Make your new life partner your new dance partner!
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Your first dance as a married couple should be filled with all the romance that brought the two of you together. Learning to dance as a couple will help you step into the spotlight with style, grace, and the confidence you need to make your first dance look and feel natural.
Society Hill Dance Academy is a business based in Philadelphia, PA, that offers wedding dance lessons.
What You'll Love About Society Hill Dance Academy
Couples love working with these passionate and patient dance instructors. They also appreciate the immense effort the team puts into every lesson. Check out the FAQs for more information about your lessons with Society Hill Dance Academy.
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Couples had exceptional experiences at Society Hill Dance Academy, particularly with Masha and David as instructors for their wedding dances. The instructors were praised for their patience, creativity, and ability to choreograph beautiful routines that wowed guests. Reviewers appreciated the studio's welcoming atmosphere, fair prices, and the opportunity to practice. Many couples mentioned that the dance lessons were fun, stress-free, and an enjoyable way to bond leading up to the wedding, with some planning to continue lessons even after their weddings for fun date nights. Overall, Society Hill Dance Academy received high recommendations for preparing couples for their special day.Review photos
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Francesca F
5.0
1/08/2025
My husband and I had an incredible experience at Society Hill Dance Academy, thanks to our amazing instructor, Masha! We signed up for seven classes to prepare for our wedding, and Masha went above and beyond to make our first dance unforgettable.
From the very first session, Masha put us at ease. She expertly guided us through every step of our routine, helping us not only learn the moves but also feel confident and comfortable on the dance floor. She even helped us choreograph a stunning entrance to our reception that wowed our guests and set the perfect tone for the evening.
Her patience, professionalism, and ability to tailor the lessons to our needs made the process enjoyable and stress-free. By the time the big day arrived, we felt fully prepared and ready to shine. Our first dance was everything we hoped it would be—and we owe it all to Masha and her dedication.
If you're looking for a dance instructor who truly cares about making your moments magical, look no further than Masha at Society Hill Dance Academy. We couldn’t recommend her enough!
Laynie D
5.0
1/07/2025
We took a few dance lessons with David for our 10.26.24 wedding and had so much fun! He choreographed a first dance to our favorite song and the first dance ended up being one of our favorite parts of the night - and a great photo op!
Vendor response 01/07/2025
Thank you for the review ! I LOVE the pics :)) They are BEAUTIFUL!!
We are s happy that yo...
u were able to enjoy your first dance at your wedding. You worked hard and it paid off! We look forward to seeing you back in and dancing with us soon!
Any questions?
Billie Z
5.0
10/10/2024
David is such a fantastic dance teacher. He has been so patient with me as I have never taken dance lessons. I have learned so much and can’t wait to keep learning.
Ian M
5.0
10/01/2024
Masha was incredible- we are so grateful for all her help - a wonderful experience!
Quinn D
5.0
10/01/2024
We had the absolute best experience with Society Hill Dance Academy. Masha is THE BEST!! From our first trial lesson to our last lesson before our wedding she was so patient, kind, and always sharing her ideas and input for how to make our first dance memorable but natural. The entire staff is welcoming, kind, and happy that you are there! Super fair prices along with the perk of using the studio to practice whenever you want. 100% recommend them for any of your dancing needs (ask for Masha 😊). We will definitely be back!
Brittany Y
5.0
9/28/2024
We did 5-6 classes with Masha a month before our wedding and she was absolutely fabulous. We were worried we wouldn't have enough time to learn a dance and practice it in time, but she choreographed exactly what we envisioned and worked with us each week to get to a comfortable place. Everyone was so impressed with our dance at the wedding that we learned in just 4 weeks and we couldn't recommend Masha or Society Hill Dance Academy enough! Must do before your wedding and it's a fun date night!
Paul G
5.0
9/12/2024
My wife and I have been taking lessons with David for more than 4 years. He is amazingly talented and skilled, and amazingly patient with our learning. He choreographed my father/daughter dance for my daughter's wedding, and our 50th anniversary dance. David knows a dozen ways to teach a step until we finally learn it, and even more how to design dances for "senior citizens" that make us look great while not requiring the flexibility of 30 year-olds. SHDA in general is a great and welcoming place. Shana and her team made our 50th anniversary celebration a wonderful time to remember! We highly recommend both David Lyon and SHDA in general!
Monica G
5.0
9/12/2024
We love our instructor, David. He explains steps in a way we can understand them easily. He also is funny and has lots of patience.! Love Society Hill Dance Studio.
Wanda H
5.0
9/12/2024
We love David! We’re currently learning our dance for our upcoming wedding and David is super patient even though we both have two left feet! He has even managed to make us look good. We look forward to our private dance classes and we can’t wait to see the finish product! Thank you David 🥰
Meaghan M
5.0
9/12/2024
David was great! He was so patient with us and crafted a dance that was perfect for us. It was a huge hit at our wedding (and gave us such great pictures). I could not thank or recommend David more!!
Vendor response 09/12/2024
Thank you so much for your review. We love David too!
We are happy that your dance was a ...
hit! We look forward to seeing the two of you back in and dancing with us soon!
Post your pics!! :)
Marko O
5.0
6/20/2024
We had Masha as our instructor to help choreograph our wedding dance. We used a fairly obscure song but she still put together an amazing dance for us. She clearly took the time to listen to the song and our requests offering us several routines which were perfectly synchronized with the music. Under her guidance we mastered the dance (with no prior dance experience) in just a few sessions and wowed our guests. We would absolutely recommend this business and especially Masha!
