Lessons with Vanessa

Wedding Dance Lessons

Austin, TX

$330 starting price

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Austin, TX and beyond via Zoom.

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Vanessa Shields

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AWARD WINNER (5X)

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Lessons with Vanessa is a boutique wedding dance instruction company in Austin, Texas, helping couples feel confident, connected, and genuinely at ease as they prepare for their first dance. Specializing in beginners, Lessons with Vanessa offers private lessons that are warm, personalized, and genuinely fun. Sessions are available both in person at a private studio and virtually for couples anywhere in the world. The focus isn’t just on learning a routine—it’s on creating a joyful, memorable experience that brings couples closer together and leaves them excited to step onto the dance floor. Founder Vanessa Shields combines a warm, beginner-friendly approach with over 20 years of teaching experience and a degree in Education. She’s known for helping self-proclaimed “non-dancers” feel confident, comfortable, and genuinely excited to learn. Unlike large dance studios, every lesson is truly private and customized. With nearly 200 five-star reviews and multiple Best of Weddings awards, Lessons with Vanessa has become the highest rated wedding dance instruction service on the Knot for the Austin area. The experience is fun, relaxed, and highly supportive—designed to create joyful memories and a dance couples will feel proud to share. Website: https://www.lessonswithvanessa.com Instagram: @dancelessonswithvanessa All love celebrated, all souls welcome. Proudly serving as an equal rights vendor. Lessons With Vanessa is a wedding dance lessons business based in Austin, TX. *All quotes sent through theknot.com are valid for 30 days.

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Prices & packages

"First Dance Express" Dance Package

$330 starting price

"First Dance Express" Dance Package

$330 starting price

1 hours

Simple and Streamlined - Entrance, turn, and dip

Priority Scheduling - Get booked quickly

Video Recap - For at-home practice

"The Essentials" Dance Package

$600 starting price

"The Essentials" Dance Package

$600 starting price

3 hours

Time-Sensitive Focus - For those short on time

Simple and Complete Dance Plan - Cover the basics

Video Recaps - For at-home practice

Photo Tips - A few quick tips to help you shine

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Vanessa Shields

Owner

Lessons with Vanessa is a boutique wedding dance instruction company based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to helping couples feel confident, connected, and completely at ease for their first dance. Specializing in beginners, LWV offers private dance lessons that are warm, personalized, and genuinely fun. Sessions are available both in person at a private studio and virtually for couples anywhere in the world. The focus isn’t just on choreography—it’s on creating a joyful, memorable experience that brings couples closer together and leaves them excited to step onto the dance floor. Founder Vanessa Shields combines a warm, beginner-friendly approach with over 20 years of teaching experience and a degree in Education. She’s known for helping self-proclaimed “non-dancers” feel confident, comfortable, and genuinely excited to learn. Unlike large dance studios, every lesson is truly private and customized. With nearly 200 five-star reviews and multiple Best of Weddings awards, LWV has become one of the most highly rated wedding dance instruction services in the Austin area. The experience is fun, relaxed, and highly supportive—designed to create joyful memories and a dance couples will feel proud to share.

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Reviewers had an exceptional experience working with Vanessa for their wedding dance lessons. They praised Vanessa's professionalism, organization, and patience, especially for beginners. Vanessa's teaching style made learning fun and easy, boosting couples' confidence and making the process enjoyable. Many reviewers highlighted that Vanessa created a comfortable and non-judgmental environment, tailored dances to their preferences, and helped them achieve polished choreography for their special day. The lessons with Vanessa were described as memorable, rewarding, and highly recommended for couples looking to feel beautiful and confident on the dance floor during their wedding.

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Stephanie A

4/17/2025

If I could give 10 stars I would! We were looking for private 1 on 1 dance lessons for our first dance and her studio was exactly what we envisioned. Vanessa choreographed a routine to our song of choice. She is an incredible teacher and helped us polish our routine to performance ready. I’d recommend her to any couple before their big day!

Audrey D

4/08/2025

Vanessa has made this experience SO much fun!! Our first dance at our wedding went from being the thing we were most nervous for to being the thing we are most excited for (and we truly didn’t think that was possible) I am so glad we did lessons with Vanessa prior to our wedding. She was extremely professional, responsive, and detail-oriented! 10/10 recommend!

