Pivot Ballroom

ind, patient, and genuinely invested in helping us feel confident and look great on the dance floor. Neither of us had much dance experience, but Vlad made every lesson fun and comfortable. He broke everything down in a way that was easy to learn, and he always kept such a calm, encouraging energy. By the end, we felt so proud of what we created together. Our guests LOVED the dance, and we owe that fully to Pivot Ballroom and Vlad. If you’re considering dance lessons for your wedding, don’t hesitate this was one of the best choices we made and turned into a date night for us during the chaos of wedding planning!

eable, and encouraging. We only had time for four lessons, but she was super flexible with scheduling and made every session count. We wanted a dance where the groom could really shine, and Marissa totally got our vision. She choreographed something that suited us perfectly and even taught us three different lift options so we could pick the one that felt most natural. We honestly thought we’d be naturals at dancing together, but we quickly learned it’s not as easy as it looks - Marissa was endlessly patient and made the process so fun! She also sent us detailed notes after each session, which made practicing at home so much easier. Thanks to her, our first dance turned out exactly how we imagined - elegant, personal, and memorable. We highly recommend Marissa and Pivot Dance Studio!

phy skills and also how nice and sweet he was with our learning. It was so much fun and something we looked forward to every week. Cannot recommend enough. The best in the area!

huffle, but there were two problems: 1. My (now) wife did ballroom dancing throughout college. 2. I am a very competitive man. So, if we were going to have a first dance (which was non-negotiable), it had to be epic. We tried a few intro lessons at other dance studios, but most focused on flashy moves for the bride while the groom just stood there like a prop. Then we found John Larson at Pivot Ballroom, and everything changed. From the beginning, John was committed to teaching both of us how to truly dance together. Before working with John, my only experience with coordinated movement was drill and ceremony in US Army basic training—15 years ago. I had always told myself that I didn’t dance, didn’t know how to dance, and didn’t care to learn. But through John’s guidance, I didn’t just learn dance steps—I learned how to move in sync with a partner, to lead and trust, to connect. The closest comparison I could make was clearing rooms with my fireteam: fully trusting and fully trusted. Dancing scratched an itch that had been there for so long, I didn’t even realize it was still there. John’s patience and encouragement made every step easy to follow – even for an old army grunt like me. He took a real interest in us—not just as students, but as people. He even stopped by the venue the day before our wedding to check in while we were setting up. After 8 lessons (which we both looked forward to), my wife and I performed a first dance that genuinely stole the show. And for the first time in my life, I had the confidence to hit the dance floor on my own throughout the night. It’s been two days since the wedding, and I’ve already lost count of how many people have asked about our dance and where I learned to move like that. The answer is simple: John Larson. His wisdom, patience, and skill made our first dance a moment we’ll never forget.

re so happy with how it went and our guests were very impressed and surprised with it!

the dance floor. He was incredibly helpful in teaching us a "routine", a skilled teacher, and had us having fun along the way. We would recommend Pivot and John to anyone looking to get more comfortable on the dance floor.

d refinement of our wedding dance. Vlad's patience was truly remarkable; he met us exactly where we were each week, offering consistent encouragement and building our confidence step by step. On our wedding day, we felt completely prepared and excited, and our first dance was wonderful! Our guests were so complimentary, raving about how beautiful it was. Thanks to Vlad, we were able to begin our reception with a truly beautiful and romantic moment. We wholeheartedly recommend Pivot Ballroom on the Main Line, and especially the wonderful Vlad!

own in just two sessions. This was a last minute decision for us and I really appreciated how flexible John was to work with our schedule to make this work. We had so much fun and would highly suggest taking lessons with John!

our guests (we are by no means dancers either). Overall, we had a fantastic experience!

e! Our guests were impressed with our skills! I would definitely recommend Pivot Ballroom to other nearly-weds!!

asics of ballroom dancing which we really enjoyed!

edding planning! John made us feel confident in ourselves and our moves and we had a ton of fun at a time that we could have been nervous and awkward. If you are planning a wedding and want to feel great walking into your dances, definitely visit John at Pivot!

ughter had received dance lessons from John before their wedding. We went to see John twice - once a month or so before the wedding and the second time a few days before the wedding. John is the consummate professional treating us with so much respect and energy even though we were complete neophytes when it came to formal dancing. All three of us attended (my daughter, my future son-in-law and me) and the experience not only calmed our nerves at the prospect of dancing in front of a room of people but inspired a lot of confidence and happiness in us on the actual day. I cannot recommend John highly enough - his enthusiasm, his professionalism, his thoughfulness and his imagination are all worth their weight in gold. As my son-in-law said on more than one occasion: "I have never enjoyed something more than I thought that I was completely terrified by!" If I could give John ten stars, I would! * * * * * * * * * *

t have been happier. We had so much fun every time we came, and Marissa was just a pumped as we were. She coached us through everything of course, but also always had a backup plan if something wasn’t gelling well. She made us a spreadsheet to help us practice at home and she recorded us at the end of each lesson. She really spoke our language in terms of how our brains absorbed and remembered the information. By the time our big day came, we NAILED it and the crowd went wild.