Katie R
5.0
6/05/2024
We came to Society HIll Dance Academy to help us not just sway back and forth during our first dance, and we ended up accomplishing so much more than that with enough moves for a full 3:30 minute dance! We did both the group class and private lessons and had a great time at both. Our private lessons were with Meriwether, and she helped us craft a first dance that met our vision, and made us much better dancers along the way. Each lesson was fun, light-hearted, and was overall a wonderful experience. And of course, our first dance came out wonderful! We are excited to continue taking lessons post-wedding, since we had such a great time!
Amanda K
5.0
5/01/2024
We had Millie has our dance instructor and had a great experience! She was fun and creative and helped us put together an impressive first wedding dance. We looked forward to our dance lessons. This studio was a little pricy, but we made it worth our while by attending their group sessions as well. We hope to return someday for fun!
Bridget H
5.0
3/22/2024
Meriweather was an incredible instructor for our first dance. I felt listened to & like she was actually invested in our comfort and happiness with the choreography. My fiancé and I genuinely enjoyed going to every lesson and are excited to break out our new moves on our special day!
Vendor response 03/22/2024
We are so happy that you are enjoying your lessons at the studio! Meriwether is amazing! W...
e agree :)
We hope to see you back in and dancing with us after your wedding to continue your lessons as husband and wife 😍
Looking forward to seeing
Your video of your first dance !!
David S
5.0
2/26/2024
We chose Society Hill Dance Academy to learn a first dance for our wedding. We wanted a choreographed dance that didn’t look too rehearsed, and our instructor Trey struck that balance perfectly.
He made the entire process fun and easy, but still taught us an enormous amount in the months leading up to our wedding. He’s extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher!
My partner and I came in at different skill levels (I did swing dancing in college, she had no previous experience), but Trey was able to accommodate the knowledge gaps.
We started with the Foundations package and have gone from there. The lessons themselves are 45 minutes each, but you can double them up if you need the extra time for instruction.
The package gives you access to a full calendar of events at their studio at no extra cost. They do themed nights, either based on styles of dance or holidays. We admittedly haven’t taken advantage of those as much as we’d like, but the times we go are informative, fun, and good for extra practice.
For our first dance, we learned swing, rumba, and foxtrot, all in a handful of months (and ~13 lessons) and enjoyed our time so much that we decided to buy additional lessons after our wedding! Note- they do run sales that help keep the cost down.
We highly recommend you ask for Trey! He’s been fantastic to work with and learn from, plus he’s been a pleasure to get to know.
SHDA is definitely a great choice for your wedding or just fun date time (that happens to also be a learning opportunity) with your significant other!
Vendor response 02/26/2024
I am so happy that you enjoyed your time at the studio preparing for your first dance and ...
that you are going to continue learning after your wedding!
Dancing is such a great hobby for ANY couple!
I will make sure that Trey see's this ( we love him too :))
We look forward to seeing your dancing progress, and the two of you attending more of the group classes and dance parties !!
Cant WAIT to see the video!!!
Bryan H
5.0
11/28/2023
Thank you Nodari and Millie for being so supportive and creative with us for our first dance. We have taken lessons with society hill for two packages - so on and off for 2 years. Nodari made us a custom dance for our half bachata half salsa song and choreographed the entire thing. We were able to practice at a party with them to get our nerves out.
Vendor response 12/05/2023
Thank you for the review.
We LOVE the picture!
You can see the crowd going wild in the ...
background!!
So happy you enjoyed your lessons and that your first dance was a success.
We look forward to seeing you back in and dancing with us soon!
Ali S
5.0
11/20/2023
Millie from Society Hill Dance Academy was amazing. She taught some dance moves to incorporate into our first dance and helped us crush it. Everyone loved our dance and we had so much fun doing it!
Vendor response 11/21/2023
Hi Ali,
We are so happy that you enjoyed your dance lessons with Millie and that you crus...
hed it at your wedding!
Congratulations! We would love to see the video and cannot wait to see you back in and dancing at the studio soon!
Erica G
5.0
8/26/2023
We had a such a great experience at Society Hill Dance Academy getting ready for our first dance at our wedding. We loved our instructor Masha. She helped us learn each move, made each lesson fun and choreographed the whole dance. Plus gave us some great tips for photo ops, a dip walking down the aisle and how to walk into our reception. They really prepare you for your big day. We also got to practice our dance in front of our crowd at one of the Friday night parties.
Matt A
5.0
8/21/2023
Taking our dance lessons with Masha was the best part of wedding planning! We had so much fun and we plan on keeping our lessons going after the wedding! We're so excited to show off our new dance skills at our wedding
Ella S
5.0
7/24/2023
We cannot recommend SHDA enough! We did 15 classes and enjoyed every minute of it. Not only was it fun but it really gave us dedicated time with each other once a week leading up to the wedding to be together. Millie was a wonderful teacher and I cannot believe how far we came from our first class to the end. Our guests were so impressed and it was so fun to show off at our wedding. We are looking forward to going back to SHDA as a couples date night and taking more classes. I would definitely recommend this as not only for your wedding but just as a fun way to connect as a couple. It was worth every penny!
Vendor response 07/24/2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your lessons and that your first dance was a huge success...
!
We look forward to seeing you both back in the studio and dancing and cannot WAIT to see your wedding dance video!
