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Sandro
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Forget the rigid, corporate dance studios. At I Know You Can Dance, located in Midtown Manhattan, instructor Sandro brings a funny, friendly, and refreshing energy to your wedding prep. Drawing on his international background in Ballroom, Latin, and theatre, Sandro teaches techniques in a way that simply makes sense.
• Fast Results: Sandro's targeted approach means most couples feel confident and ready to practice independently after just 2 to 3 lessons.
• Tailored to You: We focus only on what you need. From bespoke choreography to basic steps, lessons are customized to your exact vision.
Sandro is available weekday evenings and weekends to fit around your busy wedding planning. Reach out today to discuss your unforgettable first dance and create a package that works for you!
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Meet the team
Sandro
Owner
Sandro trained as an actor/director in London, Italy and New York where he graduated from "The William Esper Studio". From 1996 to 2011 he worked on many Off-Broadway & Broadway shows such as "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!", "Urinetown", "Hairspray", "Taboo", "Shrek" & "Fela!".
In 2011, Alessandro completed a teacher training program for Ballroom & Latin both at Dancesport and at Stepping Out Studios with Pro Dancer & Instructor Andrianna Kourdi and that same year began teaching beginners and wedding couples. All the couples he teaches love him and leave 5-star reviews.
Reviews
5.0
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The instructor made lessons fun, patient, and encouraging, creating customized choreography that matched each couple’s skill level and personality. Beginners often saw quick progress (3–5 lessons) with music editing, injury-friendly adaptations, and practice videos. Couples said their first dance wowed guests and highly recommend him.Review photos
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Julie M
5.0
7/10/2026
Sandro was amazing to work with. He totally vibed with our more unusual vision and we had a blast working with him and loved his choreography. Our dance was a hit!
Britina C
5.0
7/04/2026
Sandro was such a fun, exhilerating dance instructor for our wedding dance. I was initially reluctant to take dance lessons because I’ve never taken a class like this before. But m...
y anxieties dissipated the moment we started our lessons with Sandro. He offers private lessons in a studio in midtown so there’s ample space and privacy. We showed him a few song options we were considering and he immediately clocked what might work or not with each song so we were able to pick one out with his advice. He prepared a dance for us based on our personalities, our skill level, and then we spent the next three/four lessons learning our moves and then learning to dance with each other.
Sandro is an infectious presence -- he’s charming and funny and helps you build confidence and believes in your ability to dance. I looked forward to dance lessons with him each time. And he built a routine that worked so well with our song and we were so excited to show him our dance video after the wedding. Our guests were in awe of our performance, not because we were so talented, but because they could tell how much we’d practiced and how much fun we had. Sandro’s choreography really helped highlight our relationship with each other.
Wedding is over, but now we’re booking salsa lessons with him next because he’s taught us to move our bodies and love to dance!
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Rahel W
5.0
7/02/2026
Working with Sandro was one of the highlights of our wedding planning. From day one, he made every lesson fun, relaxed, and enjoyable with his positive attitude and great sense of ...
humor.
He took the time to understand our ideas and created a choreography that truly felt like us. His creative input, clear explanations, and encouraging approach gave us so much confidence throughout the process.
Our first dance turned out even better than we had imagined, and our guests absolutely loved it. We can’t recommend Sandro enough, not only for his talent, but for making the whole experience such a special part of our wedding journey. Thank you, Sandro!
John S
5.0
6/28/2026
We came to our first lesson with Sandro having never taken a formal dance class. He immediately met us where we were, listened to what we wanted, and in just four lessons choreogra...
phed a first dance that felt completely authentic to us - and ended up being a huge hit at our wedding.
Beyond being an exceptional teacher, Sandro is hilarious, encouraging, and genuinely invested in his students. He made every lesson something we looked forward to. We couldn’t recommend him more highly and have already referred friends to him.
Grazie, Sandro!
Ellie F
5.0
6/18/2026
Working with Sandro Dance for our first dance was a fantastic experience. From start to finish, Sandro was creative and professional. He brought our chosen song to life with a beau...
tiful, memorable routine that impressed our guests.
Sandro made learning easy and enjoyable, even for us beginners, by breaking down each step. He ensured the dance felt natural and suited us as a couple. On our wedding day, everyone loved the choreography, and we felt like stars on the dance floor. Highly recommend
Matt P
5.0
6/17/2026
Sandro is amazing!
My fiancée got ACL surgery six weeks before our wedding and we were worried we wouldn’t be able to have a first dance.
Sandro created a custom choreography t...
hat was easy on her knee while maximizing the effect. We’re thrilled with the result!
Sandro also made the process so easy and fun! We feel that even beyond the wedding these lessons will serve us on many dance floors in the future.
Thank you, Sandro!
