Wedding Dance Specialist
$85 starting price
Bud walters
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AWARD WINNER (16X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Your First Dance by Bud Walters has specialized in personalizing your wedding dance for 40 years and teaching dance for 66 years. Planning a wedding is often time-consuming and stressful ... take time for yourself and have fun learning your spotlight dance with your fiancé. No contracts, no high pressure sales. Success in just three lessons.
This is what makes me a little different from the rest of the studios. All lessons are private. No contract to sign or high pressure sales. You can learn a complete dance with turns and dips for $85 per couple for one full hour of private dance lessons. That is only $255.00 for a complete dance. Pay as you take each lesson. You can assure success , in most cases, in just THREE lessons. Most appointments are on Tues, Wed. or Thurs. 11am to 9pm I will teach you as fast as you are capable of learning. Your lesson should be fun not fear of high pressure sales. With over 66 years of experience I can teach you whatever you need . I hope this answers a lot of your questions. Thanks for your interest. You can always look at my website, or The Knot for many five star reviews as well as Google and Yelp. I am now taking appointments for 2023 weddings. Hope to hear from you soon.
Bud Walters 513-542-4064.
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Bud walters
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Bud has a wealth of teaching and dancing experience. He has been teaching for 62 years and working with wedding couples for 40 years. He has taught for several large studios and holds a championship title. In addition to dance he is a professional actor and has taught modeling This certainly helps in giving good advice to all his students.
Bud cares about his students and wants them to achieve their dancing goals in the shortest time as possible.
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5.0
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Bud Walters is highly recommended for wedding dance lessons, praised for his patience, expertise, and ability to teach dancing naturally. Reviewers were pleased with his teaching style, finding the lessons fun and productive. Bud's professionalism, sense of humor, and ability to ease anxiety were particularly appreciated, with many couples expressing gratitude for his help in preparing for their first dance. Additionally, his accommodating schedule, attention to detail, and personalized approach received positive feedback, making the overall experience enjoyable and impactful for couples of all skill levels.Review photos
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Kaitlyn B
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5.0
11/12/2024
Bud is the best dance instructor out there! Nervous? Shy? Never danced before? No problem!! He will take someone with no experience (aka my husband and I) and teach you to dance properly! And I do mean TEACH; he doesn’t choreograph you in any way. Bud TEACHES you to dance so you can dance to any song at all. It really makes the dance look impromptu and spontaneous. We would recommend Bud to anyone and everyone!
Vendor response 11/12/2024
Hello Kaitlyn and Robert,
Loved the photos. Your photographer captured all the right moves...
. You did so well which is obvious by the photos. Not posed but live action. That tell it all. I am so happy you feel you can dance to ANY song. choreography limits that ability.
Claire
5.0
1/14/2025
Taking dance lessons with Bud before our wedding last month was one of the best decisions we made! Bud was incredibly patient with us, and if we ever felt uncomfortable with a suggested dance move or spin, he would find an alternative and work to make it feel natural to us. His expertise made our first dance lessons productive, while his sense of humor made each lesson fun and enjoyable. We are so thankful to have worked with Bud prior to our wedding day, as it helped us feel at ease during our first dance with all eyes on us. Thank you, Bud! -Claire & Ryan
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Katie R
5.0
10/03/2024
Bud was such a great instructor for our first dance. He created a low-pressure environment and corrected us with kindness, which two non-dancers appreciated immensely. When there were moves and spins that felt a bit awkward for us to do he quickly came up with alternatives that suited us better. Our first dance ended up going perfectly! I would recommend him for anyone looking to learn a new dance, at any skill level!
Vendor response 10/03/2024
Hi Katie and Jake.
Congratulations on a job well done. Non dancers does not belong in your...
vocabulary as of now. My job is to make the couple feel comfortable while learing to dance and get them into a comfort zone. As a team we did that. Thanks for the great review.
Michelle C
5.0
9/26/2024
If I could give TEN stars I would. Bud Walters is a wonder, and the dance lessons reflect his sense of grace and style that prepares students for the big day. Bud taught us how to ballroom dance almost 40 years ago as we prepared for our own wedding. Now we’re back for refresher classes along with our daughter and her fiancée for their own upcoming wedding. What fun evenings we had learning steps for wedding dances that helped us feel comfortable and ready for the reception. His years of experience, professionalism, sense of humor and patience are so enjoyable. Bud’s dance studio and garden are beautiful, and we left with lovely memories for a lifetime! Thank you Bud, we are so grateful to have found you again!
