Your First Dance
Francis Floyd
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Francis Floyd is a certified ballroom dance instructor based in Groton, MA. Francis has more than 25 years of teaching experience. He can help you design a stylish and romantic first dance to get your wedding celebration off on the right foot!
Don't have any dance experience beyond a bit of side-to-side sway? No problem! Francis works with couples of all ages and abilities, and he's happy to tailor your dance to suit your unique style and personality. So if your favorite song doesn't seem like the sort of thing you'd typically hear in a traditional ballroom setting, don't worry! Wedding dances are celebrations of love, and Francis wants you to enjoy your dance your way!
Francis doesn't just choreograph for couples. He can also choreograph a dance for you and your parent or you and someone else who has helped enrich your life and helped make you the person you are today. A private lesson lasts 45 minutes. You're welcome to book as many sessions as you require. Contact Francis Floyd today to find out more!
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Latin
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Francis Floyd
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I am a certified Ballroom Dance teacher with more than 25 years of teaching experience. I competed professionally in International Latin and have done pro-am competitions in both International and American styles. I have also judged numerous amateur competitions sponsored by area universities. I teach all four styles of Ballroom and Latin dancing including Swing and Salsa. I have also helped countless wedding couples prepare for their big day. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two daughters. I am also an avid marathon runner and triathlete.
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5.0
out of 5.011 reviews
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Francis is highly recommended for dance lessons for weddings, particularly for choreographing first dances. Reviewers praise his patience, knowledge, and ability to boost confidence in dancing. Francis is commended for his talent, professionalism, and personalized approach in teaching various dance styles. Clients express satisfaction with their first dance routines, highlighting the fun, enjoyable experience of working with Francis and the positive impact on their wedding day. Continuing lessons post-wedding and referring to other instructors showcase the lasting impact of Francis's classes.Valerie C
5.0
10/09/2024
Francis was absolutely amazing and we would recommend him to anyone looking for dance lessons especially if you are looking to wow your wedding guests with a choreographed first dance! He was very patient with us and helped us learn the perfect dance for our first dance as husband and wife. Our guests were wowed at our dance and it’s all thanks to Francis!
Dean D
5.0
8/28/2024
Highly recommended! Such a fun and amazing instructor, very knowledgeable and personable. If you're lacking confidence in your moves, Francis Floyd is the perfect person that can take you from having no background to being confident in a routine in a couple sessions. So happy to have found Francis, it was such a blast to work with him on our routine!
Response from Francis Floyd Ballroom Dance on 08/29/2024
Hello Dean,
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure helping you and Sar...
a (and her dad) get ready for your big day. Once again congratulations!
Any questions?
Lindsey L
5.0
1/07/2024
We found Francis through the knot and we were very impressed! He is very talented in what he does. I had reached out to him to schedule a dance lesson and before we even got there he had asked what song would be our first dance song and our first session he had already thought about what dancing style would be best for our song. Both me and my husband are not dances and we have two left feet but with the help of Francis we were able to feel comfortable and confident when our wedding came. I would highly recommend to going and seeing him especially if you are not a dancer and to feel more confident when your wedding day comes!
Response from Francis Floyd Ballroom Dance on 07/17/2024
Hello Lindsey,
Thanks very much for your review. It really helps. Once again, congratula...
tions to you and Stetson!
Francis
Kim S
5.0
12/11/2023
Francis is an excellent ballroom dance teacher and I highly recommend him. I took private lessons with him in 2023 to choreograph and teach me how to lead my daughter in a dance at her wedding. Francis was patient with me and listened to my concerns as I knew that I would be full of emotion and needed to keep the dance simple. It was my first time leading a dance as I am usually the follower and was especially challenging because my daughter lives 2,600 miles away and I would only have a few opportunities to practice with her before the big day. The mother daughter dance went beautifully and I could not have been more happy. Thank you Francis!
