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At Valeo Dance Studio we help couples make their first dance MEMORABLE! Whether you need help learning the basics of leading and following, understanding musicality and rhythm or creating a fun SURPRISE dance like you see on YouTube - we are here to help you! We will guide you in selecting the perfect song for your first dance, create dance choreography tailored to your couple and ensure that you are READY to dance on your special day. We offer First Dance Intro Consultation where we discuss all details: nuances of the dance, song selection, choreography, get a feel for your coordination. In terms of wedding dance lessons, you have several options: First Dance Crash Course, Wedding Package of 4 or 8 private lessons, as well as First Dance, Father-Daughter and Mother-Son combination pack.
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Asiya was absolutely wonderful to work with for our wedding dance. Kelly and I, like many other, had to cut our wedding in half due to the pandemic. We kept our original wedding date in 2020 and celebrated with friends and family at a 2021 reception/celebration/vow renewal. In any case, Asiya was not only so professional that she taught us an amazing first dance… she made is simple enough to remember a year later for the renewal AND she filmed it for us so many times that we could watch ourselves to re-learn.
Her excitement, her precision and her attitude made this a truly enjoyable experience and the result was FANTASTIC!
Definitely 5-stars! I don't believe that there is anyone who can get better or faster results with wedding couples that are novice dancers than Asiya. She is an amazing teacher with vast experience working with wedding couples. Her experience and talent enable her to quickly figure out how to teach the couple both to look fantastic and to express their feelings for each through the dance. In addition, Asiya is fun to work with. She is very focused and exudes positive energy.
I have been a ballroom dancing client (not a wedding client), but I have seen her working with many wedding couples and have watched many final rehearsals at the end of their lessons. The dances look amazing and watching them is always heartwarming.
If you are more advanced dancers, you should know that Asiya has exceptional expertise. She is a very well-trained and talented dancer in her own right.
When my daughters eventually marry I will definitely be seeking Asiya to choreograph and train us for our father-daughter dances! It is hard to make a more positive recommendation than that!
5 stars all the way!!!!
When I first approached my then fiance about doing a choreographed dance as our first dance, he laughed and said "sure". Little did he know, that choreographed dance would turn into a 6 minute 47 second dance with a compilation of our favorite songs, some lifts, some spins, some booty shakes, romance and tons of laughter! Asiya was amazing with not only choreographing the whole dance, but working with us to make sure we had fun and looked perfect! She is so talented and patient! Always smiling and encouraging, even when she could tell that the exhaustion was real!! When the big day came, we kept her words in our minds reminding us to have fun! We not only had fun, we nailed that dance!
Asiya will forever have a special place in our hearts as the person that brought a very magical moment into our lives- our first dance as husband and wife! Is it too early to start planning an anniversary dance? ;)
Asiya and Valeo Dance Studio were amazing! My fiancé and I did a 75 minute intensive to practice our first dance - Asiya taught us a few spins and dips that came together beautifully in just over an hour. She was prompt in reply, her space is outdoors and we felt totally safe and she is an awesome teacher. Highly recommend!
Asiya is amazing! Highly recommend her. Asiya taught us our wedding dance. We both had no dancing experience, and I (the groom) am not a good dancer. Asiya made us awesome! We're actually quite proud of what we did. It's incredible how much she taught us and how fast it happened. I didn't think it was possible.
We did the crash course with Asiya a few days before our wedding and it was so worth it!! She transformed us from awkward side swaying to a couple moves that made us so much more confident in our first dance in front of a crowd. Jon and I got the best response at our wedding and so many compliments! Because of COVID, we practiced to our song of choice outdoors and it was a wonderful time spent. Asiya was so cute and bubbly and helped us with great constructive criticism! Would 100% recommend. We really enjoyed her!! - Jonathan & Jennifer
We messaged Valeo a whole week ?! before our wedding to ask if they could help us with a few dance moves ahead of our big day. Aisya was so quick to respond to say they could definitely help us in time. We took a single crash course and went from awkwardly swaying off beat to a confident delivery to our chosen first dance song. I mean, we’re no ballroom dancers now, but we were able to enjoy ourselves and really take in the moment not worrying about looking silly or stepping on each others feet :) couldn’t recommend this more. Special shout out to other #ronabrides the lesson was conducted outside 👍🏼
My fiance and I took the First Dance Wedding Crash Course. We have zero experience with dancing and wanted to do more than the Prom-style dance. Asiya was the perfect teacher! She made us feel comfortable and confident in no time. If we had more time before our wedding, we would have taken more classes. I would 1000% recommend Asiya for wedding dance classes!
My husband and I as well as my dad and I took lessons for the first dance and the father-daughter dance, respectively. My dad was especially nervous about the dance because he says he has "two left feet" and by the end of two lessons, he looked like a pro! Most importantly, we had a blast doing it!
My fiance and I took the first dance crash course and it was well worth it! We were both nervous about our first dance coming from little dancing experience, but Asiya helped us feel confident and excited. Asiya makes you feel very comfortable and classes with her are so much fun! Asiya records a video of your first dance with her commentary and instruction so you can practice on our own. After this class, we feel fully prepared. Thank you Asiya! We will be back for more. I recommend Asiya one thousand percent.
