$150 starting price
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We Evolve Dance is a professional wedding dance lessons service based in Santa Clara, CA. William Orrock, the owner of the company, is an accomplished Latin and ballroom instructor who is dedicated to his students. He will choreograph each couple’s dream wedding dance, incorporating their unique desires and goals.
William Orrock has been professionally performing for more than 20 years and coaches over 50 engaged couples per year. He prioritizes technique as well as authentic joy during classes, ensuring each couple’s genuine comfort. William views dance as an expressive art form, giving soon-to-be-newlyweds the chance to connect with one another on a deeper level.
We Evolve Dance will make it a priority to get to know each couple on a personal level. William has the ability to choreograph an array of dance sequences to a wide spectrum of music genres including Celtic, Indian, Latin, Bollywood, and Arabic. He will secure each client’s trust and confidence on the dance floor, no matter what their skill level may be.
We Evolve Dance specializes in a variety of lessons for clients. Engaged couples have the opportunity to avail of elegant bride and groom dance lessons, father and daughter dance lessons, and mother and daughter lessons. Wedding party guests can also improve their dancing abilities with William before the festivities commence.
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- African
- Arabic
- Bluegrass
- Bollywood
- Caribbean
- Celtic
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Will choreographed and taught us our first dance. My husband had no dancing experience and mine was minimal, but Will made learning our dance so easy. Everybody at our wedding loved our first dance - many even said it was their favorite part. And taking dancing classes through the end of the wedding planning process gave us something wedding-related that wasn't stressful and was also a bit of a date! It was so much fun. If you're thinking about working with Will, do it! You won't regret it. Thanks Will!
Took lessons with Will last week for a wedding dance with my father. Will is fantastic, easy to work with, super patient, helpful, and accomodating on our tight schedule. We have to practice before the big day, but I'm looking forward to it. Highly recommend taking classes, my dad will probably continue without me! Thank you Will!
From the moment we started working with Wil for our wedding dance, we knew we had made the right choice. He is an incredibly organized and creative instructor who took the time to understand us as a couple and craft a dance that felt completely natural to our personalities. We are a fun and goofy pair, and rather than forcing us into a rigid, overly formal routine, Wil designed something that truly represented us—playful, engaging, and full of energy. His ability to tailor the choreography to our skill level was impressive; he never made us feel overwhelmed but still challenged us enough to improve with each lesson.
One of Wil’s greatest strengths is his structured teaching approach. He breaks everything down into manageable steps, ensuring that even beginners like us could grasp the movements and build confidence along the way. He is also incredibly patient, offering guidance in a way that makes learning feel fun rather than frustrating. His engagement throughout the process made every lesson something we genuinely looked forward to.
Another standout feature of Wil’s teaching is how he helps with practice outside of class. He records sets for you to take home, which was a game-changer for us. Being able to review our choreography between lessons allowed us to refine our movements and feel more prepared each week. This level of organization and thoughtfulness speaks to his dedication as an instructor.
If you are looking for someone who not only teaches you dance but makes the process enjoyable, stress-free, and completely customized to your style, Wil is the perfect choice. He genuinely cares about his students and puts in the effort to make sure they feel comfortable and confident. Our wedding dance became one of the most exciting parts of our wedding planning, all thanks to Wil’s expertise and passion for what he does. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!
As individuals completely unlearned in the art of dance, we really needed someone who could walk us through the motions of our dance and break it down into understandable segments. Will did a fantastic job explaining the details, both in simple and abstract concepts, allowing us to both visualize and comprehend what we were expected to perform. When we struggled to make a technique work, Will was flexible and provided us with other options that were more comfortable. He provided us with practical tips for how to practice and how to seem natural and authentic, despite being completely uncoordinated. He was also flexible in scheduling, as we are long-distance and thus required some degree of fluidity in when and how we met. Overall, Will did a fantastic job teaching us all that we needed to know, and I would highly recommend him to anyone who wishes to have a memorable dance experience at their wedding, both for themselves and for their guests!
Wil was an incredible dance teacher, and we’re so glad we found him. Over just five sessions, he helped us create a beautiful choreography that fit our song perfectly.