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Taylor P

3/30/2025

We recently had the pleasure of working with Vanessa to prepare for our first dance, and it was truly an amazing experience. From the very first lesson, Vanessa made us feel at ease, guiding us through each step with patience, kindness, and professionalism. My fiancé & I are by no means proficient dancers, but Vanessa’s teaching style made it so easy for us to learn & we felt very confident in all the choreography by the end of our lessons. We couldn’t be more grateful to her for making this such an enjoyable process & for helping us create a beautiful dance that we’ll be proud to show off on our wedding day. If you’re looking for help with your first dance, or you just want to learn the basics of social dancing, we couldn’t recommend Vanessa more highly!

Annie C

2/17/2025

Look no further, Vanessa is everything you need to feel beautiful, confident, and completely at ease on the dance floor. She is incredibly prepared, detail-oriented, and an absolute joy to work with. The entire process was not only fun but also an experience we will remember forever. From the very first lesson, my husband and I walked in nervous and unsure what to expect but we left feeling excited, energized, and eager for the next sessions to come. For us, it wasn’t just about achieving a dreamy first dance...it was about the experience of getting there. We embraced it as a fun date night activity, and Vanessa was our guide in helping us connect in a whole new way. As two people with limited dance experience, we never imagined we’d fall in love with it, but thanks to Vanessa, we are officially hooked! This has been such a rewarding and unforgettable journey, and we can’t recommend her enough.

Carolina M

2/03/2025

Vanessa is extremely professional, organized, and kind. We had so much fun every class and we created such a beautiful dance together. Take this from a couple with 0 dancing skills. We feel very prepared for our big day!

Cydney S

11/21/2024

Vanessa was amazing to work with! My now husband and I are not big dancers, and realized 2 months before our wedding that it'd probably be a good idea to get some dance lessons for our first dance. And I'm so glad we did! We worked with Vanessa over the course of three lessons and ~6 weeks. She was SO prepared and we jumped right into learning the dance in our first lesson. She made each lesson SO fun - I was super nervous going into the first lesson but our time with Vanessa ended up being a big highlight for both of us in the wedding planning process. Vanessa works hard to make sure her couples are confident with the dance and are having fun. She is a joy to work with and she creates a non-judgmental, fun environment to learn dance moves that you can take with you beyond your wedding. Our first dance was a huge hit, and set the tone for the rest of the night - our guests all danced the night away. Thank you, Vanessa!!

Alexandra R

9/23/2024

We are so grateful to have found Vanessa! 6 months before our wedding, we started meeting for Lessons with Vanessa once a month and our hard work paid off! My groom and I wanted to move with confidence and ease on our big day and we got all of that and so much more! We are also taking with us things we have learned for our lifetime together! For anyone interested in becoming more confident on the dance floor in any capacity, Vanessa is it! She is incredibly kind, thoughtful and a very talented instructor! We can’t wait to keep dancing through life together thanks to her!

response 09/25/2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! Your hard work definitely paid off. You both did su...

ch a great job with your dance, and I’m thrilled that you’ll be able to take what you’ve learned and keep dancing through life together. Wishing you both an amazing wedding day.

Andrea O

9/23/2024

Vanessa is a total delight to work with, and I am so grateful we found her to give us a series of 3 lessons for our first dance + 1 extra with our parents. As someone who is not very naturally coordinated, Vanessa and her gentle and encouraging way of teaching gave me a lot of confidence and she made things so easy for my elderly parents as well. Vanessa definitely has a knack for covering a lot of ground in each lesson but not so much that you feel overwhelmed, which I appreciated so much. I could also tell she reviewed our songs carefully before each lesson and came prepared with ideas. I really found myself looking forward to our lessons! In addition to being a great choreographer, she was wonderful at making suggestions on how we should position ourselves to get the best photos and recorded videos we could use to practice/show our photographer. I’d highly recommend her to anyone I know.

response 09/25/2024

Andrea, thank you for such thoughtful words! It was wonderful working with you both and yo...

ur parents too. I'm so glad the lessons gave you confidence and that the pacing felt just right for everyone. Wishing you both an amazing wedding day.

Cindy L

7/05/2024

We worked with Vanessa for our first dance at our wedding. As beginner dancers we appreciated Vanessa’s structured way of teaching. We got step by step instruction and were able to continually improve over the weeks leading up to the wedding, which made us feel very confident on the wedding day! We also booked a lesson for her to teach our parent first dances and it was very helpful. Our parents enjoyed the lesson very much!

response 07/10/2024

Thank you for the review, Cindy! I had such a great time working with you both and your fa...

mily as well! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your lessons and felt confident on your wedding day. Congratulations and cheers to both of you!

