Creating wedding dance memories
$295 starting price
Erin Parsley
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Hi! I’m Erin Parsley, founder of Steps to Love Wedding Dances. I’m an award-winning professional dancer, dance instructor, choreographer and coach, with decades of experience performing, choreographing and directing on stages across North America.
We help those who are afraid to have all eyes on them during their first wedding dance - or who are just too busy to figure it out - to become totally prepared and confident, so they can dazzle their guests and enjoy themselves during the spotlight moment of the most important day of their lives together.
We're obsessed with creating custom dances that celebrate your unique energy and personality, and we adore seeing the joy, love and excitement you'll experience dancing together. What we hear over and over again from our 200+ couples is how much FUN they have!
We'd LOVE to work with you both, (no matter your genders or orientations - we're an inclusive company, celebrating love in all expressions, and adore working with the LGBTQ+ community). guiding you through an unforgettable experience.
We take you from the very foundational basics of dancing together all the way to a complete custom dance. We also provide professional music editing so your song is the perfect length, practice videos to take home with you for reference, and a comprehensive production plan to make your wedding day first dance experience seamless, successful and stress-free.
Our passion is creating more love, intimacy and connection in the world. Through the Steps to Love®️ signature process, you’ll experience a deeper level of emotional bonding to your beloved than you ever thought possible. This is the perfect lead up to your wedding day, so that you can step onto the dance floor, and into your new life together, as a comfortable, confident and harmonious team.
Ready to take your first dance from intimidating and awkward to the best experience of your life with your beloved, the best part of your wedding planning process and the highlight of your wedding day?
Book your free consultation for a low pressure chat about how we can help you. Here at Steps to Love, our commitment is to take exquisite care of you!
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"Honestly, our dance was the best part of our wedding." ~ Bryce O.
"Our first dance has become a core memory, thanks to Erin." ~ Betty A.
“Preparing our first dance was the most fun of the wedding planning, and our dance surprised all of our guests!” ~ Camila L.
“Erin went above and beyond to make our dance incredibly personal, special, and crazy fun.” ~ Nicolaus G.
“During the process of planning a wedding, there comes some stress. Our dance lessons with Erin have been one of the most unforgettable and enjoyable experiences during our planning process with being able to laugh, try something new, and enjoy each other’s company while being in the hands of a compassionate and knowledgeable dance instructor.” ~ Michelle H
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Prices & packages
The Basic but Lovely
$1,795 starting price
The Basic but Lovely
$1,795 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Custom choreography up to 3 minutes long
Custom choreography up to 3 minutes long
Professional music editing for your chosen song
Professional music editing for your chosen song
Practice videos to take home for your reference
Practice videos to take home for your reference
Foundational partner dance basics curriculum
Foundational partner dance basics curriculum
5 private couple's sessions
5 private couple's sessions
Mindset coaching to master nerves/gain confidence
Mindset coaching to master nerves/gain confidence
Comprehensive wedding day dance production plan
Comprehensive wedding day dance production plan
The Wowza!
$2,395 starting price
The Wowza!
$2,395 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Professional music editing up to 2 songs combined
Professional music editing up to 2 songs combined
Comprehensive wedding day dance production plan
Comprehensive wedding day dance production plan
8 private couple's sessions
8 private couple's sessions
Foundational partner dance basics curriculum
Foundational partner dance basics curriculum
Practice videos to take home for your reference
Practice videos to take home for your reference
Mindset coaching to master nerves/gain confidence
Mindset coaching to master nerves/gain confidence
Custom choreography up to 4 minutes long
Custom choreography up to 4 minutes long
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- The Basic but Lovely$1,795 starting priceThe Basic but Lovely$1,795 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursCustom choreography up to 3 minutes longCustom choreography up to 3 minutes longProfessional music editing for your chosen songProfessional music editing for your chosen songPractice videos to take home for your referencePractice videos to take home for your referenceFoundational partner dance basics curriculumFoundational partner dance basics curriculum5 private couple's sessions5 private couple's sessionsMindset coaching to master nerves/gain confidenceMindset coaching to master nerves/gain confidenceComprehensive wedding day dance production planComprehensive wedding day dance production plan
- The Wowza!$2,395 starting priceThe Wowza!$2,395 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursProfessional music editing up to 2 songs combinedProfessional music editing up to 2 songs combinedComprehensive wedding day dance production planComprehensive wedding day dance production plan8 private couple's sessions8 private couple's sessionsFoundational partner dance basics curriculumFoundational partner dance basics curriculumPractice videos to take home for your referencePractice videos to take home for your referenceMindset coaching to master nerves/gain confidenceMindset coaching to master nerves/gain confidenceCustom choreography up to 4 minutes longCustom choreography up to 4 minutes long
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $1,795
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Erin Parsley
Owner
I help engaged couples who are afraid to have all eyes on them during their first wedding dance - or who are just too busy to figure it out - to become totally prepared and confident, so they can dazzle their guests and enjoy themselves during the spotlight moment of the most important day of their lives together.