Marnie B
5.0
6/16/2026
Sandro made our dance lessons so fun. Neither of us are very coordinated but he was patient, funny, and truly made the lessons enjoyable. He also didn't try to push a package or lo...
ck us into more classes than we needed which we really appreciate. Highly recommend!!
Lauren K
5.0
6/10/2026
We used Sandro for our first dance and I cannot recommend him enough. From the start, Sandro was respectful and created an environment where my husband and I were comfortable. My h...
usband had no previous dance experience so he was nervous at first, but his confidence grew exponentially as we continued working with Sandro. Our dance turned out better than I ever could’ve imagined, and I am so glad we chose him.
Amanda L
5.0
6/08/2026
We had a wonderful experience working with Sandro for our first dance. He brought incredible energy and enthusiasm to every lesson, making the process genuinely fun and easy to fol...
low. What we appreciated most was how collaborative he was—he guided us every step of the way through his choreography while also incorporating the moves and ideas we had in mind, seamlessly turning them into a routine that felt natural, and uniquely ours. Would highly recommend him to any couple preparing for their wedding!
Megan S
5.0
6/08/2026
Simply the best! We could not have wished for a better instructor!!
Randal S
5.0
5/11/2026
We'd like to start this review by saying that it was clear from the first moment we met Sandro that he was laser-focused on making our first wedding dance one of the most memorable...
moments of our lives. And coming from a couple who has not danced much, he more than delivered. We even grew closer through our lessons with Sandro, as he showed us sides of ourselves we hadn't experienced before. Importantly, he choreographed around our comfort level but still pushed us to take some risks that definitely paid off on the night of our wedding. We love you Sandro and will be back to learn dances just for the fun of it!
Doug L
5.0
5/07/2026
Cannot recommend Sandro enough!! He taught my now husband and I an incredible routine that gave us basic dance skills and knockout choreography that wowed our guests. We walked in ...
knowing nothing and after four lessons we were pros.
Sandro is a patient, dedicated instructor who teaches one couple at a time so you get truly personalized attention. He took a ton of videos of us each week so we could refer back to the choreo when we practiced on our own.
As a same sex couple we weren’t really sure where to go for our dance lessons. We are so so happy we found Sandro, as he really worked with us to help us craft a unique dance that really expressed who we are. He takes the time to listen to you, learn your story, and help create a plan with you that makes you feel comfortable.
He is also just the sweetest human being. He’s kind, caring, thoughtful, and so funny! We looked forward to every single lesson with him. A truly lovely person who was one of the highlights of our wedding planning process.
Nick S
5.0
5/06/2026
We found Sandro through here and from him first contacting us to our last class we were so glad to have worked with him
Not only did he help us find our song, he made a wonderfully...
tailored dance that both worked with us and pushed us towards something truly special
When you’re so busy wedding planning, appointments can feel like a task but every week we were genuinely excited to go to his class and practice our dance at home.
Definitely recommend working with him, we may come back for regular lessons just to keep it going 😁
Alyssa K
5.0
4/27/2026
We loved working with Sandro! He got our vision immediately, and was able to execute a perfect first dance for us. We are so appreciative of his support!
Nora L
5.0
4/25/2026
Sandro is incredible, I truly don’t think anyone else could have helped my fiancé and me pull off the dance we chose for our wedding. We’re both office workers with zero dance expe...
rience, but after just three sessions with him, we feel confident and actually excited to perform in front of our guests.
He is the perfect balance between being hands-on and keeping things relaxed. We never felt pressured to be perfect, which made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. We also really appreciated his transparency, there was no push to book more sessions than we needed, unlike some instructors who tend to upsell.
We’re so grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to anyone looking to feel confident on the dance floor.
Saárah M
5.0
4/25/2026
We had the best experience working with Sandro over five lessons leading up to our wedding. From the very beginning, he was thoughtful, patient, and collaborative—really listening ...
to what we wanted and making sure the choreography felt like us, not something cookie-cutter.
What stood out most was how iterative and attentive he was. He adjusted things in real time based on what felt natural, always making sure we were comfortable and confident with every move while still incorporating our input.
Beyond his talent, Sandro genuinely cared. He was invested in making our first dance feel special and meaningful, and he was also incredibly easy to coordinate with for scheduling.
We’re so excited to perform our first dance, and that’s entirely because of him. Couldn’t recommend him more!
Maxwell B
5.0
4/21/2026
We booked Sandro of “I Know You Can Dance” for our first dance and it was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From our first conversation, the instructor ...
was exceptionally easy to work with—funny, warm, and genuinely invested in making our day special. Sandro took us from zero experience to a polished, professional routine that we still can't believe we pulled off, even with the insanely complex song we chose. Not only did we learn an incredible routine, but working with him was such a blast the entire time. When we danced at our reception, our guests went wild—it was truly a game changer that we'll never forget. Seriously, if you're thinking about getting your dancing down with Sandro, do it!