I cannot recommend Asiya enough!! Seriously, my fiancé and I had horrible anxiety about our first dance and she helped us to feel confident and excited! We took four personalized lessons and went from looking like we had never met to dancing with ease and excitement! I also took a lesson with my dad and he had so much fun! So much so that I’m thinking of getting my parents lessons as a Christmas gift. Asiya was seriously amazing and I recommend everyone go to take lessons with her!
Are you a guy? Not into dancing? Getting married? Go to Asiya and she'll make life so much easier. My now-wife and I enjoyed each lesson with Asiya. She's fun, understanding, and just great at what she does. Our friends and family were truly impressed with our dancing to "As Time Goes By" and it's essentially all thanks to Asiya. Might even book more lessons as a gift...never thought I'd enjoy it so much (or basically at all). Just go.
Asiya is an amazing dance instructor and such a joy to work with! My fiance and I started out with no dance experience whatsoever and Asiya walked us through the basics to get us comfortable moving and dancing together and eventually built us up to a beautifully choreographed first dance. She also helped my dad and I with our father daughter dance too! Could not recommend her more!!
Our first dance went great thanks to Asiya! We did the hour and a half first dance crash course and it was just what we needed. She was a great instructor and we would recommend her to anyone!
Asiya was fantastic! We had such a great experience with her. She came up with a fantastic routine for our first dance at our wedding. She tailored it to each of our skill levels and didn't ask more than either of us were capable of. We received rave reviews at our wedding. Highly recommend!
Asiya is a wonder woman! I was so nervous about our dance because I am not comfortable in front of crowds and she made my fiance and I so at ease and worked with us until we felt so confident! We had 0 dance experience before the class and now we know twirls, spins and lifts that we can use for the rest of our lives beyond our first dance! Asiya is an incredible teacher with the best personality--I could not recommend her more!! Telling all my friends there is no one else you should use for your first dance!
Where do I even begin? Asiya was a fantastic choreographer and teacher. We had a special requirement of two small dance routines for our wedding afterparty - a waltz and a 90s Bollywood number. In spite of not knowing the Bollywood song in advance, Asiya came up with an energetic sequence. My partner and I are not trained dancers. Even then. she was able to create an interesting and unique routine.
Asiya was prompt to reply and was receptive to our ideas. She was cognizant of cultural nuances and respectful at all times. We were struggling to find a choreographer who would be able to incorporate both songs into our first dance. We made the right choice by selecting Valeo Dance Studio.
Our guests were completely floored. So much so that they expect us to dance at every future function from now on. :) A relative of mine was so impressed with our dance that he said he wants to get married again just to be able to learn and perform a similar routine with his wife!
I am so happy my husband and I took first dance lessons at Valeo. Asiya, the owner and instructor, is incredibly talented and fun to be around. We have no prior dance experience and at times, for my husband, it was incredibly frustrating. She was so patient with both of us. From the moment we walked in, she listened to exactly what we wanted. Within moments, we were practicing. She wastes no time- every minute you pay for, you are learning or practicing. We had the choice of a full choreographed dance or learning dance skills (box step, spins, twirls, dips, and basic lifts) with a semi-choreographed, more natural-looking routine. We chose the latter, so that we could utilize what she taught us for a lifetime. On wedding day, our family and friends were so excited and shocked to see us out there, dipping and spinning. It was, overall, an excellent experience. Would recommend Valeo (and Asiya) without hestitation.
My husband and I had such a great time learning steps to our first dance for our wedding that were perfectly elegant and not too choreographed thanks to Asiya’s professional assistance!!! These lessons were an amazing gift from my mother and she picked the best studio! Asiya could not have been more enthusiastic, positive and inspirational! Thank you!!!
Asiya at Valeo Dance Studio was amazing. Neither my fiance or I are gifted dancers so we were super nervous for eyes to be on us during our first dance. She lifted all of our anxieties so we won't look like fools in front of our grandparents. In a short session, we learned so much and had a blast. I can only imagine what you could learn in multiple sessions!
Asiya was amazing! My fiancé and I went into our class not having any real prior dance experience and Asiya was able to make us feel comfortable and confident after such a short period. Cannot wait for our first dance now!
Asiya & Valeo dance studio was the perfect choice for our big day and cannot recommend her enough! We used the 6 class package including a father/daughter and mother/son dance session which was perfect! Asiya makes these lessons so much fun and our guests couldn't rave enough about how awesome our first dance was! She did a great job gauging our musicality/dancing abilities and created a dance that was perfect for us and so memorable. What an awesome way to get the reception started on the right foot. Thank you, Asiya!!
Working with Asiya was one of the best parts of our wedding planning experience! We are not great dancers, but she was incredibly patient with us and made modifications where needed. Everyone loved our dance, and it was definitely one of the highlights of the evening. We highly recommend dance lessons with Asiya!
Asiya was absolutely amazing to work with. She instantly made us feel comfortable and really listened to what we wanted to do for our first dance. In just 4 classes, my now husband and I were well equipped with a repertoire of moves to wow our wedding guests. On the day, we had a blast and nailed our spins, dips, frame, and even a lift! We couldn’t have done it without Asiya!