Vendor response 09/26/2024
If I could give you 10 stars for how much you remembered as well. So happy to share memori...
es and to be able to make more.
Thanks for the wonderful review. Time marched on.
Jessica D
5.0
9/22/2024
Bud Walters is the best! He was incredibly helpful and encouraging. He is a true professional and we learned so much! We are very happy with our dance and cannot wait to show our friends and family soon.
Vendor response 09/23/2024
Thanks for the great review,Jessica!
Most people do not believe you can have a great fir...
st dance in three easy lessons. You are living proof. I am always so proud of my students and what they can learn. Have a happy day and show them how well you can do your first dance.
Emma B
5.0
9/19/2024
Would recommend 10 times over! He is so much fun and made the lessons very enjoyable! We would recommend to anyone for their wedding! You can tell he really is passionate about what he does, and our lessons flew by, we were having so much fun!!
Vendor response 09/19/2024
Hi Emma,
Thanks for the great review. I love to hear when you enjoy your lessons and the h...
ours flew by. Lessons should be fun for both of us. That is why I LOVE my job.
I know you will both do well on your wedding day. Now get out there and dance!
Maxwell H
5.0
9/03/2024
Bud was an incredible dancing teacher! He really knows his stuff and does an incredible job teaching! His schedule was very accommodating and he went above and beyond to teach us. We highly recommend Bud Walters!
Vendor response 09/03/2024
Thank you Max for the great review. You and Katie did a great job. It is always funn teac...
hing such willing to learn students. Congratulations on a job well done.
mike c
5.0
8/22/2024
We sought out a dance instructor to help us with our father / daughter dance. Fortunately, we found Bud! He is a terrific instructor, he eased our anxiety, and we feel confident which will enable us to enjoy this special time. Thanks Bud!
Vendor response 08/22/2024
Thanks Mike,
I am glad I had the opportunity to make your father/daughter dance special. D...
oing the "Frankenstein Butt Hugger" or high school sway is definately NOT a good look. I know you will wow your friends at the wedding.
Robyn S
5.0
7/08/2024
We went to Bud Walters dance classes to try to learn some dance moves for our first dance at our wedding. We learned so much in the 3 lessons that we took with him! Neither one of us had any dancing background so we were a bit out of our comfort zone but Bud immediately helped us out of our shell. Bud’s knowledge and expertise in ballroom dancing was evident and he was able to teach in different ways to ensure we understood what we were supposed to be doing. It was a fun experience and now we know how to do several spins and turns if we ever find ourselves needing to show off our new moves!
Vendor response 07/08/2024
Hello,
A teacher is only as good as his students. It takes team work. You did your part wh...
ich allowed me to do a better job. Homework and desire to learn are magical words for a teacher. You both gave me those attributes. Thanks for your hard work. I am happy it paid off for you. Thanks again for letting me be a part of your wedding plans.
Sydney P
5.0
7/05/2024
Bud was wonderful to work with! He was hands on, showing us each step. He was funny and made something we are not super comfortable with WAY more enjoyable. My now husband caught COVID so we had to miss our second appointment. Bud didn't make us feel bad for being behind and was able to combine our final two sessions to teach us all but one thing, which was incredible. We highly recommend Bud to anyone that wants to learn how to feel more comfortable and look good on the dance floor!
Vendor response 07/05/2024
Thank you Sydney and Brandon for being such great students despite Covid. We managed to co...
mbate both. It's Superman and Lois Lane, super hero and super dancers.
Rachel S
5.0
6/29/2024
Bud was so fun to work with and a great teacher! He is also hilarious. I didn’t believe him when he said we would only need three lessons, but we learned so much so fast! You can tell he is an expert. We really appreciated his attention to detail. He also thinks ahead on how to prepare you for other aspects of your wedding besides the first dance such as how to have your dress bustled and helpful things to tell your DJ. He even offered to let us FaceTime him outside of our lesson when practicing. I have had multiple friends take lessons with Bud, and I plan to recommend it to my next engaged friend in Cincinnati as well!
Vendor response 06/29/2024
Thanks For the great review! It was fun teaching you both. You learned so fast because you...
practiced. Thats homework. Obviously it paid off. As a wedding professional I feel it is my obligation to not only teach you how to dance but consider questions you might have for my wedding peers. We all work together.
