Make Your First Dance Comfortable and Memorable
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Tennessee & Georgia
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Lenny Seasonwein
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AWARD WINNER (3X)
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Dance Lessons By Lenny is a professional instructor in Chattanooga, TN, offering dance lessons for weddings and other special events in Chattanooga and vicinity. Even if you feel your skill level is a "zero out of 10", you can learn to dance here. His goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor, resulting in a First Dance both you and your guests will never forget.
Owner and instructor Lenny Seasonwein is a professional dancer with more than 40 years of experience at teaching multiple levels of dance. He is personable and passionate about helping others find the joy in their First Dance. Lenny can instruct Latin, ballroom, hustle-style dancing, and more, depending on your preferences.
Whether you’re dancing for that special occasion, or you want to learn or improve your dancing, Lenny will make it fun for you.
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Music Genres
African
Arabic
Bluegrass
Bollywood
Caribbean
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Mariachi
Persian
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2023.
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Lenny Seasonwein
Owner
I love to teach dance! And I have a sentimental fondness for teaching wedding couples their ‘First Dance”. Before I’d turned 20, teaching couples for their wedding was my first professional dance instruction. It’s very satisfying to sense that feeling in a couple when the “light” comes on in their minds, and they first think “Hey, this is not really going to be as hard as I thought!” Yep. That’s when, during the first lesson, they genuinely feel that this is doable. I truly enjoy what I do--- and all my students tell me it shows. Come see it for yourself.”
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5.0
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The instructor is patient, professional, and fun, tailoring lessons to each couple’s level and quickly building confidence. They’re flexible with scheduling and lesson format (in-person or Zoom) and provide practice videos. Couples praised the clear instruction, choreography for first and parent dances, and highly recommend them.Review photos
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Michael D
5.0
6/11/2026
My then fiance and I were a bit nervous going into our lessons, but Lenny gave us some early basic steps that really got our confidence going. I’m not much of a dancer, but he made...
it easy. Over the course of some weeks we slowly worked up our ability and Lenny helped us get a beautiful coordinated dance together for our first dance. People still compliment us on it even a year later. Would highly recommend.
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 06/12/2026
Thanks, Michael! As I recall your confidence became such that your choreography included ...
some fancy 'Ballroom Disco' moves. I'm grateful for the good times we all had at the lessons.
Kaitlyn R
5.0
6/02/2026
We had a wonderful experience working with Lenny for our wedding dance lessons. He was professional, patient, and made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. We took lessons...
both in person (for my father-daughter dance) and via Zoom with my husband, and he was incredibly accommodating and easy to work with. We felt confident and prepared for our wedding day thanks to his guidance. Highly recommend!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 06/02/2026
Kaitlyn, I thank you again for your wonderful attitude and attentiveness during our sessio...
ns! We sure made the most of the time we had. I could not have done it without you! :-)
Any questions?
Rebecca B
5.0
5/14/2026
Lenny was a wonderful teacher! my husband and I wanted to learn a simple, elegant dance so that we weren't fumbling around in front of our guests. it wasn't elaborate, but it was b...
eautiful. we enjoyed working with Lenny and learning how to dance well enough to look like we didn't mess up the routine when we did! we learned how to read each others' movements and work with each other to move gracefully even when the dance didn't go as planned on the big day. we loved Lenny and are so thankful we took lessons with him!!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 06/02/2026
Thank you again, Rebecca!
Camryn C
5.0
5/09/2026
Lenny was an incredible teacher, made all our lessons extremely fun yet also productive, and our first dance for our wedding was more than I could have ever dreamed of!! We are so ...
thankful for him!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 05/09/2026
Thank you so very much for your kind words! I have watched the video of your dance many t...
imes, it was so good. Actually it was the two of you who made it that good!
Madison O
5.0
11/11/2025
We used Lenny for some dance lessons before our wedding day. He was excellent, had fun moves and made the process a great time. Thanks Lenny!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 11/11/2025
You're very welcome, Madison. And thank you for sending along the video-- you guys looked...
great!!
Katelynn K
5.0
11/10/2025
We can’t say enough wonderful things about our dance instructor! He made learning our first dance such a fun and memorable experience. He was kind, patient, and so easy to work wit...
h. Not only did he help us create a beautiful first dance for our wedding, but he also gave us the confidence and tools to keep dancing together for the rest of our lives. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to make their first dance (or any dance!) something special.
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 11/10/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Michelle J
5.0
11/01/2025
Lenny was very patient with my husband who was a total newbie. He worked with us in terms of timing for lessons as well which was greatly appreciated.
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 11/03/2025
It seems that things have settled a bit with the two of you. In any event, thank you for ...
your kind words. And send me the dance photos you like. With your approval, I'd like to have you two on my wedding photo wall!