I'm passionate about creating custom dances that celebrate your unique energy and personality, and I adore seeing the joy, love and excitement you'll experience dancing together . What I hear over and over again from the 145+ couples I've worked with is how much FUN they had!!
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Erin is highly praised as a talented and dedicated dance choreographer for weddings, with couples highlighting her ability to create personalized and memorable dances. Reviewers appreciated Erin's passion for dance, tailored approach to each couple's unique style, and her commitment to making dance lessons enjoyable and effortless. Couples expressed gratitude for Erin's creativity, flexibility in accommodating complex song requests, and creating safe and inclusive spaces for all couples, including LGBTQ+ pairs. They highly recommend working with Erin for a fun, stress-free, and memorable first dance experience.Review photos
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Julia W
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5.0
9/17/2024
We worked with Erin to create a custom dance for our wedding in June, and it was a fantastic experience! We ended up doing the Wowza package because we wanted to create a dance that started as a slower/more traditional dance, but then change songs mid-way to something more fun/funky/upbeat.
Erin was incredibly helpful, encouraging, upbeat and fun to work with from start to finish. At the beginning, we weren't sure what kind of dance we wanted, and Erin asked questions to get to know us, understand what we were generally going for, and then helped guide us in figuring out the approach to our dance. Throughout the process Erin would suggest trying various dance moves and then coach us through them, and through that process we created a very unique, custom dance that both of us were excited about. Erin also had practical suggestions for the wedding day itself, which were very helpful. Our dance on our wedding day went beautifully, and all of our family and friends loved it. The entire process was collaborative and fun, and we highly recommend working with Erin.
response 11/08/2024
Julia, hearing what you have to share here makes my heart leap with joy. You encapsulate p...
erfectly the amazing experience I strive to provide for each couple who chooses to work with me. I absolutely loved creating a truly customized dance for the two of you, and I’m not surprised in the slightest that your guests were thrilled by watching it. I saw the dancer in each of you bloom throughout our process together!
5.0
4/09/2025
We are so thankful that we found Erin to help us with our first dance! It was one of the highlights of the wedding that our family and guests still talk about!
We were nervous about it since my husband and I had little to no dance experience, but she made us feel so comfortable and confident - from teaching us basic ballroom steps to choreographing our very own personalized dance with a few dips and lifts. We had so much fun in every class and practicing in between. It was such a fun couple activity that brought us even closer. And now we have our very own choreographed dance that we can do every anniversary :)
If you’re thinking about getting a choreographer or deciding between a few, we would without a doubt recommend Erin! And if I had known that she also choreographs Indian Sangeet dances, we would’ve worked with her on our sangeet dance too! Thank you Erin!!
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Charlee F
5.0
12/06/2024
We cannot thank Erin enough for the incredible dance lessons she gave us for our wedding! From the very first class, it was clear that Erin has a true passion for dance, and it shows in everything she does. She took the time to really understand us as a couple and tailored our dance specifically to our style and comfort level, making it a unique and memorable part of our wedding day.
The process was so much fun—we not only learned a fantastic dance, but we also looked forward to each class with Erin. She made learning feel effortless and enjoyable, and by the time our wedding day came, we felt confident and ready to wow our guests!
If you’re getting married, we highly recommend booking Erin! She’s a talented, dedicated teacher who will work with you every step of the way to create a dance that’s personal and special to you. We’re so grateful for the beautiful memories she helped us create!
Holly H
5.0
11/13/2024
We worked with Erin before our wedding last May and couldn’t recommend her more! She expertly created the most beautiful wedding dance for us that both showcased my previous dance experience, while also catering to my spouse's stage fright. This was our favorite part of wedding prep and we really looked forward to each of our lessons. Erin is an incredibly talented teacher and choreographs with such ease. She really helped coach us to make us feel as confident as possible on our wedding day. We sought her out specifically because as a queer couple, we really liked that she had worked with others in the lgbt community and created a safe space. It’s invaluable to us that we have this choreography to reminisce about our wedding day - and still do our dance on occasion. Thank you Erin!!