Lisa J
5.0
7/20/2023
Millie helped up create a dance for not only 1 but 2 nights of our wedding - a romantic first dance for our American reception, and a fun pump up Bhangra for our Pakistani Mehndi. She was so wonderful to work with, flexible with our crazy schedules at the time, and helped up look our best! Our dances really created such special moments for our wedding and we could not have done it without her!
Vendor response 07/24/2023
Yay! We love to hear this!! It makes us so happy when our couples enjoy their lessons and ...
see the value in dancing togehter!
We look forwartd to seeing back in and dancing with us again soon!
Lexi A
5.0
6/23/2023
Signing up for dance lessons at SHDA for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! The dance studio itself is beautiful and clean, and our instructor Julianna is a total pro - she got us first-dance ready in under two months. We highly recommend her - and we plan on returning to the studio ASAP to continue broadening our new dance skills, because it's so much fun!
Vendor response 06/23/2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your lessons here at the studio!
We agree, Julianna is a...
n amazing instructor :)
We are excited to see your wedding dance video and the 2 of you back in on the dance floor!
Erica V
5.0
12/20/2022
Truly believe one of the best things you can do when planning a wedding is to sign up for dance lessons. In the midst of all the chaos this was our one date night a week that we put all the rest of wedding planning aside and spent time dedicated to each other. SHDA was fantastic! We did private lessons with Masha and she was fabulous! She was patient with us, flexible with our busy schedules, personable like family, and listened to what we envisioned. She made my husband into somewhat of a dancer and she overall gave us a fun time each and every time. She choreographed the most beautiful dance that all our family and friends still talk about. We can’t thank her enough for this wonderful experience and we hope to see her again soon for date nights!
Vendor response 07/24/2023
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that your experience was enjoyable. Dance ...
lessons can take people out of their comfort zone , we try to make it as painless as possible :)
We look forward to seeing you both back in and dancing for your weekly date nights!
Amy D
5.0
12/16/2022
SHDA is fantastic! My husband and I were definitely not dancers when we walked in and despite this after a couple months, we walked (via a fun entrance) onto our wedding dance floor and felt incredibly confident and looked like dancers for our first dance which Pam at SHDA perfectly choreographed for us, teaching us dance basic moves along the way. Going to SHDA on Friday nights and Saturdays was absolutely our favorite pre-wedding activity and made for such fun date nights! I can’t recommend SHDA more - they are really the best! Pam and Julianna were both lovely and we had a blast working with them. Highly recommend taking dance lessons from SHDA for your wedding - you will feel like a star!
Helen W
5.0
11/03/2022
We can't recommend Nodari enough. He was so professional and did a beautiful job of teaching us to dance together. I have a lot of dance experience and my partner had never danced before, but Nodari was an expert at building up his skills, confidence, and ability to lead on the dance floor. We started by learning several different dance styles before selecting doing a waltz as our wedding dance. Nodari perfectly understood that we wanted to keep the dance organic and only therefore helped us frame the dance well by just having a planned opening and end to the dance.
Krys F
5.0
10/27/2022
We absolutely loved SHDA! So thankful we found them.
Masha (our lead instructor), Pam and Anthony got us ready for the dance floor! We had so much fun and felt very prepared for our big day - everyone loved our dance and it turned out so perfectly! We definitely look forward to coming back for some social dancing with you all!
Shannon B
5.0
9/17/2022
There is no other place you should look for dance lessons. Society Hill has top quality instructors that care about your wants and needs for your wedding dance. They really care about you and make you and your wedding feel important. We worked with Masha and she was the best instructor I’ve ever experienced. She made moves so easy and fun to learn. If you are thinking of doing dance lessons, go here. You’ll leave feeling confident. Also a great way to have planned date nights with your S.O. During the stressful wedding process. It was so fun! Masha is the best!!!!
Dana S
5.0
9/15/2022
We took private dance lessons for our wedding with Julianna and she was wonderful to work with. We started with zero dance experience, only maybe dancing 2 or 3 times before as a couple. She was super patient and provided us with a dance routine that was easy to learn and really impressed our guests. We included our 6 year old in the lessons for a dad/daughter dance and Julianna was able to keep her attention and put together a great routine for them as well. She is great with kids and I would highly recommend her for any special occasion or general dance lessons.
Brittney S
5.0
6/08/2022
The best think you can do for your wedding is to take your two left feet to Society Hill Dance Academy! In 12 lessons Pam and David had two people who have never danced before doing the waltz and roomba flawlessly (well, by our definition...) in front of our desk confidently and while having fun! We learned the steps and then moved into choreographing to our dance and truly it was our favorite part of wedding planning, becuase we got to be together just the two of us doing something fun and there were no interactions. it was 45 minutes of fun together, and we are going to continue taking lessons after the wedding because we loved it so much! Thank you for helping us wow our guests beyond what i had even hoped for, the dance lessons are something we will treasure for a long time!
Nora K
5.0
7/08/2019
My husband and I loved working with Frandy for our first dance. We had no dance experience and Frandy made us feel super comfortable and patiently taught us everything step-by-step! He made the lessons fun and we already miss him!! The classes were on the pricier side, but if your first dance is something that's really important to you then it's worth it.
Yen T
5.0
10/21/2018
We emailed Cat (based on a recommendation from another friend) 2 weeks before our wedding!! She was up for the challenge and we fit in three sessions with her before our big day. She was AMAZING. She was patient, and she knew how to talk to each of us differently to help us "get it". She gave us the tools to dance instead of choreographing the dance for us. So when we ended our dance a little earlier than planned for the music, we danced a few more moves and I got to get dipped twice! So fun! We got tons of compliments, but more importantly we had so much fun because we danced with love and with confidence. Thanks Cat!!