Asiya was an incredible teacher and helped us put together an amazing first dance. We took four lessons and she choreographed a really great routine that we couldn't have been any happier with. The dance had the crowd going crazy and we really looked forward to our lessons with her leading up to the wedding. We will be able to use some of the tips and steps for the rest of our lives. I would recommend her to anybody that asks!
I cannot begin to explain how amazing Asiya is. We were debating if we should do dance lessons prior to our wedding for our first dance. My fiancee thought- we don't need dance lessons! I purchased the package of 4 dance lessons with Asiya after reading her incredible reviews on the knot. This money was well spent! Like others have said, the dance lessons ended up being one of our favorite aspects of wedding planning! Asiya is so encouraging and always makes you feel good about your dance moves and yourself! She helped us create the exact type of dance we requested. She was always positive and is a very gifted teacher. We are SO happy we went with Asiya for our dance lessons and can't wait to perform our first dance at our wedding!
Asiya was amazing and so helpful with our first dance!!! I didn’t want us to look like two middle schoolers at a dance and thanks to Asiya, we didn’t!!! I never felt intimidated because we didn’t have any kind of training and the way she explains things made everything that much easier!!! She also was accommodating to my husbands bad knees and my shoulder issues from a car accident. I am getting my parents a gift card as a thank you gift for our wedding. Seriously could not be happier!!!
Asiya was referred to us by our best friends who had taken lessons from her for their wedding the year before. She was as incredible as they described and did a fantastic job helping create the best First Couple Dance within only four sessions! She was kind and patient with us and utilized every minute in the studio to teach us as much as she could. I would recommend her to any couple who wants to WOW their guests, learn practical dance skills, and grow closer together.
My husband and I had 2 private dance lessons with Asiya to prepare for our daughter's wedding. Asiya was so patient with the two of us who have never had dance instruction . She was great at teaching us all of the techniques to make us comfortable on the dance floor. We now look forward to dancing at our daughter's March wedding. My husband and daughter also had one lesson to practice their father/daughter dance. Asiya was excellent with working with the father/daughter pair as well. Asiya is makes it all fun. She is full of energy and very professional too.
Asiya is AMAZING! Love her! She helped with my first dance with my fiancé and the father daughter dance. The lessons were fun and she was patient with my father. I cannot day enough good things about her! Book a lesson. You won’t regret it!
Asiya was fantastic. We signed up for the six private lesson pkg. and could not have been for pleased. This was for a Father/Daughter wedding dance. We started out slow and then did a medley of very fast moving songs. The wedding crowd loved all of our moves (i.e - actually went crazy) and it went so smooth all due to the practice sessions, and confidence, Asiya instilled upon on us. If you want to have a flawless Father/Daughter dance then Asiya is the best!!!
If you’re looking for someone fantastic to choreograph any dance, look no further! Asiya is such an energetic and kind woman who made learning our first dance fun and easy. My husband and I always looked forward to our dance classes and the end result was everything we wanted and more. All of our wedding guests were so impressed with our dance and we owe that all to Asiya, she is simply the best!
My wife and I took 4 dance lessons from Asiya in preparation for our first dance and we couldn’t be happier with the results! She took us from all left feet to being able to proficiently execute a first dance that included plenty of different moves. Asiya was amazing and we’d recommend her to anyone!
Asiya is absolutely the best! My husband and I took six lessons with her before our wedding to choreograph the perfect first dance. Her choreography suited both the song and our personalities so perfectly, and she was happy to work with us despite our minimal dance experience. We had so much fun working with her, and our dance turned out perfectly. Our guests were so surprised, and my husband and I loved having that moment to share with everyone. Cannot recommend her enough; Asiya is amazing!!
Me and my husband can't thank Asiya enough!! From our first meeting with her we knew we were in good hands. Asiya was so much fun to work with and made our first dance one we will never forget!! We are already missing our Thursday night classes. If you're looking to do a special dance, then book her! We couldn't not recommend her enough!! She's the absolute best.
Asiya was an amazing instructor! My husband and I had no clue what to do for our first dance. We picked “Can’t My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli which is not a song that you can just sway along to. After meeting with Asiya for the first time I could tell she was going to make this dance amazing. Taking dance classes became my favorite part of wedding planning. It was fun, stress-free and gave us something to practice between sessions. Our dance was a huge success. Everyone was so impressed and I could not be happier with the outcome!!!! Highly recommend taking classes with Asiya!
We cannot say enough great things about Asiya! She taught us a great intro and ending to our selected song and then several basic dance steps to use throughout the middle part of the song. We used the basic dance steps later that night at our wedding on the dance floor and again on our honeymoon when we danced at a bar one night. Best of all, our lessons were fun! We looked forward to the break from the last minute planning details and the chance to connect with each other. We found Asiya through The Knot recommendations and now we highly recommend her to others.
Asiya's instruction is not just for coaching brides and grooms for their first dance: My husband and I, married 49 years (without ever dancing,) were able to show off our dancing skills at our daughter's wedding. Thanks to Asiya's excellent teaching, we were able to catch the rhythm in almost every song and carry on as if we knew what we were doing!