Jacob K
5.0
11/13/2024
Erin was great! Dance practice was easily our favorite part of our wedding planning process. Erin is so easy-going and works with whatever schedule you have. She is creative and exceeded our expectations despite the our complex song requests. We highly recommend using Erin as your wedding dance choreographer!
response 11/13/2024
And getting to create a dance for you and Simiran was such a wonderful experience, it's wh...
at makes me LOVE my work!!
Aidan B
5.0
11/08/2024
Erin was an absolute joy to work with throughout our first dance process. She was very thorough and clear in her teaching techniques, and her examples were easy to follow. Not having ever done dance classes, this easily became one of our favorite parts of our entire wedding planning process. Erin tailored our dance to be exactly what we wanted, and we were so excited with the final result! I can’t recommend working with Erin enough, she was absolutely fantastic!
response 11/08/2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience here Aidan. I’m gratified to have made you b...
oth so happy! Cannot wait to see your wedding day video!
Barbara W
5.0
9/08/2024
We booked our dance classes with Erin a little short notice, but she was able to fit us in before our wedding! We weren't really sure what we were getting into. We thought we would just learn a few basic moves. Little did we know Erin would choreograph a personalized dance for us! We were able to learn it within a few classes, and because she sent us a video from class, we were able to practice at home so that we were fully confident on our wedding day. We had so much. It was actually my no husband's favorite wedding planning activity that we did! We highly recommend working with Erin. She has great energy and is super knowledgable and talented. Thank you Erin! <3
response 09/09/2024
I really enjoyed working with you and Julian. So happy we could fit you in and create a wo...
nderful dance for you both. Loved hearing what a wonderful time you had!
Sam W
5.0
8/16/2024
ABSOLUTELY NAILED THE DANCE CHOREO!!!! We loved working with Erin and her energy helped us feel comfortable! She took our feedback seriously and incorporated all of our wishes into the dance. We wanted a dance that had wow factor with lifts and twists and we got everything we wanted and more. She helped give input when we were picking first dance songs as we had a few top choices and she gave us her opinion on dancing to each one. We loved that she tailors her dance choreographies to the couple she works with and is very organic with the process. She explained that much of her choreography is made up on the spot based on how she views the couples she works with. She was very clear with us from the beginning about communicating our skill level and comfort in learning the dance. Would highly recommend her lessons if in the SF bay area!! She's even expanding her business to reach more couples in the South Bay!
Mila K
5.0
8/05/2024
We had the absolute BEST time working with Erin on our dance. During our consultation we mentioned wanted to dance to two songs and finding it hard to pick one and Erin said: “why not both?” and choreographed a beautiful routine for a mashup of two songs. The process itself was a highlight, I got to spend some quality time with my husband and get creative with our moves. I love how Erin collaborates and incorporates moves/ideas we have too.
So many people told us the dance was incredible on our wedding day. They didn’t think two people who could barely dance would have a whole 3 minute choreographed routine but we surprised everyone. And all of that is thanks to the creativity, confidence and fun that Erin inspired in us that we were able to tap in to on our wedding day.
Highly recommend working with Erin! Don’t think twice.
Nick H
5.0
1/19/2024
Our dance went from being one of the more stressful parts when I thought about our wedding to a highlight we will remember for the rest of my life. Not only was Erin supportive and a great instructor, but she helped us translate our personalities into a dance. We had a blast learning together and practicing and always felt supported as we worked through the challenges of learning partner dance.
I would recommend this to anyone. I'm so happy we did this. It truly is a memory that we will remember forever. Our friends told us that it was so "us," and we truly enjoyed the process of getting there. So much goes into a wedding, and it's absolutely worth making the dance something you work on together to make special. It's truly a cherished memory for us thanks to Erin!
response 01/19/2024
Hi Nick, it was such a joy working with you and Emma! I loved choreographing to your Fleet...
wood Mac song as much as you loved dancing to it! I’m so happy to hear working together turned your dance from the being one of the most stressful things to an absolute highlight of your wedding day! I’m here to make beautiful memories happen!
Jordan W
5.0
9/08/2023
Very valuable experience and was so helpful in prepping for our first dance. Even my husband who actually has two left feet now looks like he’s ready to join Swan Lake...well maybe he needs a few more lessons for that. Thanks so much Erin!!
response 09/09/2023
Hahaha yes! Not too much longer and he'll be ready for the big time! I've performed in Swa...
n Lake as a ballerina so I can definitely help you with that! heehee
PH C
5.0
9/01/2023
Don't think. Just hire Erin to help you and your partner make the first dance one of the most singularly fun and special moments during your wedding.
My husband and I purchased the Wowza package with Erin which includes eight private dance lessons. Loved that she filmed us after each session and gave us pointers and homework on how to improve prior to our next class. I also really love how organized she is. We got a text message reminding us about class 24 hours before our next class. Super helpful since we both get busy.
