a dance for our wedding, but he had to be dragged to this dance class. Garth was very understanding that we were both on different dance levels and he found a great routine to teach us. We took a total of 10 classes and each class we added just a little bit more until we had an excellent routine. By class 9 my husband was smiling and having fun. By the time of our wedding, we were ready and the dance went perfectly! Thank you Garth! We will be back to learn salsa!
Everyone at the dance studio was so friendly and complimentary. Robert helped us create a dance that even a month later, people can't stop talking to us about, wanting to know how much we practiced and how they hadn't seen anyone do a wedding dance like it. We enjoyed classes so much, we're excited to go back for regular lessons. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to create a show stopper for their first dance. Our biggest regret is that we forgot to have someone take a video, so make sure to get that set up in advance!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2023
We're so glad you're special day went so well! A well done first dance can really add to it. If you decide to continue dancing, we will video it for you in the studio. First dance, part deaux!
Our son and his new wife, my wife and I took two lessons from Roxanne. We walked in with eight left feet and walked out performing the box, outside spin, inside spin, dips, etc. Roxanne is the best coach/instructor !!! People were asking ask to teach them at the Wedding. (Of course we referred them to Roxanne) Dancing With the Stars here we come. Looks like more lessons are in our future.
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2023
I loved working with you, SUPER FUN! Glad it went well and remember we are always looking for new talent! Send my congrats to the kids and send me some pics :)
My fiancé and I were long distance before our wedding so only had time for 5 lessons before our wedding (would recommend starting earlier than us lol)
Garth taught us a full song length ballroom dance in just that time! Neither of us had past dance experience and still wowed our guests with our first dance :) thanks again Garth!
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2023
We were so happy to know it worked so well :) We know that Garth enjoyed helping you put together something special! Congratulations!!!
My fiancé and I took several lessons with Robert to prepare for our first dance. Neither of us knew anything about ballroom dancing but Robert made us look like stars! He helped us learn a waltz with dips/spins/leans. It was partially choreographed which was perfect for us because if we missed a certain step, we knew how to pick back up and finish where we needed to. We always looked forward to our lessons and it was such a fun way to connect and relax during the midst of wedding planning. Everyone has complimented us on how good our dance was! We really surprised/impressed our guests & we had so much fun together, which Robert always told us was all that mattered! He was incredibly professional, talented, and encouraging. We cannot thank him enough!!!! If you are wanting to have fun, learn a great dance, and impress your guests, go see Robert at Convergence!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/21/2023
We are so glad that you had such a great experience here at Convergence. And more importantly, we are thrilled that your big day went so well! Congratulations, and think of us if you ever want to resume dancing with a fun date night!
Garth was a great instructor! We got started a bit late (about a month before the wedding) but he managed to teach us all we needed and more to make our first dance perfect! This was also a fun date night activity to do together and helped destress from wedding planning! Definitely recommend this place and Garth!
Response from the Vendor on 04/21/2023
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled that your first dance went so well. And as dancers ourselves, we know how it can take the stress right our of your stress filled life!
Garth has been amazing! So helpful quickly getting us comfortable on the dance floor, just in time for our wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2022
Thank you so much for choosing the studio and I can wait to hear how it goes. I know Garth enjoyed working with you and appreciates the review. I also had a blast working with you and hope our latest additions go smoothly! Congrats on all th...
e hard work, you are going to crush it!
Garth did a great job teaching us, he made the lessons fun and simple.
Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2022
Excellent! I hope your dance goes smoothly and that you are able to enjoy it as much as your friends and family :) We would love to see some pictures!
Hannah was amazing!!! My fiancé has two left feet (his words) and I’m no professional myself. We walked into dance lessons with no idea what to do or how to do it. Hannah was so patient with us and made the lessons sooo fun for us both. We ended up being very ambitious and picked three songs to mix together with three different styled dances. Hannah was a rockstar helping us learn the different dance styles and choreographed it all effortlessly! She was so easy going, fun, patient, and truly a wonderful dancer and teacher. We made the best memories going to those dance lessons and it truly made a fun date outing too.
Response from the Vendor on 12/09/2022
It sounds like you two are well on your way to being pros! We're glad you are having fun. Learning how to dance is a pastime that will last you a lifetime!
