We make your first dance as special as you are!!!
$90 starting price
John Larson
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Whether you want to learn hip-hop choreography, know the waltz, or want to master other moves, Pivot Ballroom in Ardmore, PA, can help you perfect your wedding's first dance. Partake in fun, enjoyable lessons with skilled and experienced teachers to make your routine unforgettable.
At Pivot Ballroom, we want to make your first dance as special as you are! We have the best team of wedding dance specialists who want to help you start your life off together on the right foot. It doesn't matter if you have two left feet or don't have any rhythm. We can help you choreograph your first dance from the beginning to the end, or we can teach you a few basic steps, a simple entrance and exit, and let you improvise the middle. Either way works; we want you to feel comfortable and look great while you dance.
The best way to get started is to come in and take our $40 introductory lesson. It's a great way to meet us and see if we are a good match for you without having to make a big financial commitment. Contact the team today.
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John Larson
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Pivot Ballroom on the Main Line was started in the summer of 2013 by John Larson and Inna Perevozskaya. Over the years they have assembled a fantastic team of of wedding dance specialists that want to make your first dance as special as you are. They have helped hundreds of couples get ready for their first dance and dancing after their wedding. Call us to day to get started at 610 909 7718.
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Pivot Ballroom receives glowing reviews for its wedding dance lessons, with specific praise for instructors like John, Marissa, and Monika. Reviewers mention that the instructors were patient, professional, and made learning fun, even for those with no dance experience. Many couples were impressed with their first dance routines and felt confident and well-prepared for their big day. The instructors are commended for creating a comfortable and enjoyable environment, receiving high recommendations from clients for their exceptional services.Review photos
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Samantha B
5.0
12/24/2024
I can’t speak highly enough about our experience at Pivot Ballroom! John was an excellent teacher. He made every lesson fun. My husband had never taken a dance lesson before and we looked like pros on wedding day! Additionally, John was flexible with our schedule.
We loved Pivot Ballroom so much that we will be taking group lessons in the future! Thanks again!
Sarah M
5.0
10/11/2024
We has a fantastic time working with John to prepare for our first dance at our wedding! In just four lessons, he was able to teach a simple, show-stopping routine that impressed our guests (we are by no means dancers either). Overall, we had a fantastic experience!
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Rebecca S
5.0
10/10/2024
My husband and I worked with Monika to plan our first dance for our wedding. We had so much fun and Monika was so encouraging, which was great for someone with two left feet like me! Our guests were impressed with our skills! I would definitely recommend Pivot Ballroom to other nearly-weds!!
Sean A
5.0
10/09/2024
John was very patient and professional with us as he taught us our first-dance routine. I highly recommend Pivot for any soon-to-be-married folks!
Brooke S
5.0
9/18/2024
John from Pivot Ballroom did a fantastic job with our first dance! We loved the choreography and had so much fun practicing and performing it at our wedding. Highly recommend!
Alyssa N
5.0
8/26/2024
Vlad helped us execute a perfect wedding dance - working with us to craft a dance from scratch based on our first dance song and then helping us execute it! He also taught us the basics of ballroom dancing which we really enjoyed!
Katie H
5.0
7/29/2024
I worked with John at Pivot in preparation for my wedding - he helped us with our first dance and father / daughter dance. Dance lessons at Pivot were one of the highlights of my wedding 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!
Peter H
5.0
7/29/2024
My daughter got married at Merion Cricket Club in June and John was intrumental in making the Big Day a huge success. One of my friends suggested seeking out John as he and his daughter 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!
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Liz N
5.0
7/15/2024
Incredibly responsive and friendly business and owner. Once we made our first wedding dance lesson appointment, Marissa really took our first song and ran with it, and we could not 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.
Rachel D
5.0
7/14/2024
We loved our experience with Pivot Ballroom! Marissa was our instructor and truly made our dance amazing! I have two left feet and she got me to become a dancer!! Highly highly recommend!!
Silviya V
5.0
7/07/2024
Great experience with the team at Pivot Ballroom! We had Marissa as our teacher who made getting ready for our first dance fun and easy. Thank you!