Stephen K

6/10/2024

My wife and I took a package of dance lessons with Vanessa ahead of our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Vanessa's positive energy is infectious, and her instruction is exceptional. Every lesson was not only very enjoyable, but also led us to having the wedding dance of our dreams. We loved our time with Vanessa so much that we're planning to book another package for social dancing! If you're looking for a fantastic dance instructor, Vanessa is the perfect choice.

Arielle F

5/19/2024

My fiancé and I took “wedding first dance” lessons with Vanessa and will treasure this memory forever. Vanessa was a dream to learn from - she made the experience so comfortable and fun, and now we’re actually looking forward to showing off our choreography. She also gave us a Polaroid photo from our lesson as a memento which was a sweet touch. Highly recommend working with Vanessa for all your dancing needs. We will definitely be going back for date night lessons as a married couple because we enjoyed the experience so much. Thank you, Vanessa!!

Keither P

5/13/2024

Vanessa is the best. We had such a fun time at her perfect litl home studio learning our wedding dance. She had the lessons organized perfectly for our song, giving us a good amount to work on each time but never too much. She pieces it together perfectly and was a pleasure to work with. Couldn’t recommend her more!

Kody J

5/08/2024

Highly recommend taking dance lessons with Vanessa! We were debating about taking lessons at all and are so glad we did - she made every class so fun and productive!!

Celest B

4/23/2024

Booking dance classes with Vanessa was hands down one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding! Neither of us felt particularly confident about our first dance, but Vanessa completely transformed our experience. From helping us choose the perfect song to crafting a beautiful choreography tailored to our abilities, Vanessa's expertise shone through every step of the way. She even helped us practice our end of aisle dip! With her guidance and encouragement, our confidence grew with each lesson. By the time our wedding day arrived, we were not only ready but excited for our first dance—and it was a total hit! Vanessa's dedication and skill made all the difference, and we couldn't be happier with the results. If you're looking to make your first dance truly memorable, we wholeheartedly recommend working with Vanessa!

Julia L

4/20/2024

Vanessa is a wonderful dance instructor! She has amazing energy and is so kind and personable. Vanessa choreographed our first dance and gave us options to add in if we wanted. She was great at listening to our thoughts to really make the dance "our own," and she has excellent attention to details and small touches that made our dance polished. We had so much fun that we're thinking about continuing dance lessons after our wedding!

Laura T

4/17/2024

Vanessa was so easy and comfortable to work with! We did the 3 lesson package and felt like we learned so much during each lesson. Would highly recommend!

Mack W

4/11/2024

Vanessa is fantastic! We worked with her leading up to our wedding to practice our first dance. Neither of us are the best dancers and wanted to learn some basics. We debated whether or not to do lessons, but this hour quickly became the highlight of every week! Vanessa was patient with us, met us where we were at, and ultimately coached us into feeling really confident and excited to dance publicly! Highly recommend!

Carly V

3/21/2024

Vanessa was professional, warm, kind and helped us feel comfortable learning new dance moves/techniques! She was always on top of her messages and her in-home studio was amazing!! We are excited for our first dance!

Sabrina U

3/18/2024

I cannot recommend Vanessa enough as a dance teacher! My now-husband and I had three classes with her to prepare for our wedding first dance, and we were blown away by how much we learned in such a short amount of time. Vanessa is not only incredibly knowledgeable about various dance styles, but she is also kind, welcoming, and a pleasure to work with. She made us feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor, even though we were complete beginners. Throughout the classes, Vanessa was patient and encouraging, always providing clear instructions and helpful feedback. She tailored the lessons to suit our abilities and preferences, ensuring that we were able to learn and practice the steps at our own pace. Thanks to Vanessa's guidance and expertise, we were able to perform a beautiful first dance that truly wowed our guests. We are so grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their dance skills for a special occasion or just for fun. Thank you, Vanessa, for everything!

response 03/19/2024

Wow, thank you for the beautiful review Sabrina! I’m so happy to hear that the dance was a...

hit with your guests!