On to the actual dancing though, my husband and I learned so much about ourselves dancing with Erin and we learned dance moves we never thought ourselves capable of before -- neither of us have a background in dancing. Erin really worked with us to make a dance that was reflective of our personalities and the joy we wanted to express. Come wedding day, so many of our guests and family were in total awe of our dance and came up to tell us we had the best couple's entrance and first dance they'd ever seen.
We are so glad we worked with Erin. This truly was a singular experience.
response 09/01/2023
Oh my goodness it was just so so amazing having the opportunity to create this incredibly ...
special dance for you both. I am so happy you trusted me to go on this creative journey together and that you gained so much from it. Your guests were in total awe! I love hearing that!
Tian J
5.0
8/15/2023
Erin is a fantastic dance teacher. She created a wonderful first dance for my wife and I based on our song and helped us learn it quickly and with joy! I never thought in a million years that I'd be happy to dance in front of a crowd and proud of the outcome; Erin got us there. My wife and I came to Erin for dance lessons about a month before our wedding. We had pretty much zero dance experience at this point and didn't know what to expect. Erin set us at ease by taking the time to ask thoughtful questions and getting to know us as a couple. She then provided us with some basic drills to get us up to speed quickly.
Over the course of 5 lessons, Erin provided excellent feedback and worked with us to choreograph a routine that was fun for us, fun for the audience, and within our abilities. She records each session at the end so we can watch afterwards to help us fine-tuning our routine. Thanks to her instruction, we had a wonderful first dance that got a lot of compliments. Even better than a great first dance, Erin showed us how much fun dancing together can be. Thank you, Erin!
Puneet S
5.0
7/11/2023
Erin is absolutely AMAZING!!! Hiring her for our first dance was one of our best wedding decisions! We knew we didn’t know a thing about dancing and were so glad that we ended up going with Erin. She is very patient and talented! Our first dance is comprised of 3 songs, all of varying tempos, but Erin was able to create a cohesive dance that we were both comfortable with and impressed by! It was amazing to see how my fiance and I could do moves we never imagined to be doing, all because of Erin’s teachings 😊. I wish I could be a guest at our wedding, to see our dance! I highly, highly, highly recommend hiring Erin! The lessons are totally worth the cost, so please include them in your wedding budget. Do not skimp out on having a memorable first dance! Further, we had the most fun during our dance practices! They truly gave us a break from the chaos of planning, and really allowed us to be in the moment, which we thoroughly appreciated. Thank you, Erin, for everything ❤!!!
response 07/11/2023
OMG Puneet I am humbled and ecstatic to receive your amazing feedback. Working with you an...
d Manny to teach you to dance together and create your custom choreography was an absolute highlight of my year so far! Your positive attitude and willingness to try new things, as well as the beautiful teamwork you both displayed added so much to the process. You will be amazing on your wedding day, and you're right: your guests are in for a treat!! xo, Erin
Danielle S
5.0
5/08/2023
Erin was such a delight to work with. She was so responsive, accommodating and made us feel so comfortable when creating our first dance. She heard us and helped design a special moment we will always remember.
response 05/12/2023
It was truly a pleasure to work with you and Stephen. I am so happy you felt heard and see...
n amd loved your dance. xo, Erin
Jordan H
5.0
3/26/2023
Erin played a special part in our wedding which made one of the most memorable moments of the entire day, our first dance!
It was an absolute delight and a breeze working with Erin. She helped create a fully customized first dance that my wife and I were not only comfortable performing, but was fully tailored to our ability as dancers (which also grew through Erin's super-valuable lessons).
Throughout the entire experience, we were always excited and eager for our next session - it NEVER felt like a chore and always felt like one step closer to building the PERFECT dance that embodied who we are individually, and collectively as a couple.
Erin is an absolute pro and it was so fun working with her. She listened to every random idea we threw at her and provided insight to help us decide how our dance would be set up (I.e. based on the difficulty of the move, the space we had to dance, location, guest view, etc).
I'd eagerly work with Erin again for any future dance needs and would HIGHLY recommend Erin to any couples seeking dance lessons for their special day or any special occasion (or just to have fun!)
We're so grateful we found Erin - our first dance was a top highlight of our wedding and we absolutely could not have done it without her. Her help was invaluable and I cannot sing her praises highly enough.
