5.0
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Making your First Dance unforgettable and smooth!
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Convergence Dance & Body Center! Before we got engaged, we had already taken private lessons and group classes here with Roxanne, Robert, and Carter (which I highly recommend!), so it was a no-brainer to come back to prepare for our first dance!
We started lessons about two months before our wedding and worked with Carter once a week, which was the perfect amount for us to make sure we felt really comfortable and confident. Carter was extremely thorough and considered every factor that could possibly affect our dance (e.g., What kind of shoes are you wearing? What kind of dress are you wearing? How big is the dance floor? Which side of the room is the DJ? When will the DJ start the music? Which side of the room are the guests?), so we didn’t have to think about any of those details and could just focus on the dance itself.
We knew what song we wanted to use, but we weren’t sure exactly what kind of dance we wanted- just that we wanted it to be fun, upbeat, and memorable for everyone. It was as if Carter read my mind! He designed the most beautiful first dance for us that fit our personalities perfectly. It was simple enough that we didn’t have to worry about messing up complicated moves or forgetting any steps, but complex enough that it still felt exciting and unique, and we received tons of compliments from our guests afterwards! I am so glad we did this to make our first dance extra special and our wedding even more memorable. After the wedding, I couldn’t stop watching the video of our first dance over and over again because it was just so perfect. We really enjoyed working with Carter and had so much fun taking these lessons together. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it!
Becky
5.0
Carter really taught us all about dancing, and it was such a great experience working with him. He’s so flexible, funny, listens, and understands. I’d definitely recommend him!
Lingxin Z.
5.0
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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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- Oritza RodriguezInstructorOritza has danced all of her life and very lucky for us, has danced her way to Saint Louis and Convergence! She is from Cuba and has just recently immigrated to St Louis. Having been classically trained in Ballet, Modern and Folkloric dance, Oritza has a profound understanding of how the body is capable of moving. She danced for 6 years at the Tropicana Club in Havana Cuba, and has taught and performed in China as well as in Russia. She is super friendly and excited to be working with students in all styles of dance.
- Robert McKenneyInstructorRobert McKenney started dancing competitive ballroom at the age of 10 with his mother, Roxanne Maier. After a brief hiatus, he returned to casual social dancing at the age of 14 by dancing Salsa rueda de casino and never looked back. Trips to Argentina to study with masters, competing with students in ballroom, or just teaching people how to improvise and have fun in their local dance community became his passion. He loves sharing the joy of movement and music with people no matter what their goals. He believes dance is a tool to connect to music, ourselves, and one another in a unique way. Robert dances professional Latin with his partner, Hanna Pierce. He has travelled extensively over the last decade to Argentina to study with top teachers like Luciana Valle, Pablo Inza, Gustavo Naveira, and Giselle Anne. He regularly trains with top coaches in ballroom, such as Igor Pilipenchuk, Kimberly Mitchell, and Marton Cawson. He aspires to share his joy of the connection, puzzle, and music of dance with everyone he meets.
- Roxanne MaierInstructor/OwnerRoxanne Maier is an accomplished coach, choreographer and certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® instructor. Through her experiences as a former professional competitive ballroom and Latin dancer, choreographer, business owner and movement educator, she has comprehensive pedagogical knowledge of Ballroom and Latin dance as well as deep understanding of classical dance. Her knowledge of how two bodies work in tandem also translates well to how one works with Gyrotonic equipment. Roxanne is a certified Gyrotonic Level 1 trainer, Level 2 trainer and certified Gyrokinesis instructor. Ms. Maier owns and operates her own dance studio and Gyrotonic exercise studio with her chiropractor husband in St. Louis. When not moving in the studio she loves to read, play with her pony sized dogs and be creative in the kitchen.
- Deepika GomesInstructorDeepika found her love of dance on the social dance floor with salsa and bachata, and there was nostopping that adventure from there. She went on to train and compete in Ballroom Competitions (inIndia and the U.S.) and finds immense joy in sharing her art, be it with performances or education. Shehas taught various dance styles over the last 5 years, that include Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive, Salsa,Bachata, Merengue, and Swing. She endeavors to find joy in movement, and connection, and seeks toshare her passion with all those she meets. Deepika is an architect by profession, enjoys acro-yoga, andloves spending time with her two gorgeous cats – Professor Mewriarty and Ser Jaime Lannispurr.