We currently visit Garth weekly, sometimes more, for our first dance at our wedding coming up! Can’t compliment him enough! He also helped me & my dad with our dance as well. He has been so much fun to learn from! None of us have ever taken a dance lesson before or really feel we have much coordination to begin with but Garth has worked magic. We always feel so comfortable, enjoy ourselves & have many laughs in class with Garth. Garth is awesome & we’re so grateful for him! 1000% RECOMMEND
Response from the Vendor on 12/09/2022
We're so glad you had a great experience here at Convergence. Garth does truly have a gift in helping beginners knock it out of the park at their wedding. Thank you!
We’re most of the way through a 10-pack of lessons with Garth, and will certainly be back for more! We started with our lessons well in advance of our wedding, as we both wanted to learn to dance socially, in addition to looking good at our wedding! Garth has been great, teaching us a few dances with plenty of flexibility, and encouraging us to go practice at a few local dance halls. He makes it easy to learn, and teaches at whatever pace we’re able to handle while still keeping it fun. We’ll definitely be coming back to keep learning! Thanks Garth!
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2022
We're so glad you are enjoying yourselves. That is the whole point of dancing! Thank you, and we'll see you soon!
Garth was up for a challenge when he was “chosen” to be our dance instructor for our first dance at our wedding. He's a little quirky, a little (sometimes very) old school, and a lot of fun. He's knowledgable and able to make you feel comfortable while learning and making many missteps and many jokes.
He'll grow more "stern" as you get better as a dance student, just as he'll be more gracious when you're a beginner. He has his way of teaching, but will also adapt if you bring something specific to him that you want to learn to do.
If you learn anything, you’ll learn how important keeping someone out is and how effective dinosaur puppets are at helping you feel like a princess.
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2022
Thank you for choosing Convergence to prepare for your first dance. Garth has a "way" about him that people love, including us! We're glad you enjoyed yourselves while preparing for your special day!
My husband and I conspired to surprise everyone at our wedding, parents and wedding party included, with a choreographed wedding dance. Neither my husband or I have any dance experience but Robert made the whole thing enjoyable. We had a blast learning a country swing dance and, more importantly, making friends with Robert! Seeing other couples and individuals take lessons, we could tell that every instructor is as wonderful as Robert was to us. Whatever your dance needs, I have no doubt that Convergence is there for the whole journey.
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2022
Thank you for coming to Convergence for your dancing needs. We're so glad you enjoyed yourselves on your way to surprising your guests!
Dancing has never been a forté for my fiancé or me. When we got engaged I told him how I was dreading the first dance... He surprised me with dance lessons. At first I was so nervous to go, but Garth built our confidence so quickly that I started looking forward to going every week! He kept it light hearted and we learned some moves that will keep us dancing a life time. I would recommend him to any couple wanting to learn a little something!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2022
Thank you so much for coming to Convergence! We are glad that you had fun, learned a little something and felt ready (not dreading) for your first dance! We would love to have you back for a second installment...maybe swing lessons? :)
My fiancé and I had a great time with our dance lessons at Convergence Dance & Body Center. Garth tailored our routine to our song choice and only included moves we were comfortable with. He was willing to answer any questions for us via phone as well and worked with us to find times that worked around our schedule. It was so fun to go to lessons leading up t our wedding and it took our minds off of all the other stresses that come with planning a wedding. Thanks Garth!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2022
We are always glad to hear that people had fun while learning their first dance...no reason it cant be really fun while getting the job done! Garth is a great teacher and I know he enjoyed working with you both. We cant wait to see you on the...
dance floor again sometime and would love to see some pictures!
Garth was great to work with! He helped us feel comfortable on the dance floor and got us set up with a nice first dance in only 4 classes! We would highly recommend !
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2022
Thank you for your kind words. You and Terry were a delight to have in the studio and we wish all the best for you at your wedding and for the rest of your life together!
We had 5 dance classes with Robert and it was a blast. Very professional and made the learning process of going from no idea how to dance to looking like we know what we’re doing for our first dance very easy and fun! Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/05/2022
You and Courtney were so much fun to work with, and your Mom was so cool! Thank you for the kind words, and we wish you both all the best at your wedding and throughout life! Thank you!
Robert was the BEST! He was willing to work with our schedule and he met us where we were at with abilities! We’re both going into our first dance with confidence and excitement! Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 09/26/2022
We are always happy to hear that students and teachers were well matched. Enjoy your big day, first dance and Roberts says "You got this"!
Garth was our instructor and we loved the time with him. He did a great job working with us on our timeline. It really helped to connect with my fiance with these forced dates leading up to our wedding date. We laughed so much and I would highly encourage others to have dance lessons for their big day. My shoes were comfortable all night because I had broken them in dancing. Lessons were an opportunity to see trust in action with my partner. Two thumbs up!