Jen R
5.0
6/13/2024
John from Pivot Ballroom is AMAZING to work with! He choreographed by brother and sister in law's first dance, and did such an amazing job I reached out to him when it was my turn! 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!
Nicolle P
5.0
6/12/2024
John was absolutely phenomenal! He made our first dance class experience feel so fun for my husband and I. We knew we needed classes and once we met John we immediately locked it in. 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.
Marie P
5.0
6/07/2024
John was THE BEST. I broke my foot 3 months before the wedding so we had to postpone taking a dance class because I couldn’t walk. When I finally could, we were running out of time 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!
Karly R
5.0
6/03/2024
My husband and I took dance lessons for our first dance and we couldn't recommend John enough! He made the whole process extremely enjoyable, and we had such a blast during our time 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!
Alison B
5.0
2/25/2024
My husband and I worked with John on our first dance. John did a fantastic job choreographing our dance and our guests loved it! It looked polished but effortless at the same time. 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.
Korbin T
5.0
2/23/2024
My wife and I took lessons with John at Pivot Ballroom for our first dance and had an absolute blast. Not only was each lesson a fun date night but we were confident with our first 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!
Shannon K
5.0
2/03/2024
Working with John at Pivot Ballroom for our first dance lessons was an absolute delight. Despite our last-minute decision and lack of a chosen song, John effortlessly guided us through the process. He even helped us mash up two songs together and was so excited to help! Each session felt like a special date night away from wedding planning, filled with laughter and learning new dance moves. His patience and teaching made it incredibly easy for us (as complete beginners). By the end, we pulled off an amazing first dance with spins and moves we never thought we could master. I cannot recommend John and Pivot Ballroom enough and making our dance a highlight of the wedding!
Regan A
5.0
1/03/2024
We are so happy we chose Pivot Ballroom to help us with our first dance. We do not consider ourselves good dancers but John helped to meet us where we were at and created moves that 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!
Jocelyn B
5.0
12/10/2023
We highly recommend Pivot Ballroom. Once we decided we were going to do a first dance at our wedding, we knew we needed lessons. John was an incredible instructor — supportive while 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!
Michelle F
5.0
12/07/2023
We took lessons with John and it was such a great experience! My husband and I are by no means dancers, but we had a really fun time learning some simple moves that made us actually look like we know how to dance! I would definitely recommend John and Pivot!
Meghan M
5.0
11/28/2023
My husband and I worked with Marissa for private lessons leading up to our wedding and are so happy with our experience! She was so patient and professional in choreographing our first dance. We ended up taking 7 lessons altogether and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! We felt confident that Marissa had taught us well and totally crushed the first dance, getting lots of good photo ops along the way. Definitely recommend!
Katie H
5.0
11/25/2023
My husband and I took dance lessons for our wedding. John was a great instructor! He was very energetic and made our dance fun. When I couldn't decide between 3 different songs, he combined them all into one mash up. We had the best time and would definitely go back to learn more. Highly recommend!
Jordan K
5.0
11/07/2023
We got dance lessons for our first dance for our wedding. John was amazing to work with and very energetic. He's very experienced and made it fun to learn some dance moves along the way.
Communication was great as you can text with your instructor on scheduling the lessons.
Rich Q
5.0
10/30/2023
Our dance lessons at Pivot Ballroom on the mainline with John were amazing. John is such a great teacher and we had so much fun! He was able to help us choreograph the perfect first 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
Sandrine W
5.0
10/11/2023
My husband and I had never really danced with each other by after two sessions with Marissa we were ready to rock our first dance. We got sooo many compliments on our first dance it was incredible. Pivot Ballroom is amazing highly recommend them for your first dance!
Duyen H
5.0
9/29/2023
Definitely recommend taking lessons if you are beginner! All of our guests loved the dance and we would not have done it without Marrisa's and Kyle's help!
Karina M
5.0
9/18/2023
Pivot Ballroom was wonderful to work with. My husband and I wanted to do a first dance to a song that was special to us and captured who we are as a couple. It was really important 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.