Ana G
5.0
10/01/2018
We had a great time at SHDA learning our first wedding dance! Cat was the best teacher and very patient with with us. She made learning to dance easy and fun. We did not want our first dance to look too choreographed and to look like we were having fun, which is exactly what we did. We received so many compliments how great our dance was after the wedding. We are so happy we took lessons as SHDA!
Josephine T
5.0
9/26/2018
My husband and I enjoyed our experience with Society Hill Dance Academy. We started taking lessons in June of this year and just got married this past weekend. Our first dance was the highlight of our wedding, all of our guest keeping raving about the dance and were blown away. My husband was a little hesitant at first when I mentioned taking dance classes but after meeting with Ro he was super excited. I cannot say enough good things about Ro. He made us both feel so comfortable, listened to what we envisioned and was super patient with us. My husband actually wants to go back and take classes just because. Thank you Society Hill Dance Academy and specially Ro for helping us create the perfect first dance!
Michael and Josephine
9/22/18
Matt D
5.0
9/11/2018
We loved working with Michelle! The dance she choreographed for us was a bit hit, and she was so fun to work with! If you can afford it, definitely go to SHDA
Aimee S
5.0
7/13/2018
I'll just start by saying Meghan is amazing and turned my two left feet hubby into the next Fred Astaire at our wedding haha! Not only was our first dance amazing, but Meghan instilled the confidence we needed to really enjoy our dance and not be so nervous! All of our dance lessons were so fun and was such a great experience! Going to miss our dance lessons at SHDA, but have a beautiful video of our perfect first dance that I'll treasure forever! Thank you so much SHDA & Meghan!!!
Maria V
5.0
6/12/2018
Wehad our wedding at SDHA for the reception and we could not have asked for a better place. The location is very convenient for the guests, the caterer (Infinity Caterers) was outstanding, and the venue itself is ideal for a wedding under 120 people. We had about 90 people and it was perfect. The historical neighborhood, the existing decorations and paintings added a nice twist to the venue that is hard to recreate in your average wedding venue. Shana was very easy to work with and we had no complaint whatsoever about any aspect of the venue. Definitely recommended for couples who want to have a fun wedding filled with dancing!
Vendor response 06/14/2018
Thank you for such a glowing review! We're so happy we could help contribute to the beauty...
of your wedding :)
Kaitlyn S
5.0
5/31/2018
SHDA was the perfect place for my husband and I to learn our first dance. We did not want to look too choreographed, but feel comfortable dancing together. Michelle was very helpful in teaching us and working with our strengths and weaknesses. We had so much fun and felt confident and comfortable during our first dance. I am so happy we were able to find the time to take lessons!
knottief10f8bf720fe6bf3
5.0
5/10/2018
Meghan Gerry was an incredible dance instructor. She helped my husband and I choreograph a unique first dance. The best in town!
Vendor response 05/17/2018
Hi there,
Congratulations on your wedding! Thank you so much for your review about your l...
essons here at SHDA with Meghan. We hope your first dance will be the first dance of many.
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Meagan N
5.0
5/07/2018
We had an absolute blast taking lessons for our wedding, and Meghan was an EXCELLENT teacher. We were both a little hesitant coming into the lessons, but Meghan made us feel so comfortable and confident, and it was as if we were old friends. The studio environment is welcoming and fun, and we are definitely considering coming back to take more lessons just for fun! Our dance ended up being perfect, and we both agreed that we are so thankful we ended up taking the lessons! Thank you Meghan!
Vendor response 05/08/2018
Hi Meagan,
Thank you so much for your kind words about your experience here with SHDA and...
your instructor, Meghan. We work really hard as a staff to make sure that every student who walks through the door feels instantly comfortable and confident. We feel as though creating a comfortable environment will translate to you two feeling comfortable and confident on the dance floor for your first dance. Congratulations on your beautiful wedding day and for nailing your first dance! We hope it's the first dance of many! See you soon!!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Sarah W
5.0
5/05/2018
My fiance and I absolutely loved taking our first dance lessons here. We started lessons about (5) months prior to our wedding and I am so glad we did. We were able to learn the steps to our dance without feeling any time pressure and just really enjoy ourselves. For reference we are beginners and never had to learn a choreographed dance before.
Meghan was our instructor and she was great to work with. She made the entire process fun and we can't wait to go back and learn another dance after the wedding!
Vendor response 05/08/2018
Hi Sarah,
Thank you so much for your review about our studio and your instructor, Meghan...
. We absolutely love working with beginners and it is always our goal to make sure that everyone has a fun and memorable experience when learning how to dance. Congratulations on your special day and we cannot wait to have you continue your dance journey with us after your wedding!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Riana D
5.0
4/07/2018
Let me start off by saying from start to finish, Society Hill Dance Academy had provided us with the highest quality of service. My wife and I were looking to take dance lessons for our wedding, which was roughly about 6 months away at that point, so we could very much express ourselves with the type of music we love along with the smooth moves to accompany it.
Our shout out goes to our instructor Meghan Gerry! For too many reasons to count Meghan set us up for nothing but success. If anyone ever felt like their first dance was “different” or not of the normal slow dance genre, I can say with confidence that there is a dance for it and I am sure Meghan has you covered. We presented her with the challenge of an EDM song and she instantly responded with the elegant dance that would be my wife and I’s first dance. She choreographed our dance from the moment we would walk to the dance floor to the stunning finish that had our family and friends in awe at our wedding.