Kirsty R
5.0
6/20/2024
Doing lessons with Bud was our favorite part of the wedding process! He is charismatic and hilarious- taking the pressure off while learning something new. Bud is extremely knowledgeable and teaches in a way that is digestible even to new dancers. We so enjoyed this experience and want to come back for more lessons in the future. If you’re thinking about booking dance lessons with Bud- go for it, you won’t regret it!
Vendor response 07/02/2024
Thanks for the wonderful review. Taking a few lessons will certainly take the nervous jitt...
ers out of Your First Dance.
I am so happy you chose me to help with that process. You both were fund to work with. Hope to see you continue with your dancing journey in the future.
Dori H
5.0
5/29/2024
Bud was amazing to work with as we prepared for our daughters upcoming wedding! In a few short lessons, he was able increase our confidence, and teach us what we needed to know, so that we weren't just rocking back an forth on the dance floor! He made the sessions fun and is an expert not only in dance, but with working with people. He is responsible for alleviating anxiety about those first dances, and allowing us to enjoy the day! We will be continuing dance lessons with Bud after the wedding!
Vendor response 07/10/2024
Hello,
Good students are a reflection of a good teacher.. However, a teacher can be great ...
BUT if students do not do their homework then it makes it difficult for the teacher. As they say in the biz.," it takes two to Tango." Your both were great students,
Katie B
5.0
5/21/2024
My fiancé and I had a great experience with Bud! My fiancé is not much of a dancer belt Bud taught him how to lead and helped explain everything step by step. Anytime we had a question he always clarified it and helped us get the steps and moves. He is also very funny. You’ll have a good lesson and a laugh. We can’t wait to do our first dance in a couple weeks. Thank you Bud, I could not recommend him more!
Vendor response 05/21/2024
Hello,
Thanks for the wonderful review. Your fiance is now a better dancer than he was.
Y...
ea, it only took three one hour lessons. Big secret... do not overthink the process. I know you will do very well on your big day. Your friends will be very impressed.
Riley M
5.0
5/20/2024
Bud was not only fun to work with but had the knowledge and expertise to break it down for a couple with no dancing experience whatsoever. We absolutely loved working with Bud and were so happy to be able to use his knowledge for our first dance instead of just getting on the dance floor and swaying back and forth. We’d give more than 5 stars if the knot allowed. Would absolutely recommend.
Vendor response 05/21/2024
No more swaying back and forth for this couple. Now you can get out and dance to anything ...
and anywhere. Congratulations on a job well done.
Rich H
5.0
4/05/2024
Bud is a fantastic teacher. Anna and I had no dancing experience prior to taking our dance lessons with Bud, and he helped us make so much progress over the first couple of lessons alone. I would definitely recommend Bud if you are looking for help with your first dance for your wedding.
Vendor response 04/05/2024
Thanks for the wonderful review. It takes both students and teacher to make a perfect danc...
e and you were both perfect.
Marcelle P
5.0
4/02/2024
LET BUD TEACH YOU HOW TO DANCE! My fiance has always felt uncomfortable dancing. We took three lessons with Bud and the transformation is incredible. He worked through both our learning styles, a significant height difference and was willing to work with me to incorporate some special elements I wanted in our dance. My fiance is so much more confident and I am so much more comfortable letting him lead after working with Bud. We plan to take more lessons (maybe a salsa?) in the future!
Vendor response 04/02/2024
Thanks for the great review! I am so happy both you and DJ worked as hard as you did. Prac...
tice makes perfect. I am sure your first dance will be smashing.
Chandler H
5.0
3/13/2024
My fiance and I had a wonderful experience with Bud! We really appreciated his easy-to-follow instructions - it's wild to see how far we came in just 3 lessons! Bud's teaching style is not to teach a thoroughly choreographed dance; rather, he gives you the tools to be able to move freely, together, in the moment. We feel much more confident as we rapidly approach our wedding day, and are looking forward to a sweet and memorable first dance, free of the "Frankenstein Butt Hugger" moves ;-) Thanks Bud!
Vendor response 03/15/2024
Hello Chandler and Mike,
What a pleasure to work with you! You were great students and fu...
n. I also was happy to see your progresson in just three lessons.. Don't forget to keep practicing for the big day. Not more rocking back and forth Butt Hugger moves for you. Now you will be able to use your new dancing skills at other events.
Thanks for the great review.