Emil K
5.0
4/21/2026
Sandro is excellent for couples looking to prepare their wedding dance!
Ningxiao L
5.0
4/20/2026
Sandro is the best! He's the best dance teacher, encouraging and kind and funny. We didn't have much experiencing in dancing but he not only helped us choreographed the dance, edit...
ed the soundtrack (!!!) but also made us comfortable and confidence in the dance so we can make it our own. He's lovely to work with and we feel so lucky to have come across his page here!
Stephanie M
5.0
4/16/2026
Words cannot describe how much our dance lessons with Sandro added to our wedding! We called hims with less than 3 weeks to go before our wedding and he was able to squeeze us in, ...
taught us dance basics (which we'll benefit from for life!), edited our soundtrack and gave us the cheography and SKILLS to knock our first dance out of the park! I'll admit, we first tried to copy a dance off of YouTube, but it was awkward, stiff and when we tried to show Sandro what we learned, we immediately forgot everything and couldn't recover. Sandro gave us the skills to be able to recover from a forgotten step (which happened during the real dance and we recovered seamlessly!) and the enjoyment to not take it too seriously. Our lessons with him were both fun and informative, we took them as opportunities to connect and pause during the wedding planning process
We were really on the fence about doing anything other than a sway for our first dance, but I'm SO glad we decided to give it a try. Not only did it build closeness between my partner and I during the stressful weeks leading up to the wedding, but I tear up watching it back now that it's been a few weeks. Watching the video back now and hearing my mom GIGGLE with joy in the background at every twirl and flourish made it so worthwhile.
Kasey H
5.0
4/10/2026
Sandro was incredible! We were so happy to have our wedding dance choreographed in 3x classes. He brought fun, energetic and warm energy to each class making it so enjoyable while ...
teaching us so much. He helped edit our song to time everything perfectly. All of our guests were blown away by the beauty and uniqueness of our dance! You have to choose Sandro!
Allison D
5.0
4/09/2026
Lessons with Sandro was hands down the best part of our entire wedding planning process. He made everything feel fun, relaxed, and exciting—something we didn’t expect when we first...
signed up for first dance lessons!
We gave him our first dance song, and he choreographed a beautiful routine that felt natural and truly “us.” Even more impressive, he taught it to us in just a couple lessons, breaking everything down in a way that was easy to learn and never overwhelming.
Sandro has such a great personality—he’s patient, encouraging, and knows exactly how to keep things light and enjoyable. We very much looked forward to every lesson, which says a lot during the stress of wedding planning.
We couldn’t recommend Sandro more highly! If you’re considering dance lessons for your wedding, Sandro is the absolute best!
Vivek S
5.0
4/06/2026
Sandro is so amazing! He gave me the confidence, instruction, and guidance to do a wedding dance I would have NEVER found with anyone else! What a great teacher and choreographer!!
Daniel R
5.0
3/31/2026
Sandro was amazing! My fiancée and I went in with 0 dance experience and within 4 lessons he had us dancing to a full 3 minute song! He also is great at incorporating our own style...
into the dance. Highly recommend!
Robert B
5.0
3/14/2026
Sandro has now helped me with first dances with two daughters and both turned out amazing. I am not a great dancer (to say the least!) and he coached us up and came up with a grea...
t routine that all the guests loved!
Clare D
5.0
3/07/2026
My wife and I took dance lessons with Sandro in preparation for our wedding and first-dance. I have never been a strong dancer so we asked Sandro to help us learn some basic dance ...
moves and get us (i.e. me) more comfortable on the dance floor. Each lesson Sandro introduced a few new moves for us to learn and we left each week with a video of moves to practice. There were several moves that Sandro demonstrated that I initially balked at, as I did not think I was capable of. But Sandro broke down all the moves piece by piece and helped me work through any sticking points. In addition to learning the routine Sandro designed for us, he also really helped me understand how to mess-up the routine and just dance on. We ended up doing 5 lessons with Sandro and it was one of our favorite parts of wedding prep. Sandro brings so much energy and fun to the process. We looked forward to each lesson and always left in high-spirits.
Cooper D
5.0
2/28/2026
Sandro was an absolutely amazing instructor. He created a first dance for us that was easy to learn but looked like it took months of practice. I am so happy we worked with him and...
our guests were amazed!
X X
5.0
1/30/2026
We had the most incredible experience working with Sandro for our wedding dances! In just three lessons, he choreographed not one but two completely different and fun dances for us...
!