Response from the Vendor on 09/26/2022
We are so glad that you had fun and feel confident with your moves and your partner! We hope to see pictures and maybe a video?! Garth was excited about working with you and hopes to see you on the dance floor again soon!
Roxanne, the owner, was the best. We came in having zero idea how to dance, and she helped make our first dance amazing! Definitely would recommend her and Convergence.
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2022
The two of you were absolutely amazing to work with, and we are so glad your special day included dancing! See? You can do it!
My now husband and I don't enjoy the spotlight and can't dance, so we wanted to find a way to make our first dance less awkward for us. We worked with Randy and then Roxanne to learn a serious of dance steps we could incorporate into our first dance. They helped us find moves that felt comfortable and authentic to us. Several people mentioned how special and "us" our first dance felt. Would definitely recommend working with the Convergence Dance team if you're feeling nervous about your first dance! ALSO it was just a wonderful way for us to schedule a date night - we went to Katie's Pizza before or after each time and loved spending the time together.
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2022
It was truly a pleasure working with you both. I am glad that your dance reflected you and that working with us added a positive to the wedding planning experience. We know the planning phase can be stressful for couples and our goal is to he...
lp it be fun, comfortable and just as you said "reflect the couple"! Thanks for the review!
My husband and I are definitely not dancers, so we wanted to make sure our first dance was the best it could be. We did 5 lessons with Hanna and she coreographed a personalized first dance for us, taught us every step, and we were actually able to pull it off! She even added a lift which was a fan favorite! She was amazing to work with and I would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to improve their dance skills or wanting a perfect first dance!
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2022
We are so glad that you enjoyed you wedding dance lessons and that you enjoyed the entire process! We can’t wait to see photos and video soon :). I know Hanna really enjoyed working with you and she hopes to see you again after the wedding dus...
t settles!
Convergence dance was soo great! We shopped around at a lot of different studios and picked this one because of their enthusiasm and flexibility to work with us. I (wifey) am a full time manual wheelchair user and it is no easy task to create a dance that works and doesn’t look cheesy. No cookie cutter dance routine would have worked for us. Hanna Pierce was our choreographer and brought together such a unique dance that fit our style. I am so grateful for finding this place and Hanna!
Here is a link to our final performance:
https://youtu.be/WC-_Uqz7ebY
We’re (obviously) not regular dancers, so if you knew what she had to work with you’d be really impressed!
Response from the Vendor on 07/22/2022
We saw the video! It is amazing :) you both looked super good and smooth!!! Thank you so much for choosing us and I have to agree that Hanna's choreo was on point! 10 points to the bride, groom and coach :)
Randy did a wonderful job of choreographing and teaching us our first dance. He was very patient with us and never was bothered to slow down a move for us. He had a very upbeat attitude. I recommend 10 lessons vs 6 to make sure it’s really in your brain.
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2022
We are so glad that you had a good time learning and that you felt prepared and ready for your first dance! We hope to see pictures!!!
We had Robert as a teacher for our first dance/Father Daughter dance and he was a blast!! It was so much fun and he made all of the lessons enjoyable despite never having danced before. We felt that he matched our vibe/skill level very well, and we received so many compliments on our dances at the wedding! Definitely recommend!!
We only had a week and a half before our wedding but after just 3 lessons we had a full choreographed dance that all our guests told us they enjoyed.
Special thanks to our instructor Garth who was excellent to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure our dance was perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2022
Thank you so much for the review. We know that it can be stressful when you do not have a lot of time and I am so glad that Garth was able to get you moving comfortably on the dance floor so you could really enjoy your first dance! We would l...
ove to have you back in the studio again when things settle down!
We are so happy we had the opportunity to work with Garth to “tune up” our first dance song. My husband and I are not natural dancers and Garth was incredibly patient and crafted an entire dance routine to fit our needs! He listened to what type of first dance we were envisioning and what level of comfort we had in achieving more complex moves. He also was a great teacher. Each week we would slowly build concepts and by the end of our 10 lessons we were very comfortable with all the dance moves and it felt like second nature. Looking back on our wedding, our first dance was my husband and I’s favorite part of the entire day! Without Garth, that would not have been the case at all. 10/10 would highly recommend it!