Michelle K
5.0
12/31/2023
We knew we didn't want to sway during our first dance, so we reached out to Bud to help teach us our first dance. He was easy to schedule a time with. I recommend planning ahead as he does get busy. Neither one of us had any experience with proper dance steps, but he found a way to make us both feel comfortable and gain confidence during the process. When we struggled while practicing at home, he was happy to review our video and guide us to improvement. We were able to truly enjoy our first dance because of Bud. Stop reading reviews and call him now, you won't regret it. It was the best time and money invested into our wedding.
Vendor response 12/31/2023
Hello Michelle,
Doing the sway is so boring which you found out. I am so happy you found a...
nd used my services. No swaying for you. You celebrated a first dance with confidence and showmanship. Congratulations on a job well done.
Nancy H
5.0
10/25/2023
We cannot say enough about Bud. He is a wonderful teacher. He truly wants you to feel condident and this is what we all gained (Bride, Groom, FOB and MOB) with his guidance. We also just really enjoyed learning. My husband even used a twirl during Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run!! Highly Recommend!!!
Vendor response 10/26/2023
Thanks for the great review. My job as a teacher is so much fun when I have fun students l...
ike you. You learned a new skill, not only for the wedding but forever.
Now get out there and dance.
Brennan K
5.0
10/09/2023
Bud exceeded every expectation. There's no intricate choreography here, which is good because I'm miserable a choreographed dancing, instead, Bud gives you the tools to move around the floor and have fun and look good while doing it. The instruction felt tailored to us and our specific progress which was great. By the third lesson we were really just focused on the things we wanted to fine tune.
Vendor response 10/10/2023
Thanks Brennan for the great review.
In the dance biz jargon , It takes two to Tango. Well...
, you did your part by working hard on your new craft and allowing me to instruct you. Thanks for being such great students. Hope your honeymoon was everything you dreamed it would be.
Lauren H
5.0
8/14/2023
Amazing teacher- very helpful, incredibly experienced, knew exactly what we needed help with and how to explain it so it made sense to us in different ways with helpful examples. Also hilarious, all around great teacher, we had a great experience and feel prepared for our first dance!
Vendor response 08/14/2023
Thank Lauren,
Can't Help Falling In Love with how well you did with your first dance. Gre...
at students always do great things. Now You can use your new dancing skills for a lifetime.
Amber H
5.0
7/22/2023
Bud helped us make our first dance amazing! He squeezed us in when we booked way too close to our wedding. His instructions were simple to follow and pick up on quickly.
Vendor response 07/23/2023
Thank you! I am glad it worked out for you. Wedding planning in itself can be very stressf...
ul BUT.... Trying to sueeze in dance lessons as well? Thant makes it even worse. I always recommend planning ahead to give yourself time to practice .Call at least 3-4 months ahead and take lessons 4 weeks before your wedding.
Jonathan C
5.0
7/01/2023
Bud was an outstanding dance instructor for us. We reached out to him just over a month before our wedding and out of the kindness of his heart he still fit in three lessons for us before the big day. He adjusted to some of our hang ups that we had while trying to understand formal dancing and on the day we absolutely nailed it. Our guests were all so impressed with what we learned and we were confident and happy in the moment. We will never forget that dance! Thanks Bud!!
Vendor response 07/08/2023
Thanks for the great review. I knew you would pull your first dance off. Hope you can use ...
your new found skills in the future at other dance events.
Kerry K
5.0
6/19/2023
We wanted to learn a few moves to make sure we didn't look silly during our first dance and I'm so thankful someone recommended Bud to us. He is fantastic! We were initially skeptical of only needing 3 lessons, but if you practice at home like he recommends, you'll pick it up much faster than you might think! Neither of us were experienced partner dancers, but we looked polished and felt confident for our first dance. I also did dance lessons with my dad for the father daughter dance and that was a really nice experience for both us of leading up to the wedding. Make sure not to book too close to your wedding date; call 3-5 months in advance depending on if your wedding is during peak season. My husband and I actually used the skills we learned with Bud to do some dancing on our honeymoon cruise! These are definitely skills you can use beyond your wedding day!
Vendor response 06/19/2023
Hello Kerry & Josh,
Such a great review. Thank you both. Practice makes perfect. I can on...
ly successfully do three lessons with your help. Thanks for doing your homework. Happy all went well and you felt the needed confidence.
Kaitlyn K
5.0
5/30/2023
We did 3 dance lessons with Bud Walters for our wedding. Our first dance song was on the upbeat side and we weren't sure how to dance to it. Bud taught us a modified slow dance which was perfect! He is sassy and delightful, we had a lot of fun learning the basics plus some turns and a fancy ending with a dip. We got tons of compliments on our first dance skills and are super glad we went with Bud to teach us how!