Again, highly recommended from us and would suggest this to anyone and everyone.
-Sam & Riana Rizzo
Vendor response 04/07/2018
Hi Sam and Riana,
Congratulations on your beautiful wedding and marriage! Thank you so mu...
ch for your review about lessons here at SHDA with your instructor, Meghan. It is our goal to make every couple's first dance as comfortable and stress free as possible and it sounds like you two exceeded that goal. We are happy that we were able to teach you the steps for your song, but know that it was just as much your team work and practice that made this dance as successful as it was! Congratulations again and thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Lizzy W
5.0
2/24/2018
Meghan was such a patient and thorough instructor! I didn’t think I cared about the first dance but I really enjoyed the lessons and am excited to show off all we learned on our wedding day now.
Vendor response 02/28/2018
Hi Lizzy,
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your dance lessons here at SHDA with M...
eghan. Congratulations on your big day! Please send us pictures and videos of your first dance! We hope it's the first dance of many.
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Alexis L
5.0
2/18/2018
This review is long overdue. My husband and I took lessons for our wedding at Society Hill Dance Academy with Cat who was amazing! Cat helped us pick a song, type of dance, and choreographed a cute routine for us - we wanted something that looked put together but not too choreographed. She was so patient and low key and a perfect instructor for us. I loved working with Cat so much that I tapped her to help choreograph a cute father/daughter dance and a short mother/daughter dance (did a little swing routine to a special song for my mom and me). If you are thinking about lessons for your wedding, do it...totally worth it. And request Cat!
Vendor response 02/20/2018
Hi Alexis,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review about your experience here at SHDA...
with your instructor, Cat. We are glad that you were able to bring both your husband and your father in for some fun choreographed dances! We hope your guests enjoyed them as much as you did. Thank you for choosing SHDA to help you with your special day!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Jaclyn P
5.0
2/18/2018
My father and I perfected our father-daughter dance at the Society Hill Dance Academy! My favorite part about our lessons was that Meghan (our instructor) took the time to get to know what we felt comfortable with, and built a dance that was not only beautiful but also felt distinctly *us*
Vendor response 02/20/2018
Hi Jaclyn,
Thank you for your sweet words about your father daughter dance lessons here a...
t SHDA. Taking dance lessons is a wonderful way for fathers and daughters to spend time together before the big day. We are happy that Meghan was able to help you enjoy this time together and help you with your dance. Congratulations!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Rachel D
5.0
1/29/2018
My mother-in-law gave us a gift certificate for dance lessons at the Society Hill Dance Academy, and we are so glad we did! Our instructor, Megan, was so pleasant and easy to work with that after four lessons we felt confident enough to perform our jazz first dance with more moves than the sway! We would absolutely recommend taking lessons here to any bride and groom looking to impress their guests on their wedding day.
Vendor response 02/01/2018
Hi Rachel,
Thank you very much for your review. We are so happy to hear that your lessons...
were successful and that you two were able to learn a fun first dance!! We hope you keep dancing together throughout your marriage. Thank you for allowing SHDA to be a part of your day!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
knottiec07b1f0f38999daf
5.0
1/23/2018
We absolutely loved working with SHDA and our instructor, Meghan, who helped my wife and I learn just the kind of dance we were looking for on our wedding day. She was extremely patient, knowledgeable, and accommodating with scheduling. The atmosphere there is very welcoming.
Vendor response 01/24/2018
Hi There,
Thank you so much for your kind review about our studio and your instructor, Me...
ghan. We are so happy to be able to help you and your wife learn the perfect first dance for your special day. We hope it's the first of many! Congratulations on your wedding!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Catherine Y
5.0
11/19/2017
Our first dance was one of our favorite parts of our wedding, thanks to SHDA! We had no formal dance experience but knew that we wanted our first dance to be upbeat and help set the tone for the evening. Our dance instructor, Meghan, was a blast to work with and made us feel instantly comfortable. She choreographed a fun, lively dance for us to “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night!)” which our wedding guests loved. We think it really helped guests understand the dance floor was the place to be all night.
With all the hectic planning and organizing in the months before our wedding, we really looked forward to each of our dance lessons and enjoyed having time together where we we could get our mind off of all of our wedding duties.
Thank you Meghan and SHDA! You're the best!
Vendor response 11/21/2017
Hi Catherine,
Thank you so much for your review of our studio and your instructor, Megha...
n. Here at SHDA we always want people to feel inspired to stay on the dance floor and we are so excited to hear that you were able to inspire your guests to do the same! Congratulations on your beautiful day!! Never stop dancing together!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Barrett Q
5.0
11/19/2017
Prior to our wedding, my we took seven dance lessons with Cat for our 'first dance' and the results were great! We went from robotic and stepping on each other's feet to feeling comfortable and looking like we knew what we were doing on our special day. With so many things to think about on the wedding day, not having to stress about the first dance was a relief.
We couldn't have done it without Cat who made the experience fun and something we looked forward to every week. Can't wait to learn another step (maybe hip-hop?) at SHDA soon!
