First dances that stand apart from the rest
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Monumental Ballroom, based out of Indianapolis, IN, specializes in creating breathtaking first dances for weddings. Owner Heidi Martinez and her team choreograph routines that are as unique and spellbinding as each couple's one-of-a-kind love story.
Heidi and Monumental Ballroom work out two studio spaces in downtown Indianapolis, giving you plenty of space to practice your new moves. She is experienced in a number of dances, including the rumba, foxtrot, swing, and waltz, letting you choose the style that best suits your skills and ideas. Heidi is happy to work with dancers of all skill levels, designing a routine that they will feel comfortable and confident performing on their big day.
The process at Monumental Ballroom starts with an initial consultation. At this meeting, your instructor will get to know both of you on a personal level and start planning the personal touches that'll make your first dance stand out. In addition to planning your first dance as newlyweds, this business is also creates sweet dances for fathers and daughter, mothers and sons, or any combination of your loved ones. They can even plan a fun routine for your entire wedding party!
After the wedding, Monumental Ballroom is available to teach you further lessons for memorable date nights.
Woman-owned Business
4+ years in business
Speaks English, Latvian
Small team (2-10 members)
Details
Music Genres
Dance
Awards and Affiliations
Any questions?
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.030 reviews
Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help
you make those big decisions with ease.
Review Summary
This AI-generated summary is a snapshot of this vendor's ratings and feedback.
Couples who worked with Heidi from Monumental Ballroom for wedding dance lessons were extremely satisfied with the experience and results. Heidi's expertise, creativity, and patience in choreographing custom routines based on each couple's preferences and skill levels were highly praised. The lessons were described as fun, stress-free, and a memorable way to connect during wedding planning. Reviewers appreciated the affordability, professionalism, and personalized service provided by Heidi, which resulted in beautiful and impressive first dance performances at their weddings.Review photos
Showing slide number 1 out of 5
Jenalee C
Highlighted review.
5.0
1/06/2025
Heidi was an absolutely wonderful instructor! My husband and I had the BEST time working with her for our wedding dance. She made the lessons so fun and easy. Scheduling was super ...
easy and flexible. Our first dance was a dream. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 01/09/2025
Thank you, Jena! It was so much fun working with you and your partner.
Taylor L
5.0
3/01/2026
Getting dance lessons from Heidi was one of our best wedding decisions! We only had time to do 1 lesson, but she was able to pretty much help us fully choreograph our entire dance ...
in the short amount of time we had, making us feel confident in our dancing skills! And everyone complimented our first dance!! Someone even told my husband, "I didn't know you were a professional dancer"! I highly highly reccomment gettting lessons!
Any questions?
Marko T
5.0
12/16/2025
Heidi from Monumental ballroom, and it was truly awesome experience! We were excited to have a choreographed dance and not the typical side to side way with few spins because bride...
s and groom forget to think of the detail until too late. Heidi had a consult with us, worked through what our song would best fit and helped us with a simple yet elegant dance. It really elevated the moment and was definitely noticed by our guests. Would highly recommend Heidi and starting earlier than you think 😉Â
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 01/09/2026
Thank you and we're so happy to have helped you elevate your first dance! You both did an ...
amazing job on learning your dance so quickly, and it was a pleasure working with you.
Brad M
5.0
12/13/2025
We worked with Heidi from Monumental Ballroom and we were thrilled with the experience and results! Our goal was to just learn enough to not be embarrassing during our first dance ...
as a married couple, but Heidi helped us achieve so much more.
On our initial session, she created a vision for us of an achievable choreographed dance based on our input / goals / level of comfort and skill.Â
We signed up for 4 more sessions (which were very affordable), during which we progressively learned and practiced the next phases of the choreography. Being beginners, it wasn't always easy, but Heidi was patient with us, listened to what we were comfortable with, and helped us to adjust and refocus.Â
We were surprised by just how much fun it was. During wedding planning, there's a lot of stress, but these dancing lessons were such a memorable way to connect and have fun leading up to our wedding.Â
Finally, on our wedding night, we got to surprise and impress all our friends and family with our dance routine, and we couldn't be happier with the results! Looking back at videos, I'm so happy we went with Monumental Ballroom – it's created lifelong memories.Â
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 12/16/2025
Thank you so much Brad! You and your fiancé were so engaged and present at every lesson. I...
enjoyed working with both of you and seeing what you were able to achieve together!
