I don’t usually take the time to write reviews, but we had such a great experience with Travis and Olivia! I’m not a dancer at all and have a lot of anxiety, so I was pretty nervous going into our first lesson. They made me feel comfortable almost right away.
They made everything fun and very comfortable . They were patient, encouraging, and explained things in a way that was easy to follow. I ended up enjoying the whole experience so much more than I expected!
We loved working with them so much that we had them help with all of our special dances. They choreographed everything for us and even sent the music cut to the exact timing for our DJ which was a huge help and one less thing to worry about during wedding planning.
They truly went above and beyond, even driving all the way from Winston-Salem to Chapel Hill every week to practice with us. Their dedication made everything feel even more special and showed how much they cared about helping us feel prepared.
We left feeling much more confident and excited for our wedding day. I would absolutely recommend Travis and Olivia to any couple, especially if dancing makes you nervous.
We’ll definitely be using them again after the wedding. I could definitely see us coming back for a fun date night or another lesson together. We loved them!
Kyra L.
5.0
Travis and Olivia are PHENOMENAL and will make your first dance dreams come true. From start to finish they made the entire process and all of our lessons seamless and were by far our favorite vendors to work with during our wedding planning process. They were very accommodating and even offered to come to us for lessons to fit our schedule and short timeline before the wedding. They cater your dance to whatever you are looking for and are such great people. We have recommended several couples since!! Thank you Travis and Olivia for making our dreams come true <3
Arden C.
5.0
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Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Step By Step- Wedding Dance Specialists offers dance lessons for couples and their wedding parties. This company is run by Travis and Olivia, a couple who share a passion for helping others feel confident and graceful on the dance floor. These seasoned professionals are devoted to ensuring that you and your partner’s first dance as newlyweds is romantic, memorable, and the least of your worries.
Step By Step- Wedding Dance Specialists believes that your experience should be all about your space, time, and ease. In pursuit of this, Travis and Olivia provide instruction in your home or venue of your choice. They can work with any type of floor and can even bring a portable dance floor, allowing you to train in the comfort of home.
For your big day, Step By Step- Wedding Dance Specialists teaches couples, parents of the couple, and wedding parties. Sessions range from 30 minutes to an hour and include two instructors for maximum efficiency. In addition, the team will respect your budget and, depending on the length of your class, can offer cash discounts and package pricing.
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Meet the team
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Olivia Gaillard
Owner/ Manager/ Instructor
Hi, I'm Olivia! I have been dancing since I was a child and have a huge passion for sharing dance with others. I have taught and managed in ballroom dance studios for 12+ years and I've seen so many lovely couples grow and learn together. Because we love working with couples so much, my partner and I have designed our business to extend our expertise exclusively to couples preparing for their wedding!
Travis Limones
Owner/ Director / Instructor
Hello, I'm Travis! I've been working in the ballroom dance business for 14+ years. I love helping people learn and have fun. Throughout my time teaching I have taught many couples and love to watch their love flourish on the dance floor. My partner and I have created this business for couples who want to learn to dance without the pressure of a studio or commitment past their personal goal.
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These dance instructors provided patient, professional, and personalized choreography for couples of all skill levels, even traveling to clients and tailoring routines to honor different cultures. They edited music, gave video tutorials, and built confidence so nervous dancers shone on the wedding day. Many highly recommend them and continue lessons afterward.
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Kyra L
5.0
9/28/2026
I don’t usually take the time to write reviews, but we had such a great experience with Travis and Olivia! I’m not a dancer at all and have a lot of anxiety, so I was pretty nervou...
s going into our first lesson. They made me feel comfortable almost right away.
They made everything fun and very comfortable . They were patient, encouraging, and explained things in a way that was easy to follow. I ended up enjoying the whole experience so much more than I expected!
We loved working with them so much that we had them help with all of our special dances. They choreographed everything for us and even sent the music cut to the exact timing for our DJ which was a huge help and one less thing to worry about during wedding planning.
They truly went above and beyond, even driving all the way from Winston-Salem to Chapel Hill every week to practice with us. Their dedication made everything feel even more special and showed how much they cared about helping us feel prepared.