Vendor response 11/21/2017
Hi Ryan,
Congratulations to your and your spouse on your special day! We are so happy to...
hear that you two didn't have to stress about your first dance and that you had fun learning together! We are all excited to have you back in the ballroom soon, especially Cat. Thank you so much for your positive feedback!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Allie C
5.0
10/16/2017
My husband and I had a wonderful time working on our first dance at the Society Hill Dance Academy. The entire staff was great, especially Cat! We loved the opportunity to spend time together each week and to have fun dancing. Everyone at the wedding raved about our first dance saying it was exciting and different from anything they had ever seen. I would definitely recommend taking dance lessons before the big day at Society Hill Dance Academy!
Vendor response 10/27/2017
Hi Allie,
Congratulations on your wedding and on what sounds like a stellar first dance! ...
We are happy to hear that you two enjoyed the process of learning how to dance for your special day. We hope this inspires you two to never stop dancing together. Thank you for letting our studio and Cat be such a big part of your special day!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Brad E
5.0
10/06/2017
My wife and I took lessons from Society Hill Dance Academy so our first dance didn't look like a high school prom. They did not disappoint. Our instructor, Rohit Bobby was fantastic. He created a dance that really fit our song (Tom Petty, so no easy task there!) and wasn't too difficult for two people with no dance skills whatsoever. He was funny, kind, and patient. Our first dance was wonderful! We really looked like we knew what we were doing. Plus, taking the lessons was really fun and was actually a nice break from all of the craziness of the wedding planning. We can't recommend SHDA and Ro enough!
Vendor response 10/11/2017
Hi Kristin,
Thank you so much for your kind words about our studio and your instructor, R...
o! We as a studio never want wedding couples to feel like preparing their first dance is "work." We want it to be a time that two people can spend together laughing, having fun, and learning a new skill. To hear that you and your wife not only enjoyed the product of your first dance, but also the journey of putting it together fills us with so much joy. Thank you for letting our studio and our instructor Ro be such a big part of your special day! Congratulations!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Rachel B
5.0
9/28/2017
My husband and I decided to take dance lessons before our wedding because we both have left feet. We took private lessons with Meg and she was AMAZING!! She fully understood our vision for our first dance (romantic and natural) and actually taught us to dance. She didn't just teach us a routine to get us through, she taught us how to dance in a style (the rumba) that best fit our style and song. She was an amazing and compassionate teacher that helped us stay calm and collected throughout all the lessons. She also taught us some other styles of dance (salsa and hustle) so we could dance to every song at our wedding. We had so much fun going to lessons together once a week and turned it into a date night. At our wedding, we rocked our first dance and got so many compliments on how beautiful our dance was. I can't wait to go to other dancing events so we can show off our new moves! I couldn't recommend Meg more!
Vendor response 10/11/2017
Hi Rachel,
Congratulations on your beautiful day! Our studio strives to make sure every c...
ouple doesn't just walk out of our studio with more confidence in their wedding dance. More, we strive to have every couple dance out of our studio with a new life skill that they can use for their first dance and every dance after. Thank you so much for letting us know that you two are ready for the dance floor at any occasion! Congratulations again!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Jared S
5.0
9/27/2017
Pick Meghan for your wedding! Meghan did not have much to work with given my skill set coming in. She is the consummate professional; always reminding us about our lesson, breaking down the dance to easy to follow steps, and making the whole experience fun. The reason my wife and I looked so good during our "song" was solely because of Meghan! Go out and pick Meghan at the Society Hill Dance Academy!
Vendor response 09/28/2017
Hi Jared,
Thank you so much for letting our studio know about your wonderful expereince w...
ith your instructor, Meghan! Our studio strives to make sure that every wedding couple is comfortable learning the special skill of dance with our instructors. Thank you so much for letting us know that we achieved that goal for you and your wife! We are happy to know that you two performed a beautiful first dance. We hope it's the first dance of many.
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Jess C
5.0
9/27/2017
I can't say enough wonderful things about Megan at Society Hill Dance Academy. Her bubbly and ever excited personality was exactly what we needed to get us out of our shells and able to laugh at ourselves while learning the steps for our first dance. We got so many compliments on how classic and polished our routine was, and I would HIGHLY recommend lessons with Megan to any couple who is considering taking dance lessons.
Vendor response 09/28/2017
Hi Jess,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience with our studio ...
and your instructor, Meghan! We are beaming to hear that you two were able to perform a classic routine while having fun learning it! It seems like you two were able to combine the best of both worlds which is wonderful. Congratulations on your wedding!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Brian G
5.0
9/13/2017
I wanted to purchase dancing lessons for my fiancé as a Christmas gift. For our upcoming wedding we were determined not to stand in front of our guests and "just sway". We choose Society Hill Dance Academy based on the recommendation of our friends.
We were lucky enough to be able to work with Catherine. She was such a pleasure to have as our instructor. My fiancé's schedule as a resident physician is a nightmare and Cat was always able to accommodate sneaking in a lesson around our availability. Cat was also able to balancing teaching us two different dances (our first dance, and a traditional danish waltz) across our odd lesson schedule.
In the end, the results were AMAZING. We absolutely nailed both of the dances we performed. Our guests were hooting and hollering by some of the moves we learned from Cat. Everyone was so impressed with how "regal" our first dance was, and we owe it all to Catherine. We are eagerly anticipating watching what our videographer was able to capture, and stopping in to share it with Cat.
Who knows, maybe in the future we'll go back and take some group lessons when my wife's schedule eases up a bit!
