Natural Wedding Dance : Elegance and Joy
San Diego / Del Mar / North County
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First Trial Session — Only $40
Miki Jennings
OWNER / INSTRUCTOR
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
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Elegance and Joy
At Natural Wedding Dance, I believe your first dance should be a beautiful and memorable expression of your love—not just a routine. My mission is to help you move gracefully and confidently as a couple, showcasing your unique bond with elegance and joy.
With years of experience perfecting dips and lifts, I’ll make sure these elements flow seamlessly into your dance. My specialty is helping dramatic moves look natural and effortless, so your performance feels authentic, comfortable, and truly yours.
Lessons are held in a beautiful studio with a polished wood floor, sparkling chandeliers, and full-length mirrors—exclusively booked for your private sessions. You’ll always have the entire space to yourselves, ensuring a truly personal and focused experience.
I love what I do and feel honored to be part of such a special moment in your lives. My commitment is to make sure your wedding dance reflects your personal style and becomes a stunning highlight of your celebration.
Natural Wedding Dance is a San Diego–based studio specializing in preparing couples for their perfect first dance. Lesson packages range from 3–12 sessions and can include everything from walking down the aisle to a romantic kiss dip for your once-in-a-lifetime photo.
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Music Genres
African
Arabic
Bluegrass
Bollywood
Caribbean
Celtic
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Flamenco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Mariachi
Persian
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
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Miki Jennings
Owner / Instructor
With over 30 years of experience in the dance and fitness industry, I am a seasoned instructor and wedding dance choreographer based in San Diego, CA. Over the course of my career, I have earned notable achievements, including 1st place in Adagio at the California Open Cup and finalist placements at prestigious competitions such as Manhattan Dancesport and Embassy Ball. I have also performed as a pro dancer for Dancing with the Stars San Diego and worked as an assistant to Dmitry Chaplin on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance.
Despite my competitive background, I believe a wedding dance should feel simple, natural, and effortless. At Natural Wedding Dance, I help couples create anything from an intimate, easy first dance to a dramatic, show-stopping performance—always tailored to their personal style.
Beyond teaching, I am passionate about playing the harp, creating healthy recipes, and designing costumes. If you’re in San Diego and looking to elevate your dance skills or bring your wedding dance vision to life, I’d love to provide expert guidance and personalized choreography.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.013 reviews
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Miki received glowing reviews as a dance instructor for wedding couples, with many praising her patience, creativity, and ability to craft personalized and memorable first dance routines. Couples appreciated her skills in making lessons enjoyable and stress-free, even for novice dancers. Miki's dedication and enthusiasm shone through as she helped couples feel confident on their big day, turning what could have been a stressful experience into a highlight of their wedding. Highly recommended for those looking to dazzle guests with an unforgettable first dance.Review photos
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Amelia W
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5.0
7/14/2025
Dance lessons with Miki were honestly one of the highlights of our entire wedding planning process! We had so much fun in every lesson. Miki is kind, patient, creative, and very talented. She helped us create a low stress semi-choreographed wedding dance and learn some dance steps that we can apply to any song on the dance floor. We absolutely loved working with her and would recommend her to any couple!
Response from Natural Wedding Dance Co. on 08/06/2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! I love what I do, and I'm so happy that I can help be...
autiful couples celebrate one of the highlights of their lives.
Daniela W
5.0
10/22/2025
Miki was absolutely wonderful to work with! She is SO good at what she does. She is so intentional in every move she taught us and made our first dance so memorable. Everyone still talks about it! We loved going to class everyday, she is the sweetest!
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Alexandra D
5.0
10/20/2025
Miki was so sweet and patient with me and my fiancé as she taught us beautiful choreography for our first dance as husband and wife. She made it so easy to learn and I love that she filmed our run-through so we could review it at home to practice! We loved our first dance, and felt like great dancers on out wedding day! Our guests were so impressed! Thank you to Miki for adding such a special touch to our wedding day!
Ben S
5.0
6/23/2025
Miki is a wonderful, patient, and knowledgeable instructor that really made us comfortable for our first dance. We were so excited to perform for our friends and family. Even though my partner and I didn't have a lot of experience at first, she met us at just the right skill level and crafted a dance that felt personal to us as a couple.