Kritika S

3/15/2024

Vanessa was amazing to work with! My partner and I are definitely dance newbies, but she was such a wonderful teacher. In only three lessons, she choreographed and taught us our entire first dance. She was so nice and patient. She explained every move so we could understand it, demonstrated each step, and guided us. All her tips and tricks were extremely helpful. Plus, it was genuinely fun working with her! Even my partner, who was hesitant about dance lessons at first, said he had a great time with the lessons. We both feel comfortable and confident in our dancing thanks to her lessons. I highly recommend her if you want a first dance with a little more pizazz!! :)

Sahar G

3/10/2024

I highly recommend Vanessa . We worked with her 4 sessions and she helped us picking the right song and designing our first dance. Me and my Fiance didnt have much experience with dancing and I was very nervous about our first dance. She made it so easy for us and went through every single little detail to design it perfectly for us and our personalities. Our wedding is in 2 weeks and I feel so confident and excited. Her personality is very lovely, sweet and patient and makes you feel very comfortable. Can not say enough good things about her. She is just amazing!

Toni W

3/04/2024

We absolutely LOVED working with Vanessa! We did 3 lessons and were amazed at how much we accomplished! We are two non dancers but Vanessa was able to set us up perfect for our first dance along with giving us some basic dancing skills even after the wedding day. Vanessa was also super nice, supportive, and very knowledgeable about all things dance! I would highly recommend her and am planning on doing another virtual session with my dad to keep the dances going!

Heather A

2/28/2024

Vanessa gave us some great moves and was super helpful and accommodating! We had so much fun working with her!

Grace C

2/25/2024

Vanessa is awesome! We have never danced before but Vanessa’s teaching is very easy to follow and remember. Would 10/10 recommend!

Morgan Z

2/25/2024

My fiancé couldn’t be bribed to go out on the dance floor prior to our lessons with Vanessa. She made us both feel so comfortable and taught us exactly what we needed leading up to our wedding day!

Tara B

2/23/2024

Taking lessons with Vanessa was one of the best ideas we have had while planning our wedding! She was able to get us in ASAP as our wedding is in 3 weeks. Vanessa did not waste a minute and in one short hour we felt confident. She listened to our song and came up with some simple fool-proof choreography. She made us feel comfortable and was a lot of fun. If you plan on doing a first dance at your wedding, a lesson with Vanessa is a must!

Casey M

2/16/2024

We're so glad we found Vanessa to work with on our wedding dance! She's a fantastic teacher - thoughtful and detail-oriented and incredibly friendly and warm. We had a great time at all of our lessons and thought she had excellent ideas and dancing tips. She was an enthusiastic supporter who really boosted our dancing confidence. We highly recommend working with her!

Brooke R

2/13/2024

Vanessa was amazing!!!! My fiancé and I are very beginners when it comes to dancing, however, in three short lessons we couldn’t be more excited for our first dance. Vanessa is not only professional and an expert in dance, but she knows how to make the classes fun! We couldn’t thank you enough for everything we have learned & we can’t wait to crush it on the dance floor.

Nancy W

2/06/2024

My fiance and I took two dance classes with Vanessa to prep for our first dance. We are both beginners, but loved how much we were able to learn and how patient she was throughout the process. It was a fun experience, and would recommend Vanessa for other couples looking to spruce up their first dance!

Will R

1/21/2024

Vanessa was wonderful to work with! She worked with our style and what we envisioned our first dance to be. She structured our time perfectly and made it such a fun experience. Thanks again!

Caroline L

12/15/2023

We loved taking lessons from Vanessa! She is professional but very approachable and a joy to work with. I wish I could give her 6 stars!

Malcolm W

12/15/2023

Vanessa made us feel super comfortable and was really fun to work with. I highly suggest taking lessons from her

Bridgid T

12/14/2023

Vanessa is amazing! My now husband and I enjoy the two stepping but we knew we wanted something a little polished for our first dance. We did three lessons with Vanessa and it was so helpful. We didn’t want anything too choreographed so that we could still be in the moment, but also wanted to feel comfortable and confident in our dance and we did! Vanessa is so kind and helpful, she patiently explained and demonstrated dances to us and helped us achieve the exact dance we wanted. By the time out wedding came around, the dance was a breeze. Also, this was a welcome break from the other stressful parts of wedding planning. Highly recommend! Just remember to practice ;)

Callie S

12/04/2023

From two people who has zero dance experience, Vanessa was extremely patient with us the entire time. I loved that the lessons were private but not intimidating. She was able to make our first dance exactly the way we envisioned it. She easily picked up on what we were comfortable with and taught us easy ways to remember and enjoy this special moment. I will and have recommended her to friends already! If you need help with any dance and are unsure if you should take lessons. You should definitely book with Vanessa! it was also a really great bonding experience for a chance for my fiancé and I to have some time in the midst of all the wedding planning! BOOK HER!!