We left feeling much more confident and excited for our wedding day. I would absolutely recommend Travis and Olivia to any couple, especially if dancing makes you nervous.
We’ll definitely be using them again after the wedding. I could definitely see us coming back for a fun date night or another lesson together. We loved them!
Arden C
5.0
9/26/2026
Travis and Olivia are PHENOMENAL and will make your first dance dreams come true. From start to finish they made the entire process and all of our lessons seamless and were by far ...
our favorite vendors to work with during our wedding planning process. They were very accommodating and even offered to come to us for lessons to fit our schedule and short timeline before the wedding. They cater your dance to whatever you are looking for and are such great people. We have recommended several couples since!! Thank you Travis and Olivia for making our dreams come true <3
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Rachel M
5.0
9/18/2026
10/10 we recommend working with Travis & Olivia to choreograph your first dance routine!! Their skill and creativity is out of this world!!
They instruct students of all skill le...
vels so do NOT worry if it’s your first time lacing up your dancing shoes. If you have some experience dancing and want to shoot for the stars, they’ll be happy to choreograph a stellar routine for you!
They make learning FUN and EASY.. You’ll find yourselves craving their approval and delighted to receive it!
Our friends and family were blown away with the routine we presented at our wedding. We had zero nerves as the music started and enjoyed every moment.
We can’t say enough wonderful things about this radiant couple and their impeccable service. We’ve found forever friends in these two and will be coming back for many future date nights! (And a baby shower routine!)
Consider hiring this team for your first dance routine and sharing their info with others! You won’t regret it!
Keely W
5.0
9/03/2025
Words cannot express how grateful I am that Olivia and Travis have come into our lives. They choreographed 4 dances for my wedding (the first dance, MOB and Bride, FOB and Bride, a...
nd MOG and Groom). All amazing and special. They are professional and fun; the kind of people you wouldn't mind spending an hour a week with for 14lessons. We looked forward to every session. They not only taught us our choreography but, the foundations of dance. Me and my partner are not as comfortable with dance and they made it attainable and alleviated stress. Thanks to them, we knocked all for wedding dances out of the park. Our guests were thrilled with our performances. Would highly recommend!!!!!
Maurice W
5.0
9/02/2025
Travis and Olivia did a fabulous job
Choreographing our wedding dance for all performances in my daughter's wedding. The wedding was fabulous and all dance routines performed outs...
tanding. As the father of the bride, I would highly recommend Step by Step. They were very prepared and showed professionalism in teaching dance. They are kind and truly caring with people trying to learn new dance techniques. Thank you both for sharing in our family's wedding.
Elyssa T
5.0
9/21/2024
Travis and Olivia are the absolute best! From cutting our music to choreographing a dance that honored both our cultures. They were patient, professional and challenged us to commu...
nicate and build into our trust. I would highly recommend their services for your special day and continuing to learn afterwards.
Rachel P
5.0
9/05/2024
Olivia & Travis are the absolute salt of the earth! It’s very obvious that they love what they do & were meant to teach!
My fiance & I worked with them for 5 sessions to learn our...
first dance for our wedding. They catered to our learning styles and always found ways to make sure we understood the movements and timing.
Each session ended with a video tutorial of them running through the choreography from that session which was incredibly helpful to have for reference in between sessions. Our final session also ended with Olivia & Travis taking some Polaroid photos of our poses for us to keep.
All in all, we couldn’t be happier with our choreography and we are really looking forward to dancing with confidence at our wedding 🤍
Annamarie D
5.0
8/06/2024
Shival and I were nervous about our first dance but within the first dance practice all our nerves went away. Travis and Olivia not only choreographed beautiful dances but also hel...
p built our confidence in ourselves. We asked them if we could do two different songs with different dance styles and they came through even better than we could have imagined. Everyone at our wedding was blown away by our first dance and loved it. We highly recommend them if you are debating first dance lessons. Not only will you have a beautiful first dance, but you’ll get to meet an amazing couple who is funny, talented, and so sweet. Thank you Travis and Olivia for being a highlight of our wedding planning process.