<3
response 03/27/2023
It was absolutely fantastic working with you both to create your unique, fun dance that pe...
rfectly encapsulated your vibe and personalities! I'm so stoked to hear it was a TOP HIGHLIGHT of your wedding day! xo, Erin
Ashley R
5.0
3/21/2023
Erin was amazing at helping us become comfortable dancing and creating a dance for our mashup of songs. Dance practice became our built in date night to connect amongst the craziness of wedding planning and we will continue to highly recommend dance lessons with Erin to other couples.
Nicole R
5.0
3/14/2023
We had so much fun working with Erin! We started with no dance experience and now are excited and confident for our first dance! We are so glad we did this and had such a great experience!
response 03/14/2023
So happy to give you exactly the experience you were hoping for Nicole! Enjoy dancing on y...
our big day!
Lauren B
5.0
3/14/2023
Erin was phenomenal! From the very beginning to very end, she made the process so much fun. We are so grateful to have this special dance choreographed just for us… It is sure to be the highlight of our wedding! Additionally, she was an excellent dance teacher especially as one of us had never really danced before. Cannot recommend her more!
response 03/14/2023
Aww Lauren, I had so much fun working with you and David! Lucky lucky me! You two are goin...
g to charm the pants off your guests!
Donald L
5.0
3/14/2023
My wife and I can not overstate how grateful we are to Erin Parsley for helping us to put together the wedding dance of our dreams. We first contacted Erin with just 4 weeks until our wedding date, and miraculously, Erin squeezed us into her schedule right away. All we had to do was choose our 2 dance songs, and Erin handled the rest. My wife and I had no experience with the waltz, but after just 2 lessons with Erin, we felt confident with our steps. Erin has a gift not just for choreographing the dance steps themselves, but also for adding romantic introductions and finales to the dance that set the mood. As polished as our dance became, my wife and I felt like our dance was worthy of "Dancing with Stars". Not only did Erin choreograph a waltz routine for us, she also put together a salsa routine as well, with just 10 private lessons in all. Erin also gave us helpful advice about to how to perform our best, reminding us to smile and breath to remain composed and relaxed while enjoying the moment. The day of our wedding, our first dance was an absolute success. We received countless compliments on it. We cannot thank Erin enough. She's not only the best wedding dance instructor, but she's also a delightful person in general. We recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding dance instructor.
Danielle S
5.0
3/13/2023
We had a great experience learning our first dance from Erin. It was a blast learning all the dance moves and the basics of dance. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to be set up for success for their first dance.
response 03/13/2023
Thank you Danielle. So happy to be able to prepare you and Brian for your spotlight moment...
on the dance floor!
Jackie C
5.0
3/12/2023
Erin is absolutely fantastic! She choreographed the most incredible special first dance for me and my husband! Not only did we pick up some great dancing moves, but Erin was an incredible joy to meet! If you want your first dance to be one of a kind and a fun date night 10/10 book with Erin! She is so lovely you will have a blast and your guest will be shocked by your new moves :)
Ashley D
5.0
11/22/2022
Erin was great!!! I’ve had dance experience, but my now husband did not. She made us feel very comfortable, she is easy to talk to, and was very patient with us (specifically my husband, haha!). Learning with Erin was so much fun! You can suggest moves/styles you want to incorporate to your wedding dance and she will make it work! I like how our first session with her was learning the basics first before trying to come up with a choreography. Oh! And she does the choreography on the spot, which I thought was super cool! After learning the whole dance, it was beautiful! Worth every penny and was definitely a hit at our wedding! 10/10 recommend doing a choreographed wedding dance and 10/10 recommend Erin!!
Julia C
5.0
11/22/2022
My husband and I hired Erin to choreograph and teach us our first dance for our wedding. My husband has a little bit of hidden dance talent, but I am super awkward. Erin made us feel so comfortable during the whole process and created a dance routine that exceeded our expectations. Our guests loved our dance! I highly recommend Erin if you want to wow your guests with an amazing performance.
Scott L
5.0
11/09/2022
Everything about this experience was wonderful. My wife and I met Erin locally in SF (wedding in Tahoe), where we had scheduled a full day of learning & dancing. Rather than having the dance mapped out from the moment we arrived, she had us go through some movements, ask about what sorts of elements we were interested in, and the dance came together organically throughout the day. As we slowly got better, she incorporated videos to help us improve more, and sent us home with them to practice!
A week after, but only a week before the ceremony, we met up again. We showed the progress we'd made (she provided videos with and without instruction so we could practice from home) and we made some final tweaks and adjustments.
Moving beyond the experience and the dance itself (which was a hit!!!), Erin was a patient teacher and clearly was invested in getting to know us as a couple, not just teaching us a dance. She asked us how we met, what we loved about one another, what sort of connection we had with our venue site, etc. This added to the experience and made it not just hiring another vendor, but something to remember. Not to mention, we now know some dance fundamentals that we've already busted out again!!
