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A Boutique Wedding Dance Experience
A big thank you to Kat for teaching my fiancé and I an amazing first dance for our October wedding that feels very "us!" We can't wait to show everyone what we learned and we hope we make her proud. She was an excellent teacher who really knocked it out of the park :) <3
Jessica L.
5.0
My husband and I decided to take dance lessons 5 weeks before our wedding. Kat was so responsive when we reached out, getting us in for a dance class that same week. She came prepared with a basic choreography to our song and layered on moves and styles that felt true to us once we met in person. We are so happy with the way our dance turned out and can't thank Kat enough for making the classes both fun and worthwhile. As a bonus, she also gave us tips for our father/daughter and mother/son dances, with videos for each dance so that we could practice at home.
Sarah C.
5.0
Thanks to The Fairytale Dance in Los Angeles, CA, your first dance should feel as unforgettable as your wedding day itself.
With over 15 years of experience and more than 500 wedding dances choreographed throughout Los Angeles, I specialize in creating elegant, personalized first dances that reflect each couple’s unique story, personality, and comfort level. Whether you’re complete beginners or experienced dancers, I will guide you every step of the way, helping you feel confident, connected, and excited for your big moment.
My background includes being a former U.S. Latin Ballroom finalist, a former dance partner of Derek Hough, and a professional dancer and choreographer featured in national commercials, television productions, and Hollywood films. This rare combination of competitive, performance, and teaching experience allows me to create wedding dances that are both beautiful and natural—never forced or overly complicated.
From romantic first dances and father-daughter dances to surprise wedding performances and entire wedding party choreography, each experience is tailored specifically to your vision. My goal is not only to create an amazing dance, but to make the process enjoyable, stress-free, and one of the most memorable parts of your wedding journey.
Let’s create a dance you’ll cherish forever.
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The choreographer provided patient, encouraging, and professional private lessons that transformed even total beginners into confident dancers. She tailored beautiful, authentic choreography to each couple, offered helpful practice tools (videos, tips, even a wedding skirt), and made lessons fun and stress-free. Couples loved the results and highly recommend her.Review photos
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Jessica L
5.0
9/29/2026
A big thank you to Kat for teaching my fiancé and I an amazing first dance for our October wedding that feels very "us!" We can't wait to show everyone what we learned and we hope ...
we make her proud. She was an excellent teacher who really knocked it out of the park :) <3
Sarah C
5.0
8/26/2026
My husband and I decided to take dance lessons 5 weeks before our wedding. Kat was so responsive when we reached out, getting us in for a dance class that same week. She came prepa...
red with a basic choreography to our song and layered on moves and styles that felt true to us once we met in person. We are so happy with the way our dance turned out and can't thank Kat enough for making the classes both fun and worthwhile. As a bonus, she also gave us tips for our father/daughter and mother/son dances, with videos for each dance so that we could practice at home.
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Lisa S
5.0
6/30/2026
Katerina truly understood the assignment. She helped us create the perfect dance to “At Last” by Etta James and made us feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. As two...
people with zero dance experience, we really appreciated her patience, guidance, and encouragement. The lessons were affordable, and we decided on private lessons, which was nice because we had the extra time to really learn our dance. The dance was made up on the spot, but it was worth it in the end. She was professional and always had a positive attitude. She really encouraged us to step out of our comfort zone and give it a go, so it all really came together. We absolutely loved how our dance turned out and would highly recommend her!
Frida H
5.0
6/25/2026
My fiancé and I decided to have a choreographed first dance and we are so happy we did! Our instructor Kat was amazing! Not only did she help us with our technique but she also cho...
reographed a beautiful dance that told a story. We picked a song and she came up with a fun yet touching dance that wowed our guests. It was also something fun to do amidst the stress of wedding planning. I absolutely recommend her!
Mark G
5.0
6/22/2026
Katerina was an amazing dance teacher and had a lot of patience and guidance. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a choreographed dance for their wedding!
Christina C
5.0
6/19/2026
Katerina did a fabulous job of creating '1st Dance' choreography which was both beautiful and accessible for my husband and myself in preparation for our wedding day. We danced to ...
Lana Del Rey's 'Young & Beautiful'. Katerina was patient, kind and a wonderful teacher. We really appreciated her attention to detail and whimsy. Our guests really enjoyed our performance. I would highly recommend her services if you are looking for a skilled and talented dancer to learn from. Thank you, Katerina!
malgo
5.0
6/15/2026
We had the pleasure of working with our choreographer Katerina for a beautiful dance to I Say a Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experie...
nce. The choreography was absolutely stunning and perfectly captured the spirit of the song.
She was incredibly patient, supportive, and encouraging throughout the entire process. She made everyone feel comfortable and confident, no matter their dance experience, and took the time to ensure we felt prepared every step of the way.
The dance turned out even better than we had imagined, and it became such a special memory for our family. We were so impressed with her talent and kindness that we have stayed in touch, and now our 6-year-old daughter takes private lessons with her. Our daughter absolutely loves working with her, and it’s wonderful to see the same patience, creativity, and enthusiasm she brings to her students.