Eva M
4.0
8/31/2017
My husband and I took dance lessons for our first dance. It was a great experience. We did a package of 7 lessons- 45 minutes each. Megan our instructor was friendly, fun and great to work with!!! She was extremely easy to follow and learn from. We learned basic dance steps that we can use for our whole lives. The only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because I thought the it was very expensive.
Vendor response 09/01/2017
Hi Eva,
Thank you so much for your nice review. We are very glad to hear that you and you...
r husband had a great experience with our instructor, Meghan! While planning a wedding can be very expensive, we are happy to have been able to provide you with a top quality life skill that you two can use for the rest of your lives together. Thank you so much for letting our studio help you prepare for your special day!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Chelsey G
5.0
8/26/2017
My dad and I took a 45 minute lesson to help us with a fox trot for our father/daughter dance. The instructor broke the steps down and made it very simple for us to learn! Our dance at the wedding turned out great and I'm so happy we took a class. It made a great difference in our comfort level with the dance and we had so much fun! They guests at the wedding were impressed!
Vendor response 09/01/2017
Hi Chelsey,
Thank you so much for choosing our studio to help you and your dad learn to d...
ance together! We are very glad to hear that the lesson helped the both of you feel comfortable on the dance floor. Feeling comfortable on the floor truly helps people enjoy that special moment with their loved one. We are happy to hear that everyone at the wedding enjoyed yours!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Katie C
5.0
8/09/2017
We worked with Catherine Austin for dance lessons leading up to our wedding. We had about 6 sessions with Cat and learned so much. We felt comfortable and confident on the day of our wedding, without looking overly rehearsed (which was our preference).
Cat was so great. She worked with us individually and made our dance easy enough for us to do well, while still having some style and flare. She is a fantastic dancer and we are NOT, but she was not intimidating in any way. She laughed with us and made us feel much better about our progress and even our starting place. Our sessions were really fun, because Cat had a great energy. Our dancing improved so much!
Vendor response 09/01/2017
Hi Katie,
Thank you so much for your review about our studio and your instructor, Cat! It...
is the goal of every SHDA instructor to make sure that our wedding couples have fun with this part of the wedding process! Learning a new skill can seem very intimidating from the outside, but our mission is for every couple to find true merriment in preparing for their special moment. Thank you so much for trusting our studio to help you two feel more comfortable!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Deepak C
5.0
6/19/2017
My wife signed us up for dance lessons for our wedding almost on a whim because she didn't want our first dance to be boring. We ended up signing up for about 6 weeks of classes. Our song was Jesse Glynn’s Hold My Hand and our instructor started us off with a bachata/rumba framework and ended up choreographing an entire routine for us. It’s amazing how in 6 weeks you can go from nothing to a first dance you can be proud of and excited about.
Taking dancing lessons was definitely a commitment of time and effort, but out of all the things we did planning for our wedding (flowers, photography etc) I would say this was the most meaningful. Wedding planning can be stressful, but our lessons at SHDA were something to look forward to. The instructors at Society Hill were great and they did so much for us. I am sure that anybody who makes the commitment will not regret it.
Vendor response 06/20/2017
Hi Deepak,
Thank you so much for your kind words about your experience here at our studio...
. You two truly opened yourselves up to learning a whole new skill, and you were able to accomplish that skill by working together. We find working with wedding couples to be a very meaningful experience and we are happy that you found that same meaning in your classes. We hope to see you both again soon.
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Shilei L
5.0
6/17/2017
My husband and I had 7 lessons with Nodari in order to learn the first dance for our wedding. It was such a wonderful and memorable experience! Before the lessons, my husband and I do not know how to dance at all. But Nodari is so kind and experienced, lets the lessons be so fun. We all love it. In the end, we had a very wonderful and romantic first dance in our wedding! Taking the private lessons in society hill dance academy is one of our best choices we made. If I will still live in Philly, I definitely will take classes with Nodari again to learn more.
Vendor response 06/20/2017
Hi Shilei,
Congratulations on your wedding! We are so overjoyed to hear about how much yo...
u and your husband got out of your dance lessons with Nodari. Learning how to dance together is all about learning to enjoy the journey, and it seems like you two have a wonderful start to yours. Thank you for letting us join you both along the way.
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Danielle L
5.0
6/02/2017
We took private dance lessons with Cat and it was everything we hoped for and more! We wanted to do something different and Cat's choreography went above and beyond our expectations. We gave her a mash up of love songs and she created a dance that went perfectly, with multiple styles of dance. We had a great time learning and our guests continue to tell us how awesome it was to this day!
Definitely a worth while expenditure, plus now we have some fancy dance moves to show off at future events :)
Vendor response 06/06/2017
Hi Danielle,
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our studio and your instr...
uctor, Cat. We are so happy to hear that your experiences here went above your expectations. We strive to make sure every wedding couple leaves their lessons with the first dance of their dreams. We are glad that you two did! Congratulations on your wedding and your memorable dance!
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Ashley M
5.0
5/17/2017
This place was amazing! Neither my (now) husband or I knew how to dance and by the end of our classes we had a great routine to our song. Our 1st dance song was "Ho Hey" by the Lumineers and I knew we would need lessons so that whatever dance we ended up doing would fit the song since it's a little nontraditional. Our instructor was Meghan and she is wonderful! So kind and patient and was able to really take us from not knowing anything to learning a few dances by the end of it all. What we really loved was that Society Hill doesn't just teach you a routine to the one song, they teach you how to dance. So not only were we able to dance to our first dance but we now know how to move and dance along with a lot of other songs! We learned both the rumba and swing and switching between the 2 worked great with our song! And of course we learned a great dip for the ending!