Vendor response 05/31/2023
Thanks for the great review. We did have fun didn't we? Sassy is a new word for me! LOVE ...
IT. Compliments and new skills are great words to describe your dance. Tha nks for including me into your wedding plans.
Jennifer S
5.0
5/20/2023
My husband and I cannot recommend Bud enough! He was so great to work with and made the process fun! He was always professional but also so personable and really took the time to get to know us as a couple. I was skeptical about dance classes and it all looking very choreographed but I was so wrong!
I have suggested to many of our friend couples to take a lesson with him! He picks up on the relationship dynamic immediately and helps you feed into it in a healthy way! He is also hysterical and his honesty is something I wish all vendors had!
Even though our wedding is past we have every intention to go back and take some more lessons of different dance styles with Bud!
Vendor response 05/20/2023
Thanks for the wonderful review. Dancing take great communication skills. Because one of t...
he partners take the lead the other follows. Dynamics will certainly follow thru communication, and sometimes disagreements. I believe in being an honest third party and problem solver. I am so happy i was able to help. As a result you had a great first dance.
Congratulations on a job well done.
Ruthie M
5.0
11/11/2022
My fiancé and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Bud Walters and all that he taught us! In just three lessons, Bud took us from dancing like we each had two left to making us feeling confident and excited to dance at our wedding in front of our guests. He is an expert. In addition to being an incredible dancer and teacher, he manage to make us feel like family. Bud made sure we felt ready, offered comedic relief when we needed it, and kept the lessons fun and very engaging. My fiancé, and I have no doubt that we will be going back to bed for dance lessons in the future. I think it may be our new favorite activity. He is fairly priced and the best gem in town. Thank you, Bud!! If you were looking for a sign, this is it, schedule your classes with Bud!
Vendor response 11/11/2022
Hello Ruthie & Dave...
Very soon it twill be the the big day! I know you will be great. Ju...
st remember ...No eye rolling at Dave. If you make a mistake... KEEP GOING! The guests will never know, They are expecting the Frankenstein Butt Hugger. You are going to give them a fantastic dance. Congratulations on a job well done. I think you meant you will be going back to BUD not bed for future lessons.
Noelle K
5.0
11/05/2022
Bud was such a joy to work with. We used him for our first dance and he was lovely. He gave us tips and tricks and helped us put together our dance routine in a way that made us feel comfortable and made the process fun.
Vendor response 11/07/2022
Thanks Noelle,
You were great strudents to work with. I hope you will be able to do more d...
ancing in the future. Thanks for the great review
Adrianna C
5.0
10/31/2022
We are so fortunate that Bud was available for lessons before our wedding! We had SO much fun learning from him, each of the hour lessons were filled with laughter, "frame!" and not looking down at our feet. Our guests were so impressed at our first dance. We even impressed ourselves! We cannot wait to return to Bud's studio and learn a few other dances for fun.
Vendor response 10/31/2022
Thanks for the great review!!! You both great students. Ian so happy your hard work paid ...
off at your wedding. More lessons?? Come on down !
Aimee K
5.0
10/24/2022
Bud was a great instructor! We had such a fun time, I was sad to have our lessons end. It was so fun to have time with me and my fiancé prior to the wedding that wasn’t stressful. Bud was so easy to work with and made us feel very relaxed. Day of, we were so confident walking out in front of all our friends and family. People cheered throughout the whole dance, everyone was impressed. His lessons aren’t just for a one time use, we can pull out these dance moves everywhere. I loved working with Bud!
Vendor response 10/25/2022
Hello Aimee & Dan,
Loved working with you both. I knew you would do well at your wedding. ...
You did so well on our last lesson. I knew you were ready. Thanks for letting me part of your wedding plans
Michael S
5.0
10/19/2022
For Valentine's Day, I got my fiance dance lessons for us for our first dance and couldn't have made a better purchase! I have never been a great dancer, but both my fiance and I feel so much more confident on the dance floor now. Bud is a phenomenal teacher and was just plain fun to be around. After only two lessons, I briefly practiced with my mom for our mother-son dance, and she was simply astounded with how well I lead. I cannot recommend lessons with Bud more!
Vendor response 10/20/2022
Thanks for the great review Michael. Leading is the key. I think it ,as a rule is the most...
difficult thing to teach any male student. I love how the partners eyes light up when the guy is ACTUALLY leading. You managed to do that well. Congratulations. Enjoy being a good leader and go dancing.