My Husband and I had a blast with John, and he really brought out the best in us as neither one of us have any experience with dancing. I could not recommend John any more as he creates a fun and safe place to dance for people of all skill levels!

n. He made our dance look so effortlessly. We laughed and had the best time with John. This was definitely top 5 experience as we were wedding planning. I could not rave about this enough! You will not regret it.

but John accommodated us and scheduled 2 lessons with us. He was patient with us—at that point I was still in recovery— and made sure we were comfortable with the moves. We were both beginners and had never taken a class before. At our wedding, people were super impressed with our first dance and even forgot I couldn’t even walk just a month prior :) thank you John, you’re the best and we will definitely come back if we want to take lessons again!

e with him. John has a fantastic sense of humor, and we found ourselves laughing throughout every lesson. He choreographed the perfect dance for us, which looked effortless on our wedding night. Our guests absolutely loved our first dance, and we've received so many compliments! Whether you're preparing for a special occasion or just looking for a fun and memorable activity, dance classes with John are an absolute must-try!

Most importantly, we had so much fun! John is so personable, professional, and friendly. We highly recommend John and Pivot Ballroom if you’re looking to have a special first dance and great time along the way.

dance and our guests were blown away! While I am not much of a dancer, John was able to whip up fun and unique choreography for us about a month before the wedding that made us both look and feel great. He is a great guy and fun to work with. 10/10 recommend taking dances classes with him whether you are looking for a fun date night or a first dance routine. Thanks again John and Pivot Ballroom!

t were easy to follow and felt natural to us. Everyone complimented our first dance and said they could tell we just had fun with it and liked how we made it our own style. Thank you to John and Pivot Ballroom for helping us look like naturals!

le infusing laughter and humor to keep it fun. In fact, as stressful as planning a wedding can be, we both agreed these lessons were a much needed break in the weeks leading up to the big day. We started out thinking we would learn some basic steps and walked out five sessions later with even more. Plus I added a lesson with my dad for our father daughter dance—another fantastic experience that allowed is to have a plan rather than wing it. Our family and friends loved it (even surprised many of them), and we are certainly glad we made the decision to go here. We are thankful for John and Pivot Ballroom!

ly look like we know how to dance! I would definitely recommend John and Pivot!

combined them all into one mash up. We had the best time and would definitely go back to learn more. Highly recommend!

e way. Communication was great as you can text with your instructor on scheduling the lessons.

t dance for our wedding and we did a mashup of 2 songs which he really made fun and easy for us to learn. The lesson package was a great value and well worth every penny. We highly recommend John and the entire team at Pivot! Karen & Rich

t was incredible. Pivot Ballroom is amazing highly recommend them for your first dance!

nt to us that we looked polished and confident. We worked with Marissa over ten lessons. She was attentive to our concerns, flexible and accommodating, patient with our mistakes, and an incredibly talented dancer and choreographer. Her genuine enthusiasm made it feel like we had been friends for years. It bears mentioning that all our guests were very impressed by our dance! And being able to rewatch that special moment on video is priceless. I highly recommend working with Pivot Ballroom for your wedding dance needs.

all the dance moves John taught us! We would highly recommend taking lessons here!

d the dance, and was super patient with us when we struggled on a particular step. During the wedding, my bustle unfortunately snapped before the first dance, so we were unable to perform the first dance at the wedding. However, we were able to perform it at our afterparty and it was such a hit!

our schedule. Our friends and families loved watching our first dance. Even more than the wedding day itself, the lessons will always be one of my favorite parts of our wedding planning process.

our first dance too!

e and energy. The most important thing, we learned, for a great first dance on the wedding day is...practice, practice, and practice. The more you practice, the more comfortable you are on the actual day, and the more of your own style you can add. If you're unsure about dance lessons, I'd say give Monika at Pivot a try!

the lessons! Marissa was great to work with and really listened to us, pushed us to try new moves, and encouraged us each time. Our dance went off perfectly on the night of our wedding! Only great things to say about Pivot Ballroom!

e find ourselves on the dance floor!

e thing, and both of us had zero experience. Marissa is a patient, expert level teacher who wants the best for your big day. I will recommend them to anyone getting married so that their first dance is as stellar as ours was. Thank you John and thank you Marissa, you guys are the best!

e taught us a number of basic steps that we'll be able to use for the rest of our lives, and gave us the skills and confidence to master our first dance.