Vendor response 05/17/2017
Hi Ashley,
Thank you so much for the positive review. We here at Society Hill Dance Acade...
my are so happy to hear that you two had a wonderful experience putting together a memorable first dance. As a staff we strive to make sure that all couples walk away not only with one dance, but with a new life skill they can apply throughout their relationship. It fills us with joy to know that Meghan was able to help you two accomplish your goals and get you two dancing to multiple songs and styles. Keep dancing! We hope to see you soon.
Thank you for choosing SHDA for your dancing needs.
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Sarah F
5.0
4/22/2017
We took lessons with Cat prior to our wedding and not only is she SO much fun!! she also helped us actually learn to dance and we were able to learn a few different styles to incorporate into our first dance song. She is extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher, and Society Hill Dance Academy is just a really great dance studio in general - they have a lot of fun events and classes for members
Vendor response 05/17/2017
Hi Sarah,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our studio. Our mission stateme...
nt is to provide merriment as well as dance instruction. To hear that you as a couple were able to walk away (or dance away) with both learning a skill and and having fun during the process lets us know that we are right on track. Thank you so much for letting us know what a positive and fun experience you had here at our studio and with Cat. We hope to see you at some of our events in the future!
Thank you for choosing SHDA to be a part of your special day.
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Abby C
5.0
4/22/2017
I was very surprised when my now husband suggested we take dance lessons for our first dance but I'm so happy he did. Meghan was our instructor and she could not have been more perfect. We chose "you make my dreams come true" by hall and oates as our song and right from our very first lesson Meghan had amazing swing dance choreography planned out. With each lesson she helped us refine the dance to make it unique and special. My husband and I are not dancers by any means but not only did Meghan have us dancing a full swing dance in about 4 weeks (we were under a time crunch) but we even added a back flip for our grand finale! I also love that she had us showcase our dance to dancers at the studio so that we could work out our nerves before our wedding. Meghan and everyone we met at Society Hill Dance Studio was wonderful. If you're considering taking dance lessons, look no further than Society Hill. They are 100% worth it.
Vendor response 05/17/2017
Hi Abby,
Thank you so much for your kind words about our studio and instructor, Meghan. W...
hat a fun song choice for a first dance. It seems like you two as a couple brought a lot of fun and dedication to learning how to swing dance for your big day. We are so happy to hear that you not only put together a show stopping routine during your private lessons, but also took advantage of practicing your routine at one of our Friday Night Dance Parties. Never stop dancing together!
Thank you for choosing SHDA for your wedding dance lessons.
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Lara L
5.0
4/19/2017
Our instructor, Cat, was awesome! We wanted to do an un-traditional first dance for our wedding and she understood exactly what we wanted. She was a great teacher, she was really patient and every session with her we had so much fun. Our guests couldn't stop raving about our dance and our skills!
Vendor response 05/18/2017
Hi Lara,
Thank you for letting us know how much everyone enjoyed your wedding dance! We a...
re so happy that you were able to take your un-traditional vision and turn it into reality here at our studio. Congratulations on a wonderful first dance! We hope it's the first of many.
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Katherine O
5.0
4/12/2017
We worked with Megan prior to our wedding to prepare for our first dance. My husband and I aren't great dancers, but Megan worked with the (little) skills we had to create a beautiful first dance. Megan was very patient with us and had a great, positive spirit each time we met. By our wedding, we felt completely comfortable and confident with the steps of the dance. Our wedding guests were very impressed.
Vendor response 05/19/2017
Hi Katherine,
Congratulations on your wedding! Feeling confident and comfortable are two ...
of the most important skills when showcasing a wedding dance and it sounds like you two went above and beyond to wow your audience. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience with our studio and your instructor, Meghan.
Cheers!
-The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Lindsey R
5.0
4/05/2017
Our dance instructor Meghan was amazing! We had so much fun during the lessons, and our first dance turned out to be great. We would recommend this venue for lessons and would highly recommend Meghan as an instructor. We watched our wedding video and the dance is one of our favorite parts from the reception!
Vendor response 05/20/2017
Hi Lindsey,
Thank you so much for recommending our studio and your instructor, Meghan! We...
are so happy to hear how well your first dance turned out and that you'll always be able to look back and watch that special moment. Keep dancing together!
Cheers!
The Society Hill Dance Academy Staff
Ryan C
5.0
4/05/2017
Like most grooms, I was initially tepid on the prospect of going for numerous dance lessons but ultimately my future brides desire to partake and the thought of actually looking like we know what we're doing won out. I'm thrilled we got involved with SHDA and fortunately we found a teacher (Meghan G.) that went beyond expectations. We trusted her so much that we even switched our song mid-way through the lesson package! My wife and I are busy, but scheduling in advance was always a breeze. SHDA gives you an opportunity to get as involved as you'd like with their group lessons and social evenings that are part of the package we purchased. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't change anything about the package (15 lessons) we purchased and would highly recommend Meghan to work with couples trying to develop a wedding dance. This will not be the last lesson that my wife and I take from Meghan, so thanks for opening up our eyes to a life-long skill and enjoyable activity.
Lauren S
5.0
4/05/2017
I can't say enough positive things about my experience with SHDA. My fiance and I took dance lessons with Meghan for about 6 months leading up to our wedding day. We initially were only interested in a choreographed wedding dance, but Meghan's positive encouragement and enthusiasm helped us to build a solid foundation in many types