Julie B
5.0
11/08/2022
Working with Erin was truly incredible. She choreographed the perfect dance for our space and our lessons were just a ton of fun. We left not only with a dance that received universal praise at our wedding, but having learned dance moves we're excited to use in the future. We could not more highly recommend working with Erin for a first dance.
Shreya K
5.0
10/16/2022
Working with Erin of Steps to Love Wedding Dances was the best choice we could make. We wanted to create a unique first dance, mixing a blend of ballroom and funky/pop dance styles.
Erin fully embraced our idea and ran with it - which is why our first dance ended up being so special! Erin was incredibly creative and offered a unique learning experience - she not only taught us the basics of ballroom dance, but curated all the choreography along with us to make us feel like an integral part of the process. From the start she clearly explained waltz basics, and helped us become comfortable with partner dancing (we felt like we were part of a professional dance class!). She took time to make sure we felt comfortable with the moves and answered our (often repeat) questions each week. For the funky/pop portion, she encouraged us to let loose and really out our creative sides - again, Erin made sure we were integrated in the choreography process and felt like we added our unique touches to it. We had such a blast working with her to put the whole thing together!!
Most importantly, Erin brought out the inner dancer from within each of us; my husband, who had no prior dance experience, was nervous at first, but truly blossomed and unleashed his inner dancer, which was incredible to see and experience. Our journey with Erin to our first dance was so memorable because it was so fun and we created something together - for all those wondering whether to invest in their first dance, this is your sign to do so!! Erin is so professional, fun, and will make you realize what a great dancer you are.
Our first dance is something we will never forget, and we will have this unique choreography as part of our relationship forever. We have Erin to thank for helping us create & learn it, and for making this such a memorable part of our big day - we are so grateful to have worked with her and cannot recommend Steps to Love Wedding Dances enough to all couples!!!
Pat S
5.0
10/10/2022
Less than two weeks before our wedding, Erin kindly worked around her schedule to accommodate my fiancée and I with our first dance. We were both beginners and initially thought we can just wing it and sway back and forth. However, looking back to the night, we are so grateful to have Erin choreograph our first dance as our guests loved it.
She is an amazing, observant, and thoughtful teacher! In a double session, we were able to learn some basic steps, entrance, a few moves, and a final pose. What we really stood out for me was how Erin recognized our skill level or lack of and created something we can remember and practice before our wedding. She even sent us a copy of the video as a reference. Thank you Erin for making our first dance an enjoyable and memorable experience!
Diana V
5.0
9/16/2022
Erin was absolutely wonderful. We hired her as my husband doesn't really dance. I wanted him to feel a bit more comfortable on our special day. He is an extremely stubborn individual and at times can be a bit much. Erin was able to communicate with him and allow him to feel comfortable and see the value in the lessons. In the end, our dance turned out wonderfully and we had fun! I would highly recommend!
Pilar P
5.0
7/06/2022
Erin is a fantastic dance teacher with a genuine passion for this art. With a background in professional ballet, Erin showed me & my husband (then fiancé) how to connect with our bodies in addition to learning cool dance moves. She made up our choreography throughout our day long session, and we learned it as she made it up. She was super accomodating to our song choice(s) & made us feel confident that we would nail it. Sure enough, our guests loved our dance almost as much as my hubby & I loved dancing it. Thank you, Erin, for making us feel like we knew how to dance 💜 this is a memory we will cherish forever.
Oliver N
5.0
7/06/2022
We LOVED working with Erin.
We were looking for someone who could help us coordinate a dance that was authentic, fun, and most importantly, more interesting than us swaying repeatedly for 3 minutes :) My partner had experience dancing, but I had next to none.
Erin was such a blast to work with. She is passionate about dance but she maintained a laid-back approach. Erin was genuinely invested in the success of the dance she coordinated for us, but was sensitive to our comfort levels and checked in with us along the way to make sure the process was fun.
I would definitely recommend couples of any experience level work with Erin!
Scott R
5.0
7/06/2022
We had a great time learning to dance with Erin! She made lessons both fun and educational, and we were able to perform our choreographed first dance without a hitch. Going to our weekly dance lesson was also a nice way to have a date night leading up to the wedding.
Becky B
5.0
6/04/2022
This was amazing!! My fiancé and I needed dance lessons for our wedding and Erin was a life saver. She was so helpful, even for beginners like us. We are so much more confident and EXCITED for our wedding dance. :)
response 06/04/2022
It was so fun to get you both ready for your big day and dance floor moments!