Elizabeth M

11/27/2023

Vanessa is the best! She made dance lessons (an otherwise dreadful thought to my fiancé) so easy and enjoyable that my fiancé ended up asking if we could do more lessons just for kicks after the wedding! She made great use of our time in each lesson and sequenced our learning to make it much more approachable. We feel so much more prepared for our first dance, highly recommend!

Meghan B

11/19/2023

Vanessa was such a pleasure to work with. She gave me and my fiancé such confidence and just lovely moves to show off on our wedding day. She’s incredibly patient and kind and just a genuinely wonderful person. Highly highly recommend!

William B

11/19/2023

Vanessa was amazing at making us feel prepared for our first dance at our wedding! She explained the steps throughly and was patient with us. Great communication and professionalism. We would love to book more classes with her!

Martin F

11/14/2023

My partner and I have done 6 dance lessons with Vanessa for our first dance at our upcoming wedding. Vanessa had a great way of explaining what her ideas were with our song choice and made us feel confident in the dance we were learning. There were never any awkward moments together with her and she made us feel extremely comfortable as first time dancers. She also made sure to listen to our thoughts and ideas, and made the dance a collaborative effort. We had so much fun learning with her and she is very friendly, always smiling, and very easy to connect with. If you are looking a place to learn how to dance, she is the place to go to.

Jana T

11/11/2023

If you are looking for a dance instructor, look no further because Vanessa is IT! My fiancé and I had two lessons with her to prepare for the first dance at our wedding, and not only do we feel prepared, but we also had so much fun!! Vanessa is welcoming and kind, but also very knowledgeable about dance instruction. Her home studio was spacious and cozy, and we learned so much during our hour-long sessions. Thank you, Vanessa!!

Yvette D

11/02/2023

Vanesa is absolutely wonderful!!!! We were able to book a lesson days before my son was getting married due to him living in Seattle. We were SO glad we booked with her! She made our dance routine easy for us and it was a huge success!!!! Vanessa is the best!!!! I absolutely recommend her!

Mandy P

10/31/2023

Venessa is the best! She brought such a fun energy when we were planning and learning our first dance. Dance classes with her became such a fun ritual in between all the crazinesses wedding planning brings. And for the quality of classes the price can not be beat.

Courtney M

10/30/2023

Vanessa was so easy to work with and helped us put together not only our first dance, but also my dance with my dad! We came in with a song in mind but 0 ideas on how to dance, what the dance should/could look like- and Vanessa put it together for us seamlessly! We looked forward to going to our lessons. Her in home studio was welcoming and the 1-on-1 instruction versus corporate studios was just amazing! I highly, HIGHLY recommend Vanessa for all of your wedding dance needs! She is some of the best money we spent for our wedding vendor team.

Barry F

10/23/2023

Vanessa was amazing to work with. We went from being mostly nervous about our first dance and something we wanted to "check off the list" to something that actually became fun. We left our sessions feeling confident and supported, and are looking forward to dazzling our friends and family :) Vanessa goes at your pace, puts together a routine that matches your skills, and gives you the resources during and after sessions to make it magical. Strong recommend.

Lane F

10/18/2023

My fiancée and I had six lessons with Vanessa in the months leading up to our first dance at our wedding. We highly, highly recommend her. For background, we weren’t great dancers, never previously took lessons, and we were nervous about our first dance. Vanessa made the entire experience FUN, RELAXED, and POSITIVE from the first time we walked in. Vanessa prepared for the song before our first lesson and listened to what we wanted our dance to look like. She understood our skill level and wants and helped craft our first dance, giving us plenty of options to choose from. She gave us “homework” to work on during our practices at home between lessons, which was helpful. Vanessa was incredibly personable as well as professional. You can tell she cares. Additionally, she was more affordable vs. other options we looked at. We really enjoyed the experience and have recommended her to our other engaged friends. If you’re on the fence about it, give Vanessa a chance! You won’t regret it and you’ll have fun!

Alex B

10/17/2023

Vanessa could not have been more wonderful! She was so patient with all 4 of our left feet, and made a project I was really nervous about into a really fun, special memory for my partner and me! If you want to feel really safe and confident at the end of a dance lesson, she's the instructor for you!!

Tiffany T

10/12/2023

Absolutely a pleasure to work with! We have our dancing down for our wedding and am grateful that we had someone like Vanessa to work with us these few months! We would definitely recommend her. She will take your song and your comfort level in dancing to figure out a routine that works best for you!