Wil struck the perfect balance between covering a lot of ground and diving deep into specific sections when we needed it. Whether it was fine-tuning our footwork or explaining the flow of a particular move, he broke down the steps in a way that made sense for our level, giving us clear, actionable feedback that really helped us improve quickly. He has a great eye for detail, making sure to plan around things like the dress height, the type of shoes we’d wear, and the venue layout.
Everything he taught felt tailored to our abilities, and it helped so much in building our confidence. We always left each session with a solid understanding of what we needed to work on, and his approach made the entire process productive and enjoyable.
Wil was also great about pushing us just enough to step out of our comfort zone. I wasn’t sure I could pull off the lift at first, but he made it surprisingly easy for us. When we were feeling nervous about making mistakes on the day of, his advice to “strive for proficiency, not perfection” really helped settle our nerves.
On top of all that, he’s just a really nice guy. He was always friendly, kind, and a joy to work with. He remembered all the little details of our routine, even when we had long gaps between sessions. If you’re looking for a dance teacher who is not only experienced but also genuinely invested in your success, we can’t recommend Wil enough!
We took the 5-class dance package with Wil Orrock for our wedding, and it was the perfect amount of lessons for us! I’m so glad we decided to do it—it was absolutely worth it! Not only was Wil professional and full of amazing tips that made all the difference, but the whole experience was just so much fun. This was one part of wedding planning that I genuinely looked forward to because it gave me and my now-husband the chance to spend quality time together as we practiced every night leading up to the big day. Our guests were blown away and kept raving about how surprised and impressed they were with our first dance. I highly recommend taking dance lessons with Wil—it’s totally worth it, and you won’t regret it.
Will was the best choreographer we could ask for; he was polite and approachable over the phone when I inquired about classes and pricing, and in our lessons Will was able to put together a snazzy choreography tailor-made to our skill and interests. For our first dance my wife and I wowed the crowd and received numerous cheers and roars from the crowd. Will further showed care for his craft by working with my wife to ensure her dress would not hinder her while dancing and minimized her risk of tripping over it.
My wife & I were in the search for a dance instructor for our first dance in our wedding, and we stumbled upon Wil’s page on The Knot. He was incredibly easy to talk to and warm when we first met. You can tell right away how incredibly tenured he is as a dancer, and he is able to teach to any couples who are interested in learning at any level and most importantly - have fun with it. My wife & I were incredibly shy at first to learn to dance at first but Wil broke down each and every step and helped us look like experts by the end of our classes.
We highly recommend Wil to lead & teach any couples who are interested in dancing - whether it’s their first dance or any style. He’s so fun to work with and you won’t regret it!
William was incredible!! He was very patient with us as we were new to choreographed dancing. He was very thoughtful in how he taught us and made sure we practiced anything that we found challenging or weren’t grasping. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn how to dance for leisure or any occasion/event! 10/10!
Wil was the best dance instructor we could have asked for! With just a little over a month left before our wedding, we decided we should probably hire a dance instructor to choreograph our first dance (yes, we probably should have made that decision earlier). So we found Wil based on others' glowing reviews, and he quickly helped us schedule lessons for the weeks leading up to the big day. After listening to our first dance song just a few times, he immediately came up with a detailed amazing choreographed dance for the entire two minutes. Over the next few weeks, he helped us learn the intricacies of the dance (which had seemed super complicated initially), so that we felt confident and comfortable on the big day. At our wedding, we were told by many that it was the "best first dance they had ever seen!"
Wil was incredible during this entire process. Super professional, always willing to answer questions, and the best instructor on how to properly perform the many moves of the dance. I would recommend Wil to anyone and everyone looking for someone to help them with their first dance (or really any dance for that matter)!