Steve M
5.0
11/12/2025
Heidi was awesome. She met us exactly where we were from an experience level (very little) and helped my wife and I put together a relatively easy but still engaging first dance in...
just two lessons. Also, in just one short lesson she helped me and my mother get down a comfortable mother-son dance. Great experience and all went great at the wedding.
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 11/15/2025
Thank you, Steve! I enjoyed working with you and loved that you and your partner brought s...
o many ideas to make your first dance uniquely yours.
Zachary G
5.0
11/04/2025
Excellent dance class for our wedding. Our dance turned out perfectly. These classes and practice were the most fun part of planning the wedding. Would recommend them to anyone.
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 11/05/2025
Thank you Zach! It was wonderful working with you, and we're so glad you found the lesson ...
to be worthwhile and also fun!
Madeline G
5.0
7/20/2025
We are beyond thrilled with our experience with Heidi! She was organized, professional, and very patient with us. She took the time to understand our style and preferences, and cre...
ated custom choreography that was both beautiful and fun! She also videotaped us each week running through our dance so that we had those videos to look back on and help us practice. Highly recommend Heidi for any of your wedding choreography needs!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 07/31/2025
Thank you so much Madeline! I enjoyed working with you on both your first dance and your f...
ather-daughter dance. I loved the personal flair your dad brought to the table. Can't wait to see photos and video!
Brandon N
5.0
1/22/2025
Heidi was wonderful to work with. She was patient and instructive with my now wife and I as we came into her studio as green as they get when it comes to dance. She taught us the b...
asics, but also gave us some more intermediate techniques that helped elevate our special moment to the next level! It helped us feel more comfortable in front of everyone at our wedding and let us really make the dance into a fun experience. I would recommend Heidi to anyone, whether they’re coming in with no dance experience, needing a refresher course, or even someone experienced looking for a new dance routine.
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 02/26/2025
Thank you, Brandon! You and your bride brought so much fun and playful energy to your cras...
h course. It was a pleasure working with you.
Zach H
5.0
12/31/2024
Heidi was absolutely phenomenal! Coming into our lessons with no previous dance experience, we were a bit nervous, but Heidi made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. Over...
the course of seven months, she worked with us weekly to create a custom routine for our wedding dance. She was incredibly patient, breaking down each segment into manageable steps that were easy to remember and practice. Heidi was always open to feedback and happy to make adjustments to ensure the routine felt just right for us. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, our first dance became one of the most memorable moments of the evening. We can’t recommend her enough!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 01/09/2025
Thanks for the review Zach, and for showing up continuously in the midst of a crazy season...
of your lives. You worked so hard and I'm proud of what you both accomplished!
Taylor T
5.0
12/28/2024
Heidi was amazing! She put together a dance unique for us that went along with the song we picked, according to our experience level. It can be as simple or extravagant as you want...
! She is an awesome coach and was so encouraging! I highly recommend her service!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 01/09/2025
Thank you, Taylor! It was a pleasure working with you from day one. And you and your partn...
er absolutely rocked your first dance!
Alex S
5.0
12/18/2024
Very professional and customized service. LGBTQ friendly.
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 12/21/2024
Thank you Alex! It was a pleasure working with you and your partner!
Chris B
5.0
7/26/2024
Great experience! Heidi was fantastic - came up with a dance for our Father-Daughter dance at the upcoming wedding, she worked with us on on level, made a video that we could use t...
o practice at home. Money very well spent
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 07/27/2024
I appreciate your review, Chris! It was a pleasure to work with someone who really came in...
ready to be the best dance partner for his little girl. Best wishes for the celebration this weekend!
Tiffany M
5.0
7/18/2024
Heidi was super patient with my fiance and I as we learned our first dance choreography in her 90-minute BootCamp. This really helped us learn how to flow with one another and gave...
us a great stepping stone for our final dance. Highly recommend!!!!!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 07/27/2024
Thank you Tiffany! I enjoyed working with you and I'm so glad you found our Wedding Dance ...
Crash Course helpful.
Mikwi C
5.0
7/06/2024
I can only say positive things about Monumental Ballroom! Heidi carefully choreographed a song my fiance and I chose for our first dance. In our first session with her, she listene...
d to our song choices to help us pick the right one, and she had us do some simple steps to figure out the right level of dance for us. She also changed some steps and moves for us as she saw fit along the way, and I really loved the choreography—it’s cute, romantic, and so fitting with the song we chose! And she also accommodated our needs SO well! I had to leave the country in less than a month until the wedding, and I don’t know how she times it, but she basically taught us the whole dance in 4 sessions! Lastly, my shoe suddenly broke in one of our sessions, and she was so helpful!! She immediately tried to fix it for me so we could continue practicing. I highly recommend Monumental Ballroom. You won’t regret it!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 07/07/2024
Thank you Mikwi! You and your fiancé were rockstars in learning your dance so quickly. Bes...
t wishes for your wedding!