Autumn S
5.0
12/04/2023
We had the best time with Francis. He was so communicative, professional, and really made the whole experience so fun! We are even going to keep taking classes after our honeymoon, and we were not into dancing before. Our first dance came out incredible and truly looked so gorgeous. It was just such a fun thing to do together and we got so many compliments on our dance. I would highly recommend him!
Antonia V
5.0
1/09/2023
What an amazing instructor! My husband was so nervous when we started 6 months before our wedding day. We went to our first class and it was so much fun and light hearted. We enjoyed every session and we went every Monday for six months. The class included four additional people and we were able to include family or friends. We also took his summer salsa group class where my husband parents joined us and it was such a great memory to have for the years to come. All we can say is Francis really knows his stuff and makes it very easy for you to learn in a relaxed environment. He also referred me to Gina’s dance studio in Boxboro and there I learned a choreography lead dance routine for the wedding for my husband. So not only does Francis teach such great ballroom dancing skills, but he also has a network of instructors who can help you too. If you’re wanting to do a beautiful dance routine and look awesome posed he is the instructor for you. Everyone at our wedding felt they were truly entertained. We love everything about Francis and his Ballroom classes. We will continue to see Francis and get out dance on in the years to come. It was a truly bonding experience that brought us closer together. If you want to learn go to Francis. He is HANDS DOWN “THE BEST”.
Response from Francis Floyd Ballroom Dance on 12/11/2023
Thanks very much!
Jaime W
5.0
9/11/2022
Francis was just what we were looking for in dance instructor! We scheduled 6 dance lessons with Francis before our wedding. We shared the song we wanted to use as our first dance, and Francis choreographed the perfect dance for our wedding! He was very patient as my fiancé and I had little to no experience before working with Francis. He helped explain everything in a way that made sense to us, let us take videos to use to practice, and was extremely flexible with scheduling sessions to work with us. Highly recommend Francis for dance lessons before your wedding!
Kyla S
5.0
7/03/2022
If you are “on the fence” about booking dance lessons with Francis- I would say DO IT- you won’t regret it! My husband and I took 4 lessons leading up to our wedding day. Francis is kind, professional, and made both of us feel comfortable despite being dance-newbies. We chose a more obscure song by one of our favorite artists as our first-dance song. Francis developed creative choreography for it and always checked in with us to make sure we liked the moves. We also appreciated his sense of humor! At our wedding- our guests gushed about how amazing the dance was. Many guests shouted at the groom throughout the night to “dip her again!” :)
Kristina C
5.0
10/09/2019
My husband and I took 6 private dance classes with Francis leading up to our wedding. I can’t say enough good things about our experience with him. As dancing novices, we were a little nervous at first; however, after our first lesson we couldn’t have felt more comfortable. His experience coupled with his personality truly made the lessons fun and something we were looking forward to on a weekly basis. Furthermore, there were a couple of instances where we had to cancel on late notice and he was completely understanding and willing to work with us. If you’re looking for dance lessons or even a fun date night idea, I would absolutely recommend Francis!
Kelly L
5.0
6/13/2019
We had a great time taking dance lessons over the past two months with Francis leading up to our son's wedding. Our son and his fiancé look beautiful dancing together to the music they chose thanks to Francis' choreography and clear instruction. My husband and I and our son's fiancé's parents learned to dance. It was a great time to relax and have some fun together before the big day. Thanks Francis for sharing your expertise with us!
Celeste F
5.0
11/14/2018
We had a wonderful experience with Francis. He choreographed the perfect routine for our first dance. We thought his flexibility and creativity were equally impressive. He was able to curate an elegant routine that made us look like we’d been dancing together for years when in reality this was my first dance ever. We were able to recreate the dance floor for our reception venue within the dance hall where Francis gives lessons. I felt much more comfortable knowing the exact measurements we had to work with and seeing that we would have enough room, use up a lot of the floor, etc. We highly recommend Francis to anyone who needs a dance instructor for any occasion.
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