We were recommended to Wil through our wedding venue. The experience was incredible, I have no dance experience my Fiancé has some dance experience through high school musicals she performed in. Wil created a dance that was perfectly catered to our song, ability, and the venues dance floor. Wil was super accommodating and had super clear communication with us throughout. To anyone debating on having a choregraphed first dance and their abilities. I highly recommend Wil at We Evolve Dance. The price is more than a deal for what you will get out of it. He has hands down been one of our favorite parts of the wedding planning process, each class was a highlight of our week. We have been making sure to have our photographers and videographers aware of our dance so we can have every moment caught. Thank you, Wil, for helping to create a moment that we will cherish forever!
TL;DR
We started from knowing nothing about dancing but moving our limbs. We were able to deliver some decent moves at our wedding in 7 weeks with Wil's help!
- The whole experience is very noob friendly even for the shyest person on the world.
- William definitely looks like a professional dancer to me with decades of experiences. His skill should easily be overkill for the vast majority of people's need: You just name the type of dance you want to achieve, the length of the duration and the music. William can singlehandedly come up with a plan and preliminary choreography.
- The package of the lessons is pretty customizable. There's no mandatory fixed number of classes and you can adjust up and down based on your progress. (Of course there will be a recommended timeline that makes it practical)
- You can also customize the drafted choreography if you want. E.g. when you see some moves online that you like or you suddenly got hit with some enlightening ideas from nowhere, William is alway there to consult and and help.
As a bonus (besides the expectation to help you achieve your dance goal), William feels more like a friend than a "service provider".
Wil was fantastic. We worked with Wil to choreograph our wedding 1st dance, and we truly couldn't have asked for a better instructor! Our dance was unique, blending four different songs, and four different music genres... but Wil was able to come up with the perfect dance routine. He made the entire process fun / enjoyable, and we were able to surprise our wedding guests with something they never expected. We would definitely recommend Wil for any dance related needs you might have!
My husband and I went to Will in preparation for our wedding. We are both complete novices at dancing, but wanted to avoid doing the classic awkward “high school sway” during our first dance. Will was great at finding moves that matched our skill level while still making us look like we knew what we were doing. He is a complete pro, and it was amazing watching him customize each part of our routine. He made us feel confident in our abilities, and put us at ease during our lessons. If you are someone who has felt shy or nervous about trying dance class, I can absolutely recommend Will. We ended up receiving so many compliments at our wedding for our dance, and we felt it was truly worth the investment.
He was so nice and made the experience fun for my husband and I. The dance was pretty and impressed the guests at our wedding!
Wil is amazing on teaching us our first dance, he’s very enthusiastic about dancing, and get us enjoy the process! Our wedding went perfect and end perfectly with a “dip”. Definitely recommend Wil as your first dance wedding choreographer if you want to wow the crowds
My husband Max and I had such a great experience working with Wil for our wedding first dance. Not only did we immediately feel comfortable with him during the first class, but we had so much fun working with him as well. He gave us the confidence that we needed and his videos for us to take home and practice were so helpful and thorough. Wil is an amazing dance instructor and most importantly a genuine person! You will not regret booking with him. Thank you again, Wil!
My new husband and I are so happy that we chose Wil to choreograph our first dance at our wedding! We both had 0 dance experience and Wil made learning very easy for us. Wil's choreography for our first dance was so much fun to learn and we were so excited to keep practicing after each lesson. It's very clear that Wil loves teaching dancing and he made us both feel like rockstars for our wedding! Our friends and family loved watching our first dance on our wedding day, we got lots of cheers for the dips and lifts and received so many compliments afterwards! We can't thank Wil enough for helping us make a beautiful memory for our special day.
Our wedding day was made even more magical thanks to the exceptional work of our wedding choreographer, William! From the day we met and described our crazy dance dream, William was completely aligned with our vision and was able to truly bring some general ideas to life to create an amazing dance story. William took the time to get to know us and what moves we may or may not be comfortable with. He pushed and supported us to grow in practice, comfort, and overall performance. Our rehearsals were fun and uplifting (but you must practice in between to really gain the power of his knowledge and expertise). Our dance went over amazingly!! We could not more highly recommend William for any couple looking to create a beautiful dance memory.
Wil is a very professional dancer and choreographer. Very happy to work with him, and you will not be disappointed.