Jes S
5.0
11/01/2025
Lenny was so great to work with. My husband and I had never danced together before, and my husband had no dance experience. We were both nervous but Lenny made it fun and simple, w...
e laughed often and ended up with a dance that felt like us and looked great for our wedding. The steps were easy to learn and he always gave us a video to practice with afterwards.
Lenny also gave my dad and I a single lesson for our dance which were two basic steps for our dance and they were the perfect base for us to use to improvise a few turns during our father daughter dance and made dancing to a fast song so much simpler!
Highly recommend Lenny for wedding lessons or even a date night for learning something new together.
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 11/04/2025
Jes, so glad you and Brandon looked as good as I saw in the video. Thanks for sending it....
There should be a ton of good still shots from your dance. I was also honored to be a small part of your Father-Daughter non-traditional dance, and that looked good, too!
I love telling the back-story of your “unusual” Father-Daughter music…how that truck must have really been rockin for that little girl and her dad!
Congratulations to you all!
Leah H
5.0
11/01/2025
Lenny Seasonwine, Dance Instructor in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was superb! He was professional and fun. While I had previously danced, my (now) husband had not. Lenny was patient wi...
th us and gave us the best advice we needed. Totally recommend him for anyone who wants to brush up on their skills or learn something completely new.
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 11/04/2025
Thank you, Leah. You looked wonderful together, and why not? You each put in the work---...
I could tell how you world improve from lesson to lesson. Dave is sure the “trooper”, going with it and trusting in the steps. Kudos to you both!
Bethany L
5.0
7/21/2025
Working with Lenny was absolutely wonderful! My now husband and I had very little experience with dancing and were a little nervous about doing a first dance together. We met with ...
Lenny and were very happy with how our dance lessons went together. Lenny was patient and very easy to work with, he was flexible with scheduling, and helped us become more confident! Our first dance was so sweet together. And we couldn’t have done it without Lenny! He was polite, professional, and very personable. We look forward to hopefully taking more dance lessons with him in the future!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 07/21/2025
Bethany, thank you for your compliments. Actually, it was you and John that did the work....
I couldn't have done it without the two of you! I wish you both the best of everything.
Kay D
5.0
6/10/2025
Lenny helped make our 50th wedding anniversary a night to remember. My husband surprised me by saying he wanted to learn to dance for our 50th anniversary party. We went to Lenny...
with limited experience, limited time frame, and some physical challenges. Lenny was completely professional. He was extremely sensitive to our abilities and to our opinions. After only 3 lessons, he guided us to doing a well-timed, loving routine that fit our music perfectly! Almost everyone at our party was in tears. We both feel like we couldn't have done it without Lenny's guidance. We highly recommend him!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 06/10/2025
Kay, thank you for the kind words. But you two were the ones who did it--- not me!
Mackenzie T
5.0
12/17/2024
We are so grateful to have had Lenny as our wedding dance instructor! From our first lesson, he created a warm and welcoming environment that made us feel comfortable and excited t...
o learn. Lenny tailored each lesson to fit our vision, guiding us from feeling awkward to gracefully performing our routine.
He broke down each step clearly, which built our confidence and made the experience enjoyable. We received countless compliments on our dance, and we owe it all to Lenny. If you're looking for a skilled and supportive instructor, look no further!
Thank you for making our first dance so memorable!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 12/19/2024
Mackenzie, the two of you made it easier than you think--- because you put yourselves into...
it, and trusted the process. Reminder: Love to see the video of the dance, when available. Thank you both!
Selina S
5.0
12/11/2024
Lenny did a great job helping us choreograph our first dance for our wedding. He really knows what he's doing!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 12/12/2024
I appreciate you saying that, Selina! I couldn't have done the "job" that I did, if it wa...
sn't for you and Ben--- and so I humbly thank the two of you.
Joslin L
5.0
12/11/2024
Lenny was amazing! He was so patient with us and a great instructor as we had no clue where to begin when we arrived. He made us feel so comfortable and gently corrected as needed....
Everyone was so impressed by our wedding dance, so special!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 12/11/2024
Joslin, thank you for you kind words! I appreciate you both. And I appreciate that you s...
ent me a special message that you both had "nailed it". Bravo!
Sarah K
5.0
12/10/2024
We are so grateful to Lenny for guiding us through our first dance! We had no experience going into the lessons, and he put us at ease with his warm personality and guidance. The ...
dance was tailored to our skill level and Lenny made the learning process enjoyable. If you are looking for an instructor who is passionate about helping create a special memory, we wholeheartedly recommend Lenny!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 12/11/2024
Thank you, Sarah! I am so happy it went well. Your wedding song will remain one of my fa...
vorites, because your feelings behind it were so evident. Bravo!