We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely caring choreographer.
Samantha G
5.0
6/15/2026
My husband and I had such a great experience working with Kat to learn our first dance for our wedding. She made every lesson feel comfortable, fun, and stress-free, even for two p...
eople with very little dance experience. Her patience, encouragement, and skill helped us feel confident and actually enjoy the process.
By the time our wedding day arrived, we felt prepared and excited to perform our dance, and it ended up being such a special moment for us. We’re so grateful for her help and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn a wedding dance!
dani g
5.0
6/12/2026
Working with Kat was one of the highlights of our wedding planning process.
My husband and I had very little dance experience, and this was our first time really learning how to d...
ance with a partner. Kat made us feel comfortable right away. She is an incredible teacher. Patient, encouraging, and so much fun to work with.
Beyond just learning steps, the experience helped us feel more connected to each other. We genuinely looked forward to our lessons, and creating and practicing our dance became such a special part of preparing for our wedding.
Kat came to every lesson with great ideas, but she also really listened to us and incorporated our own thoughts and preferences into the choreography. It ended up being a dance that felt truly authentic to us, not something generic or performative, but something that reflected our personalities and relationship.
We’re so grateful for her guidance and creativity, and we couldn't have imagined a better experience. We would recommend her wholeheartedly to any couple looking to create a wedding dance that truly feels like them.
Dany M
5.0
6/11/2026
We had the best experience learning our first dance with Katerina! We both started with absolutely no dance experience and joked that we each had two left feet, but Katerina made e...
verything so easy, fun, and stress-free. Her patience, knowledge, and encouraging teaching style helped us feel comfortable and confident in just a few lessons. She broke everything down into simple steps and made the whole process enjoyable from start to finish. One of the sweetest touches was bringing a wedding skirt for me to practice in so I could get a feel for dancing in my wedding dress. Katerina truly went above and beyond, and we couldn’t have asked for a better choreographer. We highly recommend her to any couple preparing for their special day!
-Dany & Kevin
Emily P
5.0
6/10/2026
Kat was so fun to work with! My husband and I have two left feet so Kat had a lot of work to do with us but our dance was beautiful and came out perfect.
Nicole B
5.0
6/10/2026
We had such a wonderful experience working with Kat! From our very first lesson, she made us feel comfortable, confident, and excited to learn. Neither of us had much dance experie...
nce, but they broke everything down in a way that was easy to understand and tailored the choreography to fit us perfectly.
The lessons were fun, but they also became one of our favorite parts of wedding planning. Thanks to their patience, encouragement we received so many compliments from our guests.
Nila L
5.0
6/09/2026
Kat is an absolute legend in the ballroom world, and we are so lucky she was part of our wedding day. As both a dancer and choreographer, her talent is truly something special — sh...
e has a rare ability to listen to a song once or twice and immediately envision the perfect choreography for it. What impressed us most was how effortlessly she tailored each dance to the individual skill levels of everyone involved, from our first dance to the parent dances. No one felt out of their depth; everyone felt like a star. Her musicality and attention to detail are extraordinary. If you want your wedding dances to feel genuine, joyful, and completely personal, Kat is the one to call!
Mary C
5.0
6/09/2026
Katerina was able to help us create and perfect a dance weeks before our wedding! She simplified some complex dance moves and made learning so much fun and so easy. We had a great ...
time practicing which translated to our actual dance on the big day! Thank you!!!
Raha S
5.0
6/09/2026
My husband (then fiancé!) had absolutely no dance experience and genuinely didn’t think he’d be able to learn choreography for our first dance. Thankfully, we found Kat.
From t...
he very beginning, Kat was patient, encouraging, and incredibly skilled. She took the time to teach us each step, gradually building our technique and confidence while making the entire process enjoyable. What felt impossible at first became something we genuinely looked forward to every week.
We also chose one of the most challenging songs for a first dance, but Kat created choreography that was beautiful, elegant, and perfectly suited to us. On our wedding day, the dance turned out even better than we could have imagined.
Beyond being an amazing instructor, Kat is one of the sweetest and most graceful people I’ve met. I loved working with her so much that I’ve continued taking dance classes with her even after the wedding.
There are many teachers who have some dance experience, but Kat is a true professional dancer. Watching her perform and seeing her artistry is always inspiring, and her expertise shines through in everything she teaches.
We couldn’t have asked for a better first dance instructor, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Kat, for helping create one of our favorite memories from our wedding day!
ALEXA P
5.0
6/09/2026
My husband and I did 10 lessons with Kat and she was absolutely incredible! I danced competitively for 12 years and my husband has two left feet — but somehow she made us look like...
a perfect pair. Our first dance got a standing ovation!
Kat has such a gift for crafting a routine that's unique to each couple's abilities, and an incredible sense for when to push you just beyond your comfort zone to bring out your best. We couldn't recommend her more!
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