- Liz SchwarzkopfInstructorLiz Schwarzkopf started dancing at the age of 5, beginning with ballet, tap, jazz, and modern. She got hooked on Lindy hop in college at Creighton University where she danced with the Omaha Jitterbugs. It was there that she fell in love with the music and was inspired to learn other social swing and blues styles. She later danced with Cyclone Ballroom at Iowa State and learned Argentine tango, salsa, and various ballroom dances, as well. She has also competed and performed with the STL Live Wires. Liz has studied and trained in the art of tango for the last 6 years and has studied with many of the master teachers and dancers of this generations. She has participated in tango intensives in Argentina and is a beautifully expressive dancer. Liz has since become fluent in all of todays most populars social dance forms and is a great teacher. She loves helping others move confidently and rhythmically and enjoys spreading the joy of dance. When not dancing, Liz works as a scientist at a biotech startup and can be found baking, knitting, playing with her dogs, and climbing beautiful rocks.
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Convergence Dance & Body Center provides personalized, patient first-dance lessons that build confidence even for complete beginners. Instructors craft choreography to fit your song, attire, and venue while keeping sessions fun, flexible, and well-paced. Couples say their dances were memorable, well-received, and highly recommend the studio.Review photos
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Becky
5.0
9/04/2026
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Convergence Dance & Body Center! Before we got engaged, we had already taken private lessons and group classes here with Roxanne, Robe...
rt, and Carter (which I highly recommend!), so it was a no-brainer to come back to prepare for our first dance!
We started lessons about two months before our wedding and worked with Carter once a week, which was the perfect amount for us to make sure we felt really comfortable and confident. Carter was extremely thorough and considered every factor that could possibly affect our dance (e.g., What kind of shoes are you wearing? What kind of dress are you wearing? How big is the dance floor? Which side of the room is the DJ? When will the DJ start the music? Which side of the room are the guests?), so we didn’t have to think about any of those details and could just focus on the dance itself.
We knew what song we wanted to use, but we weren’t sure exactly what kind of dance we wanted- just that we wanted it to be fun, upbeat, and memorable for everyone. It was as if Carter read my mind! He designed the most beautiful first dance for us that fit our personalities perfectly. It was simple enough that we didn’t have to worry about messing up complicated moves or forgetting any steps, but complex enough that it still felt exciting and unique, and we received tons of compliments from our guests afterwards! I am so glad we did this to make our first dance extra special and our wedding even more memorable. After the wedding, I couldn’t stop watching the video of our first dance over and over again because it was just so perfect. We really enjoyed working with Carter and had so much fun taking these lessons together. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it!
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 09/05/2026
This makes me so happy! I had absolutely no reservations about you and Alex giving your gu...
ests a first class show! You were so fun to work with, and I looked forward to seeing you each week as you prepared for your big day. Congratulations!
Lingxin Z
5.0
7/04/2026
Carter really taught us all about dancing, and it was such a great experience working with him. He’s so flexible, funny, listens, and understands. I’d definitely recommend him!
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 07/05/2026
Thank you, Lingxin! You and Ben were so much fun to work with. We hope you both had a wond...
erful wedding day, and we wish you the absolute best as you begin a new chapter in life as husband and wife!
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Andrea M
5.0
6/08/2026
We cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with this dance studio! We signed up for private lessons to prepare for our wedding first dance, and the result was beyon...
d anything we could have imagined.
Our instructor, Carter, helped us choreograph an entire routine from start to finish that perfectly fit our song, personalities, and skill level. As beginners, we were nervous about learning a choreographed dance, but every lesson was fun, encouraging, and tailored to our needs. The instruction was patient, professional, and helped us build confidence with each session.
By the time our wedding day arrived, we felt prepared and excited instead of nervous. Our first dance was one of our favorite moments of the entire day, and our guests were amazed by the routine. We received so many compliments and loved having a dance that felt uniquely ours.
Not only did we learn a beautiful first dance, but we also created memories together throughout the process that we will cherish forever. If you're looking for wedding dance lessons, whether you're experienced dancers or have two left feet like we did, we highly recommend this studio. They helped turn our vision into a reality and gave us a first dance we'll never forget!