Arianna A
5.0
3/17/2022
This was such a fun experience! We knew we wanted to get a little help with our dance for our wedding day so when we met Erin we were really interested.
Though we love to dance, we're largely beginners. On our first meeting, Erin gave us some basic steps to work on and afterwards she help us create a routine that we would have never come up with. We looked forward to all of our lessons and this has been our favorite part of the wedding planning process.
Really recommend if you want to have something prepared for a first dance but HIGHLY recommend if you're want to add something fun into an otherwise stressful process.
Alicia S
5.0
12/28/2021
Erin was so fun to work with! My husband had reached out to Erin very last minute and she went above and beyond to flex her schedule so that we could get in 5 sessions before our big day! She was able to choreograph a dance and teach us in such a short time despite the fact that neither of us had any professional dance experience prior. We would definitely recommend working with Erin as she has such a fun yet relaxing and comfortable presence! She is quick to break through any anxiety or nervousness you may feel as she’s working with you. We really enjoyed going to each session and it really allowed for my husband and I to connect with one another during all of the hustle and bustle of planning. Plus, the end result was fantastic and something so special that my husband and I will always cherish!
response 12/30/2021
Alicia, I am so glad we were able to get you fit in before your wedding date! It was great...
to work with you and Chris and create the perfect dance for you both. I LOVED the song you chose! So groovy.
Henry C
5.0
11/14/2021
Erin was a phenomenal addition to our wedding party - without her, we wouldn't have had the incredibly memorable dance that we did. Our friends and family were blown away by the dance and everyone mentioned how beautiful it had been.
More so, Erin made the learning process incredibly easy - she's a wonderful person who truly makes each dance custom to the couple, and ours couldn't have been better! Starting out, we were hesitant to dance, feeling a little awkward. Erin's easy going nature and jovial lessons turned [semi]formal dancing from something that we both dreaded into something we practiced for fun at home in the lead up to the wedding (and have continued to do on our own since!). Erin welcomes people of all abilities, and makes it easy to go from "I can't possibly dance - with all those people watching me? I'll be so bad!" into "I can't wait to dance, I feel so comfortable and prepared". Erin's classes were everything we could have asked for and her tutelage is second to none.
She made our song really our song, with a beautiful dance that we will remember (and repeat) for the rest of our lives!
Poorna S
5.0
11/07/2021
We had decided to skip our first dance since we considered ourselves to be terrible dancers but we came across Erin and we are so incredibly glad that we found her and signed up for lessons with her. Erin is not just an amazing instructor and a very creative artist but also a wonderful human being. We had such a great time with her. She made each lesson easy and super fun. We wanted to do a medley for our first dance and Erin put together some really cool choreography for us . We immensely enjoyed our first dance and all our guests were raving about it. We cannot recommend Erin enough!
response 11/07/2021
Poorna, I had an incredible time working with you and James! I loved the song medley you c...
hose, and it was a delight to get to use my creativity to choreograph such a unique dance for you both! Your openness to try different things and your positive attitudes made the whole process really fun!! Thank you for trusting me. I’m so happy to hear how much you (and your guests) loved your dance!! xo, Erin
Andrew S
5.0
10/03/2021
We found Erin online and decided to hire her because of her good reviews. We weren't sure what to expect because we had never done a dance class before. Boy we were't disappointed! We are so glad that we entrusted Erin with our wedding first dance. The experience with Erin was fun and inclusive throughout the whole process. We're thinking about coming back for more classes to learn other types of dancing.
response 10/06/2021
I would love to have you both back for more dancing! I loved creating your sweet dance to...
gether. And it is going to be so amazing by the ocean in Hawaii. Enjoy to the fullest!
Michelle P
5.0
9/09/2021
I can’t say enough about how amazing it was working with Erin to choreograph our first dance together as husband and wife for our wedding. It was by far the best part of the wedding planning process! Erin is so kind, warm, encouraging, patient, and skilled as an instructor for people such as my husband and I who had no prior experience in dance. We grew to really look forward to our lessons with her as a fun date night of sorts and she helped us customize a unique and beautiful dance that really encapsulated everything we wanted to express. She strikes the perfect balance between being knowledgeable and experienced while also being collaborative and flexible to work with us to put something together that looks polished but was not excessively hard to master. You can tell she is very passionate about dance and working with her students to help them find their own inner dancer and gain confidence in themselves. I highly recommend Erin for any couple looking to choreograph a dance for their wedding, or for anyone else seeking dance lessons for that matter!
response 09/09/2021
Michelle, it was an absolute delight working with you and Dan to create your very beautifu...