Always dressed to impress, Will's expertise and teaching skills were incredible. We left every dance lesson feeling confident in our skills and excited to practice our new moves at home. Each turn and dip of the dance was tailored to our song and our abilities. He guided us through stumbling twirls until we felt comfortable, explaining his footwork at each step of the way. He is a shining example of a dance teacher and while we'd never dream of needing another wedding dance instructor we would both happily do it all over again with Will as our guide.
We cannot recommend Wil enough as a wedding choreographer! From start to finish, he made the entire process enjoyable, stress-free, and unforgettable. His creativity and passion for dance truly shine through in his work.
Wil took the time to understand our vision and seamlessly incorporated our personal style into the choreography. He was patient, encouraging, and provided excellent guidance during our rehearsals. Even those of us with two left feet felt confident and excited for our big day. Wil's professionalism and dedication ensured that our performance was flawless.
If you're looking for a wedding choreographer who will exceed your expectations and create magical moments, Wil is your go-to person. Thank you, Wil, for making our special day even more memorable!
William is a great dancing instructor. Although it was our first time to dance, we did a great job in our wedding. We both love working with William because he is so nice and patient!
I can't begin to describe how amazing Wil was. One month before the wedding, my fiancée and I decided we wanted a choreographed first dance. Wil was amazingly responsive, choreographed a dance that was appropriate for our skill level, and helped us polish it all before the wedding. He was easy to work with and extremely helpful. Cannot recommend him enough!
William was phenomenal to work with and crafted a beautiful dance for my fiancee and me. He was punctual, clearly communicated details, and created a unique routine for our song choice and personal abilities. I wholeheartedly recommend working with William!
So glad we found Wil as our instructor for our First Dance. We were total newbies but now we feel very confident about impressing our wedding guests thanks to Wil's encouragement and teaching techniques. We would recommend him as a dance instructor no matter what your skill level is. Wil is very personable and good at explaining and identifying areas of improvement. He was also flexible to accommodate us with our hectic schedule and was always very responsive.
We loved working with Wil on our wedding dance! His choreography was quick to pick up and easy to learn if you are just learning how to dance. There was even a point when we felt that one move wasn't 'us' and he was willing to hear us out and adapt his choreography.
We are so excited to share this dance with everyone at our wedding and know that whenever our song comes on, we will have a choreographed dance to remember along with it. It made our song that much more special in our hearts.
Will was a wonderful dance instructor. He choreographed our dance for our wedding first dance from scratch and it worked out perfectly on our special day. This was the first time either one of us ever danced and he made the entire experience very easy and enjoyable. He was always on time and was very professional. Highly recommended.
We hired Wil to train me and my partner for the first dance at our wedding and so glad we did. He's incredibly experienced in dance so we felt comfortable guided by his suggestions. He tailors the choreography to your interest, music, experience, and skill level. We had no dance background but in 5 sessions he helped us create a dance routine that I'm excited to showcase. He provides a lot of helpful and practical tips during the sessions and overall fun person to talk to and train with. Can't really ask for a better dance instructor.
I wanted to share our experience working with Will at We Evolve Dance for my daughter's wedding in Thailand. He helped us put together a family dance routine that included the bride and groom, me and my husband, and my other daughter. It was quite the task, but Will managed it with skill and patience.
Will created a dance that was simple enough for all of us to learn, considering our varied levels of dance experience. He was patient, clear in his instructions, and always encouraging, making our practice sessions enjoyable and something to look forward to.
The dance went really well at the wedding and was a nice addition to the celebration. It brought us a bit closer as a family and added a special touch to my daughter's big day. Will's approach to teaching and choreography made the whole process smoother than we had anticipated.
For anyone looking to learn dance or wanting to add a unique element to a special event, I'd recommend reaching out to Will at We Evolve Dance. He's professional, friendly, and good at what he does. Our family appreciates the effort he put into making the dance a memorable part of the wedding.
We can't thank Wil enough for turning two dance novices into excited performers for our wedding day! His patience, expertise, and enthusiasm made the lessons enjoyable, and the dance was a hit. Everyone at our wedding loved it. We highly recommend Wil for anyone looking for a fantastic wedding dance instructor.
