About this vendor
Doing the same old same has never been our style.
As a local, boutique company, we limit the number of weddings and events we do so that we can focus on quality over quantity. For over a decade we have packed dance floors by blending songs with tasteful DJ skills, taking guests' requests on the fly and reading the crowd. Simply put, we keep the dance party moving!
Energy is contagious, so we always bring an upbeat, outgoing personality to every event we perform. We LOVE weddings and it shows. As your DJ, we will make sure your identity speaks through your music. We will pair your favorite songs with other songs that fit to create a live DJ set that spans your favorite genres and requests.
You are going to have an epic party that reflects you and your guest's unique style.
Details
Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- EDM
- Folk
- Hip-Hop
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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Dancin’ Shoes DJ was one of our favorite vendors to work with for our wedding. Michael was incredibly responsive. He made it easy to share our music preferences and build the timel...
ine for the day. Our ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing were all in different areas of the venue, and he handled the transitions seamlessly. His uplighting created a fun atmosphere, the energy was fantastic, and the dance floor was full all night. We absolutely recommend DJ Michael and his team to anyone looking for a professional and talented wedding DJ.
We worked with Michael as our main DJ and point of contact, and he was fantastic! He helped us immensely in the planning, had detailed ideas and recommendations when we were stumpe...
d during the process, and was willing to work with our unique request for a live drummer.
The flexibility they showed was very reassuring, and their DJing skills were great! It wasn't just the songs we wanted, but also great transition work and blending that really made things memorable to all of our guests who were partying with us.
We enjoyed working with this vendor and specifically Sean on our wedding day. Dancin' was communicative throughout the planning process and receptive to our playlist specifications...
. Sean took direction well once guests took to the dance floor. Thanks to him for keeping the party going!
The lighting package and photo booth option this vendor supplies was solid, and we're glad we had that for our guests on the day-of!
Cate was an amazing DJ. There were people on the dance floor the entire night. Energy was incredible, she was attentive, friendly and reliable. Highly recommend for your wedding ev...
ent!!! I want to do it again! Haha
We LOVED Mike! Our venue gave us a list of recommended vendors, and they told us straight up that Mike is the only one worth using, and they were absolutely right. If you’re a plan...
ner/perfectionist like I am, you will appreciate his attention to detail and willingness to work with you on specifics. He sends you a very thorough document after your first meeting with him that outlines your wedding day timeline with which music goes where, and then you can fill in what specific songs/genres you would like for each section. We had made our own playlist for cocktail hour, and he was able to make it flow seamlessly and put everything together extremely smoothly. There was always a mic where it needed to be for which speech, and he made sure to tailor the reception music to both young and old guests attending. Overall, just an amazing experience, and would highly recommend using him for your wedding!
ate was an absolute pleasure to work with. From the start, she was professional, responsive, and provided clear information about the different packages. She met with us virtually ...
to answer all our questions, which made the process feel simple and stress-free.
After we chose Cate as our DJ, her communication remained excellent. She offered great suggestions for music and was also flexible when I decided to handpick every song myself—she blended them seamlessly into the perfect wedding playlist. She also handled all the microphones and sound for the ceremony, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing.
It’s clear this isn’t Cate’s first wedding—she was incredibly prepared, organized, and professional. She made the entire planning process so much easier, and we’re so grateful for her role in making our day perfect.
We had the BEST experience with Michael. He took so much care and time walking us through the process leading up to our wedding to understand exactly the vibe & vision we had for o...
ur night. He was the perfect MC, making the whole night feel seamless & easy, keeping guests moving from the ceremony all the way through toasts and the afterparty, removing a huge burden from my husband & I, which let us enjoy the night and feel like guests ourselves. He took our music wishlist and curated the perfect night of dancing that kept our guests on the dance floor the whole night -- even making space for me to get on stage and DJ for a song. It was truly the most magical night for my husband and I - HUGE thanks to Michael.
We cannot say enough amazing things about working with Mike. From start to finish, he was professional, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make our wedding unforgettable...
. The communication leading up to the day was seamless—he took the time to understand our vision, our style, and the kind of energy we wanted for each part of the night.
On the wedding day itself, Mike absolutely nailed it. The ceremony music was perfectly timed and beautiful, the cocktail hour set the right mood, and the reception was an absolute blast—our dance floor was packed all night long! He read the crowd effortlessly, kept the energy high, and mixed songs in a way that had everyone dancing together.
