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Take your wedding from special to spectacular! We have helped thousands of couples prepare for a beautiful and memorable First Dance together; as well as Mother-Son and Father-Daughter Dances.
We offer one day workshops, weekly group classes and private dance lessons designed for your goals, to your special song(s) all while respecting your budget!
Perhaps you've seen us & our students Dancing on stage at the World's Largest Bridal Show?!
We are True Experts and can help YOU Create Your First Dance Your Way! (Without breaking the bank or costing you your First Born :) )
Text/WhatsApp 602-549-1916 to Start Your First Dance Creation
"Your First Dance, Your Way - Dancing Made Simple!(TM)
A Cure For The Awkward Sway (TM)
Wedding & First Dance Lessons - Ballroom Dance Instructor - Social & Competitive - (Body School Trained & Certified)
MAKING DANCING SIMPLE & STRESS FREE
Our teaching embodies principles of healthy movement and a common sense approach that helps relax the body and mind so that you can dance. We are the only Body School System trained company in the Valley.
Our approach is based on helping you accomplish what YOU want on the dance floor. Come see how simple we make the process ... AND ... we steer clear of hard sales pitches and gimmicks. You'll find that many of the principles we demonstrate and speak about you ALREADY know... you simply have not been shown how to apply it to dancing.
THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR FIRST DANCE? WE HAVE!
Let us show you how simple, fun and even stress-free the journey can be.
I was teaching and helping Wedding Couples when nearly every other studio was turning them away.
Would you rather be with someone who's wanted to teach you from day one vs. those now that are trying to copy me?
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- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Jazz
- Latin
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Chad is the BEST dance instructor in Phx!! We used him for our wedding dance lessons and would be lost without him. He is thorough, patient, talented, & makes it so fun. We can’t recommend him enough.
If you’re looking for your first dance to be fun & beautiful while still feel like you Chad is it!! He made us both feel very comfortable and now we have a great memory to look back on!! I highly recommend Chad.
He was so patient, kind and great at communicating before, during & after.
They were Very professional and worked with us with our song, our insecurities, nerves & no dancing experience lol.
Definitely went above and beyond to make sure we had a great first dance and I was very grateful to check that worry off my list.
Thank you, Chad you guys were great. Definitely appreciate it.
There aren’t enough amazing things we can say about Chad. The first time we met him, he was funny, personable, patient, fun and we truly enjoyed all of our dance lessons and the time we spent with him. Chad was flexible in providing us with lessons as we had about six weeks to learn a first for our wedding. He even drove up to our venue in Apache Junction so we could practice on site. Chad years of experience shines through in all that he does. He’s an amazing instructor and also an amazing individual and we cannot say enough great things about him. Chad you made our wedding truly memorable and we are forever grateful.
I had never had formal dance lessons before, so I was very reluctant to the idea of dance lessons. I’ve always had a good rhythm and am a pretty good dancer. So I figured we’d be fine winging and just practice with each other. Thankfully, I listened to my wife (fiancée at the time) because our first dance turned out perfect! Chad is a fantastic dance instructor and made learning ballroom dance fun. There is zero chance our dance would have turned out the way it did if we had tried it on our own. I would highly recommend Chad to anyone and everyone! He was able to help teach me what I needed to know and feel a bit more confident about that special moment on our big day. Because of the lessons, I truly enjoyed that special moment rather than stress and worry about it. Chad is absolutely the best!!!
Dance with Chad made our wedding first dance an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, Chad and Roni truly went above and beyond to create a dance that felt uniquely us. They took the time to get to know us as a couple, our personalities, and our skill levels, and designed a routine that was both beautiful and fun.
Having two instructors was such a smart approach. Roni worked with me and explained things in ways that resonated perfectly with me as an auditory learner. She broke everything down step by step in a way that was so easy to follow. Meanwhile, Chad focused on teaching my husband with a more hands-on approach, which really clicked for him. This method of dividing the roles was incredibly effective, and it made learning the dance smooth and enjoyable for both of us.