Cheryl C
5.0
8/29/2023
My husband and I took dance lessons for our wedding. After a few lessons we made some great improvements and incorporated spins and dips! By the last class we were comfortable with all the dance moves John taught us! We would highly recommend taking lessons here!
Sophie B
5.0
8/24/2023
John was a wonderful instructor. He was super responsive when scheduling sessions for our first dance wedding prep. During our lessons, John consistently psyched us up as we learned 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!
Elise B
5.0
7/31/2023
John was fantastic to work with. He was energetic and made us feel comfortable from the very beginning. He was patient while teaching us the dance and incredibly accommodating with 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.
Lindsay M
5.0
7/17/2023
We had so much fun taking dance lessons for our first dance with Marissa. She was professional, patient, and fun. She made us feel comfortable at all times. Our guests really loved our first dance too!
Yufan D
5.0
6/11/2023
We had Monika as our instructor for our first dance. From the very first introductory lesson, she listened to what we were looking for and choreographed a routine that fit our style 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!
Alina R
5.0
6/06/2023
We took 5 lessons with Marissa to prepare our surprise first dance for our wedding. We had so much fun and Thursdays became the day we looked forward to most in our week because of 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!
Sabrina R
5.0
6/04/2023
I would highly recommend Pivot Ballroom for all of your dancing needs. Marissa choreographed a unique dance for our first dance. She also taught us skills that we can use anytime we find ourselves on the dance floor!
Chris C
5.0
4/26/2023
In a desperate attempt to avoid the awkward prom dance usually seen at weddings, we hired Marissa to teach us our first dance. I kid you not, in just 5 lessons, we nailed the entire 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!
Emily M
5.0
1/28/2023
We had a fantastic experience working with Pivot Ballroom. We were partnered with Marissa, who had such great energy and was committed to making our dance look and feel like us. She 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.
Luke B
5.0
1/08/2023
Marissa at Pivot Ballroom really helped us feel confident for our first dance! Great people to work with all around!
Luke B
5.0
1/08/2023
Marissa at Pivot Ballroom really helped us to feel confident during our first dance! Great people to work with!
Dawn L
5.0
12/03/2022
Marissa was awesome! My husband and I used Pivot Ballroom for our first dance lessons. We had no experience in dancing, but Marissa made it fun, easy and comfortable. We allowed Marissa to put a dance together of her own accord and it turned out wonderfully. Marissa has such a passion for what she does too that it made the lessons even better. The price was very reasonable as well. Would definitely recommend to couples for their first dance lessons!
Haidee P
5.0
12/02/2022
Friendly and open with any ideas. There will be no dull moments during in every lesson. He’s not only teaching you the steps but also help you understand where to start for you to catch the steps and connect it to the music easily.
Natalie C
5.0
11/23/2022
My husband and I had an amazing time working with Marissa to create the perfect First Dance at our wedding. Marissa was friendly and accommodating and helped to choreograph a dance that made us feel confident for our big day. Our dance was a huge hit at the wedding and people still offer us compliments about it. I highly recommend this dance studio and working with Marissa!
Dyana B
5.0
11/03/2022
Pivot Ballroom was so great to work with! I was on the fence about even taking dance lessons for our wedding, but after working with Marissa at Pivot I am SO happy I did. The last two months of wedding planning were so stressful and our dance lessons we such a fun activity for us to look forward to and enjoy leading up to the big day.
Marissa not only helped two non-dancers build a first dance that definitely wowed, but also helped us become more comfortable with dips and lifts we used with our photographer earlier in the day. We were comfortable posing in dips for some of our couples photos pre ceremony with the photographer, thanks to Marissa. Marissa is also a florist so she was super helpful with teaching us dance, teaching me how to pose with florals to get the best photos, and overall feeling more comfortable for the big day.
I also worked with Marissa and my dad to choreograph a non-traditional father daughter dance to Queen. She was super helpful in making myself and my dad comfortable with the moves and even helping my dad, who recently had his hip replaced, feel confident in a swing dance to a face paced song.