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2022
What a wonderful review of Garth and the studio! He is great and we are so glad that your first dance was a hit :) Come back and see us again for more dancing fun!
Garth is a great instructor and he was able to help my fiancé and I have a perfect first dance at our wedding. I would recommend him to anyone looking to take lessons to feel comfortable at their wedding or ballroom dancing. The dance studio was very nice as well.
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2022
We loved having you here and Garth thought you did a wonderful job! We hope to see you on our dance floor again in the near future!!!
Hanna is so wonderful, and I cannot recommend her enough! Our lessons always flew by, and she made dancing so easy to understand. She even helped us pick our first dance song! Our first dance was perfect and everyone was impressed, and it was all thanks to her!
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2021
We are happy to have helped to make your first dance so memorable! Congrats to you for your hard work and stellar performance :) Come visit us again sometime... There is always space on our dance floor for you!
Convergence was our absolute favorite wedding vendor! My partner and I were total non-dancers and came to Convergence wanting to build some basic dance skills and get more confident moving. Our instructor, Robert, was an incredible teacher and very kind. Robert helped us co-create choreography for our first dance that felt natural, fun and totally reflected our personalities. In addition, Robert taught us some combinations that we were able to use to dance to all of the other music on our playlist. Our weekly lessons became our date night and we really enjoyed practicing in our living room between lessons. Robert, Hannah and Roxanne each seem personally invested in our wedding and cheered us on as our dancing began to improve. Our flowers will wilt and my dress will be stored in the back of my closet, but dance skills are something we can carry with us through life! We are so grateful to Robert and the Convergence team for going above and beyond for us! And, we've already signed up for group salsa lessons when we get back from our honeymoon!
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2021
It is so wonderful when a couple finds out how fun and easy it can be! We are so glad you had a great time, and cant wait to see your wedding video when you come in for that salsa class!
Garth was absolutely fantastic to work with for our wedding dance!! My now-husband is many amazing things, but dancer/performer has not historically been one of them…until we met Garth! He taught us how to waltz, and he made sure we had a blast learning something that was just the right amount of challenging. He was our greatest cheerleader through the good, the bad, and the ugly, and it was obvious that he really wanted to help us learn. Our wedding guests were stunned at how good we were, and we got a ton of compliments. Don’t even look at other dance studios, Convergence is the place to book!! Ask for Garth and he will make your first dance as memorable as can be!
Response from the Vendor on 09/16/2021
We are so glad that you had such a wonderful experience and are so happy your dance went so well! Garth is a great teacher and I know he really enjoyed working with you both. Remember dancing is fun all the time so come on back and visit us w...
hen the wedding dust settles!
Getting dance lessons for our First Dance was the best decision my husband made while wedding planning! I cannot recommend Hanna P enough! My husband and I had zero dance experience prior to signing up for classes but our first dance was stunning! Also we only had 5 dance lessons and they were super fun! Hanna is so sweet and she choreographed the best dance routine for us! She was so patient, easy going, kind, and encouraging; she made us feel so comfortable! While in the stressful times of wedding planning I looked forward to going to our dance lessons, because it gave us a break and we were able to relax and just have fun together!
Response from the Vendor on 09/16/2021
You were both amazining! I know because Hanna said so!!! Glad you had a great time, come back for continued date nights.
We used Convergence Dance to choreograph our first dance. Our experience was beyond what we could have expected! Robert was incredible!!! Even without any dance experience, Robert was able to meet us at our skill level, and get us to where we wanted to be by the end of our lessons. Our wedding guests were so impressed. I would highly recommend!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2021
We are so glad you chose us and even happier that your dance was amazing. Robert said you were awesome and has never worked with a couple as well dressed.... you should get the award! Must be some shoe closet :) Send us a pic of the wedding...
, or a video and come dance with us again!!!
Whether you're a beginner or expert, Convergence will make you look good! Convergence choreographed a magnificent first dance for me and my wife. They incorporated what we already knew and challenged us some more to make our first dance better than I could ever imagine! Everyone at our wedding was left in awe after our dance. Thank you Convergence!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2021
That's because you were both rock stars! So much fun, great energy with lots of fun thrown in :) Hope to see you on the dance floor again soon!!!