Bryan C
5.0
10/02/2022
Neither one of us had much experience with dancing together before the lessons with Bud Walters. He was very patient while teaching us. He would ask us questions to make us think through whether the steps had been done properly or not, rather than just feeding us the answer. Make sure to practice between lessons to maximize the time spent with Bud Walters. We would highly recommend using Bud Walters to learn how to dance for your first dance at your wedding.
Vendor response 10/03/2022
Thanks for the great review. great sharing tip on practicing. It really helps the teacher ...
to move forward with each lesson. I hope the lessons paid off and your first dance was a BIG hit with your guests. P.S. I know your dance was a big hit.
Lauren A
5.0
9/20/2022
We took three lessons from Bud for our wedding first dance. We had so much fun and thoroughly enjoyed our experience! I never thought we could look so good dancing after just a few lessons, but Bud got us to a great place to have an excellent first dance! Thanks so much, Bud! Can't wait to show off our new moves. Can't recommend Bud enough, if you're on the fence about dance lessons - do it. You won't regret it!
Vendor response 09/20/2022
Thanks Lauren & Michael,
You were such a delight to teach. I loved all the questions from ...
Michael. So happy you found me and I weas able to be a part of your special day! I know you will have a great day and especially a wonderful first dance.
Katarina W
5.0
9/02/2022
We heavily procrastinated practicing our first dance, and Bud fit us in for two sessions, two weeks before our wedding. He is so fun to work with and really made two goofballs who don't ever dance together, look like they really know what they're doing! We felt confident dancing on our wedding day, and our guests loved our dance moves. We can't recommend Bud enough, but don't be like us and procrastinate! Book him as early as you can because he's just that good.
Vendor response 09/07/2022
Thanks for the great review. I had a great time teaching you and making you feel good abou...
t finding me at the last minute. Hope you were not late for the wedding. Planning ahead always work well and saves a lot of unecessary stress.
Lizzy H
5.0
8/30/2022
BUD IS AMAZING!! My Husband Nick and I absolutely adore him! He worked with our sechdules and we had a BLAST! We absolutely rocked out first dance and felt very confident. If you want to make a friend, laugh and learn how to dance - Bud is your man! We love you Bud & can’t thank you enough for everything!!
Vendor response 08/30/2022
LIZZIE!!!!
I had such a great time with you both. I am so happy Nick finally got as chance...
to lead such a powerful woman. You both ROCK! No wonder you did so well with your first dance. P/S thanks for the great review.
Annie C
5.0
8/30/2022
Bud is an incredible instructor to say the least. The few lessons we spent with him taught us more about our relationship than dance itself. He had the incredible ability to guide us in step, while teaching us about our unspoken communication style at the same time. He balanced brutal honesty with empathetic warmth. At our last lesson, he required us to dance in front of the family that was next. I have an incredible fear of dancing or singing in front of a crowd. My fiancé wanted us to learn a simple dance to help us feel more confident on our wedding day. Not only did I overcome a huge hesitation, but that particular practice dance was my favorite. I can’t thank bud enough for such a unique experience. I am sure you will not get it anywhere else.
Vendor response 08/30/2022
Such a great review! What can I say but a big THANK YOU!!!! It's nice to know that no onl...
y did you learn to dance, you also learned some life skills. So happy you got a chance to show off your new found skills to a new audience of students waiting for their lesson. P/S/ they comented after you left how well you did. No more newvous jitters for Annie... YEA, you go girl.
Emma W
5.0
8/26/2022
My fiancé and I had the best time taking classes from Bud. He is so great at what he does and we really saw incredible progress each week. We feel really comfortable and prepared for our dance on our wedding day. I highly recommend taking his class! It was the best experience!!
Vendor response 08/26/2022
Hi Emma & Brad,
It's always a pleasure to teach when you have great students as graceful a...
s you. I really enjoyed our time together. Have a great wedding dance. Twomore experiences to go, the whole wedding day ,loud cheers, and ohhh & awwwwws for your dance.
DJ D
5.0
7/10/2022
If you’re thinking about dance lessons for your first dance: DO THEM WITH BUD! He’s great. We had no experience prior and our guests ended up LOVING our first dance. Thank you, Bud!!!!!
Vendor response 07/11/2022
Hi DJ,
Thanks for the great review. I am always happy to hear about a successful first dan...
ce. Working with "no experience" students is what make it the best.