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 06/09/2026
Andrea,
Thank you for your kind words! You and Trevor not only put a lot of effort into cr...
eating a beautiful first dance, but you were really fun to work with and I looked forward to each time you came in. I never knew from lesson to lesson which path you were going to lead me down! We wish you both the absolute best life has to offer as you begin a new chapter as a married couple. Congratulations!
Gabrielle G
5.0
12/28/2025
My wife and I wanted to have a choreographed first dance at our wedding. She booked the 5 dance package and honestly couldn't have better things to say about our experience, instr...
uctor, and final dance! We came into this with, by no exaggeration, NO abilities to dance, we just wanted something that was better than a 7th grade dance! We were blown away with what our instructor, Janny was able to do! She was so helpful, kind, and encouraging! She helped us every step of the way including final song choice (we narrowed to a few but she helped us select the one that would be best to dance to), meeting us at our experience level by trying a few different dances, but settling on what we were most comfortable with and looked the best doing. She did a great job with skill progression and gave a homework to do each week (which was also fun, we used both the classes and practice as little date night experiences). By the time we came back to our fifth and final class, we had a dance that looked like the real deal. We felt so good about it and had the best time at our wedding! We really surprised our guests and many people stated how great our dance was. I cannot recommend Convergence and Janny enough if you are looking for dance studio and instructor. From two people with four left feet, we loved everything about it and our final dance! Thanks Janny!
Bryan B
5.0
7/24/2025
10/10 experience! We worked weekly with Convergence Dance & Body Center on a choreographed wedding dance for many months. We went from having 0 dance experience to being able to do...
a beautiful choreographed first dance. We worked with both Roxanne and Robert-- Both awesome, fun people and extremely talented. I was so impressed with the way they explained things, their patience, and their talent. Outside of an awesome first dance at our wedding that we'll never forget and received so many compliments on, we had so much fun every week at our dance practices. They made this experience so fun and special from start to finish. We'd like to go back someday for some just-for-fun dance classes since we had such an amazing experience with them! Would recommend to anyone. They really work with what you want-- whether that's a few classes to learn some basics, or something more elaborate like a full choreographed dance.
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 07/24/2025
Thank you! The two of you worked so hard and for so long, but it paid off. Your dance was ...
absolutely amazing! Congratulations on your dance, and congratulations on this new and exciting chapter of your life! (We love returning couples who like to continue their dancing!)
Sherry L
5.0
6/18/2025
It was a pleasure working with Carter to come up with a custom dance for our very special song. He was very encouraging and made the process fun.
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 06/19/2025
"Special song" is an interesting way to describe it! After all the years we have been work...
ing with wedding couples, this was a first. It was the highlight of my day when you both came in for your lesson. Thank you for entrusting us with a small part of your big day, and we wish you both all the best!
Erin B
5.0
6/03/2025
We had a wonderful experience with Convergence Body and Dance in preparation for our wedding. My wife and I took three private lessons leading up to the wedding and we couldn’t be ...
more pleased with the outcome! Robert, our instructor, was exceptional—knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly engaging. He created a welcoming environment that made the learning process enjoyable and effective, even for someone with no prior dance experience.
Thanks to Robert’s clear instruction and thoughtful choreography, our first dance turned out beautifully and became one of the most memorable moments of our wedding. It was a fun and unexpected highlight for our guests, and we’re so grateful to Convergence for helping us pull it off.
We highly recommend Convergence to any couples looking to prepare for their first dance—you’ll be in excellent hands.
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 06/19/2025
You and Erin came ready to work, and you really put it all together. We were so happy with...
the final results. Thank you!
Kayla N
5.0
4/30/2025
One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was getting dance lessons through convergence. Carter was awesome. Friendly, helpful and made our experience 5 star. He was so eas...
y to follow, and helpful every step (literally) of the way!!
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 05/02/2025
Thank you for the kind words. You and Tyler were so much fun to work with, and you both se...
emed like naturals! We wish all the best to you both as you continue your life as a married couple!