When my husband and I got engaged, we knew exactly where we wanted to go for dance lessons for our wedding: Convergence! Roxanne worked incredibly diligently with us on our dance, along with help from other staff like Robert and Hanna. Everyone brought enthusiasm as well as ingenuity to our salsa and tango mashup! They also worked at a pace that was perfect my my husband and me. Roxanne went above and beyond, not only in our private lessons but at our actual reception, as she helped the DJ with our music transition. We received so many compliments from our guests about how fun and memorable the dance was, and we never could have pulled it off with everyone at Convergence Dance and Body Center! If you want your first dance to be both stunning and unforgettable, this is the place to go! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2021
You were both amazing and I loved putting your dance together! Thanks for the invite and I cant wait to see you in St Louis again soon!
My husband, Blake, and I cannot say enough good things about Robert! He created a routine that worked so well with our song and reception layout. We killed the first dance on our wedding day thanks to him!! Robert is kind, understanding, and makes corrections in a gentle way. He is also hilarious and made lessons a blast! We can't wait to come back for (more) fun and learn some swing :-).
Response from the Vendor on 07/01/2021
We are so excited that you nailed your dance! Send us a video please!!!!!
Robert loved working with you and cant wait to work with you again after the wedding dust settles :)
Taking dance lessons for our first dance was one of the best decisions we had! We worked with Hannah and she was a dream come true. There’s wasn’t much during our wedding planning process that was truly enjoyable, but going to our dance lessons each week was always so fun. We looked forward to it each week and practicing in between was fun, too. I think it helped keep us grounded and focused on what was really important (each other) as our wedding day grew closer and the stress got crazy. This is something I would recommend to all couples no matter what your dance level is. It was such a blast!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2021
Hanna enjoyed working with you both so much! Congratulations again on your big day and thank you for choosing Convergence.
Let me start by saying that my husband and I are not ones that dance, but we really enjoyed our lessons at Convergence Dance. We loved working with Robert. He was easygoing, easy to work with, and had a nice sense of humor. He was able to adapt the lessons to fit our skill level (no experience). He was flexible in adjusting or making modifications for our comfort level when needed. Robert did a great job of being honest when critiquing, while never being too critical. During our first session, Robert took the time to ask questions we had not thought about in order to help determine what type of dancing to cover (such as dance floor size, what shoes we were wearing, and where the guests would be located). We learned a lot of fundamentals that were easy to pick up and looked great in the final dance. We learned how to adapt when dancing (which helped when we got nervous on the day of). If you are scared of dancing or on the fence about taking lessons, we absolutely recommend reaching out to Robert at Convergence Dance.
Response from the Vendor on 07/01/2021
I know that Robert really enjoyed working with you both and thought you did a great job! We cant wait to see the video and hope to see you in the studio again after the wedding... just for regular date night :)
The best ever! Roxanne is the consummate professional who is also fun to work with! She communicates well, and integrated our personalities into our dance. The dance studio also did a great job with Covid-19 precautions; we felt safe and comfortable the entire time. We will definitely be returning for more lessons!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2021
It was such a pleasure working with you both! I loved your song, your dress and your spirit! What a great dance full of your own unique personalities! Thanks for the review too :)
I took classes for our Father/Daughter dance for my wedding and am so glad we did! Hanna was amazing and patient and so great. Worth every penny!!
My fiancé and and I came to Convergence not knowing our right from left foot and now we can promenade all day! Jokes aside, Hanna was awesome, didn’t judge, and was very easy to work with. She made us look great for our wedding !
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2020
How wonderful! We are so happy that it was all smooth sailing. Congratulations, enjoy the skills you learned and when you are ready for some new moves come see us! Pics? Videos? :)
We worked with Hanna for our untraditional first dance at our wedding. Her teaching style is fantastic and she was able to accommodate my husband after an injury despite having almost completed our lessons!
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2020
We are so happy that you enjoyed working with Hanna and that your nontraditional wedding dance was not interrupted by the injury! We are always so excited to help people with the very special first dance as a married couple and hope to see a v...
ideo of the occasion soon! See you on the dance floor soon.
My husband and I wanted to get dance lessons for our wedding, but COVID hit and everything shut down. When St. Louis opened back up we had only a month until our wedding. Hanna choreographed a phenomenal and easy dance for us! She was great at instructing us and giving us constructive criticism, and we had a lot of fun learning. We absolutely recommend this studio, and Hanna!
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed the studio! Hanna is delightful and she really enjoyed working with you. We cant wait to see the video of your dance!!!