What we loved most was how personalized the entire process felt. They met us exactly where we were, skill-wise, and made us feel so comfortable every step of the way. Our first dance ended up being one of the highlights of our wedding, and we owe it all to Chad and Roni.
We can't recommend Dance with Chad enough for anyone looking to create a truly special moment. Thank you for making our first dance magical!
My husband and I got our wedding dance choreographed and taught to us by Chad and Brisa. Phoenix and I knew nothing about dance going into this experience and week by week we practiced, getting quality feedback with gentle direction. Chad and Brisa look for the little things that just make the dance that much better and are so creative, coming up with more unique or more advanced choreography as we built our skills. I highly recommend working with them! It made our first dance a dream of an experience!
Attention all bride & grooms to be who have NO idea how to dance, or even those who have some experience: Chad and Brisa are PHOENOMENAL instructors who know how to help you feel at ease and teach you the fundamentals needed to get you dancing with your partner! All the while, they'll help you take all the steps needed to see you to your first dance on your wedding room floor!
My wife and I had considered several options for dance instruction, most of which were expensive and moved at whatever pace the instructors saw fit. By comparison, Chad, Brisa, and all of his fellow instructors make time for nearly everyone in the class, working to ensure how best to teach you and your partner. They constantly observe and help guide their students, making sure to help provide insight and work with each persons individual needs. Through this, I witnessed so many other attendees in the class become far more comfortable with themselves and with their partner as everyone moved to their own pace.
Chad provided a welcoming and enthusiastic approach for my (at the time) fiancée and I as we crafted our first dance. He respected all of our choices for what we wanted and helped us find the right kinds of moves for our song of choice! We were able to find so much inspiration in his classes, we also decided to take some private lessons with Chad and Brisa to help us get our dance practiced to a polished routine. All of this was a relief for us, as the business of wedding planning made it difficult for us to focus and remain calm! Chad, Brisa, and all of his fellow dance instructors deserve a bow for helping us make our wedding's first dance memorable, while also giving us all we needed to continue dancing into our future.
All of this story is to say once more: if you're nervous about dancing with your partner at any event, whether it be your wedding or even a different dance floor, please check out DancewithChad.com and join in on his classes for a fun, easy-going way to get your feet moving!
I relied heavily on reviews as I planned my wedding and I wanted to make sure I shared my thoughts on vendors that were vital in the success of our magical wedding day on 10.19.24!
To prevent the awkward high school sway, we knew we needed dance classes! A quick google showed us a few options, but to narrow it down, I turned to the Arizona Facebook bride groups and saw an overwhelming amount of recommendations for Chad.
Working with Chad the last few months has been so lovely! My husband (ahh) thrived under Chad’s instruction. As a technical guy, my husband has a need for step by step instructions and Chad recognized this and made sure to accommodate.
We had a lot of laughs along the way and it was truly magical to see our confidence grow with each lesson.
Our song was a bit unconventional- Warmness On The Soul by Avenged Sevenfold. I was a little worried that dancing to a rock song may be tough but nope! Chad helped us take advantage of the big dance moments that fit well with the song. We played it several times as we practiced.
We had a lovely first dance with some adorable moves built in and even a little dip at the end! While there were a few adjustments and missteps because of my dress, we had the confidence to pull it off and make it look good! 🧡
We were lucky enough to work with Chad Lakridis for our wedding dance, and he was amazing! Chad was super easy to work with and made everything so much fun. Plus, he was really affordable, which was a huge relief.
You could tell right away that Chad truly cares about his work and his clients. He talked about how he hates how the wedding industry takes advantage of people, and he really wanted to help us out. It was clear he meant every word.
Chad was always available for a chat or to set up an appointment, which made planning so much easier. Thanks to him, our wedding dance was unforgettable.
Whether you're looking for someone to help with a wedding dance or just want to learn how to dance, Chad is your guy. He’s talented, patient, and genuinely cares about what he does. We can't recommend him enough. Thanks, Chad, for making our special day even more incredible!