Rachel H
5.0
12/08/2024
Lessons for our wedding first dance were worth every penny and minute spent at Convergence with Carter! We had no idea how ill-prepared we were for the first dance and how many thi...
ngs there are to think about besides the dance steps themselves. Thank goodness for Carter, who was so kind and patient with us. We made progress at every lesson, never felt rushed, and were super comfortable the entire time. Carter taught the lessons in a way that was perfect for beginners like us, and we are endlessly grateful.
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 12/09/2024
Thank you for your kind words. You and Tim were so much fun to work with and were such fas...
t learners. I had no doubt by the end of our lessons that you were going to rock your first dance!
Thank you again, and we hope you both enjoy a wonderful life together!
Alison C
5.0
11/01/2024
If you are an inexperienced dance couple and want to spice up your first dance and have some great date nights before your wedding, look no further than Convergence Body & Dance! A...
s two non-dancers we were very nervous about our first dance, but we really wanted to have something fun for us and our guests. We were recommended Convergence by a friend and are so happy we decided to go! We were a bit anxious to get started but as we progressed, we couldn’t wait for our dance lessons, and never left without smiles on our faces! Our first dance had so many compliments and was one of the highlights of our nights. We are hoping to find an excuse to go to more dance date nights in the future. If you want to leave your wedding guests Enchanted by your first dance, highly recommend! Thank you so much Carter!
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 11/05/2024
We're so glad your first dance was a hit! You two were super fun to work with, and just lo...
oking at the pictures you posted brought a huge smile to my face remembering our lessons. Thank you, and congratulations!
Kate R
5.0
10/12/2024
I took lessons from Robert at Convergence for my wedding dance with my fiancé and also my dad. None of us have any background in dancing, but my fiancé, Eric, was adamant that we w...
ould take lessons and impress everyone with some choreography at the wedding. We weren’t very good at it, but it felt comfortable and it was a really fun experience. I feel like Robert made it really easy, and we learned so much in such a short amount of time. Everyone at the wedding was super impressed, and a lot of guests said it was the best wedding dance they’d seen. I also felt like it was really reasonably priced compared to the other places I looked into. Eric has asked to practice the dance even after the wedding, and it’s just a fun activity and memory to make together. Thanks Robert!
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 10/14/2024
Great job, and you looked spectacular! We know Robert loved working with you and we are s...
o glad that you were comfortable and that your guests enjoyed it as well! We hope to see you again on our dance floor :) Thanks for the pics! They look wonderful!!!
Amanda K
5.0
6/14/2024
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!
Haley K
5.0
5/24/2024
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.
Victoria P
5.0
5/22/2024
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 a...
nd 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!
Jessica L
5.0
3/05/2024
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 fe...
et). 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 Convergence Dance & Body Center 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!
Caitlin H
5.0
2/19/2024
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 dan...
ce 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!
Kate W
5.0
12/31/2023
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!
Kaitlyn S
5.0
12/16/2023
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 less...
on 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!
Michele C
5.0
12/13/2023
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 l...
essons
Colleen J
5.0
12/11/2023
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!
Gabe M
5.0
12/10/2023
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 wh...
at 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!
Amy K
5.0
10/09/2023
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 Convergence Dance & Body Center 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!
Chelsea C
5.0
8/07/2023
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 under...
standing 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!
Janelle C
5.0
7/03/2023
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 Convergence Dance & Body Center on 07/03/2023
We're so glad you're special day went so well! A well done first dance can really add to i...
t. If you decide to continue dancing, we will video it for you in the studio. First dance, part deaux!
Kevin S
5.0
6/30/2023
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 Convergence Dance & Body Center 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 :)
Leah B
5.0
6/05/2023
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 Convergence Dance & Body Center 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!!!
Betsy K
5.0
4/19/2023
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 Convergence Dance & Body Center on 04/21/2023
We are so glad that you had such a great experience here at Convergence. And more importa...
ntly, 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!
Kenzie P
5.0
4/14/2023
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 w...
as also a fun date night activity to do together and helped destress from wedding planning! Definitely recommend this place and Garth!
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center 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!
Julie H
5.0
12/16/2022
Garth has been amazing! So helpful quickly getting us comfortable on the dance floor, just in time for our wedding.