My fiancé and I have had the most wonderful time learning and working on our first dance with Michael. He has such great energy and teaches at your pace (we went in with absolutely 0 skill and 0 knowledge). He is a pro at making sure that you feel comfortable while simultaneously pushing you to make sure that your first dance will be flawless! We absolutely adore him and hope to continue lessons after our wedding because we enjoy seeing and learning from him so much every week. We love you Michael!!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/04/2020
We know that Michael loves working with you two as well. He is super excited about your progress, choreography and your vision of your first dance. We can’t wait to see the final cut of your dance! Great having you on our dance floor and we ...
thank you for your review!
I’m so glad we did first dance lessons! I had done very basic ballroom classes many years ago and really wanted us to do something other than swaying to music. My fiancé was a little nervous about the idea but agreed to do the discounted intro lesson. After our first class with Robert, my fiancé and I were both sold! The way that Convergence approaches lessons for first dances is so fun and non-threatening. Robert choreographed an intro and and ending for our dance, and then taught us movements that we could mix and match to improvise the middle. We wound up doing 7 lessons total which were fun date nights that taught us new ways to connect with each other. During our reception we were so excited to show off our dance! Our DJ had a minor snafu in the middle of the song, but we were able to pick it up and keep going. Afterwards, when I was a bit annoyed that we hadn’t hit our ending perfectly because of the music switch up, my fiancé’s first response was that Robert would have been so proud of us for getting back with the music, making it fun, and enjoying it.
Tl;dr: We are so happy we took lessons and plan on going back for group lessons soon!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
We are so glad that you enjoyed the lessons and that your first dance was wonderful and unique! We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor again soon!
My husband and I participated in dance lessons for our wedding with the Convergence instructor, Hannah Pierce. We took ten lessons with Hannah and we had the best time learning from her wonderful expertise. She choreographed an amazing dance for our first song and she was extremely patient, kind and fun throughout the entire process! Our dance was a huge hit at the wedding and we received great feedback from our guests! My dad and I also took two dance lessons with Hannah and again she was incredibly helpful and encouraging! We are so thrilled that we decided to take dance lessons and we are very grateful for Hannah!
Response from the Vendor on 11/27/2019
We are so glad that enjoyed the lessons and that the results were AMAZING! Hanna is always a hit with our clients and we are glad you enjoyed your time with her and at the studio. We hope to see you back on the dance floor again soon!
We are so thankful to have found Convergence Dance & Body Center! We had discussed taking dance lessons but somehow the time flew by and there was only one month before our wedding. I contacted them and asked if they had any week-of openings and thankfully Hanna could take us on a week night after work. She was so kind and patient during our dance lessons, This was something that did NOT come natural so she made sure to start with easy steps and work our way towards the advanced items. We had two more lessons and each time we felt more confident with her helping us. Hanna even took videos of our dance so we could watch & practice at home. Our wedding pictures show that she did such an amazing job, we looked like naturals! Thanks so much for all of your help, we could NOT have done this without you! Highly recommend Convergence if you need help with your moves and also want to give your guests at little treat, they loved it!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
We are so glad that you came away from the dance lessons with confidence and were able to knock your first dance out of the park! Great job! We hope to see you again on a dance floor soon....who knows maybe you were born to dance :)
Roxanne taught my wife and me about 4-5 dance lessons prior to our wedding. She was extremely patient with us not being seasoned dancers, and we had a lot of fun in spite of being pretty nervous. We danced in front of 200 people, and it went great thanks to Roxanne and her excellent teaching!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2019
You were both great to work with and we are so happy it went well. I hope to see a video and pictures! It was really fun seeing you enjoy dancing together instead of just checking another wedding task off your list ;). Come back after life se...
ttles down and take a swing class.... you were a natural!
My wife and I found this studio on The Knot and decided to take lessons here to make our first dance special at our wedding. Robert was our teacher and is phenomenal. I was doubtful of my ability to follow with the lessons as I had taken dance lessons before that were not successful, but Robert created a comfortable environment and routine that was unique to us and made for an unforgettable wedding dance for us. I can’t recommend this place enough.
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2019
We are glad that you enjoyed your lessons and that you had such a great experience with us. We are so happy that it went so well and that you rocked your first dance! We thank you for your review and hope to see you on a dance floor again s...
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I hate dancing, and when I realized my fiancé was actually going to hold me to a half-hearted commitment I made to learn a tango number for our 'first dance', I freaked out. Somehow, after spending a few months with Robert at Convergence, my panic transformed into excitement and we nailed the dance. Not only is Robert a gifted dancer and all around cool dude, he was genuinely interested in our performance, the choreography, and consistently patient and motivational in our lessons. He made the learning experience fun, which I never expected would be the case. We couldn't have asked for a better teacher and friend.