My husband's dance with our daughter was lovely as he deftly twirled her out and back in to much applause. We then promenaded and dipped and foxtrotted most of the night away. It was glorious, and all thanks to Asiya's encouraging help.
We appreciated her kindness and patience with us as we so s-l-o-w-l-y caught on to the simplest of steps. After 6 lessons we were able to feel confident. Without Asiya's instruction the wedding would not have been half as much fun for us.
Karen Klare
Asiya is the ONLY dance instructor you should be considering. She is genuine, extremely patient, highly motivating, and of course masterfully skilled. My wife and I walked into our first class with zero dance experience, and after our classes with Asiya, ended up with a wedding first dance that was perfect, magical, and impressive to everyone. Asiya carefully and patiently walked us through step by step, all the while keeping us motivated and encouraged. And above all, it was crazy amounts of FUN. We cannot thank Asiya enough for the wedding dance of our dreams.
Asiya was so fun to work with for our wedding/first dance! She listened to what we wanted, crafted a dance that was perfectly suited to our personalities and skill levels, and she was efficient with our time during each lesson. Her upbeat personality and clear expertise in dance make her a joy to work with. Highly recommended.
I really wish we had a "before" video to show how much we progressed, because we were really that bad. I am amazed that after only 4 lessons we not only improved exponentially, but have enough comfort and confidence that we know our first dance is going to be great. We had a ton of fun learning with Asiya who is a great teacher/coach and patient as can be.
Asiya is so much fun! My fiancé and I bought 4 one-hour lessons, and Asiya helped us go from very little proficiency to having a toolkit of moves and partially choreographed but natural first dance for our wedding. She is incredibly nice and has a great personality, and made the process really fun for us. She knows her stuff well and was able to teach us fundamentals as well as sprinkle in more technical / nuanced instruction. The online booking system makes scheduling or rescheduling appointments easy, and the studio (which is very nice) is conveniently located right near the center of Buckhead. We would definitely recommend Asiya for any couple considering taking dance lessons for their first dance at their wedding
Asiya is an amazing teacher! We did a four class private dance lesson package with her to prepare for our wedding. She quickly assessed my minimal level of dance competence (and my wife-to-be's far greater talents) and developed a routine for us based on a very specific song that was fun, easy to learn, and looked great. She's supportive, open to input and extremely enthusiastic. She made taking the classes extremely fun to! I couldn't recommend her any higher if you're looking to do your own wedding dance lessons and need someone to give you something that will look great in person and on camera. In fact, my wife loved the classes so much that she's now planning to take additional dance classes to up her hip hop dancing skills.
Asiya is a incredible instructor. She made my son and I feel at ease the moment we walked in. We were able to learn and practice our dance, while having a TON of fun. Asiya gave us the confidence and encouragement we needed. Thank You!
Asiya was fantastic! I took two, one-hour dance lessons with my fiancee and mother in preparation for the wedding. On both occasions, Asiya maximized the time and got us both in a great spot to be ready for the big day. She did a great job assessing our skill levels and tailoring our dances to it. We had an absolute blast learning too! I highly recommend Asiya to anyone.
We had an absolutely delightful time with our “first dance crash course!” Asiya was so encouraging and fun that we all gained confidence and had a terrific time. We plan to take more lessons!
Asiya was an amazing dance instructor for me and my wife! We went from 0-10 in just a few months! Asiya was very patient with us, and she helped us to get an amazing dance that incorporates our different cultural backgrounds (Latina and American). We were so happy with our dance, and we loved practicing with and learning from Asiya! We did everything from Fox Trot to James Brown funk to Salsa in our custom dance! We even plan to go back for lessons in the future for more lessons on different styles!! We HIGHLY recommend Valeo Dance Studio for all your dancing needs!!!
Asiya is an amazing dance instructor and so much fun to work with! She helped us choose and choreograph our first dance song, which went from zero to fabulous in 4 lessons :) She is endlessly encouraging and so great at explaining each dance move. Even my dad - an engineer who hasn't danced in public since his own wedding 37 years ago - learned some moves for the father/daughter dance!
Asiya is the best! I found her here on the Knot and from the very first meeting she made us feel so comfortable. She asked us what we were looking for and worked with us with what we wanted to do! If we were up for a full choreographed dance she was ready to go if we wanted more relaxed that was ok too! She adjusts to what the couple wants. We chose a more relaxed dance, we wanted to get the beautiful picture moments of the dip and twirls and we did! We just got our pictures and video back and the first dance made all the difference in our pictures and video looking flawless. I can’t recommend her more - beyond worth it!!!! Best in Atlanta hands down!!
Asiya is definitely an amazing first dance instructor, who is super professional, patient and playful. Me and my husband decided to do our surprise dance one month before the wedding and we nailed it because of Asiya! Words cannot express my gratitude to her, she is absolutely the best personal instructor I had in my life~
My bride Sarah and I had a fantastic time working with Asiya. She is professional, responsive, and very understanding of the preferences of the couple. She greatly exceeded our own expectations (going into the first dance) of what we thought we were capable of doing. I would highly (and have recommended) any Atlanta area couples getting married to utilize the knowledge of this great dance instructor!
