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A newly crowned "Best of Weddings 2024 WINNER" by the Knot, Michael P. Dances is a dance instructor catering to newlywed couples in Philadephia, PA, and the surrounding areas. Michael has over a decade of experience and is thrilled to work with couples preparing for their wedding day.
Michael P. Dances will help you navigate and communicate clearly and effectively as you learn a dance that will make things fun for you and leave your guests speechless. A wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life. Your wedding dance is one of the most memorable moments of that day. Let Michael help you make that moment unforgettable and something you and your life partner are confident about doing together.
Michael P. Dances aims to take something that is usually a point of discomfort and make it a fun and intimate experience. Learn to love dancing as much as you love each other. Contact Michael today to find out more.
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Hello. Nice to meet you. I have trained and studied musical theatre from a very young age. I continued those studies through high school and college which helped me earn my degree from West Chester University. Immediately after I continued my studies with ballroom and partner dancing and used those skills to help wedding couples and never turned back. It has been my genuine pleasure for the past 10+ years to help couples through every step of the process that is preparing them for one of the most special days of their lives and watching what is normally a point of discomfort become intimate.
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Michael, the dance instructor, receives high praise for his exceptional teaching skills, warmth, and flexibility in preparing couples for their wedding dances. Reviewers commend his patience, professionalism, and ability to create personalized choreography that suits each couple's comfort level and preferences. Many couples, including those with no prior dance experience, highly recommend Michael for his positive attitude, dedication to ensuring a memorable first dance, and ability to make the entire learning process enjoyable and stress-free.
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Reba M
5.0
6/30/2024
We used Michael to help us with our first dance at our wedding. He was absolutely amazing to work with. He made us so comfortable the entire time. We loved the dance he came up with for us. It was perfect that we didn't have to memorize every step or pay attention to the song as much. We were able to truly make the dance our own and just be in the moment with each other.
Alexis D
5.0
6/08/2024
Amazing dance instructor!! Michael was very helpful and patient, he also gave plenty of options for comfort levels. He ensured we’re clear on the steps before moving forward and gave great advice!! Our dance was great because of his lessons!
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Chris D
5.0
6/08/2024
Couldn’t recommend Michael enough. We did the 3 lesson package and dance turned out great at the wedding.
Stephanie W
5.0
5/29/2024
Neither of us are dancers, but Michael prepared us extraordinarily well for our first dance at our wedding this past Memorial Day weekend. We signed up for a package of three lessons, which Michael used to teach us a number of different moves and put them together with our chosen song. We thoroughly enjoyed the lessons, and our guests loved our dance! Michael is an exceptional teacher. He is personable, patient, and gives instant, constructive feedback in the most pleasant way possible. He was also very flexible to accommodate our schedules and did weekend lessons with us. We highly recommend him!
Anna B
5.0
3/11/2024
Dance lessons with Michael turned out to be a real highlight of our wedding prep! My husband and I were complete beginners and initially pretty nervous, but Michael’s warmth and expertise put us at ease and helped us make quick progress.
Our wedding dance turned out wonderfully, totally exceeding our expectations. Michael's guidance was key and we're so glad we decided to do lessons with him.
Highly recommend Michael to any couple thinking about doing some first-dance preparation. He's a fantastic instructor who truly cares about a couple's success and focuses on what is important - you having fun on the day!
Alexandra U
5.0
12/16/2023
Michael was amazing! My (now husband) and I really benefited from his lessons! Not only was Michael incredibly helpful, he was also incredibly encouraging.
Jenn R
5.0
12/10/2023
My now husband and I went to Michael for dance lessons before our wedding. We wanted to brush up on our skills and learn a nice dance for our first dance. Michael was friendly, skilled and made it enjoyable. We were both very comfortable working with him. We would both recommend him for dance lessons!
Taylor G
5.0
9/15/2023
Michael is absolutely a one of a kind find! I couldn’t be happier with my whole experience!
#1 he has a heart of gold! His main concern at all times is making sure you are comfortable and having fun! I can tell you that my experience with him was just the most memorable. Michael made sure it was overall such a fun experience! He is fun, laid back, funny, but also dedicated and talented! He brought together the perfect combo of learning, talent, entertainment and fun!