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2019
Dan you two were AMAZING! Robert loved teaching you and I really enjoyed the one lesson I was able to step in and add some finishing touches. I can not wait to see the video....it had to be incredible! Thanks for the review and don't be a st...
ranger :)
We loved our lessons at Convergence! My fiance and I were complete newbies and Roxanne made us feel super comfortable and taught us so much! We picked the song we wanted and she worked out a routine for us while also teaching us steps and skills that we will be able to use forever. The big day is in a few weeks and we are really excited to do more than just rock back and forth. We've learned elements of fox trot and swing and are excited to know how to do some cool spins and twirls in an elegant way. I highly recommend taking lessons here!
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2019
We really enjoyed having you in the studio. It is always such a pleasure to see a couple go from ticking the wedding dance lessons off the list to enjoying them! You are going to be wonderful, Congratulations in advance!
Robert was fantastic! We started by telling him that neither of us had any dance experience and he was very encouraging. With 5 days to go before our wedding, I feel like we will be prepared to shine in front of our friends and family. He paid attention to all of the things we care about-being able to enjoy without focusing too much on choreography, getting great pictures, being mindful of space and the list goes on. We definitely want to continue taking classes even after the wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2019
Thanks Melinique! Caesar and you are going to crush it! It's fun time now. Have fun this weekend!
Hanna at Convergence was literally amazing! She took two people that had no ability to dance whatsoever and made them actually look pretty good! We performed our dance by Hanna last Saturday at our wedding and everyone cheered and clapped at the end and the jumps. It was an incredible feeling! Thanks again, Hanna we were seriously the best!
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2019
How wonderful! We are so glad that it went so well and really appreciate the review. We hope to see you out on a dance floor again sometime! Any fabulous pictures you care to share?
My husband and I had so much fun learning our wedding dance at Convergence. We worked with Hanna and she made it a fun, memorable experience for us both. Our dance was a huge hit and definitely started the reception off on a high note! Can't recommend Hanna enough!
Response from the Vendor on 09/04/2019
I know Hanna really enjoyed working with you! We are so happy it went well and that guests were excited about not just your wedding but your reception and first dance! We hope to see you on the studio in the future. Thanks for your business!
My now-husband and I had been taking tango lessons with Roxanne and Robert for about two years, just for fun, so of course we decided to tango for our first dance at our wedding. Roxanne and Robert helped us incorporate some fun, "wow-factor" moves and helped us weave them into more improv tango. It was much more fun and less stressful for us compared to memorizing the whole dance. Roxanne and Robert are great for teaching people of all levels and making you feel confident for the big day. We would definitely recommend Convergence!
Response from the Vendor on 09/04/2019
We loved having you in the studio and miss you both. We hope that you visit again soon! I have yet to see the video but I am sur you were amazing!
My friend invited the wedding party to join her and her husband in a second dance since many of us have taken tango lessons together at Convergence. My dance partner had no tango experience so we went to a few private lessons with Robert. He was able to quickly teach him the basics and interesting combinations so that he could improvise the whole song with me. Advice from Roxanne and Robert helped our group create a beautiful dance for the rest of the guests.
I've continued to take private lessons with Robert. He and Roxanne both have a talent for identifying exactly what needs to be modified in your dance to continue to improve. There have been many instances when they've suggested seemingly small changes that made a world of difference in my dancing ability.
Response from the Vendor on 08/13/2019
You and all of your friends have been such a delight to teach. I will always remember our times together with a smile.... so sad so many moved away! We are very happy that you are still here! Thanks for the review!!!
We took first dance lessons for our wedding from Robert at Convergence and absolutely loved it! Neither of us had much dance experience, but Robert made our lessons simple and fun! We didn't want our lessons to end! The dance turned out much better than we had expected going in, and it was an absolute blast to perform it for our family and friends! Thank you to Robert and Convergence for teaching us the basics, designing our dance, and helping us practice to give us the confidence to put on a show on our wedding night! We highly recommend Robert and Convergence - we hope you have as much fun as we did - it was truly one of the best parts of the night!
Response from the Vendor on 08/13/2019
Robert lives teaching you and really hopes to see you out on a dance floor sometime soon. We can’t wait to see a video!