Chad and Brisa, we love you so! A million thanks to you both for inspiring us with dance, giving us a regular date night option, your flexibility, your warmth, approach, and technique! For a bride with two left feet, I was so worried for our First Dance. I loved incorporating monthly date night classes where we could have fun and dance. Our First Dance was lovely and everything we could want. We look forward to visiting you both again, although now with our little one in tow. Many, many thanks and love!
Chad is a consummate professional and educator. His talent of dancing is remarkable, but his teaching abilities are what set him apart and I believe that is what those of us are looking for on this site. Am I now trained to be a professional dancer, no- that might just take a miracle- but did Chad give me the skills and confidence to dance at my wedding and be proud of my new skills- by all means!
If you are thinking about taking dance lessons- DO IT! It’s so worth it and Chad and Brisa are literally the best teachers ever!! They are very talented, professional, patient, kind and will help choreograph for your first dance if you want! Highly highly highly recommend!!!
So happy we found Chad & his amazing team.
They went above & beyond to help us learn what we needed to know & had fun doing it.
His choreography allowed our daughter & husband to astound their wedding guests.
His is affordable & professional. Highly recommend their services. Thank you Chad, Brisa & Roni!
Chad was an amazing instructor! My husband and I wanted to avoid the awkward sway as our first dance and Chad definitely helped us with that. We only had time for a few lessons and I do have to admit that we really didn't practice too much on our own either. Chad taught us different steps and turns and helped us put them together to create a dance and even though we didn't remember the dance completely, we were able to incorporate turns and different movements he taught us so that we weren't just standing there swaying in a circle. I definitely recommend working with Chad, even if you only have time for a few lessons. We learned so much in such a short amount of time and we felt so much more comfortable on the dance floor.
Working with Chad and Brisa was the highlight of my wedding planning. I went in with zero confidence and left the first session feeling on top of the world. They really listen to what you’re looking for and help choreograph an absolutely beautiful dance. The lessons were always fun and engaging but more importantly they helped create a better bond between my now husband and I. We went for dancing lessons but left with friends for life. Two years later we still find ourselves chatting with Chad looking forward to another session!
Chad and Brisa were wonderful to work with! We wanted an affordable dance lesson to show us a nice first dance away from the boring typical slow dance. They taught us a nice and simple routine that wowed our wedding crowd. We were able to learn it within a few lessons, and they were patient at teaching us complete beginners. Also very reasonably priced compared to other companies. I highly recommend!
We're incredibly grateful to Chad for his guidance and expertise in preparing us for our first dance. Without his patient instruction and skillful choreography, we would have been lost. Despite our lack of experience, Chad made us feel completely at ease throughout both the group weekly lessons and the private sessions.
From the outset, Chad assured us that our lack of dance experience was not a hindrance but rather an opportunity to create something truly special. His reassuring demeanor helped alleviate any fears or anxieties we had about stepping onto the dance floor.
The affordability and convenient timing of the classes allowed us to consistently attend every week in the months leading up to our wedding in March (which we started in January). Chad's teaching style made the lessons easy to understand and enjoyable, even for beginners like us.
We wholeheartedly recommend Chad's classes to any couple preparing for their wedding or simply wanting to learn how to dance together. His expertise, patience, and encouragement were invaluable to us, and we're so grateful for the unforgettable memories he helped us create on our special day.
I can't say enough good things about Chad and Brisa. They were so kind and so patient with my (now wife) and I. They clearly care very deeply about helping people learn to dance and enjoy themselves in the process. You won't find anyone better to work with you and teach you. I wholeheartedly recommend these outstanding people. You won't be disappointed.
Chad is a fantastic instructor, he did an excellent job breaking down dancing into an easy to follow language. I was quickly taught how to read and communicate with my fiancée through body language and subtle ques while having fun and enjoying a night together at the same time. Chad also took time to listen to our first dance song and help link the steps we had quickly picked up on while adding a few extra bits of flair that really made things fun. I would highly recommend him not only for wedding dancing but also as a great date night out and chance to do something different while learning a new skill and getting closer with your partner.