Lauren B
5.0
7/05/2024
Very helpful it showing some steps we could use for our first dance so that we did not feel like we were just swaying the whole time. Went over the little routine as much as we nee...
ded to feel comfortable with the moments! Highly recommend
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 07/07/2024
Thank you Lauren! I'm so glad you found my Wedding Dance Crash Course helpful. I look forw...
ard to working with you and your dad, too!
Macy D
5.0
5/11/2024
Heidi was amazing to work with and did an incredible job choreographing and teaching us our first dance! Based on our consultation, she was able to provide us with choreography tha...
t matched perfectly with the vibe we were going for. She made the entire learning process incredibly fun, was patient, and always made sure we were comfortable. Heidi was very attentive to details, such as my dress and our shoes, and offered tips throughout all of our lessons. We strongly recommend Heidi for anyone looking for dance lessons!!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 06/29/2024
Thank you, Macy! It was such a joy to work with you and Michael. I wish you all the best i...
n your new life together and hope you dance every Tuesday you can!
Tim M
5.0
4/28/2024
Heidi has been incredible to work with in crafting our first dance for our wedding. She is a great teacher while keeping things fun and accessible. As someone who has never danced ...
formally, I was able to pick up concepts very quickly under Heidi's tutelage. She also allowed us the flexibility to add elements we wanted to see as part of the dance and she fit them in to make it a cohesive performance. We're so happy we worked with Heidi and can't wait to show off our first dance at our wedding!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 05/06/2024
Thank you Tim for your kind words! You have both been so committed to being the best partn...
er to one another and I've loved seeing your skills work together. I know the big dance will be amazing!
Stepfanie M
5.0
4/26/2024
Heidi was so patient and helpful for our lessons! Her pricing is affordable and disclosed up front so there are no surprises which is not always easy to find! Reid and I can't wait...
to show off our new skills at our wedding!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 05/06/2024
Thank you Stepfanie and congratulations! I value transparency, and I'm so glad you and Rei...
d trusted me with your first dance. I can't wait to see the video!
Genny W
5.0
12/20/2023
We couldn't have asked for a more amazing experience with Heidi as our first dance choreographer and instructor! From day one, she made the entire learning process so much fun.
H...
eidi's expertise and patience turned what seemed like an impossible task (for two people with two left feet) into a beautiful moment that left our guests shocked. Heidi ensured we felt comfortable and confident on the dance floor by giving us options for each part of the dance.
She encouraged us to always have fun with our first dance, and that's really what made it so perfect and special for us. We truly enjoyed the lessons and miss them a little bit after the wedding.
On our big day, our first dance was a highlight, and we owe it all to Heidi. If you're looking for a skilled, personable, and passionate dance instructor to make your wedding dance dreams come true, look no further!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 01/18/2024
Thank you Genni! Working with clients like you drives my passion for creating the best fir...
st dance possible. I'm so happy you had a great experience!
Renee J
5.0
12/15/2023
We are so glad that we went with Heidi to help us with our first dance for our wedding. We both have a very small history with partner dancing, but definitely could not do this on ...
our own. We did one private session with Heidi, and it was perfect! When we booked her, we did it also as a way to give ourselves a deadline on choosing a first dance song- we truly could not decide, but we emailed Heidi both of our options for her opinion, and she gave us an idea of what kind of dances/vibe we could expect with both. This was very helpful and we made a decision! Day of we showed up to a space at DanceWorks Indy. She took me to the corner and I shower her my dress out of earshot of my then-fiance, and we talked about the vibe and how that would affect the dance. Then we got to dancing! She taught us a Foxtrot that went perfectly with our dance. She talk us the basic step, then two spins, two advanced moves, an entrance and exit, and a dip. We ended up using almost all of those in our dance! She took videos for us to remember (which was very needed since we did this like 2 months before the wedding), and then we did the whole song through a couple times just improvising based on what we had learned. She had a couple tips, but overall it was actually super simple once it all came together! We practice every day the week leading up to the wedding (after about a month and a half of not touching it at all haha), and it was perfect! When we got to the day, we did the dance perfectly, didn't look like we were concentration too hard, and had a lot of fun. The pictures and video looks great. Couldn't recommend Heidi enough!!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 12/20/2023
I love it when my Wedding Dance Crash Course students have a success! It sounds like you g...
ained a lot of confidence from that lesson. Thank you for your review Renee!