Wil Orrock is fantastic to work with! He’s professional, friendly, and talented. He was responsive from the day we first reached out. We chose the 5 dance class package a little over a month before our wedding date. We didn’t have any dance experience before and he was patient, kind, and taught us a lot in each class. We had so much fun working with him. Overall, our guests loved watching our first dance! We got so many compliments on our wedding day. I highly recommend Wil to anyone! You won’t be disappointed. :)
We initially worked with another dance instructor who was not strong with choreography. After investing in 5 dance lessons and completing 4 we decided we needed to move on.
I can't stress enough how amazing Wil was to work with! He listens, tailors the sessions, makes it fun and very encouraging.
I think he doesn't stress it enough but he has worked on Dancing With The Stars!
Don't bother looking elsewhere. You've come to the right place and more importantly, the right person!!!!
We had so many guests rave about our first dance. Thanks Wil!
Will is an amazing wedding dance teacher! My husband and I were both nervous about learning to dance for our wedding, but Will made it easy.
Will was patient and encouraging, and he knew exactly how to teach us the moves in a way that we could understand and remember. He also made sure that our dance was tailored to our personalities and skill level.
We were so happy with the way our wedding dance turned out. It was a beautiful and memorable moment, and we couldn't have done it without Will.
Wil is absolutely amazing!! My husband and I, as complete beginners, were initially nervous about our first dance. We knew we wanted to impress our guests, so we decided to proceed with 5 lessons with Wil, and it was the best decision!
He made the entire process of choreographing our first dance easy, enjoyable, and so much fun! He gave us many useful tips and tricks to make each dance move seamless (things you will not learn from YouTube!). Wil tailored the dance routine to suit our abilities and preferences to ensure we felt comfortable. His guidance and support throughout the entire process made us gain confidence for our big day. Not only was Wil a talented instructor, but he was also a friend who brought fun and immense energy to every session. We cannot recommend him enough!
Wil was absolutely amazing to work with. I have never taken dance classes before and my husband and I had such a good time. He is so talented, fun, energetic and so easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend Wil as a dance instructor for your event. He made us feel so comfortable and made the entire experience so enjoyable!
Will was an amazing instructor and made me and my now husband feel at ease during our lessons and especially on our big day. We had 5 lessons total and it was perfect for what we wanted out of our first dance. We both have no dance experience and Will helped us look classy and romantic on the dance floor. We received many compliments on our dance routine! We highly recommend any couple who is unsure or even slightly interested, to look into dance lessons with Will. We have no regrets and can't wait to see our professional video come out!! Thank you will for all your help for our wedding day :)
Wil is amazing!!! Have a rush time before our wedding, we only have two classes before our wedding date. Wil made it happened.... He's fun and professional, gave us a great fit dance of the song. Our guests love our dance and we had a lot of fun with it!
William Orrock with We Evolve Dance was the perfect dance instructor for me and my fiance! My fiance and I have different levels of dance background, so we were not sure what a dance would look like for us, but Wil was able to choreograph a dance that was the right balance and complemented our skills. We love our dance! He made us feel supported and positive throughout the process. We went with the 5 lesson bundle, and it was just the right amount to learn a dance and still have some time to practice it with Wil. Wil is fun, detail-oriented, listens to what you want, and has a very reasonable price. We are looking forward to having a special moment dancing together and impressing our guests with our wedding dance. It was so worth it to hire Wil rather than struggling ourselves. We really enjoyed the lessons and were sad when we finished.
Highly recommend working with Wil. We bought the 5 class wedding dance package. I do not have any experience dancing and Wil was able to patiently and effectively teach us a beautiful first dance. He adjusted the difficulty of the dance as we worked together more and he came to understand our abilities better. He was very thoughtful and gave us tips on what to watch out for on the day of the wedding when we are in a suit and gown. We got so many compliments on our dance and had the most memorable night.
