Dorian Deaver is a wedding dance instructor based in Ann Arbor, MI, renowned for his 30 years of ballroom dancing experience and gymnast career. Dorian discovered partner dancing in university through social dance events and has enjoyed the craft immensely ever since. Combining his passion for dance with an ear for music, Dorian also boasts several decades of experience as a professional DJ, making him invaluable to couples.
Dorian Deaver created the ‘Dorian Bridal Dance’ program to help inexperienced to-be-weds thrive on the wedding reception dance floor. His lessons are designed to boost confidence and give students a core understanding of rhythm and movement in time to the music. Dorian strives to help couples break out of the listless dancing mold and embrace a fun-filled, high-energy first dance performance.
Dorian Deaver offers dance lessons in a wide variety of styles ranging from Latin, jazz, and flamenco to classical, country, and hip-hop. Dorian can provide private classes for to-be-weds and their wedding party, coaching several keynote dances such as the first dance and other family-partnered dances. Additional services include competitive dance coaching and group lessons.
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10 Lesson Dance Card
$1,200starting price
10 Lesson Dance Card
$1,200starting price
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Gives couples a discount when buying 10 lessons.
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10 Lesson Dance Card
$1,200starting price
10 Lesson Dance Card
$1,200starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Gives couples a discount when buying 10 lessons.
Gives couples a discount when buying 10 lessons.
Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
Couples usually spend $1,200
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Music Genres
African
Arabic
Bollywood
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Flamenco
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Latin
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
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4.9
out of 5.0
13 reviews
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Dorian is highly recommended as a wedding dance instructor. Reviewers praise his patience, kindness, professionalism, and friendly demeanor. They appreciate his ability to tailor lessons to their skill level and build confidence on the dance floor. Many couples learned basic ballroom steps and had a successful first dance thanks to Dorian's teaching. His personalized approach and talented instruction make him a top choice for anyone seeking dance lessons for their big day.
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Dorothy M
5.0
7/14/2023
Dorian was a phenomenal teacher. He was patient, kind, professional, yet also friendly and guided us to a beautiful first dance at our wedding!! I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking out a dance teacher.
John D
5.0
9/04/2022
Dorian is an amazing dance instructor! We went from dance beginners to dance aficionados in a matter of a couple classes. We are 100% going back to Dorian to learn a few more dances to use throughout our life.
From his first inspirational class to the fine tuning of our steps and confidence in our final class before our wedding, we learned and smiled throughout it all. We could not have asked for a more personal, knowledgeable, friendly, and talented teacher! Dorian catered to our talents and built our talents up with each and every new class. Our first dance was everything we wanted it to be and Dorian got us to the point where we trusted our talents on the dance floor 100%.
We recommend Dorian to anyone of any dance experience level.
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Peter D
5.0
9/01/2022
Dorian is amazing!
We realized a little too late into wedding planning that we wanted to learn some basic ballroom steps for a first dance. We approached him about a month before our wedding and he was totally committed to the challenge! He is so personable and warm and helped us work through a basic routine. We had such a good experience that we're planning to keep learning dance from Dorian!
Chloe M
5.0
6/09/2022
Great dance instructor! Meets you at your level and makes sure you are ready
Rachel F
5.0
5/25/2022
He did an amazing job making us feel comfortable and teaching style was easy to explain!
Meredith S
5.0
7/14/2021
Dorian was the best! My groom and I were a little apprehensive when we first started, but after 5 lessons Dorian had a looking amazing. He starts with fundamentals and builds a routine for you. We can't wait to show our friends and family next week at our wedding!
Natalie P
4.0
9/14/2017
He was incredible. He is so nice and welcoming. We had a blast learning dances. He made our dance fun and easy. We weren't nervous at all.
Anne C
5.0
10/29/2016
Dorian is the best!! We started with him not having any dance experience and after working with him a few months we wowed our guests at our wedding during our first dance. Taking dance lessons from Dorian was one of the best parts of planning our wedding, and something we looked forward to each week! We will definitely be back! Thanks Dorian!
Beth S
5.0
10/25/2016
Dorian is the BEST! We came to him with 2 weeks until our wedding, and in 5 classes, we had a full wedding routine. He was patient, kind, and constructive in feedback in making sure we understood our dance steps and made them our own. He let us know his goal was to make it "our dance, not just the dance Dorian taught you" and he gave us the support and skills to make that happen! Our guests were WOWED on our wedding day!
He has a great studio in his home that is spacious and easy to get to. TOTALLY recommend if you want a wedding dance that isn't the usual 'swaying'.
Kira L
5.0
8/27/2016
Dorian is a true miracle worker; with only 5 lessons and 2 weeks before our wedding, he was able to take us from stepping on each others feet to bona-fide dancers! His knowledge on a wide variety of dance styles is truly extraordinary, and he helping us choose are song and match it to the right dancing style. His friendly attitude and infectious natural energy really bring you out of your shell, even if you don't think of yourself as the "dancing type." I would recommend him 100% to anyone working on their special wedding dance.
5.0
12/20/2015
From a baseline of having no dance experience whatsoever, my wife and I were able to learn and pull off a fantastic wedding first dance thanks to Dorian! He was a truly phenomenal instructor -- not only did he teach us a classy and inspiring dance routine, but he also gave my wife and I a new way to spend time together, and develop our relationship as newlyweds. Even after our wedding day, we are now excited to continue with Dorian to learn new dance lessons - he truly has had a positive impact on our lives. We would certainly recommend Dorian to anyone looking to pull off a sparkling wedding dance performance. But more than this, we recommend Dorian to any couple looking to spend time together trying something fun and new.
Kelsey T
5.0
10/08/2014
Dorian made our day absolutely perfect. He is extremely kind and considerate and it was such a pleasure working with him. Thank you so much, Dorian!!
Vivian K
4.0
5/08/2012
We took private and group lessons with Dorian Deaver for our wedding. We had 6 private lessons that taught us our bridal dance (fox trot to Sinatra's "Fly Me to the Moon"). We kept it a secret from most of our family and friends, and wowed the crowd the night of the wedding. It was so much fun and such a delight to do something that most weren't expecting! Our enthusiasm in our first dance set the tone for the rest of the night. Dorian was a great instructor!
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