Chad and Brisa are amazing dance teachers filled with so much knowledge and passion. They truly helped us choreograph the perfect 1st dance, as well as, farther daughter dance! Our photos came out amazing because of their tips and tricks. Highly recommend!
Chad and Brisa went above and beyond to make our wedding dance special! When our friends saw us make our entrance, and saw me in my dance shoes... They KNEW something was going on.
I had some dance experience but my husband.... Did not. My husband is 6'5" and I am 5'3". I thought finding ways to allow us to move in sync with each other would be difficult.
Chad and Brisa showed us how to work together so that I didn't look like I couldn't keep up with his long legs and he didn't look like he was the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Not only did they give us the gift of an amazing, STRESS-FREE, and fun set of classes, but they have us SO MANY MEMORIES!
Whenever we are at an event, or a wedding, and a song comes on.... My husband doesn't hesitate!!!!!!! He takes my hand and looks at me the same way he did on our wedding day!
THANK YOU CHAD & BRISA
Chad and Brisa were fun to work with. We learned great skills to help us with dancing and our first dance was a hit at our wedding! 😁
Chad and Brisa were amazing teachers who spent many hours helping my husband and me with our dance routine for our wedding day! They were very patient and flexible with our schedules. I would recommend taking their lessons because they have great advice to make you look like a pro :) love you Chad and Brisa!
- Kaleb & Amanda Lopez (Married May 16th 2022)
It started with the idea of getting ready to be able to dance at my wedding. It's turned into a fantastic journey to truly learn how to dance and be confident dancing. Every lesson has taught me how dancing. Chad buildings you up and makes you better than you thought you could be. It's a fun experience and I'd encourage anyone wanting to learn to how to dance to sign up. You will get hooked.
After being married for 38yrs, and never being able to dance well together, we decided to change some things. Boy, am I glad we did! My husband and I are learning more about eachother and enjoying the weekly break out of normal to learn something new, improve our marriage, and gain a skill that we can take with us to any event that will make us both feel so much more confident. With neither of us having any dance training in our background, we needed some dance move "vocabulary" to create with. Now we are finally doing that! Some day we will have enough phrases to write our story on the dance floor. Highly recommend!
Chad made every lesson we had a lot of fun, and Brisa was so kind and helpful, too. My groom and I suffered from a bit of stage fright on the big day, but we had learned enough to let go and really enjoy the moment anyway. It was fantastic! Chad & Brisa are wonderful!
We had a great experience and really loved working with Chad and Brisa who helped us create a unique first dance routine. As a novice dancer to say the least, I was nervous when we began our first lessons but Chad and Brisa were both incredibly patient teachers, always providing clear instructions and helpful tips to make our dance more polished. We are so glad we had a chance to work with Chad and Brisa and highly recommend them as dance instructors!
Chad and Brisa were both so wonderful! They really stood out among all of our vendors in the amount that they cared about us. Chad always went the extra mile, even letting me come in for a last minute dance in my dress to practice.
My husband and I had tried dance lessons before at other places and were a bit nervous about finding a good fit. We are so glad we ended up with Chad! They were so patient and encouraging.
They helped us create a really unique dance that was a good representation of us as a couple. Thank you so much Chad and Brisa!!!
Chad and Brisa helped us look like pros on the dance floor. They're instructions were clear and easy to follow. They helped us feel very comfortable during the lesson as well, which was wonderful because it really helped my fiancé feel extremely comfortable on thr dance floor, as he was very nervous prior to the lesson. after our first dance at our wedding, we were told we looked like dancing with the stars pros by those at our wedding. We loved working with them so that we did more than just twirl around like we were at a high-school dance ;)
Do yourself thr favor and get the lessons. You will be very pleased you did. :)
Chad and Brisa were fantastic to work with; they came to our home to provide us with lessons for our first dance. They were punctual, professional, friendly, patient, and FUN! And, yes - our dance was everything we had hoped. We would highly recommend!
If you don't dance, don't know how to dance, or feel confident about dance I don't recommend Chad and Brisa.
I wholeheartedly recommend Chad and Brisa. 100%. (Got you there, huh?!???).