10/10 would recommend Pivot Ballroom and our instructor Marissa - they were a dream to work with, had VERY accommodating hours for dance practice, and were apart of an experience I will never forget!
Amy H
5.0
10/18/2022
Monika was absolutely amazing. We had 5 lessons and our first dance turned out perfectly. I highly recommend getting lessons at pivot ballroom !
Rebecca P
5.0
8/21/2022
Taking wedding dance classes with John was a highlight of the wedding planning process. We had a blast during every lesson, John's skill at teaching and choreography is matched only by his sense of humor. We were laughing out loud during every lesson. He made us feel great about the progress we made and he helped us pick moves that felt comfortable, impressive, and never cheesy. Our wedding guests loved the dance and we got so many compliments. We cannot wait to take more classes at Pivot Ballroom in the future!
Cassandra P
5.0
7/27/2022
We worked with John to help us choreograph our first dance for our wedding, as well as my husband's first dance with his mom. We had the time of our life! He was so much fun and taught us steps that went with what we could handle. All our guests raved about the dances after the wedding!
Elizabeth T
5.0
7/20/2022
We loved our experience with Pivot Ballroom! We made it a date night each time we went and Marissa was wonderful to work with. She had us prepped and ready for our first dance in no time. Highly recommend using them- fairly priced and helped us design a special dance tailored to our style and ability!
Gab U
5.0
6/21/2022
Working with John was wonderful! He was fun, energetic, and full of ideas!
Laura B
5.0
6/08/2022
Marissa and John were wonderful to work with in preparing for both first dance and father/daughter dance. We had a lot of fun at our lessons and felt confident on the wedding day. I would highly recommend this studio!
Rochelle T
5.0
6/06/2022
John was a wonderful dance instructor! He had us learning the steps in a way that was simple and easy to pick up. He listened to our ideas and made it collaborative. We’re so glad we took lessons with John and it really made our wedding day dance unique for us and our guests. Learning a wedding dance routine can be intimidating but with John he makes it fun.
Gwen E
5.0
6/06/2022
We cannot recommend Marissa from Pivot Ballroom enough for anyone who is hoping to impress at their first dance at their wedding. My partner and I are dance challenged but after just one session with Marissa we had the moves and the confidence to pull off our first dance at our wedding. So made us feel comfortable and welcome and had genuine care and interest in us and what we wanted for our big day. She put together a dance for us and walked us through every step of the dance in a way that wasn’t intimating at all. And best of all, Marissa made it fun for us through the whole process. We got so many compliments on our first dance and we owe it all to our two session with Marissa. If you can’t dance or don’t like dancing, book an appointment with Marissa. She’ll have you looking good and smiling in no time.
Matthew J
5.0
5/12/2022
We literally are obsessed with our dance! Everyone loved it!
Jennifer M
5.0
4/30/2022
Marissa was our dance instructor at Pivot Ballroom and she was fantastic! She helped us choreograph our first dance and it was perfect. The whole experience working with Marissa and Pivot was so easy and fun I would very highly recommend this facility to any couple looking to learn some dance moves or even just to have some fun for date nights.
Taylor K
5.0
4/24/2022
Marissa and Pivot Ballroom made choreographing our first dance so much fun! For two people who did not dance at all to be able to confidently take the dance floor at our wedding was truly impressive. She pushed us outside our comfort zones (in the best way), kept us laughing, and took away so much stress and nervousness. Dance class with Marissa was honestly one of the most fun parts of preparing for our wedding and helped us grow even more as a couple. We even got to do a practice run for the parent dances with her. Being prepared for the dances took away a lot of nerves that day and allowed us to just relax. Marissa and Pivot were AWESOME!
Caroline C
5.0
4/03/2022
Dance classes were without a doubt the BEST part of wedding-planning! John is a fabulous teacher and will teach you how to look quite dapper on the dance floor (regardless of your skill level). We were having such a blast taking classes that my parents decided to take classes as well, and we ended up having a special “parent’s dance.” So, so much fun — cannot recommend him enough!