We received so many compliments from our guests about how fun the music was, and we know it’s thanks to Mike's talent and expertise. If you’re looking for someone who is not only skilled but also a joy to work with, we couldn’t recommend Mike more highly. They truly made our celebration feel magical.
We had such an incredible experience working with Cate at Dancin’ shoes as our wedding DJ. She was so professional and communicative leading up to the wedding and on the day itself...
everything went smoothly and you couldn’t pry people away from the dance floor. Would highly recommend!
We absolutely couldn't recommend Cate and Dancin' shoes DJ and Lighting enough! She perfectly picked up our vibe, flowing through a mix of emo, classic 50s, swing, 2000s hip hop, a...
nd early 90s hits. Cate kept everyone dancing and created an unforgettable atmosphere. She truly is the best!
Cate from Dancin' Shoes was an incredible DJ for our wedding. She was organized, communicative, and easy to work with throughout the planning process. We had our ceremony in a remo...
te mountain meadow, and Cate brought a battery pack, wireless mic, and headset for our officiant so that all of our guests could hear the entire ceremony. Cate was prepared, professional, and her MC style perfectly matched our energy. Our dance floor was packed with all ages all night and we got lots of compliments on the dance party from our guests. Would highly recommend Cate and Dancin' Shoes for any event.
Mike was incredibly helpful and was an amazing MC. He ensured everything ran smoothly and gave some great recommendations when it came to dances, songs, and what is popular at othe...
r weddings (I.e. doing the father daughter dance or mother son dance before the couples first dance). His team were professional and timely I didn’t have to worry about a thing! And of course he kept the party going!!
Michael was the best DJ we could have ever imagined having for our wedding. Great knowledge of music, wonderful ability to read the room, and he always had a smile on his face when...
we looked his way. 1000% would use him again and recommend him to any of our friends and family. Oh, and nevermind how cool the lights were. Dancin' Shoes DJ and Lighting absolutely rocked our wedding. Thanks!
We started working with Michael from Dancin' Shoes DJ and later requested DJ Quiggy to be our wedding DJ. From the very beginning, we felt truly understood as we discussed our musi...
c preferences and favorite artists. Both Michael and Quiggy took the time to get to know our style, and we felt confident going into our big day.
On the wedding day, DJ Quiggy went above and beyond our expectations. He expertly mixed a unique blend of 80s and 90s Norwegian pop songs with modern U.S. hits, a challenge that he absolutely nailed. The way he seamlessly combined the Norwegian tracks we love with the English/American ones was perfect. And to top it all off, he closed the night with The Final Countdown, which sent the entire party into a frenzy—what an epic ending!
We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ experience, and if we ever need a DJ again, DJ Quiggy and Dancin' Shoes DJ will be our first call. Thank you so much, Michael and Quiggy, for making our special day unforgettable!
Ugh, I hate leaving bad reviews but I have to share that we did not have a good experience with Mike. We paid for one of the highest packages to have Mike as our DJ and not someone...
from his team because he came highly recommended. He was one of our most expensive vendors so we were excited to have him and assumed he would do a great job. We asked him to cut out a part of the song for our procession and he ended up playing that part of the song TWICE. Mike was supposed to start playing our first dance song as we were walking to the dance floor and he waited until we got to the middle of the dance floor to play the song. My maid of honor and the groom walked up to him a few times during the dancing to ask him to change the song to something that was in our playlist and he said he was "working up to it". We were really disappointed with Mike and his lack of awareness to the requests we made leading into the wedding but also day of. I unfortunately highly recommend looking elsewhere for a DJ.
Wow wow wow - we can't say enough good things about working with Cate and Michael! They were professional, responsive, and proactive through the entire planning process and on the ...
day of Cate absolutely crushed it. We have gotten so many compliments and MULTIPLE requests for our wedding playlist because it was banger after banger. Cate was so good at picking up cues from the room and keeping the energy high. Transitions and live mixing were on point, song choice was excellent throughout the entire night, and she helped keep the flow of toasts, dances, announcements, etc. while not taking the focus away from the moment.
She was so quick and efficient with setup and breakdown, the equipment all worked great outside in the rain, and there were zero issues with any equipment including speakers and mics. We got married at Arapahoe Basin, a venue with some logistical challenges (high elevation, need a high clearance vehicle on the service road, wild weather) and she handled it all without a hitch.