My husband and I are renewing our vows and I didn't want us to look like idiots during our first dance. Neither of us are dancers. In fact, here's a secret: I took Intro to Dance in College and it only reinforced to me that I definitely had no ability or aptitude for dance.
Through an FB Wedding group, we were so fortunate to have been connected to Chad. We decided to e the 6 wk dance classes that he offered incredibly affordable through the Red Mtn Multigenerational Center in Mesa. In addition to Chad, he also had Brisa and Roni to help instruct the lessons. This was so helpful because each instructor was able to spend individual time with each couple. This was extraordinarily helpful because if you didn't grasp a concept, you had 2 other teaching perspectives to help you.
While the lessons were cheap, the quality of instruction was not. Immediately, Chad was able to remove the intimidation that comes from dancing, especially when you believe you can't dance. I also really appreciated the free lessons Chad would give us. He would text us and ask if we could come earlier every week. We live an hour away from the community center, but the progress we made was worth it. Plus, it was very fun.
My husband and I are able to dance, and we've discovered that we're actually good at it. I can't thank Chad, Brisa, and Roni enough for their instruction. Trust me, you want to definitely contact Chad ASAP.
My husband and I have had an absolute BLAST working with Chad and Brisa. They are wonderful coaches and even better instructors. What started out as simply taking lessons so we didn’t flub the first dance on our wedding day, has turned into a long lasting friendship. In fact we are still taking lessons with them post wedding! We will continue to take lessons with them for years to come :) So much fun!
We had an amazing experience with Chad and Brisa. They were very accommodating to our schedules. The lessons are detailed and effective. They have many different lesson types and package options to fit all budgets.
This is hands down the only people you will ever need
to take lessons from!! Loved every minute of working with these two!
We saw Chad and Brisa at practically all wedding events we went to, so we knew they had to be good. We were looking to feel more comfortable on our day with just a few extra moves we could do other than sway back and forth. They taught us our first dance that was a mash up of two very different songs. We learned so many good principles of dance that we can apply all our lives anytime we want to dance. This isn’t just an investment for the wedding day, but for the rest of your lives.
We took 10 private lessons. We had so much fun on our wedding day and our audience was impressed with our dance. We would do it again in a heart beat!
My fiance and I saw Chad and Brisa's great reviews on the Knot and decided to check out their classes. We were blown away with their skill level, teaching style, and ability to train complete beginners like ourselves. They start with the very basics and teach you the mechanics behind each and every step. With their easy-going personalities and expert training, you will soon be spinning around and doing moves that you never thought would be possible- especially for your first dance! We get married this coming weekend and are not at all nervous about our dance thanks to Chad and Brisa. If anything, we have had a fabulous time in all of our lessons and are greatly looking forward to seeing our friends' and family's reactions! Thank you Chad and Brisa!
Chad was awesome. We were very nervous about our first dance and thought lessons would be difficult and time consuming, but Chad worked with our hectic schedules and met us at our house for one on one lessons. We ended up taking three lessons each lasting about an hour. Chad was delightful to work with and made us feel very comfortable. After our first dance we got loads of compliments, guests were still talking about how beautiful our first dance was weeks later. If you are looking for lessons for your first dance we would absolutely recommend Chad.
Chad was an amazing instructor! My wife and I were nervous about our first dance so we decided to reach out to Chad and we couldn't have been more pleased. He worked with our crazy schedules and helped us choreograph a dance to one of our favorite songs. He brought a fellow dancer (Brisa) to our lessons to show us the moves, which allowed us to watch the dance be done correctly and then my wife and I could both pair up and feel the correct movements. Neither of us have ever danced outside of incredibly uncoordinated booty shaking but in a few short lessons we were able to move and adapt as needed. Working with Chad was a pleasure and I suggest anyone looking for some instruction give him a call. My wife and I are still talking about going back for lessons just for fun now that the wedding is over! Cheers!