David W
5.0
10/13/2024
My wife and I had Lenny as our tango instructor for our wedding. He was very knowledgeable and professional. We needed a bit of flexibility in our schedule, and he was able to acco...
mmodate us. I have no idea how he managed to teach two people with two left feet, but we proudly dance the routine he made for us. Overall, excellent instructor!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 10/14/2024
David, thanks for your kind words. And thanks to you both for your dedication in learning...
the steps of your Tango. It was a pleasure.
christal M
5.0
9/23/2024
WE LOVE LENNY!!! I was nervous at first because we had never danced before but Lenny is THE BEST! we are two classes from our wedding and I truly look forward to our private class...
es! I feel confident that we will do great on our first dance because of Lenny. Once we get back from our Honeymoon and after the holidays we plan to join in on the group classes.
Laura K
5.0
3/20/2024
Lenny was really awesome with his lessons! He made sure we had lots of fun and taught us a beautiful first dance in the process. Every session he was attentive, encouraging, and fu...
n to learn from! I love that he got his wife involved in the lesson to demonstrate various positions and variations. I would definitely recommend that if you're looking for some dance lessons, Lenny is definitely the right person for you!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 03/21/2024
Much appreciate this! I know you both made me proud.
Cindy T
5.0
12/28/2023
My husband and I had private dance lessons with Lenny in his home in preparation for a wedding. Lenny was extremely professional and was an excellent communicator explaining all d...
ance steps to us. Encouragement always was provided and we did not feel self-conscious during the initial lesson. As the lessons progressed our dance skills improved and dancing become second nature to us. We felt like we had been dance partners forever during the wedding reception.
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 12/29/2023
Congratulations, you are now dancers! Don't wait for the next wedding or special event to...
dance! You now have those dance moves for the rest of your life. So I suggest you both plan a "date night" at least once a month, to dance together in your own living room! Keep fresh those dance moves you learned. I believe you will find that they get more and more comfortable for you both in your new "dancing partnership". Bless you both.
Jasmine R
5.0
12/19/2023
Dance Lessons with Lenny were very fun for my husband and I. Though my husband had some minor lessons in the past, I most certainly did not. Lenny was patient with us, encouraged u...
s to keep going even when we messed up, and celebrated with us when we completed the dance without any hiccups. He was able to map out where we were, and what might be the best moves for us. He did not make us feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed with complicated steps. It was such a nice experience, and we couldn't be more grateful for his guidance. Everyone at our wedding thought that we had been training for months before our wedding, even though, in reality, we had a pretty late start with our dance lessons. We would absolutely recommend Lenny for couples at any level of skill set!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 12/19/2023
Jasmine, thanks for all your kind words. And I also thank you and Bushan (hope my spellin...
g is right :-) ) for the photos you sent me. I would be honored and proud to place one of them on my "wedding wall" in my dance studio! I will text you privately as to which one. I'm so glad you two enjoyed yourselves here (and, at the occasion of your dance, of course!).
Jeremy A
5.0
6/25/2023
Lenny was amazing. He is a great teacher. I can’t recommend him highly enough. Our first dance at the wedding was a huge hit.
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 06/25/2023
Jeremy, I appreciate the kind words. It wasn't so much me that did it. The two of you si...
ncerely applied yourselves to working at it--- and it showed! Thanks, again!
Hannah K
5.0
6/22/2023
Lenny was a fantastic dance instructor as I was preparing for my wedding. He helped me get ready for my father daughter dance and my first dance in just two lessons!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 06/25/2023
Hannah, thanks for your words. I know you enjoyed the dances at your blessed event!
Sarah T
5.0
6/22/2023
If you're looking for a dance instructor who is talented, patient, and dedicated to making your first dance an unforgettable experience, we wholeheartedly recommend Lenny. He will...
undoubtedly bring out the best in you, just as they did for us. Trust his expertise, embrace the process, and get ready to shine on your special day!
Thank you once again, Lenny, for everything you've done for us. You truly made our first dance a cherished memory that will last a lifetime!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 07/02/2023
Sarah, the photos you sent me of your dance are, in one word, stellar! I appreciate you t...
wo so much... the labor of love that Chris put in to the dance was evident. He probably won't believe it, but he looked wonderful! Joy is an emotion which is hard to find in this life--- and your photos captured it. I can't wait to see the dance video!
Maria L
5.0
6/22/2023
Lenny is such a wonderful and knowledgeable instructor.