TLDR; Go with Dancin' Shoes DJ for the best vibes and a perfect night :)
Cate did an absolutely incredible job and was a joy to work with. She played all the songs we requested while also curating the perfect vibe to keep people dancing all night. Canno...
t recommend her enough!!
Michael was the absolute best! We had the best night of our lives at our reception. He was attentive and listened to our list and made sure he had a pulse on what people wanted to ...
hear. EVERYONE has told us how it was the best wedding music they have heard. We were super picky about out music and wanted it to feel like a club. He did not miss. It was amazing. We cannot thank him and his partner enough the look of the lighting, the sound, everything was perfect.
Michael from Dancing Shoes DJ and Lighting was incredible. The DJ can make or break a wedding and he couldn’t have been a greater pick. He took the time to chat with us for hours a...
sking us what we want and what he has to offer months before the wedding and again weeks before. He lived up to every expectation we had and the dance floor moving the entire night! Our guests continually were telling us how awesome our DJ is. He knows exactly when to play what song and how to evolve the dancing throughout the night. On top of it all he is a really kind and genuine person who truly wanted the best for us on our big day. 200% recommend booking him or any of his DJs! Thanks Michael!
We had Cate DJ our wedding day and WOW, she was incredible! We had multiple people coming up to us throughout the night to tell us how great the DJ was. Outside of being extremely ...
organized, detail-oriented, helpful, and kind people, we were blown away by how great a job they did for our wedding. Would highly recommend Dancin Shoes DJ!
We worked with Cate for our wedding and would HIGHLY recommend her for any event. The whole team at Dancin' Shoes is professional, friendly, and prepared. They made sure they under...
stood exactly what we wanted and perfectly executed our timings and requests. We especially loved Cate's MC skills, keeping it polished, professional, and timely throughout the whole event. So grateful they were part of our day!
Michael and his team are AWESOME! He was so thorough reviewing names, timeline, etc. with us prior to our wedding and then on the wedding day, he double checked some things but ult...
imately did his job seamlessly. I never would have known if he had any issues. He started the party and kept it going all night long!
We hired Cate as our wedding DJ and received so many comments on how good the music was! She did an incredible job with the reception music. Planning everything with her was easy w...
ith the template she provided. I highly recommend her and Dancin Shoes!!
Cate was incredible! She listened to our wants and preferences and truly delivered the best vibes at our wedding. She never missed a beat with the announcements and THE MUSIC. Our ...
guests were raving about the music selection and had a blast dancing- she played the perfect mix of genres and crowd-pleasers for every generation. Highly recommend hiring her as your wedding DJ!
We booked Mike as our DJ and Lighting specialist about a year out from our wedding. From the moment we reached out, he was fully responsive and professional filling us in on every ...
detail that went into his DJ process for weddings. Not only is he extremely passionate about music in general, but he also thoroughly supported our vision and stuck to our playlists we provided while making sure the family stayed on the dance floor all night long. Mike and his team also did an amazing lighting setup with string market lights and Chinese lanterns that really captured everything we had in mind, making our night unique and special to us. It was a pleasure working with Mike and Carolina on the day of our wedding as they helped make sure the night went smoothly.
DJ Cate knows how to throw a party!!! All my husband and I wanted for our wedding celebration was an awesome dance party, and Cate absolutely understood the assignment. Guests tol...
d me it's the most they've ever danced at a wedding, because the transitions and song choices were just too good. Thank you for making the night perfect!
We were absolutely thrilled with the incredible service provided by Anthony! From the initial planning stages to the last dance of the night, Anthony demonstrated unparalleled pati...
ence and professionalism. He took the time to understand our musical preferences, ensuring that the playlist perfectly reflected our vision for the celebration. Anthony's ability to read the crowd and seamlessly transition between genres kept the energy on the dance floor electric throughout the entire evening.
He not only met but exceeded our expectations, effortlessly blending our favorite tunes with his own expert selections. Anthony's enthusiasm and passion for his craft were infectious, and it was evident that he took great joy in contributing to the joyous atmosphere of our wedding. Thanks to him, our dance floor was alive with laughter and pure joy, making our wedding day an unforgettable celebration filled with love and fantastic music
Mike was the DJ for our wedding, and he did such a fantastic job. He was so helpful with suggestions on how we can pick music to play for the different generations of guests at our...
wedding, as well as explaining all the different times we may want a specific song to play. We had so much fun dancing to all the hits and favorites he played throughout the night, and he totally nailed our vision.