Alyssa H

9/28/2023

Vanessa is a GEM! We were always so excited to come to dance class ahead of our wedding. Not to mention she choreographed and taught us an awesome dance that totally impressed all of our guests! We weren’t great dancers before meeting Vanessa but have been able to implement some of our moves out on the town as well! So much confidence gained from this experience. Highly recommend!

Tina S

9/24/2023

Vanessa is absolutely amazing to work with! Our first dance for our wedding turned out awesome, she was very patient with us as this was our first time ever taking dance lessons and made it easy to learn all of the moves. I already used her again for another dance I needed choreographed and I cannot wait to work with her again in the future! I would give her 10 stars if I could 😊

Mikaela V

9/17/2023

We are so happy that we found Vanessa to help choreograph our first dance! She was fun and encouraging and very patient with breaking down the more technical turns and moves to ensure we were confident in them! Truly a pleasure to work with and a great bonding experience for us as a couple! Can’t recommend her enough :)

Juliana M

9/05/2023

Working with Vanessa has been one of the top highlights throughout the entire wedding planning process! She was so fun to work with, flexible with our schedule availability, and patient with our two left feet. We are so excited for our first dance on our wedding day and can’t want to continue taking dance lessons with Vanessa even after the wedding(: next up, two stepping!

Jordan Y

8/30/2023

Can't recommend Vanessa enough! So glad we did the classes and couldn't imagine having anyone else help us prepare for such a special moment at our event. Thanks Vanessa!

Kaylee L

8/20/2023

Vanessa was such a delight to work with. We went to her for first dance lessons and did the 3 class package and it was perfect. She structured each class in a way that everything flowed together flawlessly. She is very beginner friendly and gives you so many options during the lessons that it truly makes the dance unique and exactly at your comfort level. Would highly recommend!

Amy H

8/20/2023

Vanessa was amazing! Her passion for dance shines through and she helped us master our first dance. She’s patient, kind, and ensures you’re comfortable with every aspect. This part of the wedding planning process was our favorite. So fun and got us excited for our big day. Highly recommend!!

Drew H

8/15/2023

My fiancé and I had not taken dance lessons before and wanted to make sure we found a great instructor before our big day, and Vanessa couldn’t have provided a better experience. She made us feel relaxed and was an exceptional teacher. If you are looking for a dance instructor, I would highly encourage taking lessons with her.

Gretchen C

8/15/2023

Vanessa was incredible! She worked with me and my son last year for our mother-son dance. For someone who has two left big feet she pulled off a miracle! I’ve reached out to her to help with my second sons wedding!!

Amanda F

8/13/2023

Vanessa was an absolute joy to learn from. Lessons with her were super fun, not over complicated, and made any day a good day! She was incredibly kind and communicative throughout the entire process. I will be recommending her to any and every soon-to-be married couple!

Karen B

8/13/2023

Vanessa helped us with our first dance for our wedding, and she was so amazing to work with! She is a fantastic teacher. Even though we are very novice dancers, in just three one-hour lessons she helped us learn several basic and a few more ‘fancy’ moves to incorporate into parts of our song. She always explained the basics in a way that made things easy to learn and build on. She really knows how to teach beginner dancers well. She also helped us with customizing our dance to our song, incorporating bigger moves at the bigger moments in the song. We loved working with her and plan to continue taking lessons with her to learn how to two-step! Would 100% recommend her to anyone. If I could give her six stars I would. :)

Renee D

7/23/2023

We seriously cannot thank or recommend Vanessa enough! Our first dance turned out so good it's hard to believe we are both awkward people who do not dance! She is kind and patient, and breaks down steps in such a consumable and understandable way- and makes it fun!

Tori T

7/09/2023

Vanessa was fantastic to work with! Her private home studio was lovely for a beginner dance lesson with my dad and step mom. I needed some help just making my dad and I’s father daughter dance look decent and not awkward. He’s not much of a dancer but Vanessa was so great at coaching us, helping him find the rhythm, and building out a very simple outline for our dance with an entrance, some basics, and a finale that will be easy to remember since this was our only lesson. My step mom was also eager to get a little dance practice in with him and Vanessa was very accommodating to let her jump in at the end as well. Highly recommend if you’re looking for help with any sort of dance needs!

Shauna D

6/20/2023

Vanessa is an awesome instructor who is very knowledgeable and professional in teaching dance skills! We were so comfortable with her throughout our session and left feeling very confident that our wedding dances will go well. She is super patient and encouraging - we definitely recommend her for anyone looking to quickly learn some dance techniques for any occasion!

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