Asiya is absolutely the best out there! She has magnificently choreographed my first dance and has also thrown together a fun, sweet dance for a mother/daughter dance for my wedding. My fiancé and I could not be more pleased with her patience, kindheartedness, and mad dance skills (; Asiya can throw together a perfect dance for any and every occasion!
We couldn't say enough good things about Asiya. She was fantastic and really helped us create a very special and memorable first dance. Everyone told us how impressed they were and how beautiful it was, and it was really fun along the way to learn it all!!! I can't wait to get our video back and see how it all turned out on camera. If you need help learning the basics but also want an impressive dance to help create a special moment, Valeo Dance Studio is the place to go!
My husband and I had the absolute best time with Asiya. We did not expect to enjoy our dance lessons before the wedding, but after the first consultation appointment we realized this time was going to be fun, exciting and a nice break from the stress of wedding planning. Asiya made sure our vision for the dance was realized. Her excitement made us excited and we got rave reviews from the wedding! The dancing won't stop because the wedding is over!
Our first dance was amazing! We so enjoyed our lessons with Asiya and were very happy with our choice to take lessons leading up to our wedding.
We received so many complements on how special our first dance was!
Can I give her 10 stars?! Asiya is the sweetest, most patient and talented dance instructor there is. My husband and I decided 3 weeks before our wedding that we wanted to do a surprise first dance (slow dance, then jump into a hip hop dance). I emailed Asiya immediately to see if we could accomplish so much in so little time. She was quick to respond and super excited to get to work. In just 4 lessons, she completely transformed us. She helped me out of my comfort zone. The dance went off without a hitch and it was everyone's favorite part of the night.
We could not have been more pleased with our experience at Valeo and with Asiya! We did the 4 lesson package for our first dance at our wedding. My wife and I did not consider ourselves dancers before our wedding. However we were supplied with a simple routine that we practiced and received supportive feedback. We felt confident dancing in front of our family and friends and received many compliments! Moreover, now we have plenty of moves and understand some dance theory so that we are able to enjoy ourselves on the dance floor going forward!
I could not be happier that we booked Asiya for our father-daughter wedding dance lessons. Both my dad and I are not natural dancers and we feel very self conscience when dancing. Asiya was very patient and understanding with us and actually made dancing fun! She adapted our dance multiple times after my dad hurt his back/hip (unrelated to dancing). I was amazed at how many new routines she could come up with with no notice from us. We ended up with a dance that was fun and visually interesting. (I got married in Las Vegas, so I did not want to do a rigid, boring dance). When our father-daughter dance actually happened, I felt confident and happy, all thanks to Asiya. Judging by the comments of our family, we pulled it off.
Aside from being an excellent choreographer and instructor, Asiya is also a friendly, nice person. Her energy and personality are infectious. She made me excited to work with her, even when I was frustrated by my own lack of dance skills. I was actually sad when our lessons came to an end because I enjoyed seeing Asiya. I think my dad felt the same way.
In summary, Asiya is awesome and I highly recommend her to anyone.
Asiya is the absolute best! We used her for dance lessons for our wedding and she is patient, fun, and energetic. Highly recommend her!
I highly recommend Asiya, she is well versed in every style of dance and music. My now wife and I searched high and low for a choreographer to choreograph a dance for our 400 guest and we felt that Asiya was the perfect fit.
Our initial meeting with Asiya was great. She helped us with our song selection to ensure that all of our songs flowed together. Her suggestions were great and helped seal the deal on our choosing her to choreograph our dance.
Asiya is great at working with you to get your steps down so that you can wow your guest on your wedding day!
She's a perfectionist so be prepared to work hard!
Asiya was so wonderful!! She helped me and my fiance, dad and mom so much for our first dances. We had zero dance confidence before and now we are ready for the wedding! She worked within our comfort zone and gave us choreography we really could work with. Plus she was so nice and energetic! I recommend her to all upcoming brides!
We had the best time preparing for our first dance and would recommend to anyone who wants to not stress over the first dance and have fun!
Thank you Asiya and Valeo Dance Studio! My husband and I were nervous for our first dance at our wedding as neither of us had any dance experience but you did an amazing job getting us ready! You kept us on task during each lesson and made it fun at the same time. Definitely worth the money AND the 1.5 hour drive from Alabama every week for our lessons. We felt very comfortable on the dance floor on our big day thanks to you!
Thank you Asiya and Valeo Dance Studio for creating a memorable First Dance for my Fiancee and I! We had ZERO dance experience when we started and frankly were a challenging group lol.... She made us feel so welcome and comfortable and went through the most fun musicality and coordination exercises that in a matter of several lessons we felt as ease. Our dance choreography is AMAZING! Fusion of Argentine tango and Rumba - very elegant and sensual - and we can't wait for our guests to see it! Thank you Asiya! We highly recommend Valeo Dance Studio and Asiya! 5 STARS!