l dance. You have such a special connection, and when you dance together the energy just flows between you so harmoniously. I feel honored to have provided you with the BEST part of your wedding planning process! I can't wait to hear how it goes when you dance on your wedding day! xo, Erin
Olivia S
5.0
6/26/2021
My fiancé and I booked Erin for our first dance for our wedding, and honestly did not have high expectations since we both had ZERO experience with any kind of dancing. Erin made it so much fun and comfortable for us, and through the 6 classes we had with her was able to create something completely unique for us which reflected both of our individual personalities! It truly is amazing at how talented she is and I would recommend ANYONE who is wanting to do dance lessons should book with Erin! She is patient and listens to what you want and truly makes it something special for you! It was one of the most amazing experiences ever, and made wedding planning fun!
response 07/14/2021
Olivia, it was just so incredibly special to work with you and James and to create your be...
autiful dance. Remember how it actually brought tears to my eyes when I saw your dance it together? And that was just in rehearsal. I can only imagine how amazing it will be when you dance it together on your wedding day! ~ hugs, Erin
Tammy O
5.0
6/17/2021
My now husband and I took lessons from Erin in preparation for our first dance. Pretty close to our wedding, we made a game time decision to work with her on choreographing our first dance - and we were really glad we decided to! We had such a great time learning from her! In the midst of stressful wedding planning and preparing for marriage, dance lessons ended up being a really romantic and fun activity for us and Erin became a small part of our wedding planning support system leading up to the wedding. In the whirlwind of our big day, we were able to slow down and enjoy this beautiful moment. Our sweet dance ended up being a total hit and made for some picturesque photos! Erin is very easy to work with and so easy going. I would definitely take lessons from her again and highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn to move with their body (and their partner!) confidently!
Lee N
5.0
6/12/2021
We did it!! It was amazing. From the very first spin in the slow dance people where whooping and cheering. They totally got it, and then when we busted out the disco they were beside themselves. Everyone kept coming up to us all through the night saying how awesome it was. We had a beautiful wedding day and the dance was the cherry on top of the cake making it a spectacular time. Thank you for getting us both through it. Amazing!
Michelle H
5.0
6/12/2021
My fiancé and I have been working with Erin on our first dance for our upcoming wedding for the past month. From the first lesson and beyond she was professional, encouraging, and extremely intuitive! We are by no means professional dancers, but after just our first lesson with Erin, we felt the confidence to do a choreographed dance that fit out style and personality. She took our wedding song and created a unique, one of a kind dance that felt so special being our own. With video recordings of our session we were able to practice on the days between our lessons and have enjoyed every minute of it! During the process of planning a wedding, there comes some stress. Our dance lessons with Erin have been one of the most unforgettable experiences during our planning process with being able to laugh, try something new, and enjoy each other’s company while being in the hands of a compassionate and knowledgeable dance instructor. We are so grateful for what we’ve learned and are thrilled to be able to take our beautiful dance to our guests at our wedding and beyond for years to come. I whole heartedly recommend any couple who is looking for guidance on their first dance to work with Erin!
response 07/14/2021
Dear Michelle and John, it was such a wonderful experience and total pleasure to create yo...
ur first dance together!! I was so excited that you decided to hire me, because from the moment we had our consultation call, I knew it would be a joy to work with you both! I am so happy to hear how much you enjoyed working with me, and how much your loved your dance. That makes my heart sing! Best of luck in all your new endeavors in your new job and home! ~xo, Erin
S H
5.0
6/11/2021
Erin gave us dance lessons for our wedding first dance. Even at the last minute, Erin was easy to communicate and schedule with. She managed our time efficiently and clarified anything she felt was unclear during the dance lessons. Erin had a great, friendly, upbeat attitude from beginning to end and made us feel comfortable quickly. Highly recommend!
response 07/14/2021
Working with you both was such a delight. I love how you allowed your personalities to shi...
ne through in your unique first dance together!
Matthew I
5.0
6/11/2021
Erin way exceeded our expectations for a Wedding Dance instructor. Scheduling was easy, the lessons were relaxed but focused, and she tailored our dance instruction and routine to our novice skill level. And it was super-fun. I would unconditionally recommend Erin if you're looking for a wedding dance instructor!
response 07/14/2021
Thank you so much for your glowing recommendation Matt! It is a pleasure working with you ...
and Yang! Cheers, Erin
Natalie T
5.0
6/11/2021
Had a great experience with Erin. She's very easy to talk to, and she understood what we wanted to accomplish in a short time and gave us the tools we needed for a fun wedding dance. Thanks Erin!
response 07/14/2021
It was so great to meet you both and so much fun to work with you!
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