Neither of us came in with much dance experience, but Sandro made the process feel easy and comfortable. He broke everything down in a way that made sense, focused on what felt natural for us as a couple, and created dances that fit our personalities and music perfectly. Each dance had its own vibe but he made us feel confident with both through encouraging and supporting us. Sandro has the best energy, and is clearly passionate and very talented.
On the big day, the dances were a huge hit, and we are so grateful to Sandro and recommend him to any couple!!
Cardo M
5.0
1/30/2026
Wow ! Sandro is awesome. From not being able to follow instructions and thinking I would forget the moves I aced my first dance !
Highly recommend. Trust his process. It works ! My...
only feedback is embrace his teaching method early on and you’ll do superb.
Diana A
5.0
1/15/2026
We are beyond grateful for our incredible dance instructor, Sandro, and the beautiful experience he gave us while teaching our first dance. From the very first lesson, Sandro made ...
us feel comfortable, confident, and truly cared for. What felt intimidating at first quickly turned into something we looked forward to every week.
His patience, encouragement, and attention to detail helped us create a dance that felt authentic to us as a couple not just steps, but a moment filled with emotion and connection. Sandro believed in us even when we doubted ourselves, and that made all the difference.
Thank you, Sandro, for your kindness, your talent, and for pouring so much heart into what you do. Our first dance will forever be one of our most cherished memories, and it’s all thanks to you. We couldn’t have asked for a better instructor or a more meaningful experience.
Matt T
5.0
1/04/2026
We did 2 sessions with Sandro about a month before our wedding after trying an intro session at a different NYC Studio that we didn’t enjoy.
The experience was night and day. San...
dro allowed us to have fun while learning some dances catered to our song choice.
We didn’t follow his exact routine but we used different moves that he taught us and knocked our first dance out of the park.
Don’t waste your time and money on these fancy studios. Trust Sandro and you’ll be a dancer in no time!
Thanks Sandro!
Joel A
5.0
11/26/2025
Sandro was amazing! He made us feel at ease, even while correcting us, through all our dance lessons for our wedding. He made it easy and fun and choreographed the whole number see...
mingly on the spot! Our guest were wowed at our wedding and commented how great the dancing number was! Thank you again Sandro
Jamie F
5.0
11/18/2025
We are so happy we chose Sandro to create a choreographed dance for our wedding. Sandro is an amazing dance instructor, and worked with us to choreograph a dance that fit our perso...
nalities. We had so much fun throughout the process, and our friends and family loved the dance at our wedding!
David G
5.0
10/25/2025
Sandro was an incredible teacher and choreographed a great dance from scratch for us. We had so much fun during our lessons and practicing at home before our wedding. The first dan...
ce turned out to be a great success and we felt so confident going into it. All of our guests were talking about it and had so many compliments. Highly recommend dance lessons with Sandro for anyone’s first dance at their wedding!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 10/29/2025
I have said it many times, but it never stops amazing me. When people walk into the room f...
or the first time with that scared face, telling me over and over that they have two left feet and no ability at all, and then leave after the first hour with confidence in their eyes, realizing that they actually can do this, that is exactly why I call myself I Know You Can Dance.
I am so proud to see you get there, and to see you do it without turning the dance into something funny or artificial. You stayed present, and that is the only way your guests can truly enjoy it. Otherwise, it can even be uncomfortable to watch people do stiff, technical dances that mean absolutely nothing. I always feel bad when people get kidnapped by the dance instead of living it.
That is why I do everything possible, even through the structure I give, to shake that off. I want people to go beyond me, because if they do not, they get stuck in a way that does not serve what we are really after. This is your moment, and it is far too special a day to let a dance take it away.
Good job, good job, good job.
Matthew S
5.0
10/23/2025
Absolutely love Alesandro! I came into our lessons as a complete non-dancer, while my wife is an experienced dancer, so we weren’t sure how it would go. From the very first session...
, Sandro struck the perfect balance: he helped me learn not just how to dance, but how to lead, while teaching my wife how to let me lead, something neither of us realized would be just as important as the steps themselves.
Beyond the instruction, Sandro went above and beyond by editing our song to perfectly fit the timing and cadence of our choreography. It turned what could have been a nerve-wracking first dance into one of the most memorable and joyful moments of our wedding day.
Watching him dance is mesmerizing, but feeling him lead, even briefly, is something else entirely. You immediately sense the years of training, confidence, and artistry behind every movement. Honestly, I don’t think anyone else could have trained us as well as Sandro did. I only wish I were getting married again just to have another excuse to learn more from him!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 10/29/2025
Looking at that barn, I completely understand why you chose the song you did. Wow, it was ...
so beautiful to see you both bring out that natural sensual energy you already share. And yes, the back leading. You know Uncle Sandro does not forgive until we take full control of the follow. :)
Even though I am a male, I always say I prefer following a lead when I dance, because it becomes almost like a Zen meditation when you truly let go and become an extension of someone else. I love it, and watching you finally do that was incredible, and that is exactly why I set up your practice the way I did. I wanted you to know the structure, but I also wanted you to improvise so the lead woudl lead and the follow would follow - it is the only way this can happen
I am so proud of both of you. You looked amazing, and you should be very proud of yourselves. Look what we did in such a short time. You did not just learn a routine. You learned a language that you can use forever, not just for this dance.