Good students make great dancers. Keep practicing and go out dancing once in a while.
Kayla B
5.0
7/06/2022
Wow, what a wonderful guy to have the opportunity to work with. My partner & I went in knowing nothing but after 3 lessons, we had more than enough to dance well for our wedding. We were so impressed we even set up 2 lessons for the father daughter dance, and one for the mother son. Bud was incredibly knowledgeable & patient & absolutely so much fun to work with. We liked him so much we didn't hesitate to take the 3 hour round trip drive for each lesson. I'm so happy we were able to have a fun, good-looking dance for our wedding & didn't have to stand up in front of everyone we know doing the butt-hugging zombie. 10/10 recommend for anyone. Bonus is the astonishingly beautiful back yard he has (he teaches out of his private studio built into his home)!
Vendor response 07/08/2022
Hi,
Thanks for the great review. I had a wonderful time with your family. Watching them gr...
ow in such a short time was very exciting to me. I am so happy your first dance went well. Thanks for letting me be a part of your wedding. Thanks for loving the back yard gardens.
Sammie M
5.0
6/03/2022
Bud was helpful with not only teaching us a beautiful ballroom dance, but was helpful with tips and tricks throughout the evening for us to look and dance our best and increase our confidence with dancing! The feedback was always helpful and honest. He helped us to better communicate with each other through dance.
Vendor response 06/16/2022
Thanks for the great review. It is always a pleasure to work with couples like you. Commu...
nication is the key. Thanks again for letting me be a part of your special day.
Angela B
5.0
5/23/2022
We did dance lessons with Bud and we really enjoyed it. It was something new for both of us. Our dance was awesome and everyone at our wedding was impressed we didn't just sway back and forth. Bud was so friendly and great to work with.
Vendor response 05/23/2022
Thanks for thr review. It is always nice to know the dance went well and you enjoyed your ...
lessons. The rock back and forth dance is SOOOOO boring. No boring first dance for you, you made it fun to watch. Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day.
Ashley h
5.0
5/18/2022
we drove 2 and a half hour round trip just to take lessons with Bud! He is amazing at what he does and our wedding dance looked spectacular! I cant say en6good things about him. he's straight forward and makes sure you get your money's worth! I will ALWAYS go back to him for lessons when I need then! Do Not pass this man up!!!
Vendor response 05/18/2022
Aashley and Austin,I forgot how far you traveled to take your lessons. THANK YOU!!!!
Aside...
from that wonderful review I had a great time with you. I am so very happy your dance was spectacular. Your hard work paid off. Thanks again for being such wonderful students and feeling like it's worth the money spent.
Devika K
5.0
3/24/2022
Bud is just amazing. He just took 3 sessions to teach us our first dance and it turned out great. Everyone loved it. Highly recommend him. He’s a great teacher, so friendly and joyful.
Vendor response 03/25/2022
Hello Dee & Sai,
Thanks for sharing your culture and all alowing me to be a part of your w...
edding. I enjoyed our time together. So happy to hear all went well. I knew it would!
Talar R
5.0
2/09/2022
Bud was incredible and taught us a lifelong skill! My husband was skeptical when I asked him to go for dance lessons, but he ended up really enjoying Bud's approach to teaching. He even said he would have taken a fourth lesson! Everyone was so impressed with our first dance and we received so many compliments, not to mention the confidence we felt during! I'm so grateful we found Bud, and now we find our frame and dance in the kitchen!
Tip - call, don't email Bud. And bring your wedding shoes!
Vendor response 02/09/2022
Hi,
Thanks for the wonderful review. I love when I can sway the partner to enjoy the dance...
lessons. Kitchen dancing can be soooo much fun. Now get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans.
Lainy F
5.0
1/21/2022
I cannot say enough good things about Bud. He is not only phenomenal at what he does, but he is an incredible person. My now husband and I loved the dance lessons so much, we are continuing to go even post wedding. It is something we always looked forward to and one of my favorite parts of the whole wedding experience. Thank you so much, Bud!
Vendor response 01/21/2022
Hi Lainy & Blake,
You both were amazing to teach. I hope your Foxtrot went well and you W...
OWed your guests. Looking forward to your next lesson.at your wedding. You both are on my list of Favorites.
Cameron C
5.0
1/05/2022
My fiancé and I love Bud! With all of the stress of wedding planning, it was nice to take time for the two of us to learn something new, and Bud made it both easy and fun. I had never danced a step in my life and within three lessons I had all the tools I needed to feel comfortable for the performance. Thanks Bud!