-Michael-
Chad is an excellent dancer and teacher. He made us enjoy the process of learning to dance with his infectious humor and easy to follow moves. Brisa was so sweet and patient. We are thinking of going back after the wedding just for more learning to dance and fun.
Chad is an excellent dancer and teacher. He made us enjoy the process of learning to dance with his infectious humor and easy to follow moves. Brisa was so sweet and patient with me and my fiance. We would definitely go back just to learn and have fun after our wedding.
Chad and Brisa were worth it! Wife and I never danced together (except High School), so Chad had "no bad habits to work with", as he put it. We ended up doing a waltz for Beauty and the Beast; entire wedding attendance was AMAZED! Chad even got the Father of Bride to dance (his wife's been trying for 15 years!)
Chad is a gem to work with: patient, kind, and caring. He truly cares about dancing and loves to see that joy in others. My wife, her parents, and I all hope to maintain Chad's lessons, as we want to go to local places and dance (2-step, waltz, who knows!).
While I know weddings have a lot of costs, I would highly suggest even doing ONE lesson with Chad! You would be amazed and probably re-budget afterwards!
Chad and Brisa were wonderful. In just one hour my daughter and her fiancé learned a beautiful dance. She also learned to dance with her dad. Chad is easy to talk to and explains things in a way that you can easily understand. I would definitely call on Chad again. They were wonderful to work with.
Chad and Brisa were wonderful to work with. Our first dance looked amazing and we got so many compliments on it.
I cannot recommend Chad and Brisa highly enough. They are consummate professionals who manage to make a stressful time of life fun, easy, and manageable! I am a notoriously terrible dancer, and my husband and I managed to pull off a fun first dance after only a few weeks of lessons with Chad and Brisa-- I can't tell you how many people complimented us afterwards! They will work with any experience level, and will set your mind at rest. If you're nervous about dancing in public, you should absolutely give them a call.
Chad and Brisa helped me not only learn to dance well for my wedding, they made dance lessons something my wife and I looked forward to. I struggled to learn to dance in the past, but they were very good at seeing my challenges, and creating solutions to get past them. They are amazing teachers.
Chad and Brisa are truly wonderful dancers and fun and enjoyable to work with! We hired them to create and perfect our first dance and the father daughter dance as well. We simply could not be more pleased with the results. Chad has wonderful teaching skills and makes things that are quite challenging absolutely doable for people from all backgrounds, including those that have no dancing skills! Brisa is also terrific to work with and spent a great deal of time helping us to perfect our dance moves. We came to enjoy our lessons so much and really looked forward to the next one. When our wedding day actually came, my husband and I both felt that one of our favorite parts of our beautiful wedding was definitely our first dance! Feeling confident and knowing we could show off our skills made it so much fun and so very special! I would recommend Chad and Brisa for anybody interested in bettering their dancing skills. They are absolutely wonderful!
We will be forever grateful!
Jessica Watkins
We contacted Chad and Brisa a few weeks before our wedding. We were only able to meet with them twice before the big day! They were great teachers and we had a lot of fun working with them. We are even considering signing up for dance classes just for fun. Highly recommended. Five stars!
My wife Laura and I got married 14 years ago and we took Lessons with Chad. Our wedding was two thousand miles away and the event was largely shaped by our families that were close to the venue where it was held. Our first dance was a waltz that turned out to be the pinnacle of our evening. It was the one thing that Laura and I could work on together remotely while the others prepared for our wedding back home. It was nice for us to work on something together and no one back home even knew we were taking lessons. When we swept out onto the floor and swooped around with “under arm turns” and even a “lunge”, people were gob-smacked! One little niece even asked her grandma, “is that Cinderella”. Since our wedding, my wife and I have kept up a love of Ballroom dance and have taken classes all over the world. We’ve appreciated the ability and skill that Chad has, which is second to none, and we appreciate his ability to teach at the finest levels and our level, which was just some beginners who wanted to have a special day, be a little more special thanks to a little preparation with a one of a kind teacher. Thanks Chad! Don Purcell
Dance with Chad is the best! We needed a first dance song for our wedding. My fiancé and I have never danced before, but from our first lesson Chad made us feel extremely comfortable and at ease, not to mention EXCITED to learn! He is great at communication; quick and thoughtful responses every time. I called around to other places but Chad by FAR offered the best price around - and I don't think we would have gotten anywhere near the personalized attention, flexibility, and just downright niceness from any of the other dance companies. Thank you for everything, Chad!
