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Irene Martens
DANCE INSTRUCTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER
Typically responds within 24h
Custom First Dances, Bachelorette Burlesque, and Bridal Party Choreography | Crafted wtih your preference for an outgoing or intimate first dance, showcasing your connection as a couple. It's guaranteed that during the lessons, you will find confidence and excitement for something you may have been dreading. You will learn ballroom-based lead and follow, making this the basis for all the times you dance together in the future. Your dance, your way, be it romantic, fun, or unexpected.
Dancing All Over the World
Martens Dance Co. is led by Irene, a globally trained ballroom and latin dancer who has studied and competed everywhere from Amsterdam to Berlin, Cuba to New York, LA to Miami and more. With a background in both performing arts and psychology, Irene has a gift for filling her students with confidence, no matter their level. Her "Not a dancer? No problem!" philosophy is about finding your natural movement and bringing it into your dance.
Choosing Your Classes
You can enjoy personalized wedding dance lessons held in-studio or at home. Irene has a history with successful last-minute dances (within 1 week of the wedding), stand-in sessions where the Groom has to learn in 1 lesson instead of 5, and also offers support for song choice if you are undecided. Martens Dance Co also offers groomsmen choreography for a surprise crowd-pleaser, plus playful bachelorette burlesque classes for an unforgettable pre-wedding activity. Reach out today to discuss packages and find the one that best fits your vision.
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Music Genres
African
Arabic
Bluegrass
Bollywood
Caribbean
Celtic
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Flamenco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Latin
Mariachi
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
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Meet the team
Irene Martens
Dance Instructor and Choreographer
Irene has traveled the world to study and compete in Ballroom Dance, honing the craft and her teaching approach.
Irene blends passion for the art of dancing and the performing arts with her background in psychology to choose movements and choreographies that highlight each couple and their personalities.
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5.0
out of 5.05 reviews
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The instructor is patient, encouraging, and skilled, helping nervous beginners become confident dancers. Lessons are fun, clearly explained, and drive quick progress—many felt ready after just a few sessions. Clients praised the instructor’s energy, support, and ability to choreograph a natural, special first-dance routine.Review photos
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Freia H
5.0
5/05/2026
Irene was awesome!! So nice, patient, and helpful! Highly recommend her for first dance choreography!
Allie B
5.0
4/20/2026
Irene was the best dance instructor! She was so patient, fun, and helped us so much! We were really able to be in the moment and enjoy our first dance because our lessons!
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Will W
5.0
4/20/2026
My fiancée and I had absolutely no dance experience, and the thought of our first dance at our wedding was pretty intimidating. Thankfully, we found Irene, and she made the entire ...
process so enjoyable! From the very first lesson, she made us feel comfortable and confident, even though we were complete beginners. She started by teaching us the basic steps, then helped us put together and choreograph a beautiful routine that felt natural and special to us.
Irene’s patience, encouragement, and expert guidance turned something we were nervous about into one of our favorite parts of wedding prep. In just five lessons, she had us feeling prepared and excited for our big moment. We truly can’t recommend her enough—if you’re looking for a dance instructor who is skilled, supportive, and makes learning fun, Irene is the best choice!
Kathryn T
5.0
4/01/2026
Irene was exactly what I was looking for in a dance instructor: patient, great at explaining and breaking down movements, engaging, and kind. She brings so much fun and energy to e...
very session and makes you feel confident to do your best. Her support and communication on and off the dance floor helped me to achieve my partner dancing goals and now I have speciality moves I can bust out on the floor! Irene was truly so warm and good at her job, she inspired me never to give up on myself and helped me become the dancer I am today. My partner loves my newfound skills, too.
Richard C
5.0
4/01/2026
Irene was such an excellent instructor! Not only did I get to learn some new dance moves, the confidence I gained was invaluable!
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