We had such a good time. We laughed so hard throughout the process, and that is so important. Too often people take this too seriously and forget to enjoy it. This should be the fun part of wedding planning. Everything else can be complicated and stressful, but this should never be. Congrats guys you did great!
Andrew P
5.0
10/20/2025
Sandro was truly an incredible teacher - he worked with me and my husband to create a dance that felt so authentically us. Not only was Sandro patient, he was kind, energetic, and ...
incredibly warm throughout the whole process. He continued to check in on us even when we weren’t in sessions and showed tremendous care about something that was so important to us.
Choreographing for two men was something we were nervous about as it’s not as common, but Sandro never batted an eye and made us feel comfortable from the very first lesson. We really can’t recommend him enough!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 10/29/2025
Guys, it was so much fun working with you. Same-sex weddings are always special to me. Som...
etimes people even ask if I teach gay weddings, and they have no idea that I am actually a gay man myself. Most of my clients happen to be straight, but I honestly do not care who I work with. As long as people bring energy, enthusiasm, and love, everything works out beautifully.
With same-gender couples, there is always that playful challenge of switching lead and follow, which can completely confuse me at times because I have to do both parts... Ha ha :) My brain can hurt for it :) Ha ha, but it was such a joy to figure it out with you. You both did so, so well. I saw the snippets you sent, and I cannot wait to see the full dance. You looked gorgeous, and your outfits even matched the floor, which made everything look even more perfect.
I loved how you handled the back-and-forth between lead and follow. You absolutely nailed it. At first, it took a bit to settle into your roles, and I kept teasing you, saying whoever leads, leads, and whoever follows, follows. Once you stopped back leading, the magic happened. That is when everything started to flow, and you became one with the music and with each other.
You got there, and it was so much fun. YEAH! The gays, the gays :) I love you guys. Bravi.
Adrianna B
5.0
10/06/2025
Hands down the absolute BEST dance coach ever!!! Absolutely INCREDIBLE experience with Sandro! Sandro not only teaches you how to execute your first dance, but dancing principles t...
hat you can apply to any type of song and event!!! Look no further!! We had so much fun that we were sad when we graduated at the end of our lessons!!!!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 10/29/2025
Oh my God, I miss you guys. The energy between the two of you is just so fun to watch. And...
you, you had no confidence in him, but I proved you wrong. Look what happens when you finally let go of the back leading. I told you that if you stopped back leading, you were going to have a ball, and you did. Look what he did. He showed up with so much groove.
The song was perfect. With that song, you really needed to be yourselves. It was such a specific choice that only your personalities could make it work, not just a phony dance. I had so much fun, and I am so happy to know that you both got there with confidence and pride.
Bravi, bravi, bravi.
Devon M
5.0
10/04/2025
My husband and I both have 2 left feet and we’re dreading having to dance by ourselves in front of all of our guests at our wedding back in June. We met with Sandro to teach us som...
e basics to get us through the dance. We didn’t think we’d be able to nail a fully choreographed routine in just 3 lessons, but that’s because we hadn’t met Sandro yet. He broke every step down and had such patience for inability to dance. He made sure to spend time with each of us individually, film everything so we could practice in between lessons and even cut our music for us. He did all of this while making us laugh the entire time. We thought we were going to dread this process, but it was one of the most fun parts of preparing for our wedding. We did in fact nail our dance in front of all of our guests and even got compliments on it. We couldn’t recommend Sandro enough for dance lessons.
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 10/29/2025
I know I have said this so many times in my reviews, but I truly feel so lucky to be able ...
to deliver not just a dance, but a moment. The joy that comes out of the time we share together is something magical to me.
That is why, in the audio I send when I explain my approach, I often mention that some people might be a little intimidated by my personality, but that is the only way it can truly work if we are having fun together. If it turns into a stiff, corporate, technical experience, it becomes almost impossible to let go.
I like to think that I filter just enough so that the people who find me know they are also finding a friend, someone who sees them. Watching you have such a great time created a kind of nuclear effect. Your fun fed my fun, and that energy kept multiplying. And while we were having all that fun, we still created something so efficiently.
Look at what we did in just three lessons. Honestly, even the third one was just for refinement, because you already had it by the second. It was wonderful to see you one more time and polish the tiny details so that you could bring total confidence to your big day. You should be very proud of yourself. I know I am.