Carol R
5.0
3/20/2022
A few months ago, my partner (now husband!) and I reached out to John at Pivot Ballroom to inquire about lessons for our first dance, after a bad experience at a different studio (that wanted to overcharge us and force us to take 25+ lessons for our 90-second dance). John was so graceful and friendly from the very beginning, and as soon as we met and had our trial lesson, we knew he would be the perfect instructor for us.
After seeing us dance, he suggested we needed between 4-7 lessons and was so flexible and fun to work with. Within a few classes, my partner and I had learned SO much — not just specific steps to our dance, but about how to dance well together in general, which will serve us forever. Whenever my partner and I grew frustrated because we couldn’t get a step just right, John knew exactly how to make us laugh and get us back on track — he was patient, kind and hilarious — class with him was the highlight of our week!
Finally, our first dance was a HIT at the wedding! We received so many compliments and we will be returning to take salsa lessons with John in a few weeks. We can’t think of a better way to start married life and make sure we are dancing together for years to come!
Lauren M
5.0
3/02/2022
My husband and I took about 5 private lessons before our wedding and we loved it! We really enjoyed working with John. He made our lessons super fun and made sure our dance matched our skill set. Everyone was blown away when we started dancing at our wedding. I’m so glad we took lessons. I highly recommend Pivot Ballroom. My husband and I are going to keep taking lessons with John. We can’t wait to go back.
Maddie F
5.0
1/04/2022
Absolutely fantastic! We loved working with John, who did a great job of teaching us our first dance. He really met us where we were and made it possible for us to have everything we wanted, including a lesson for our parents to come and learn a mother-son/father-daugther dance. We bought the 5-class package with John and loved it! And our guests were AMAZED by our dance (especially a lift!).
John was also incredibly accommodating, which was so kind and really appreciated, especially during the last few weeks leading up to our wedding - a pretty hectic period. He was always generous with his time and was so lovely in working with us on mornings, weekends, etc. - just fabulous!
Thank you, John and Pivot Ballroom!
orien c
5.0
11/16/2021
Marissa choreographed our first dance and it turned out amazing. we got the reactions from our guest that we were looking for. Marissa was very professional and made things easy to understand. I would recommend definitely doing dance lessons here for ant event, date night, or wedding.
Brenna C
5.0
11/16/2021
John was attentive, enthusiastic, imaginative, involved, expert and an incredible teacher!!!! He made our crazy idea for the first dance at our wedding POSSIBLE! He taught us styles neither of us had any background in and made dancers out of us both. We had such a wonderful experience taking classes together leading up to our wedding day and would 100% recommend and return to Pivot for dance classes.
Kenny Y
5.0
11/04/2021
Monika was an amazing coach - she worked with us to develop a routine that we felt comfortable doing as our first dance during our wedding. She walked us through it over and over again, until we had the confidence to dance in front of our friends and family. The dance ended up being one of the highlights of our wedding and we would highly recommend Monika to any couple looking for learning some basic dance or choreographed routine prior to their wedding! Her communication also made scheduling/changing lessons a breeze.
Joseph L
5.0
10/22/2021
John and the team at Pivot Ballroom was absolutely amazing and made our dance fun and go off seamlessly. He’s so dedicated and really does the best to make you confident and comfortable before your big day. We can not recommend him enough!!
Dominica I
5.0
10/07/2021
We had such a great time learning our wedding dance with Monika! She made our experience easy, relaxed, and fun - one of the best decisions we’ve made to get ready for our wedding!
Lauren S
5.0
9/29/2021
We purchased a package in preparation for our wedding to learn a few moves for our first dance and we had an absolute blast! Monika, our instructor was amazing. We had so much fun and felt confident and prepared going into our wedding. Monika helped us put together a routine that didn't feel forced or heavily choreographed but felt natural yet elevated to us!