My fiance and I came with very little dance experience. Lenny encouraged us the entire time with positive stories and affirm...
ations. We are so glad we met him with such little time to our wedding. We now are equipped with beautiful moves that Lenny taught us. He spent the time to get us comfortable and we had so much fun. Wonderful person. Highly recommend.
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 06/25/2023
So glad you both seemed to be so enjoyably inclined to the steps you were shown in my danc...
e room--- you "got it" right away, and I truly enjoyed watching you both! Be well, always.
Andrew S
5.0
11/17/2022
We took lessons from Lenny before our daughter's wedding. He also taught our daughter and her fiance to dance. Lenny made it so enjoyable and easy to learn dancing. Aside from h...
is dancing skills, he always puts his students at ease and is very encouraging.
We enjoyed his lessons so much, that we continued lessons well beyond our daughter's wedding. Lenny has truly added another dimension to our lives--we take every opportunity to dance
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 11/17/2022
Andrew, I'm gratified whenever I see the 2 of you dance. Thank you for your kind words.
Ana M
5.0
11/14/2022
Lenny is very professional and wonderful to work with. He takes time to show you your steps with your partner or without, no rush. He is so easy to work with and flexible! Before y...
ou know it, you will be dancing too!!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 11/15/2022
Ana, thank you for saying so. In a short period of time we composed a beautiful Mother/So...
n dance. Do let me know if you have any questions as The Day approaches.
Lundy L
5.0
11/14/2022
Lenny is amazing. Talented and patient! We are in good hands learning our special dance from him!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 11/15/2022
You two don't see yourselves like I do. I see you picking up the steps quicker than many....
And I see you have an eye for what looks good. Your dance will be absolutely wonderful--- I'll see to it!
Stephanie S
5.0
11/14/2022
Lenny made us all feel extremely comfortable and moved at our own pace. He made us feel much more confidant and coordinated for our first dance, as well as my Fiancé and his Mother...
s first dance! We are even thinking of joining his weekly classes! Highly recommend :)
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 11/15/2022
Stephanie, thanks for the kind words. We sure did a lot in a relatively short period of t...
ime. I'm grateful that all the dancers (yes, Dancers :-) involved in your Special Day grasped what I showed y'all. Please don't forget to send me a photo or two, plus the video!
pamela w
5.0
10/08/2022
Lenny is a very patient teacher and makes you feel comfortable with the entire process. He took someone who thought that he had two left feet and turned him into my wonderful foxtr...
ot partner at our wedding.
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 10/15/2022
I'm grateful to you and, of course, to the man whose "other left foot" is continues to ste...
p in the "right" direction!
Jacqueline D
5.0
10/08/2022
JackieD
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 10/17/2022
Thanks, Jackie!
Nina D
5.0
10/08/2022
Wow! Best dance instructor ever! I started taking lessons from Lenny for our son's wedding. I had two left feet and didn't know the steps to any of the dances (Foxtrot, Waltz, Sals...
a, hustle, etc.) I truly believe that if I did not start out with him I would not have continued with lessons. He has so much patience and makes the lessons so much fun! Now I am hooked and dancing has become one of the most enjoyable activities in my life! I highly recommend him!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 10/15/2022
Wonderful, so nice to hear! Also thankful to see Eddie on the dance floor with you, even ...
after the wedding. I'll bet he enjoys it, too!
Abigail M
5.0
10/08/2022
Lenny was very helpful to my fiancé and I. He gave us lessons for our first dance for our wedding. It was very encouraging and gave us the confidence we needed through great lesson...
s and practice. Highly recommend him!!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 10/15/2022
That's what I like to hear, Abigail! I'm very glad for you both.
Karen Z
5.0
10/07/2022
Both Lenny and Jackie are fabulous instructors. They are patient and fun and it is obvious they love what they do. You cannot go wrong - money well spent.
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 10/15/2022
Thanks, Karen! I am grateful that you invited me to your big occasion, and was so glad to...
be there to the the most gallant maneuver from a man on your first dance. Kudos to you both!
Alyssa C
5.0
10/07/2022
My husband and I took dancing lessons by Lenny to prepare us for our wedding this past May. Lenny is very knowledgeable and made it a lot of fun! He helped build our confidence for...
the big day and our first dance was perfect. Thank you so much, Lenny!
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 10/15/2022
Alyssa, it's my pleasure to have seen the comfort level build during your lessons. And I ...
thank you for your kind words!
Jim M
5.0
10/05/2022
Lenny was great to work with! We told him what our likes and interests were and he tailored the lessons and music towards that. He worked with our availability and the entire exper...
ience was wonderful.
Response from Dance Lessons By Lenny on 10/15/2022
Thank you, Jim. I know you both could tell how much fun I had teaching you two. Great id...
ea for your venue! I'll bet it was wonderful. Keep up the good vibes!
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