He did a wonderful job with my husband and daughter. The Father Daughter Dance was beautiful.
My husband and I were referred to Chad through out DJ SKM. We wanted to do a waltz as out first dance. Chad was AMAZING! It was almost like couples therapy where he really goes beyond just teaching you dance moves. He really is passionate about dance and will teach you in the way that best suits your learning style. He is very flexible and professional. Everyone loved out first dance and mentioned how we looked like pro dancers. I hope we can take some fun couples dance classes now that the wedding is over.
I ran across Chad and Brisa at the 2014 Bridal Show when I saw Chad and Roni dancing to my favorite song by Hunter Hayes called Wanted. What caught my eye about the two during the performance was the elegance of the routine. Later that week I emailed Chad and got a response that was very quick, and left me with a very warm feeling. He had not only answered all of my questions but made me feel welcome to join. This was important because taking dance lessons was something my husband and I had never done before. It didn’t help that we were planning a wedding at the same time, so I was thinking would it even be possible to learn a new dance for our first dance at my wedding reception. When I got to the class the first time I got my answer. We met another couple who was on their fourth or fifth week and their routine was almost done and it was inspirational. My husband and I were both wowed by the experience. Each and every week for 8 weeks we showed up and step by step worked with Chad, Brisa and Roni on our customized choreographed routine. On our wedding day we were able to showcase the dance which was one of the most memorable parts of our wedding.
What I love most about the Dance with Chad experience is the price! Taking dance lessons in my mind seemed like it would be very expensive but their pricing was more than reasonable. He was always flexible with us when it was time to make payments which came in handy especially since I was paying off a wedding at the same time. Ultimately, I have to say that Dance with Chad was fun, memorable and was a part of the memories we built through our wedding process. We love them so much and feel this was the best vendor to deal with!
Chad and Brisa are an exceptional dance instruction team. I was a seasoned ball roomer and my fiancé u to dancing and eager to learn. Chad instantly made us feel comfortable together and new just how to approach our different levels. He is warm, funny, personable and makes every lesson fun. We know that we will have a beautiful wedding dance but more importantly, are learning to dance together for the rest of our lives which is what it's really all about. You couldn't do better than learning to "Dance with Chad"
Our wedding coordinator suggested that we try Dance with Chad to choreograph a first dance for our wedding. We came in on the 2nd week of an 8 week (1x per week) lesson and mid way through the lessons, knew enough basic moves to put them together to a song of our choice. We walked away with the perfect dance to our perfect song. Chad, Brisa and Roni were great instructors. The only reason I gave 4/5 stars was that it the location was very far for us and the classes were a bit late for the distance we had to drive. Also, since it's a group class, you have to kind of wait for everyone in the group to catch up to speed and that can slow the couples that actually practice at home down a bit. Overall, I would HIGHLY suggest Dance With Chad!
We first were introduced to Dance with Chad at the Arizona Bridal Event held at the Phoenix Convention Center. We were very nervous, needed alot of work, and were on a very strict budget. Chad and Brisa won us over right away. They were professional, patient, and flexible meeting us at odd times and different venues in order to meet our crazy schedules. The gave us basic dance skills boosting our confidence immediately and then built on those skills allowing us to have a beautiful first dance we will always remember. Did I tell you Chad is hilarious! Our classes became a much needed date night were we could laugh, look adoringly into each others eyes, and forget the stress that seems to come with planning a wedding. This duo is so invested not only in their craft but in the individuals themselves. I am in tears as I write this as Chad unexpectedly arrived at my reception and danced with in place of my father was unable to attend. Thank you Chad and Brisa!