We would highly recommend him and his company for anyone's special day!
On October 15, 2023, we celebrated our wedding in Estes Park, and Cate Olson exceeded our expectations. We wholeheartedly recommend her as our venue's DJ, and we couldn't be happie...
r with our choice. Thanks to her, our day went incredibly smoothly, and she ensured it was flawless. The music selection was outstanding, ranging from the highly requested "Cotton Eye Joe" by my sister to the must-play "Def Leppard" by my husband, keeping the dance floor packed all night. We can't praise her enough. If you're in search of a wedding DJ, choose her!
Thank you for helping create our dream wedding from start to finish! You really kept the mood high, and played exactly what we wanted! You killed it and we can’t thank you enough! ...
The lights were awesome too!
Mike DJed, emceed, and provided lighting for our wedding. He did a fabulous job and made our night memorable and fun! He is very professional and easy to work with. When we made a...
last minute change of our first dance song he rolled with it and adjusted the scheduled so that everything else wasn't affected. We got lots of comments about how great the DJ was. Would 100% recommend Mike!
If I could give Cate and the Dancin' Shoes team more than 5 stars I would. We had such an incredible experience with the entire team and it's obvious they are true pros. They were ...
willing to answer questions as we were gathering quotes, took time to learn more about us to tailor their music choices, met up with us before the wedding day to make sure everything was in order, and went above and beyond on the actual day.
The music was incredible and Cate did a fantastic job taking our recommendations but also reading the dance floor, taking requests, and interacting with guests. But she also did so much more to make our day run smoothly. She helped corral vendors, released tables, did MC'ing, and kept us on schedule. And most importantly, she kept the dance floor packed the entire reception. We've had at least 10 people tell us Cate was the best DJ/dance floor they've seen at a wedding and we couldn't agree more.
Thank you SO MUCH for making our day so memorable. We'd hire Cate + team again in a second!!!
Michael is exactly what you want for your wedding. Many people came up to us and said it was the best wedding they have ever been to, everyone pretty much stayed in the dance floor...
until we got kicked out. Can not recommend more.
Mike did an amazing job with both our ceremony and reception. The lighting also looked fantastic, AND he was able to book and coordinate with our photo booth people giving us one l...
ess thing to worry about. He did a fantastic job with the music genres we picked and our guests spent the entire night on the dance floor. Our venue staff even commented on how fun of a wedding it was for them to work! Dancin' Shoes DJ is a FANTASTIC choice to have for your wedding.
Mike and his team were absolutely incredible! Not only are they super cool, they are excellent at their jobs. The amount of guests that asked who our DJ was and “can I have the who...
le playlist” is too many to count. We trusted Mike to just do his thing and, as I told him, “read the room,” and he absolutely crushed it! We weren’t picky, just wanted it to be the best dance party ever and Mike delivered and then some! You won’t go wrong hiring him and his team!
Cate was awesome! She kept the flow of events seamlessly and kept the dancefloor packed!
As the owner of a Denver based event planning company, I work with A LOT of MC/DJs. But when it came to choosing the perfect fit for my own wedding, there wasn't even a question of...
who we would pick. Michael is passionate about what he does, he's got a great positive energy, and he can read the room like it's his super-power. On top of that, he is organized, thorough, and easy to work with from beginning to end.
As if all that weren't enough, Dancin' Shoes also has a ton of really awesome lighting options! IMO lighting is probably one of the most bang-for-your buck upgrades you can add to your event, and this team absolutely nails it!
I am so grateful we were able to book Michael with Dancin' Shoes for our wedding, can't recommend them enough!
Michael and his assistant Carolina were amazing! Michael listens well and took very good care of us! He Smiles constant which we love! His suggestions were great, he put together a...
great song list! I would have been lost without Carolina, she was so helpful especially with the ‘Q’s’ on when to walk down the aisle, etc. We highly recommend Michael with Dancin Shoes for you next event!
Michelle & Chris
Cate was THE BEST DJ!!! She helped make our wedding fun and special, and the dance floor was packed all night. Everyone at Dancin' Shoes was friendly, professional, and easy to wor...
k with. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a DJ.