Great dance studio and convenient location! Awesome experience, highly recommended!!! Each lesson is full 1 hour and we learned so much in each class! Great value! Look no further - Asiya is AMAZING!
Incredible experience at Valeo Dance Studio! Thank you Asiya for your patience, expertise and professionalism! You are truly wonderful at helping couples feel comfortable, confident and overcome the fear of the dance floor while making the process fun and exciting. We were definitely looking forward to each lesson and in short amount of time (just 4 lessons!!!) we were dancing - dips, twirls, and all the fancy stuff. WOW! Highly recommended.
Valeo Dance Studio and Asiya are absolutely THE BEST and 5 stars simply aren't enough!!!! She is truly an expert and knows what she is doing. Asiya created an incredible choreography (elegant, tasteful yet simple and easy to remember) in just 4 lessons to "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" by Frankie Valli. Every lesson is FULL 1 hour (60 minutes) and sometimes she even went a bit longer which was incredible given Atlanta traffic and our long commutes. Definitely a HUGE plus since most studios only do 30 or 45 minute lessons. Asiya and Valeo Dance Studio was the BEST decision and we enjoyed every moment of this experience. Thank you Asiya!
Asiya took our first dance at our wedding to the next level. She was able to choreograph a beautiful dance that wasn't a cheesy "over-choreographed" routine. She made us feel comfortable and equipped that come the big day, we could nail it. Thoroughly enjoyed her classes and would take them all over again. Definitely a great coach and even better dancer. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have a little extra flair for their first dance.
If you are looking for a way to add some fun to your father/daughter wedding dance, then you should definitely call Asiya at Valeo Dance Studio. Asiya took the 4 songs (just a few bars from each) my husband and daughter picked and created the most memorable, magical, fun father/daughter dance ever! And then she did the impossible by teaching my daughter and my husband (who's dancing skills are nonexistent) the steps to the dance. Our guests were amazed and delighted with the dance which literally brought tears to my eyes - it was sweet, funny and just plain fun! Asiya was a delight to work with - she was cognizant of my husband's limited dance skills, but also able to bring out his best! She made it fun for both my husband and daughter (and me, the MOB) and was extremely easy to work with. Would highly recommend Asiya!
I cannot say enough about Asiya! She is a miracle worker! My now husband and I had no previous dance experience prior to the 4 one-hour private wedding sessions we had here at Valeo. Not only did we pull together a 3 1/2 minute dance to Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”, but we thoroughly enjoyed the dance lessons and plan to do some more in the future! Asiya was patient, attentive, and put us first. She genuinely wants you to be happy with your performance without pressuring you to do a good job. If you’re on the fence about it, don’t be. We received SO many compliments the night of. I highly recommend taking lessons with Asiya, you won’t be disappointed!
We had a blast with Asiya! In just 3 lessons she taught us a beautiful choreography to a classic Frank Sinatra song, and we got so many compliments from our wedding guests who were blown away by our first dance. We wanted a dance that would impress but not look super choreographed, and Asiya nailed it! Highly recommend Valeo Dance Studio!
ASIYA IS FANTASTIC!!!
I'll be honest, we put off booking dance lessons for our wedding. 1 year turned in to 6 months, which turned into 3, and finally we were at 6 days left until the wedding without a single dance lesson.
Enter Asiya.
First we had a consultation, where she got a feel for what we wanted, advised us on what we could expect, and suggested some music. Then, we took two one-hour lessons. Throughout the process, she was patient and communicated extremely well. She went through the moves with us time and time again, making sure we had a baseline that we could practice and fine tune at home. She worked with our strengths and our weaknesses, ultimately coming up with a routine that was both comfortable to us, and impressive to our guests. We couldn't have done it without her, and will not hesitate to go to her for future dance lessons. Whatever your skill level, whatever the timeline...make sure Asiya is your first call and we guarantee you won't regret it!
Asiya was incredible! My fiancé and I came in with no dance experience and she made us feel so confident and ready for our big day. We both would highly recommend her to anyone looking for dance lessons! Her enthusiasm makes dancing so much fun!
As the groom, and someone who's dance skills are no better than a nervous high school senior at prom, Asiya made our first dance fun, approachable and something I looked forward too! She coreographed an approachable routine that was a fun for us and impressed our guests. Highly recommend Asiya for both beginners and more advanced dancers.
Asiya was so great! Her energy, friendliness, and organized approach to creating our choreography made the experience fun and easy! She definitely understands and works with each individual to improve their dancing. So awesome! I'm excited to dance this routine at our wedding!
Asiya is such a fun and informative teacher! She made the process of teaching a dance for my groom and I and for my dad and I a fantastic experience! I could not recommend her a more perfect person for the job!
My fiance and I couldn't be happier with how our first dance turned out. Asiya was so accommodating and easy/fun to work with. We are so glad we decided to take dance lessons and highly recommend Asiya for ANY dance needs. She's the best!
Asiya was nothing short of perfect. Neither my soon-to-be wife or I had any formal training, yet she was able to teach us a fully choreographed 2:30 dance in just four one hour sessions. On top of that, she taught my Mom and I, as well as my fiancée and her father, separate dances.