Lindsay L
5.0
9/27/2021
Monika was great! We were nervous about dancing in front of everyone and didn’t want to look like we were at a 7th grade dance so we took 4 lessons with Monika. We gave her our song and she practiced with us and only did moves that we felt comfortable with. She tweaked it to work for us, and we nailed it on our wedding day (a dip and a lift at the end). Highly recommend if you are practicing for an event or if you just want some fun date night ideas.
Jena M
5.0
9/23/2021
My husband and I had so much fun doing lessons with Marissa at the Pivot Ballroom. Right from our first lesson, Marissa made us feel at ease and we had the best time learning with her! We felt so confident and comfortable on the dance floor by the time our wedding came around that we barely had to think about the routine and we just had so much fun with our first dance. I did not expect our dance lessons to be the best stress-reliever in the planning process, but they certainly were. You will be doing yourself the biggest favor by taking lessons with Pivot! Marissa, we cannot thank you enough for your patience, kindness, bubbly spirit, and all the laughs you gave us. We will certainly be back!!
Andrew S
5.0
9/10/2021
Pivot Ballroom, in particular Marissa, did a fantastic job with helping us on our first dance. She helped choreograph the whole thing and gave us tons of pointers to make us completely comfortable on our big day. By the end of our sessions I even learned how to move my hips... which was a big feat, so props to Marissa!
Kelsey D
5.0
9/06/2021
We completed five dance lessons at Pivot Ballroom with Monika prior to our wedding. The studio was quick to respond to our request for lessons and scheduled a time that fit both our busy schedules. My wife and I had a blast working with Monika. Each lesson was fun and engaging. She is very knowledgable about multiple styles of dance and was able to tailor the choreography to our skill level. On the wedding day our first dance was a better received than we could have hoped. We had so much fun through this process that we decided to continue our dance instruction with Monika. If you are a couple considering a choreographed first wedding dance, we give Monika and Pivot Ballroom our highest recommendation.
Stephanie F
5.0
8/20/2021
We chose Pivot Ballroom to help us choreograph our first dance at our Wedding. We started with absolutely NO experience and were soon ready for our big dance. John made the sessions instructional but also a lot of fun! He listened to our song and designed a dance that was unique to us. He explains the steps in a way that can make anyone feel like a pro, and at a great price! Highly recommend.
Sheri B
5.0
8/11/2021
We began taking dance lessons with John a couple of months before our wedding. My husband had some formal dance training several years ago and I took a few dance classes in my life but nothing formal. As you can imagine, we were nervous about making our debut as husband and wife with nonmemorable/subpar dancing! Seeing John just once a week transformed us into a couple that you'd think had taken dance classes together before! Not only did we learn a beautifully choreographed dance to our favorite song but we had an absolute BLAST while doing it!! John is extremely patient, funny, flexible, and teaches you in a way that resonates with whatever your learning style may be! The dance looked great on the big day, and we look forward to continuing dance lessons at Pivot Ballroom for fun in our new chapter!
Courtney C
5.0
6/29/2021
I recently took lessons with my dad for our father-daughter dance at my wedding and we had the BEST experience at Pivot Ballroom with our instructor John. I am not someone with dance experience but John was so enthusiastic and encouraging that I felt like a professional dancer at the end of every lesson! John was exceptionally patient and accommodating - my dad was dealing with some medical problems at time and John not only choreographed our dance perfectly to accommodate this, he even offered to dance with me at my wedding if needed. I can't imagine there is a better and kinder teacher out there.
Remy S
5.0
6/21/2021
Our experience with Pivot Ballroom was amazing! John was fun, energetic, and great at teaching us all the right moves! We received numerous compliments following our first dance all thanks to him!
Celeste M
5.0
5/25/2021
John was amazing! We took dance lessons for our first dance for our wedding. As first time dancers we walked in with no background in ballroom dancing. He was so patient and fun to work with. This became such a fun Monday date night taking the lessons that we looked forward to it each week. We learned the foxtrot and some swing and John came up with the perfect routine for our song. One of our favorite wedding night shots was my husband dipping me in the ballroom and this would not have been possible without John! We would definitely take lessons from him again! Highly recommend Pivot Dance!