The Dancin' Shoes team was incredible to work with for our wedding from start to finish. They were communicative, professional, and extremely helpful in providing us with an inclus...
ive song guide and uplighting options. The whole team took the time to respond to emails and hop on calls with us leading up to the event. And day of, Sean, made everything flow perfectly from his song transitions to MC announcements. We received many compliments on how much people enjoyed the music we had and how personable Sean was. Our dance floor was packed from the first song up until the very last song. We cannot thank or recommend them enough!
Sean and Dancin' Shoes were the best DJ experience we could have asked for! Sean was very fun and professional, along with being communicative, personable and responsive the whole ...
night. He helped keep us, our wedding party and wedding guests on track and groovin' smoothly all evening. He played exactly what we wanted to hear and stuck with our disco dancey vibes, along with the appropriate lighting which helped set the mood. He was smiling and enjoying himself, which we feel inspired others to do the same. Everyone danced through most of our cocktail hour and through the entire dance party at the end of the night. We feel the playlist was everything and we'll be listening to it the rest of our lives.
We highly recommend Sean and Dancin' Shoes to anybody who is getting married, throwing an event or a spectacular dance party. We can't speak they're praises enough!
Thank you to everyone at Dancin' Shoes!
Love,
The Sabucos
Cate did an incredible job DJing our wedding + lighting. People were on the dance floor until the absolute end! She took requests but kept it within what we wanted and didn't want....
Huge thank you to Cate! We highly recommend.
Mike from Dancin' Shoes DJ was an absolutely fantastic choice for our wedding! He was super easy to work with from the very beginning, and was so knowledgeable and has thought of e...
very aspect of our day which made the planning process a breeze. On the day of our wedding, he truly kept the party going with an incredible selection of music that had everyone on their feet and was also just a genuinely great guy. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our special day. Thank you Mike for making it unforgettable!
Cate was the absolute star of our wedding. She was so wonderful to work with from start to finish, including assisting us with song selections for certain parts of the wedding (pro...
cessional, recessional, etc.). We received so many compliments throughout the night and since the wedding on how great our DJ was. Cate really took the effort to get to know us before the wedding and it showed throughout the night in her DJ and MC style. We initially had wanted a band for our wedding, but ended up being not possible for us. We hesitated on a DJ because it seemed all we could find was big 'corporate style DJs'. Once we found and talked to Cate, we knew she was our DJ. Cate was 10x better than any band we could've hired and was totally perfect for our wedding. She read all the vibes in the room and embodied the party that we wanted. If you're looking for a DJ/MC with amazing personality who really cares about the quality of your wedding - would absolutely recommend Dancin' Shoes DJ without hesitation!
Mike and Carolina did a fantastic job at our wedding on both the DJ/MC portion AND photography. We could not have asked for a better team to celebrate our special day. The amount ...
of devotion to make sure we got the perfect playlist and photos was unparalleled. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a next level event!!
We hired Mike from Dancin shoes for our wedding for DJ and lighting services. He absolutely crushed it and was an awesome MC and aligned with our music tastes perfectly. He does a...
super helpful questionnaire beforehand to get to know your music style and ensure everything goes perfect - from the ceremony music, cocktail hour, entrance song, and first dances everything went flawlessly. He also captures the night on Instagram which was so fun to watch back the next morning. The uplighting and personalized monogram transformed our wedding venue and made it absolutely perfect. If you need a DJ, look no further. Mike is your guy.
These guys are great. We worked mostly with Cate on our wedding and she was responsive, helpful, and available to help us with last minute questions. She kept the vibe we wanted th...
roughout the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and made sure everything flowed expertly. Absolutely seamless experience.
Michael, you did a superior job and I knew from the beginning you were definitely the right choice!
Cate at Dancin' Shoes was truly the MVP of our wedding. She was a fantastic MC (especially with a lot of difficult names to get through!) and most importantly, kept everyone on the...
dancefloor until we were literally kicked off because the wedding was over. She incorporated all of the songs that we requested (including requests from the dancefloor) and did a great job of keeping all of our guests happy and entertained. From start to finish, we both could not have been happier!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Michael was amazing from our first introductory phone call till the very last song at our wedding. He was so professional and organized, it really was a relief to have him as a ven...
dor because I knew I had nothing to worry about. My absolute favorite moment from our wedding was when he played Teenage Dirtbag, which had every single one of our friends on the dance floor, singing along. You can't go wrong hiring him, he will go above and beyond to make your day the most special.
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1560 High St. #7, Denver, CO
Dancin' Shoes DJ