Matt V
5.0
10/02/2025
My wife and I had 4 left feet combined before we met Sandro. After a handful of lessons, we not only learned our dance, but we performed it at our wedding with confidence and fun!
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Sandro was absolutely amazing for every dance lesson we had with him. He was patient, funny, forgiving, and encouraging. I cannot recommend him highly enough. The first dance was such a special part of our wedding, and Sandro ensured that our dance will be something we never forget, ever.
I would give Sandro 10 stars if this platform would allow it, I encourage all couples looking for a choreographed dance routine and who want to have fun doing it to hire Sandro.
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 10/29/2025
Cassandra, I am so flattered by your trust. You literally landed, and before we even got o...
ut of the airport, we were already talking on the phone and planning everything. We had so little time, but look at what we accomplished in just those few days you were here, with everything else you had going on.
It was so funny when at one point you were not even in class because he was still stuck getting his gown fitted, but I actually needed him more than you at that moment since he was the one who had to lead.
I had so much fun creating this mash up of the two songs and seeing you so engaged in the process. I loved that you knew exactly what you wanted, even if you were not sure how to get there at first. I was all ears, just ready to listen and build your dream moment together.
You were fantastic. Your athleticism worked beautifully for our dance, and your lines were gorgeous. I am so proud of what we created in just a few days and deeply grateful that you trusted me for this trip. You came all the way to New York and believed I would not let you down, even though you could have done this back in Los Angeles. That means so much to me.
Thank you for your generosity and for making the experience such a joy. Congratulations to both of you. I truly loved working with you. Grazie.
Yu Jing D
5.0
9/27/2025
We had such a wonderful experience working with Sandro for our wedding dance! He is kind, funny, and incredibly talented. Even though we only had three lessons and were short on ti...
me, he made the most of every session and choreographed a beautiful dance for us. Learning with him was so much fun, and the dance turned out beautifully. We received so many compliments at the wedding! We’re so grateful for his guidance and would definitely recommend Sandro to anyone looking for a wedding dance teacher!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 10/29/2025
Cassandra, I am so flattered by your trust. You literally landed, and before we even got o...
ut of the airport, we were already talking on the phone and planning everything. We had so little time, but look at what we accomplished in just those few days you were here, with everything else you had going on.
It was so funny when at one point you were not even in class because he was still stuck getting his gown fitted, but I actually needed him more than you at that moment since he was the one who had to lead.
I had so much fun creating this mash up of the two songs and seeing you so engaged in the process. I loved that you knew exactly what you wanted, even if you were not sure how to get there at first. I was all ears, just ready to listen and build your dream moment together.
You were fantastic. Your athleticism worked beautifully for our dance, and your lines were gorgeous. I am so proud of what we created in just a few days and deeply grateful that you trusted me for this trip. You came all the way to New York and believed I would not let you down, even though you could have done this back in Los Angeles. That means so much to me.
Thank you for your generosity and for making the experience such a joy. Congratulations to both of you. I truly loved working with you. Grazie.
Jaina M
5.0
9/23/2025
Sandro is amazing! From the moment we met him, he brought such an incredible energy - fun, positive, and completely reassuring. His choreography was amazing and creative but what m...
ade the experience truly special was how he encouraged us to make it our own. There was zero pressure to be perfect. Instead, he gave us the tools and confidence to add our own flair, which made the whole thing feel natural and uniquely us. We honestly couldn’t believe how much we got out of just two sessions - that’s how good he is! Sandro was super professional, too, providing us with a music cut and practice videos so we could keep refining at home. If you’re looking to have a fun, stress-free, and totally personalized experience, Sandro is your guy. Can’t recommend him enough!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 10/29/2025
Jaina, I’m so happy I got to work with you. Look at what we accomplished in such a short t...
ime and in just a few lessons. Watching you go from feeling unsure to saying, “I’m ready to do it,” was truly a gift for me as well. Congratulations! Thank you for trusting me
Felicia R
5.0
9/18/2025
Sandro is the most incredible teacher ever! He is patient, warm, hilarious, understanding, personable, and so unbelievably talented. His choreography fits the couple , the vibe, th...
e song so beautifully. He sees who you are and makes sure that your dance is reflective of that. He works with whatever awkwardness or discomfort you may experience to enable you to access your confident and creative side. He hates gimmicks and forced dance moves, but instead, creates a natural dance that flows with ease and subtlety - almost as though it is just pouring out of you. It never looks over rehearsed or over choreographed or corny - he makes sure of that. He’s truly so kind and genuine and gentle and makes sure your dance makes
people feel energized and impressed while still seeming natural. That’s the best word I can use. My partner and I are very uncomfortable with attention and he gave us the confidence and joy with which to tackle our night. We would recommend Sandro to anyone and everyone and will be coming for a date night lesson. He’s also incredibly humble and never self promotes but his beautiful dancing, vibrant personality, and teaching style speak for themselves!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 09/18/2025
Felicia and Connor, you are truly wonderful — wonderful people, a wonderful couple, with s...