The thing that stood out the most about Asiya is that while she was fun, happy and has a great personality, she was also firm - she didn't let us slide on errors that may otherwise have been overlooked.
We made our decisions based on these reviews, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. She's a finely tuned machine that will have you ready for your big day, with plenty of great laughs along the way! Thank you Asiya!
Asiya is a dynamo! Had our music ready at the first lesson my son, Lucas, and I had for our mother/son dance. She is an amazing instructor, uses the entire hour to her clients' benefit and makes it fun! Professional, creative and personable, don't look any further for a dance instructor for your special day. We are so grateful to you, Asiya!
My partner and I had a wonderful experience with Asiya. We received 8 individualized dancing lessons for our wedding. Asiya thoughtfully listened to our desires for the dance and choreographed our dance from start to finish! The end product was amazing! She is a very talented dancer who has a true knack for teaching. Asiya is able to break down choreography into small pieces for those of us who struggle with rhythm! She was able to fine tune the dance in session when something was not working, and she was able to highlight the aspects of the dance (and our dancing styles) that were working. Asiya is a talented dancer and a talented teacher, which made our experience really fun and delightful. To top it all off she always has positive attitude and is an awesome motivator. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn dance moves for any type of event. I am confidant our wedding dance will be amazing, and it definitely could not happen without Asiya! This was the first experience I have had with learning to dance, and I was more than pleasantly surprised with the amount of fun I had and the amount I was able to learn!
Asiya was great! We were referred by another couple who also used her. Prior to meeting her we had not done any research but after our first session we knew she was legit. There are some YouTube videos of her performing that prove it. What we needed was a teacher though and she was excellent at that too. Started with the basics (which we needed) and worked our way up to a great first dance performance for our wedding in 4 sessions. Would love to keep learning other dances through her at some point as well. Thanks Asiya. We got married!
Five stars aren't enough to explain our experience with Asiya!! My fiancé and I have no previous dance experience, and after taking four classes with Asiya we are confident and so excited for our first dance next weekend! Asiya was so professional, responsive, and a pleasure to be around. I decided to schedule lessons with Asiya after reading positive reviews on the Knot, and I am soooo happy I did! Thank you thank you thank you!
-Kayley and Allen
Rated a 5, should be 100 stars if I could!!
We moved from Boston in June 2016. I spent MULTIPLE weekends looking for an equivalent gym in ATL with the diversity of classes and quality of fitness instructors (FYI never found it) but I stumbled across Valeo Dance (and dance is truly the only cardio one needs). BEST DECISION EVER.
I started attending Valeo Dance classes weekly and LOVED them. So naturally... throughout wedding planning, I wanted to do an EPIC first dance.
Seriously - everything happens for a reason.
Immediately, I knew after a few classes with Asiya that SHE was the key to making our first dance fantastic and super fun.
Originally we had a 3 song mix but based on Asiya's experience and recommendations, we made it a 4 song, 2.5 min. with DJ-like song transitions in between.
We LOVE LOVE LOVED working with individuals who understand their craft and aren't afraid to share their opinions and expertise with us to make it even more BADASS.
On our wedding day, the dance was SOOO much fun and definitely got our guests up and dancing. Truthfully I believe our wedding isn't about us, its about all our family and friends that have helped shape us to who we are. So we're so happy that our wedding party was able and willing to join us for the last part of dance.
We've become great friends with Asiya and would hands down, without a doubt recommend her to anyone, anytime, anywhere.
If you want to see it, feel free to watch the video (search "F+J FIrst Dance" on YT)! We weren't perfect but we had so much fun and are so happy that we did it.. YOLO. :-p
Loved working with Asiya! She makes the process so fun while learning so much!
Asyia worked with me and my wife on our first dance. Asyia was SO WONDERFUL! She had great ideas, listened to our input, and she is a joy to work with. Plus, our first dance turned out great. We are still hearing about how awesome it was. Thanks Asyia!
My fiancé and I are far from professional dancers, and knew we would need help getting ready for our first dance. Our wedding is in a week and we are doing a very simple slow dance, and just wanted to get the basics down. We took two classes with Asiya and I could not be happier! She very quickly helped us get down the basic moves and even helped us learn some fancy twists, dips, and jumps. If our budget would have allowed, I would have taken at least one more class with her to really master it - she is so great! Thank you, Asiya!