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 12/30/2022
Thank you so much for choosing the studio and I can wait to hear how it goes. I know Gart...
h 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 the hard work, you are going to crush it!
Ryan H
5.0
12/14/2022
Garth did a great job teaching us, he made the lessons fun and simple.
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 12/30/2022
Excellent! I hope your dance goes smoothly and that you are able to enjoy it as much as y...
our friends and family :) We would love to see some pictures!
Heidi R
5.0
12/08/2022
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 pa...
tient 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 Convergence Dance & Body Center 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!
Rachel S
5.0
12/05/2022
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 h...
as 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 Convergence Dance & Body Center 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!
Ben B
5.0
12/04/2022
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 Convergence Dance & Body Center 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!
Samantha A
5.0
12/02/2022
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 l...
ot 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 Convergence Dance & Body Center on 12/05/2022
Thank you for choosing Convergence to prepare for your first dance. Garth has a "way" abou...
t him that people love, including us! We're glad you enjoyed yourselves while preparing for your special day!
Katy H
5.0
11/14/2022
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 exper...
ience 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 Convergence Dance & Body Center on 12/05/2022
Thank you for coming to Convergence for your dancing needs. We're so glad you enjoyed your...
selves on your way to surprising your guests!
Lauren P
5.0
11/10/2022
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 nervo...
us 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 Convergence Dance & Body Center on 11/11/2022
Thank you so much for coming to Convergence! We are glad that you had fun, learned a litt...
le something and felt ready (not dreading) for your first dance! We would love to have you back for a second installment...maybe swing lessons? :)
Nick P
5.0
10/14/2022
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 comfortabl...
e 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 Convergence Dance & Body Center on 10/16/2022
We are always glad to hear that people had fun while learning their first dance...no reaso...
n 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!
Beth G
5.0
10/06/2022
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 Convergence Dance & Body Center on 10/06/2022
Thank you for your kind words. You and Terry were a delight to have in the studio and we w...
ish all the best for you at your wedding and for the rest of your life together!
Jacob S
5.0
10/05/2022
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 f...
or our first dance very easy and fun! Highly recommend!
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center on 10/05/2022
You and Courtney were so much fun to work with, and your Mom was so cool! Thank you for th...
e kind words, and we wish you both all the best at your wedding and throughout life! Thank you!
Olivia O
5.0
9/26/2022
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! H...
ighly recommend!
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center 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"!
Diana R
5.0
9/25/2022
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 lead...
ing 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 Convergence Dance & Body Center on 09/26/2022
We are so glad that you had fun and feel confident with your moves and your partner! We h...
ope 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!
Mike C
5.0
9/23/2022
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 Convergence Dance & Body Center on 09/23/2022
The two of you were absolutely amazing to work with, and we are so glad your special day i...
ncluded dancing! See? You can do it!
Kendra M
5.0
9/18/2022
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 lea...
rn 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 Convergence Dance & Body Center on 09/18/2022
It was truly a pleasure working with you both. I am glad that your dance reflected you an...
d 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 help it be fun, comfortable and just as you said "reflect the couple"! Thanks for the review!
Tessa J
5.0
8/28/2022
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 fir...
st 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 Convergence Dance & Body Center 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 dust settles!
Jackie B
5.0
7/22/2022
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 ful...
l 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 Convergence Dance & Body Center on 07/22/2022
We saw the video! It is amazing :) you both looked super good and smooth!!! Thank you s...
o much for choosing us and I have to agree that Hanna's choreo was on point! 10 points to the bride, groom and coach :)
Jen P
4.0
6/28/2022
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 att...
itude. I recommend 10 lessons vs 6 to make sure it’s really in your brain.
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center 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!!!
Anna D
5.0
4/28/2022
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 be...
fore. 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!!
Peter C
5.0
12/27/2021
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 instru...
ctor Garth who was excellent to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure our dance was perfect.
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center 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 love to have you back in the studio again when things settle down!
Lauren C
5.0
12/03/2021
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 a...
n 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 Convergence Dance & Body Center 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!
Mike T
5.0
11/22/2021
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 comfo...
rtable at their wedding or ballroom dancing. The dance studio was very nice as well.
Response from Convergence Dance & Body Center 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!!!
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