I recommended Roxanne Maier to my son in law and granddaughter for their father daughter wedding dance. Roxanne was able to give them a simple dance routine after hearing their chosen song just briefly. Neither students had any dance backround. I was impressed with how quickly Roxanne had them following her routine. The end result was a great dance that was not complicated. Guests at the wedding thought they practiced for months.
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2019
They were a delight to teach. It was so much fun showing them how great they could look with just a few basic moves that complimented their music. I really enjoyed getting them started on the right feet!
My fiance and I got West Coast Swing lessons with Rebecca Johnson. We are both novices who knew the basics. She not only enhanced our technique and form, but she also gave us many additional moves in our choreography. We are heading into our wedding with a unique dance that represents us and personalities. We are so grateful for the Convergence Studio and Rebecca for helping us develop an awesome routine.
We wanted to do a ballroom style dance for our first dance at our wedding but neither of us had much experience. I called Convergence and they were very welcoming and asked us to come in for a first session to see if they were a good fit. We worked with Robert and in 5 lessons we were able to pull off a wonderful first dance complete with a dip, some twirls and general box step! He is very easy going, polite, funny and wonderful to work with! We hope to do some group classes in the future but if you need one on one work for your big day, I couldn't recommend them enough!
I took one lesson here with my daughter to get ready for our father daughter dance. And we did GREAT at the wedding. Highly recommended!
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2018
It was so much fun working with you two! Very sweet and isnt it funny how small the world is :) Congrats on doing such a great job on your father daughter dance!
Our experience with Convergence Dance and Body Center was amazing! The instructors did an amazing job creating a choreography skeleton for our first dance and allowing us to improvise a bit at the same time. My wife and I are very pleased with the outcome and would recommend Convergence Dance and Body Center to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2018
You were both a pleasure to work with and I am sure you will have a long and happy life together. I would love to see video of both the wedding dance we put together and the Greek dancing! Don't be strangers!
We had a wonderful experience with Convergence Dance & Body Center! I did not think of myself as a particularly coordinated person and Roxanne was able to teach us things I never thought I would be able to do! Over the course of a few lessons, Roxanne taught us a beautiful dance, being extremely patient and encouraging throughout the process. Convergence Dance & Body Center exceeded any expectations that I had and was a 100% positive experience. We were very prepared for our dance and were able to execute the dance without any worries and enjoy our special moment. We got so much positive feedback from our guests and have the people at Convergence to thank for that! My husband and I may even take some additional dance lessons just for fun now!
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2018
Your entire family was such a lovely group to work with but you and your husband are true gems. Congratulations on your marriage and your wonderful first dance (still want to see the video footage of it and the Greek dances!). We really do ho...
pe to see you on the dance floor again soon!
We are taking private lessons for our first dance with Rebecca. We love our experience with her. Rebecca shared her expertise with us in choosing the styles of dance so we could pick the perfect fit for our chosen songs. She is very detail-oriented. While we were practising the dance, she paid attention to every movement of ours and offered precise advice to perfect our steps, one step at a time. She did a wonderful job in choreographing our 4-min dance routine. We are looking forward to presenting our unique first dance to our guests next month.
Response from the Vendor on 09/15/2018
We know that Rebecca loves working with you and we love having you in the studio! You are looking wonderful....cant wait to see what you cook of for the big day!
Worked with Hanna and she was amazing and helped us learn and entirely new damce when we decided on a different song before our second lesson. Very accomodating to our busy schedule and wasnt upset when we were running slightly behind to one of our lessons. 10/10 will be taking lessons there again!
Response from the Vendor on 09/15/2018
We are so happy that you enjoyed the lessons and felt comfortable making changes so that you could have exactly what you wanted. I know Hanna enjoyed working with you. We hope to see you back on the dance floor soon.....and videos please! We...
would love to see a video of the first dance you worked so hard for!
We had Hanna as our dance instructor. Neither of us (bride or groom) has much dance talent, but we could not ask for a better instructor. She is extremely kind and patient.
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2018
Hanna is excellent and I know that she has enjoyed working with you. I know your big day is coming and we appreciate the pre wedding review! I hear you are doing well and are going to own the dance floor!
We were recommended to Convergence for help with our Father-Daughter dance. We needed a lot of help! Rebecca was terrific. She quickly found our level and gave many tips that were easy to master. We are so happy with how our dancing has improved! A few lessons were worth their weight in gold for the Big Day.
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2018
Thank you so much for the review! We really appreciate you taking the time and I know Rebecca has enjoyed her time working with you! We cant wait to see video of the big day!