Katy M
5.0
7/30/2024
Working with Olivia and Travis was truly one of the highlights of our entire wedding experience! In preparing for our wedding, we were somewhat stressed realizing (fairly last min...
ute) that we would be dancing in front of all of our family and friends when neither of us have any dance experience at all. We picked a song and Olivia and Travis choreographed our whole routine. They are so fun, personable, and easy to work with! They brought the lessons to our level and walked us through every step until it was polished. Our "dance lessons" turned into very enjoyable date nights and our first dance went from something we were dreading to one of the highlights of our wedding day that we genuinely looked forward to. All of our wedding guests were surprised and we got so many compliments! I have already been recommending them to all my friends with upcoming weddings and seriously could not recommend Olivia and Travis more!!
Madeleine M
5.0
7/29/2024
We had the pleasure of working Olivia and Travis, two incredibly talented and excellent dance instructors. From the moment they arrived, they went above and beyond to make us feel ...
comfortable, despite the fact that we are not dancers. Their patience, expertise, and dedication truly stood out. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
Tyler D
5.0
7/23/2024
These two are the absolute best. My husband and I had no prior dance experience and within the five sessions they had us completely set for a dream wedding first dance. They are fu...
n, flexible on timing, and just so good at their job. Our first dance was such a hit and a moment of our wedding that I will never ever forget! Cannot recommend them enough!
Shannon P
5.0
4/03/2024
We had the most amazing experience working with Travis and Olivia!!! They were patient, kind and helpful. Not to mention just so incredibly talented at what they do! There is somet...
hing so special about a first dance uniquely choreographed for you and your partner, and Travis and Olivia made the process so much fun. Step-by-Step has been one of our most favorite parts of the wedding planning process and we truly cannot recommend this vendor enough!!
Britney A
5.0
10/07/2023
Travis and Olivia are AMAZING, and signing up for dance lessons with them was by far our FAVORITE wedding purchase! They helped us pick out our first dance song, then choreographed...
a full routine for us. We enjoyed working with them so much that we have actually continued taking lessons and are having a blast learning new dances and just having fun! 10/10 Highly recommend booking with Step By Step to take your wedding dance to the next level!!!!
Gabriela A
5.0
11/10/2022
Travis and Olivia were amazing! They were so fun and took away all of the awkwardness that my now husband and I felt learning how to dance with their relaxed attitude and sense of ...
humor. They helped us create a beautiful and simple choreographed first dance in just two lessons and were incredibly flexible with my work schedule. All of our guests mentioned multiple times how much they loved the dance, and my mom said it was the best surprise of the night! We cannot thank them enough! Would highly recommend!
Wendy S
5.0
8/24/2022
My daughter hired them for dance lessons for our mother/daughter dance. They were a joy to work with and very professional. Great patience and tips for the not so quick learner. I...
would definitely recommend them and I look forward to more lessons with them.
Whitney E
5.0
7/12/2022
We love these two! They are fantastic teachers and have really went above and beyond to make sure we have our routine down. The lessons were so fun! We found ourselves looking forw...
ard to our weekly sessions with them. Highly recommended!
Helen Y
5.0
6/30/2022
Travis and Olivia are an absolutely dynamic dancing duo! We went from knowing very little to feeling both confident and excited about our first dance at our wedding. The ease of ha...
ving Travis and Olivia come to our home was amazing – no travel or hassle at all, perfect for the last few weeks/months of planning a wedding. They worked at our pace for learning the dance and we felt 100% comfortable the entire time. They created such beautiful choreography that we will cherish forever. We received so many compliments on our first dance at our wedding – all thanks to Travis and Olivia! We cannot recommend them enough, both as professionals and wonderful people to work with!
Melissa C
5.0
4/02/2022
Travis and Olivia were wonderful instructors teaching us to dance beautifully to the song we chose for our wedding. They choreographed a personal, intimate routine just for us whic...
h we love to perform! We were actually confident and elegant when we danced at the reception and everyone was impressed!
They were always very punctual and professional. I highly recommend them!
Renee P
5.0
9/28/2021
What a wonderful couple to learn to dance from. They are both wonderful instructors and understand the need to show connection between couples. They both have a wide variety of da...
nce repertoire to chose from and can design choreography to a melody of dance genres. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you so much for everything!