Will was amazing to work with. He made the process fun and really took the time to learn about us as a couple and create a dance that felt like “us”. Our guests were truly blown away by our first dance and most importantly we had a blast doing it. Will is extremely knowledgeable and passionate and it shows. He gave us the best tips regarding slippery shoes, working around the dress, etc. He goes above and beyond in his lessons and we’re so grateful we had the opportunity to work with him!
We had 5 great dance lessons with Wil, it is an unforgettable experience! We were learning our first dance from Youtube. It is a pretty complicated dance. I realized we need some professional guidence. Wil help correcting and improve our dance movements, teaching us fast waltz. We learned so many dance tips from Wil which we could never learn from Youtube. The first dance on the wedding day was absolutley amazing! Everyone loves it! Many guests said it is very professional. Thanks Wil for making our wedding day incredible!
Will was amazing to work with. We had a our dance routine down within the first 3 lessons with the remaining 2 lessons used to perfect our timings and form. Very kind, professional, and extremely patient. My wife and I are NOT dancers. 10/10 would recommend.
Wil was a great instructor! He was very knowledgeable and attentive. In just 5 lessons, he choreographed a dance for us that wow'ed our guests. He also gave us great feedback to polish our dance. Our dance move turned into many picture perfect moments. We are so glad to have him as our instructor!
We approached Wil with a somewhat last minute request to choreograph and teach us a first dance for our wedding. We couldn't have been more pleased with him and the dance. He quickly choreographed the dance to the song of our choosing and had a great method for teaching us the dance--including having my now husband film me dancing with Wil so we could practice on our own at home. He was flexible and available and helped us create a beautiful first dance that we will never forget. We highly recommend Wil!
Working with Will was so easy and fun. He helped choreograph our wedding dance from scratch! My fiance and I were very nervous as we both have zero dance skills/experience; we weren't sure we would be able to do anything at all, but Will was both an excellent teacher and choreographer. He made it very easy for us - he was kind and patient with us and helped encourage us, even when we made lots of mistakes. As he choreographed our routine, he gave us lots of different options to consider to make sure we enjoyed all of the steps we were doing! We now have a lovely dance routine for our wedding! We really enjoyed our time learning with Will, and would highly recommend him to anyone!
We had Wil choreograph our first dance. He was he able to come up with a routine that matched our song beautifully in every lull and crescendo. Wil has a great sense of humor and a lot of patience. When my husband got injured, he very kindly "lightened the load" for us while we got back into shape. With Wil's teaching, my husband was able to completely shock his family, who had never known him as a dancer.
Wil choreographed and taught us a great first wedding dance! We arrived at the first session with positive attitudes, a song choice, and four left feet. After five sessions, we had a fantastic dance and felt a lot more confident in dancing. Wil was fun, encouraging, creative, and observant and listened to us as he gauged our skill and comfort levels and adapted the choreography on the fly. We were so happy with the result! Thanks, Wil!
Will was a great instructor and choreographer! His lessons were fun and made us feel at ease, and he worked with our skill levels and personalized the routine to keep from irritating my chronic neck issues. We got so many compliments, all thanks to Will and how good he made us look. We even had people ask us how long we've been taking dance lessons, even though we only did six lessons. He even taught us how to do a lift! One of our favorite and most memorable aspects of our wedding.
After researching through several potential wedding dance instructors, we chose to go with William at We Evolve Dance and we couldn't be more grateful that we did! Every dance lesson we had with him was so enjoyable. He took into account details such as the wedding dress style, dance floor layout, heels, and hairstyle to ensure that the choreograph accommodated them. William is so skilled in this realm and he was able to whip up an amazing choreograph after listening to the songs we wanted just a couple times. My husband and I were stunned! All our guests at our wedding were impressed with the dance and some of our friends still are telling us that they are thinking about our First Dance, because it was so good. William has a great sense of humor and we're so grateful for his patience and effective instruction every class. We also especially appreciated how much William appreciates and values marriage -- that it's a very big moment for the groom and bride to celebrate. His attitude in approaching the dynamics of the dance are centered around this appreciation for marriage and it made the dance all the more meaningful. We highly recommend William and you'll be sure to have a fantastic time!
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