Megan R
5.0
12/08/2023
If we could give more than 5, we would! We told Heidi a song and our skill level then she worked magic. The steps were broken down for us. She even worked in a ton of cute photo op...
portunity moves for us to have photos of it. We had a blast working with her too. She made our first dance so special. She’s professional and communicative and kind - we highly recommend.
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 12/20/2023
Thank you Megan! I can't wait to see the pictures of your dance!
Jose A
5.0
12/08/2023
Had private dance lesson for Father and Daughter wedding dance. Instructor was knowledgeable and patient. Thanks for a great experience!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 12/20/2023
Thank you Jose for the review and for introducing me to your father-daughter bachata music...
!
Kalin M
5.0
12/08/2023
Monumental Bellroom was perfect for us! Heidi gave us the confidence we were looking for to have a beautiful first dance as husband and wife! She was reliable and so fun to work wi...
th!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 12/20/2023
Thank you Kalin for trusting me to turn the song you wrote into your first dance! It was s...
o much fun to be part of your creative process as you and Matt built your dance and made it your own!
Delaney P
5.0
12/08/2023
Heidi was so fun to work with! She took two people who are not dancers at all and helped us fully choreograph our first dance. It turned out beautifully! I can’t recommend her enou...
gh!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 12/08/2023
Thank you Delaney! You two did an amazing job (T.S. would be proud). Thank you for letting...
me push you a bit to get your dream dance!
Julia L
5.0
12/07/2023
Heidi made my fiancé and I feel so very comfortable! We started our lessons before engagement and decided to continue with her for our first dance! Would recommend to anyone :)
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 12/08/2023
Thank you, Julia! You and your partner are such a joy to work with!
Nickolas S
5.0
11/10/2023
Heidi was the perfect choice for a first dance instructor! She did an amazing job choreographing a routine to a song she hadn't worked with before (Infinity by AJR), tailoring it t...
o be challenging enough for our skill level yet achievable to learn within our timeline. Rehearsals were always fun, never a chore, and have sparked an interest in us to continue dance beyond our wedding. Our guests were thoroughly impressed and, most importantly, we felt confident and relaxed on the day of, able to just enjoy the moment. Cannot recommend her enough.
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 11/10/2023
Thank you Nick! I loved working with you and Becca. I hope to see you both again for a soc...
ial dancing class!
Clara F
5.0
11/04/2023
Heidi is fantastic! Neither my husband nor I ever really learned to dance. We wanted our first dance to be special and considered our dance lessons and practice at home as little d...
ate nights during the craziness of wedding planning. Thanks to Heidi, we prepared a beautiful first dance and even did a dip at the end!! Heidi was flexible when one of us was sick and we easily rescheduled.
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 11/04/2023
Thank you, Clara! You and hubby were both so sweet and easy to work with. I'm so happy tha...
t you loved your dance!
Sharon F
5.0
11/02/2023
Heidi was so wonderful and did such an amazing job creating that wow I wanted for my first dance. She was always so flexible and sweet to work with. She worked so hard to help me c...
reate an unforgettable experience for my husband and I with our first dance as a married couple. Can't wait to go back to her for just some fun dance lessons in the future as a date night! Thank you so much Heidi for everything you do for your couples :)
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 11/02/2023
Thank you so much, Sharon! It was so fun choreographing for you and I can't wait to see yo...
u again!
EirÃka G
5.0
11/02/2023
Working with Heidi was an absolute delight and wholeheartedly recommend her lessons. She's warm, professional and very fun. She choreographed our first dance to almost an entire so...
ng (about 3.5 minutes, we are complete amateurs) in about 6 lessons *we did our homework* and we loved every step in the process!
Response from Monumental Ballroom & Dance on 11/02/2023
You are so kind, Eirika! Thank you for the review and for the chance to work with you and ...
your groom. I had so much fun!
Cj C
5.0
12/07/2022
My fiancé and I are very much dance beginners. We are currently working on our first dance and it is so much fun working with Heidi! She has choreographed a dance that makes us fee...
l comfortable and excited to celebrate with our family and friends on our big day!
I highly recommend Monumental Ballroom and Heidi if anyone is looking for someone knowledgeable, fun, and inviting for your special day!
Want to book a visit?
Start the convo
*=Required
Use this secure form to reach out and share your wedding vision.
Wedding vendors in Indianapolis
Monumental Ballroom & Dance
Why use The Knot to message vendors?
Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure. Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place. Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go. For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.