Chad and Brisa were nothing short of a dream to work with. They were flexible and helped us to have the dance we wanted without forcing their ideas on us. The instruction itself was superb! Insightful, entertaining, supportive, are just a few words that come to mind! We've learned so much and we can't wait to go back and keep learning more! Also, to call them LGBT friendly would be a huge understatement. They were extremely good to us and made us feel welcome every step of the way. I'm extremely proud to call them friends! If you want to have a beautiful first dance at your wedding, or just learn to dance in general, go with Dance With Chad... you'll be so happy you did!
When it came to planning for our big day we knew where we wanted to get married, our wedding theme, our colors, who was to be in our wedding, how many guests we were going to invite, etc... The details of our wedding came together easily but there was only one thing both my husband and I were stressing about and that was our dance. Neither one of us liked to be the center of attention, neither one of us really thought we could dance and with some physical challenges on my part (wheelchair bound) we were both dreading this task and even considered foregoing any 1st dance but before doing so we made an appt with Chad. I had picked up his info at a bridal fair and thought it couldn't hurt to try. Not only did Chad and his team not run away from the challenges we presented before them but they took on that challenge and made us feel very comfortable with the whole process while making it fun for us every week. They were extremely flexible with our schedule, worked within our budget and the final product of all our hard work was beautiful. There was not a dry eye in the whole room, including the venue staff. We are very appreciative of all the time and effort Chad and his team put into working with us and we really couldn't have put a more beautiful choreography together without them... and to think that we almost chose not to do a dance at all! It was the best money we spent and it has almost been a year since we wed and people are still talking about it! Thank you Chad and Brisa! Forever family!
-The Zimmermans
Chad and Brisa totally saved my husband and i! We worked with them for several months leading up to our wedding, and they really are the best in the business. They tailor everything to you, are super flexible and really want to get to know you!
They did a lot more than help us learn our first dance. They were supportive along the crazy wedding planning process, they listened to us, and they helped us improve our overall relationship. Best experience ever!
My Fiance and I are having a GREAT time learning our first dance moves with Chad and Brisa! They make it easy and comfortable to learn. They have been guiding us and our four left feet every step of the way. After our first lessen we left with steps and plans to work on from home which has been such a blast for us! I just happened to be a wedding professional myself, and I have heard from several of my own Brides and Grooms that they have had the exact same experience with Chad as we have. I would highly recommend Dance with Chad to anyone!!
When it comes to weddings, the details are very important. However, usually most of the details are not noticed or remembered by the guests unless they are bad. But with regard to the Wedding Dances, the opposite is true. The guests only remember the dances if you amaze them. For my wedding, I was dancing with the last two people anyone expected to actually be able to dance, my wife and my mother. Let’s just say the bar was set low, and I knew this, so I decided lessons were necessary for both dances. I chose Dance With Chad for their skill, but more importantly for their unmistakable passion. The preparation was a lot of fun and since there was only one of me, we even brought my Dad out to the lessons and made a bigger family event out of it. When the wedding rolled around we were ready, and we definitely amazed the guests. This would definitely not have been possible without working with Chad, Roni and the rest of the team. I still hear comments about our dances, they definitely remember.
We've known Chad for many years as we (hubby and I) took classes from him at the Parks & Rec several years ago. Then, since we are also in the events industry we'd see him and his crew at various things around town. It is always a pleasure to see him! When our daughter got married in August 2012 there was no other choice to help hubby with the Father/Daughter dance AND Son in Law with their Bride&Groom dance! (Our daughter is already an accomplished dancer.) Chad and his team helped both men dance with her really well and have fun at the same time! If you want a team that will do their best to help you dance your best - then Dance with Chad is the first and only place to look!
What I think what I appreciated most was Chad was able to figure out a plan for us when all we had was an idea of "we don't want to look like a high school dance". He was able to figure out our vibe. We picked our song and we were off. In 4 months, he worked with us creating an epic 'foxy trot' that wowed our families that they still remember til this day -- 10 years later!! It was my favorite part of my wedding and we received a standing ovation. I cannot recommend Chad and his crew enough. They are professional, flexible and creative. They can make it work and make you shine.
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