Justina G
5.0
9/01/2023
It was truly a pleasure working with Michael as we prepared for our big day. My husband and I wanted to make sure that we felt confident and prepared as we shared our first dance with each other and our friends and family, and Michael made sure we did just that. He is such an incredible teacher - I am an educator myself, so when I say he is patient and knowledgeable about his craft - I truly mean it.
He was a memorable part of our planning process, and I would highly recommend his services if you are searching for some fun dance lessons!
Jennifer D
5.0
8/13/2023
Michael is absolutely amazing and fun to work with! My husband and I are not great dancers but Michael had everyone at our wedding shocked. I never thought I’d get my husband to take classes but he actually enjoyed it and it was nice bonding time together.
response08/16/2023
It was a pleasure to be a part of your journey, Jennifer! You guys were so much fun to wor...
k with and I'm delighted everything worked out. The pictures are beautiful as well.
Sara B
5.0
8/09/2023
My husband and I loved working with Michael to learn a choreographed dance for our wedding. He was professional, extremely talented, and flexible when it came to our preferences. He genuinely cares about his work and making sure you’re comfortable, happy, and prepared for your first dance. We gladly recommend him to all of our local engaged friends!
response08/16/2023
I'm genuinely happy that everything turned out as well as it did. Our lessons were super f...
un every time. I thank you guys as well for making me feel like family.
Genevieve R
5.0
8/02/2023
We worked with Michael P on choreographing and practicing our first dance and he was absolutely amazing! Michael was responsive, professional, open to our ideas and concerns, and in the end, we felt more like friends than a vendor relationship. Michael made us feel so comfortable and confident throughout our lessons and helped us prepare for the day of. We'd definitely recommend anyone to Michael P!
response08/16/2023
Genevieve and Ryan, you both were a pleasure to work with! The fact that we almost incorpo...
rated a little hip-hop into your first dance (thank you Ryan) was epic. But the dance turned out awesome all the same. Gaining new friends was just an added bonus to the whole process.
Lynn P
5.0
8/01/2023
Michael P is a fantastic dance instructor! My husband and I have a music background, but not much experience with dance. Michael P was able to create and customize a first dance for us based on our individual strengths and weaknesses. Our guests enjoyed every bit of it! We had so much fun that we decided to dance to the whole song instead of the short snippet we had originally planned. The rehearsal process was equally as enjoyable. He made us feel comfortable with making mistakes, provided great support when we got frustrated or needed more help, made us feel accomplished when we got the choreography right, and kept us laughing and smiling the whole time with his light-hearted jokes and easygoing, friendly demeanor. Behind the scenes, he was incredibly professional and worked with us to accommodate our busy schedules. I cannot recommend Michael P enough! Thank you, Michael, for making our first dance so special and memorable for us!
response08/16/2023
Thank you Lynn for your kind words. It was very fun to assist you both with your dance and...
I'm happy that I was able to make the experience enjoyable. It was for me as well!
Amber I
5.0
7/31/2023
What a wonderful experience dance lessons from Michael were. My husband and I never had dance lessons so this was out of our comfort zone, however Michael made us feel very comfortable while learning something new. He taught us in a way that made it enjoyable and fun. From the practices to the wedding day, you can feel his love and dedication to dance. We even did our wedding day dance on our honeymoon. This experience is something we will always remember and was such a special touch for our wedding day.
Anna W
5.0
7/31/2023
Took dancing lessons from Michael for my son's wedding last year. Our song was Forever Young by Rod Stewart. I didn't want to just sway back and forth for the dance. I got in touch with Michael, told him what song we were dancing to. We had a few lessons with Michael. I was nervous about dancing to this song, but Michael showed us a few steps and after a few lessons I was comfortable and confident. When it was time for my son and I to dance, I felt excited and confident with our dance. I will treasure that dance with my son forever. Thanks Michael P. But the bride and grooms dance that Michael taught them was breath taking. All the weddings I've been to I have to say it was the most elegant dance I've ever seen.
Michael is professional, fun and you can tell he loves what he does. Thank you Michael P. Next lessons country dancing?
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