uch pure energy. I know neither of you loves being the center of attention, and I remember teasing you about that, saying you were so screwed because the whole day would be exactly that. But with that in mind, I created the dance to be your safety blanket, a place where you could hide in comfort even while in the spotlight. This review — thank you so much for its content — shows that we got there. Knowing you left our lessons serene, happy, safe, and excited means everything to me. We even had time to create the dances with your parents, and I can’t wait to see the full video. Thank you again for your trust ... it truly meant the world to me. Congratulations, and grazie. :)
Ryan A
5.0
9/16/2025
Incredible! Sandro was patient and took us from novice to experts in a month. We had never danced before. Our guests were so excited at the wedding! He’s the best
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 09/18/2025
Ryan, I remember building this dance through your filter.. You wanted to be the cool dude...
:) - you are by the way - and your enthusiasm was utterly charming, so I leaned into that energy and projected it into the choreography. You really took over: you owned the dance, you led her beautifully, and the video is amazing. You have no idea how much this means to me... watching couples go from fear and insecurity to ownership and delivery, and seeing people react to you that way, becomes a forever memory. I’m so glad you trusted me with it.
Andrew Y
5.0
9/16/2025
Sandro, thank you, thank you! Both my partner and I had absolutely zero dance experience going in—we’re usually the “bar” kind of people and never imagined ourselves learning chore...
ography, let alone performing it in front of all our family and friends. From the very first lesson, Sandro made us feel comfortable and at ease, and within just 3–4 sessions, he gave us the confidence and ability to perform a full wedding dance routine.
What stood out most was Sandro’s teaching style. He’s incredibly patient, clear, and encouraging, even when I struggled as a complete novice. He broke down each step in a way that was easy to follow and always found ways to make the process fun rather than stressful. After each class, he gave us “homework” to practice, which kept us progressing quickly while still feeling manageable. He even edited our chosen song so that we could perform a perfectly timed 2:30-minute routine tailored just for us.
The end result was so much more than a wedding dance—it was a memory we’ll carry forever. Walking into that first class, we just hoped not to embarrass ourselves. Instead, thanks to Sandro, we walked away with confidence, excitement, and an experience that bonded us as a couple. Our guests were amazed, and we were so proud of what we accomplished.
Beyond the technical skills, Sandro gave us something invaluable: the joy of discovering that we could dance. We left every lesson smiling, laughing, and looking forward to the next. The confidence he built in us will stay with us far beyond our wedding day.
Sandro was truly a lifesaver, and we can’t recommend him highly enough. If you’re looking for someone who is not only a brilliant communicator and teacher but also genuinely invested in making your experience special, Sandro is the one!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 09/18/2025
Working with you, Andrew, felt truly special — I remember your anxious call when I was in ...
Italy for my niece’s wedding, and I promised you we could get you there quickly. I’m so flattered you waited to come to New York from London to do this with me... your trust honored me. In just a few lessons, you did far more than you imagined: you stopped doubting yourself and started believing in your abilities, and that change was everything. Even your mom saying she didn’t know you could dance made me want to hug her :) She was right, and now you know it too. Reading that my work gave you something “invaluable”, learning the joy of dancing, just touched me deeply, because this goes beyond learning steps: it’s learning something about yourself that will stay with you. Thank you for the beautiful review and congratulations... you did great, and you know it. :)
Samira S
5.0
9/15/2025
Sandro was the best instructor!! He made the whole dance process so fun and personal. It became a fun little date activity and something we looked forward to during wedding plannin...
g!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 09/18/2025
Samira, I remember when we talked. It was the last thing I did before I turned off my phon...
e on the plane to Italy. :) And to start this process with you when I was back and watch your now husband go from doubting himself to not just doing the dance but grooving it with his own essence and energy is precisely why I do this. That’s also why I asked you not to back-lead: when you stopped doing that, he began to show up, and even you couldn’t believe what you were seeing. That’s the whole idea behind “I Know You Can Dance” :) Get out of your own way, and you’ll show up as yourself, not anyone else. We’re all unique, and each of us has a lane that turns us into the dancers we didn’t think we could be. Great job.