Response from Natural Wedding Dance Co. on 08/06/2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! It brings me so much joy to do what I love, especiall...
y when I can help so many wonderful couples celebrate a major highlight of their lives!
Chase C
5.0
2/08/2025
My wife and I had such a wonderful experience taking Miki's dance class. As novice dancers, she really helped us learn new movements, choreograph a fabulous first dance, and even edited music for our big moment! She is a terrific dancer, a patient instructor, and goes above and beyond to ensure you have a great experience. We 10/10 recommend using Miki!!
Response from Natural Wedding Dance Co. on 08/06/2025
Thank you so, so much for the beautiful dance! I had a wonderful time creating such a memo...
rable moment with you. I also truly appreciate you referring me to your friends!
George G
5.0
10/17/2024
Miki was the best teacher we could’ve asked for! My wife and I had 0 dancing experience and a very specific vision for our first dance. Miki was able to craft such a beautiful, elegant, and easy to learn routine for us and we are so appreciative for her patience. She broke down our lessons into 5 very easy-to-digest pieces which allowed us to improve and modify our routine to our liking each time. She was very accommodating with her schedule and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking to dazzle their guests with an unforgettable first dance routine!
Response from Natural Wedding Dance Co. on 08/06/2025
Thank you so, so much for the beautiful dance! I had a wonderful time creating such a memo...
rable moment with you. I also truly appreciate you referring me to your friends!
Kruti B
5.0
10/16/2024
Miki was AMAZING!! She was kind, patient, and so creative when choreographing our first dance for us. Highly recommend taking her classes! We loved her!! Thank you again!
John P
5.0
10/16/2024
We had such a great experience! Miki listened to us and helped work out the perfect dance for us as a couple. Having never taken dance lessons before we were not sure what to expect. But we had a lot of fun and feel ready for our big day!
Kat F
5.0
9/25/2024
Our first dance was absolutely incredible, and we owe it all to Miki! As two people who aren’t exactly natural dancers, we were initially nervous about how it would turn out. From the very first lesson, Miki made us feel comfortable and at ease. Her patience and understanding were remarkable; she took the time to break down each move and help us find our rhythm.
Miki’s enthusiasm was infectious, and her expertise shone through as she guided us through the process. She tailored our lessons to suit our needs and even incorporated our personal style into the choreography. By the time we finally performed our first dance, we felt confident and looked like pros!
Thanks to Miki, what could have been a stressful experience turned into one of the highlights of our special day. We can’t thank her enough for her dedication and support—she truly made our first dance unforgettable!
Alvar A
5.0
9/20/2024
Fantastic dance instructor. She maximized the time we had to prepare our dance and we are very happy to see results so quickly.
Allie P
5.0
9/12/2024
We had so much fun in our dance lessons with Miki. My fiance and I needed all the help we could get to get ready for our first dance. Miki worked with us from the basics and helped to choreograph a beautiful dance that we were fully comfortable with. The best part is that we had so much fun doing it. We highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a little help to prep for the big day!
Katie V
5.0
7/17/2024
Miki is a skillful natural as a dance instructor. We collaborated with her to assist for a Rumba/Salsa combo for our wedding “1st dance” choreography. She challenged us, she humbled us, and she helped us to become better dancers together through the process. She finds a wonderful balance of detail-oriented and fun and light-hearted, and she was so eager to take our ideas to make them into a show-stopping performance for our loved ones at our wedding. We learned a great deal from her, and she made our big dance moment at our wedding unforgettable, by guiding us to reach our goals and even further than we thought we could reach. Thank you Miki! We highly recommend her to enjoy in the process and work together with you for your wedding dance vision!!
Always grateful, Albert & Katie
Anny V
5.0
3/18/2019
This review is long overdue. We hired Miki Jennings to choreograph a romantic waltz for our Spring wedding in 2013. It was the best decision we made! My husband is not a dancer and at the end of of lesson, he was able to do a simple lift and spin that our wedding guests continue to rave about years later. Miki is a dance professional with many years of experience! She is extremely patient, kind and is the best in her field! We highly recommend her services for anything dance related. Thank you Miki for the wonderful waltz you taught us! The wedding dance was one of our favorite highlights from our wedding! :)
Response from Natural Wedding Dance Co. on 03/18/2019
Thanks Annie!!
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