We contacted Asiya after reading reviews here and everything was absolutely true! She replied right away, discussed with us what our goal was and was very honest in terms of what we needed. She helped us pick our song out of a few options and within only 4 hours of classes, she came up with a routine that we were able to follow and looked great. It was not too difficult, but still amazing and it was easy for us to follow and still look natural. She taught us just enough detail and made it so easy for us. We never imagined it would be that easy! Thank you Asiya!!! Fani & Chris
My son and I met Asiya when we asked her to choreograph and teach us a fun Mother/Son dance that would surprise all of our wedding guests. You have to realize that we (me and my son) have two left feet and are known in the family as the two individuals who should never step foot on a dance floor. Not only did Asiya create a fantastic dance for us she was an amazing instructor and managed to teach us how to look good on the dance floor. Our guests were absolutely amazed. Our dance was a medley of 3 songs; Bruno Mars "Uptown Funk", Aerosmith "Walk This Way", and Celine Dion "Because You Loved Me". First of all, the choreography was great. She is amazingly talented at being able to create dance steps that not only align with the song but also our skill level - making us look good. Secondly, she is an amazing teacher. We loved going to class because we would always walk away with the feeling of "Wow - we didn't know we could do that!" There were obviously times that we struggled with steps but she always knew how to break it down in a way that helped us overcome those obstacles. The net result was an amazing dance that had our guests on their feet yelling and cheering as soon as the song started. Lastly, Asiya is an amazing person who started out as our dance teacher but is now also our friend. Her high energy always positive personality lights up the room and made all of our lessons fun. We were honored that Asiya came to our wedding to share our special day. I'm just sad that our lessons are over - going to miss seeing her. If you're looking for an amazing dance teacher to help you create a special memory at an upcoming event - I highly recommend Asiya and Valeo Dance. She is absolutely the best ever!
I am not going to lie, I was dragged to this by my future wife. However, Asiya made it so easy and fun the time went by so quick and I really really enjoyed it. She tailors your dance directly to your song, so you really only go through what you need to know to get through the big day. Asiya has so much enthusiasm you can't help but get into it, even if you're a terrible dancer like me. She makes you feel very comfortable and she is an extremely talented instructor. In two lessons we got down an entire first dance routine, which seems like a lot but it was all very straight forward and we had a ton of fun doing it! Could not recommend her highly enough - it was a blast!
Asiya does an amazing job coordinating a first dance! We loved working with Asiya from the very first lesson. She is so nice and is extremely talented. She keeps the lessons moving at the perfect pace for your talent and comfort level. Even with no official dance experience, my husband and I were able to follow Asiya very easily and felt so comfortable learning the dance with her. We felt so well prepared for our first dance at the wedding and loved the final result. I would recommend Asiya for anyone looking for dance lessons for their wedding!
If you were like me looking high and low for dance lessons in Atlanta for your wedding day, look no further! Asya was a GEM to work with! Asya ensures you and your spouse leave there feeling nothing short of comfortable with your dance for your big day. She was extremely accommodating to our crazy schedule and made the lesson fun as well! I look forward to taking leisure dance lessons from her now that the wedding is behind us :)
In the heart of wedding planning, my fiancé (now husband) and I wanted to find some time for a fun activity that took our mind off the craziness of wedding planning for just us (we didn't tell any of out friends or family) and all of our work travel. We also wanted to have a fun and innovative first dance. Sooooo....we entrusted Asiya and over the course of a few months, she helped prepare us for our first dance. We can't say enough amazing things - neither of us had taken organized dance classes before and she helped make us look like we did. Plus we had a lot of fun and burned a few extra calories doing so!! When we brought her three songs we liked (a Bruno mars, a Beyoncé, and a Michael Jackson), she put them together in a way that flowed and was easy for us to practice when we weren't in the studio. We even recorded ourselves and our steps so both of us could practice outside of class! Additionally, Asiya's constant support, positive attitude, and confidence in both of us was never-ending (especially when my OCD self wanted pure perfection and my husband was more laid back). We hope that others take advantage of this special dance studio - Asiya is wonderful and is in love with dance and has fun doing it (and being there) - you can tell it's her passion. We hope you have as much fun as we did and take some time as a couple to do something like this before the big day. We are so glad we did and incredibly glad we went with Asiya and Valeo fitness!!
Highly recommend Valeo Dance Studio! My fiancè and I took dance lessons for our wedding and had little experience dancing together. The instructor, Aysia was so patient with us and is full of energy! She made each class fun and we feel so much more confident with our first dance for the wedding day!
We loved Valeo and Asiya! We were so happy to surprise everyone with a choreographed first dance and had a great time learning it! Would absolutely recommend to everyone.
5 stars aren't enough, I want to give Asiya 10! This was such an enjoyable experience for my husband and I. We both agree, the most fun we had during the wedding planning process was our lessons with Asiya. We wouldn't have done it any other way. I have formal dance experience, but my husband had none. Asiya did a great job of helping him to feel comfortable on the dance floor and even prepared us for our guest's reactions during the dance so we wouldn't get distracted. Our dance was a hit and got our reception off to a great start. Thank you Asiya!
Asyia went WAY above and beyond our expectations - highly recommend no matter what your skill level!
Starting with a bride and groom who combined had zero dance lessons / experience between us, we came in expecting to learn the box step and maybe a dip or two at most. After 4 short lessons, we came out with a full 2.5 minute performance that Asyia choreographed specifically for our first dance song, complete with lifts, dips, and twirls. Can't stress enough how patient and understanding of a teacher she was, especially with students who came in afraid to step on each other toes. Would absolutely book with Asyia again for our wedding, and for any future events where we need to up our dance game!
Asiya was AMAZING!! My fiance and I didn't know the first thing about dancing and were looking for something fun and sweet for our first dance. She did just that and so much more. We are so excited to perform our first dance at our wedding next weekend. She made learning so fun and easy, I would definitely recommend dance lessons with her!!