Julia K
5.0
9/13/2025
Sandro did an incredible job and I would highly recommend him for any couple. He made us a custom edit combining our 2 favorite songs, and taught us a dance that looks lovely but w...
as entirely possible for us to learn in a short timeframe. We also appreciated that as a same sex couple, he alternated the leading role for us and made sure to include moves that would emphasize movement in our dresses. We love Sandro!!!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 09/18/2025
Jiulia, thank you so much for your trust. I loved creating this equal dance between the tw...
o of you... you were both wonderful with the two songs, and shifting from ballet to the faster tempo with the play of lead and follow was fantastic. But the best part for me was seeing you start out convinced you couldn’t do this, and then watching you do it with such passion and excitement... that was everything. In just ten days and three lessons we created the tools you needed, and now the dance is truly yours. I can’t wait to see the video, because what I already saw was so exciting, and I can only imagine the reaction your guests will have. It was so special to play with you both of you ladies, so don’t forget to share it. I can’t wait to see the dance.
⸻
Emma M
5.0
9/13/2025
Alessandro was the best teacher we could have hoped for. He got us from no dancing experience to a beautiful choreography in 4 lessons (and practice at home ;) ) He’s a very effect...
ive teacher who felt like a friend from the start, thank you Alessandro!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 09/18/2025
Emmabella, you had the greatest dance. I had so much fun playing with you. As I told you, ...
you didn’t need a package of lessons or anything, and that’s precisely why I don’t do packages.. I want people to get rid of me quickly so you can take what I give you, go home, and get delightfully dirty with it. You did exactly that, and I’m so proud of you. :)
Sara C
5.0
9/11/2025
I’ve been meaning to write this review for about a year—sorry for the delay! Right after our wedding we found out we were expecting, and between morning sickness, nesting, and now...
life with a little one, time ran away from me. But if any review deserves to be written, it’s this one.
Our wedding dance teacher was absolutely incredible. From the first lesson, he made two total beginners feel excited. He listened to our song idea, learned our style, and created a routine that was elegant, romantic, and totally us. The choreography looked impressive without ever feeling overwhelming—it highlighted our strengths, worked around our nerves, and had those perfect “photo moments” built in. Sandro broke everything down clearly, gave us practice videos and tips, and was so encouraging. Scheduling was flexible, the lessons were fun, and we actually started looking forward to practice nights at home.
On the big day, the dance was a showstopper. We surprised our families with beautiful turns, and dips. It felt natural and magical, and our video still makes us smile every time we watch it.
If you’re on the fence about doing dance lessons, do it—and do it with this teacher. It was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Thank you for the confidence, the care, and for giving us a moment we’ll remember forever. Five stars, without question.
Sandro, thank you for everything!
Sara & Anibal
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 09/18/2025
Oh Sara bella, thank you so much for remembering. What really mattered to me was that you ...
had the most beautiful dance, and you did. I saw the video, even the demo of the whole wedding, and everything you created was just stunning. You, your friends, the joy in the room, it was all so beautiful. And now to see that you are a mom, that is even more wonderful. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of seeing couples go from their first dance to starting families, sometimes even getting Christmas cards and watching their kids grow up, and it always reminds me how magical this work really is. From the moment we meet, when people don’t even know if they can dance, to seeing them later as parents, it feels like such a privilege. That’s why I take this seriously every single time, not as pressure, but as joy, because I know we’re creating something bigger than just a dance. Thank you for the review. I appreciate it so much, but even more, I treasure your kindness, your heart, and the memory of you as such a beautiful bride. Congratulations.
Emily D
5.0
9/08/2025
Sandro is the BEST! From the moment we met him we immediately felt comfortable and excited. His enthusiasm and professionalism made the experience so much fun and SO worth it! My h...
usband and I are by no means dancers and he made us our first dance one we will never forget. We can't recommend him enough!!! Thank you Sandro!!!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 09/18/2025
Guys, I had so much fun with you. Seeing your faces go from fear to excitement in that ver...
y first lesson was everything to me, and I knew right away that you wouldn’t need so many lessons. You didn’t believe me at first, but now you know it was true. We only needed three lessons for you to become independent. That’s always my goal, because once you take ownership, the dance becomes truly yours. Watching that magic happen makes me happy every time.
Daisy C
5.0
9/06/2025
Sandro was beyond expectations. He created a very comfortable, fun environment and made learning our wedding dance a memorable experience. We came in extremely inexperienced and fe...
el so confident going into our wedding!! He was so great, we plan to book more lessons with him just for fun. Thank you Sandro!!!
Response from I Know You Can Dance on 09/18/2025
Daisy, I can’t wait to see this dance, and now you have a whole month to play with it. I l...
ove the song choice, the energy you’re putting into it, the chemistry between you, and the sensuality the music calls for. I’m so glad you wanted to step completely out of the typical box, because I love connecting with people individually and creating something that reflects their personality. With you two, we pulled out the sensual element you naturally share, and the song was just perfect. I’m so excited that we got there so quickly, and now you have time to turn the dance into your own thing. Don’t forget to share it with me. I can’t wait to see it. Have fun with the rest of the process, and make it yours.
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