Vendor response 01/05/2022
Thanks Cameron for the great review. I am only as good as my students! You worked hard to ...
accomplish your task. The rest was very easy for me. I loved teaching you and Emily. Good luck on your jour=ney as husband and wife.
Hannah L
5.0
12/24/2021
Bud helped my husband and I learn to dance with just 3 lessons right before our wedding. Last minute, my husband decided to book dance lessons and Bud was super accommodating. He was able to teach us everything we needed to know in just 3 lessons. He's very friendly and easy to work with. I honestly wish we could continue taking lessons with him even though the wedding is over!
Vendor response 12/24/2021
Hello Hanna,
The big mystery is over! Now that you know you have all thr tools to learn ho...
w to dance and accomplished you goal YOU CAN TAKE MORE LESSONS. I am happy you did so well. Good luck on your new journey as husband & wife. Thanks for letting me be a part of your wedding day.
Cassie P
5.0
12/12/2021
Bud did a great job with our dance lessons. He gave us exactly what he advertised, our first dance in 3 lessons. We enjoyed our lessons, it gave us a break from the stressful aspects of planning and we got to work together. Everyone loved our first dance, and we were asked by so many people if we took lessons. I think it's a big compliment that we looked very natural. Bud made it extremely fun and gave us many laughs ("are you trying to make me angry?"). We highly recommend Bud as a dance teacher!
Vendor response 12/14/2021
Hi,
I love when your friends asked if you took lessons. That means to me you looked natura...
l and not chroegraphed and wooden. Congratulations on a job well done.
Cassidy H
5.0
12/01/2021
Our lessons with Bud were truly the highlight of our wedding planning! Bud is hilarious, fun, lively, and an incredible teacher. Each lesson flew by, and we’d always look forward to the next. It was amazing to see my husband, who always believed he couldn’t dance, gain the confidence and eagerness to learn more. The entire process was so much fun and brought us closer during the weeks leading up to our wedding. The end result was our first dance being one we will remember forever! Thanks, Bud!
Vendor response 12/01/2021
Cassidy & Juan,
Thanks you for the great review! I love the confidence gain that Juan show...
ed in every lesson. To watch him smile as he took charge of each step was such fun for me as well. You both were a joy to teach and get to know as we spent our three lessons together. Congratulations on a job well done.
Reajean and Toli G
5.0
11/17/2021
Bud is absolutely amazing and fun to work with! The lessons flew by. It's amazing just how quickly he can teach within a short time frame. The people in our wedding loved our dance. Thank you so much Bud!!
Vendor response 11/18/2021
You were fun as well! The lessons always fly by for me when I have great students. You alw...
ays came prepared to learn as much as you could could absorb. Toli was quiet but mighty. Good luck with your new journey as husband and wife. Also thank you for letting me be a part of your special day.
Melinda and Curtis W
5.0
10/31/2021
Bud was so much fun to work with - he helped us with our first dance and definitely helped us be more comfortable! He spent time getting to know us and taught us how to do our best. Not to mention he's an absolute hoot! Would definitely recommend to anyone learning from beginner level to even more experienced dancers. Thanks so much Bud!
Vendor response 10/31/2021
Hello Melinda and Curtis,
You were a delight to teach! We got thru the overthingking part...
and just let it go! Hooray! Hope your wedding dance was a great success and a pleasant suprise to all your friends. Better than doing the Frankenstein Butt Hugger wasn't it?
Colleen & Kevin F
5.0
10/11/2021
Bud was the absolute best to work with for our First Dance. We told everyone that we booked lessons because we realized how much fun it was to do for our wedding and it was all because of Bud and his passion/demeanor. As a couple who waivers on the side of perfectionist tendencies, he helped us let loose, but kept us honest with our dance each lesson. Our dance ended up being a huge success! We enjoyed every lesson with him and truly feel like we can have more fun dancing together. Thank you, Bud!!
Vendor response 10/13/2021
Hello Coleen & Kevin,
Thanks for the great review. It was" EVERYTHING" a teacher could ask...
for. Perfectionism can work for you in your jobs but you learned how to manage it in your dance. Congratulations on a job well done.
Dave H
5.0
10/06/2021
Bud is a great teacher. I went with my daughter for our dance at her wedding, actually gained competence! He’s great at patiently explaining what you did wrong. And he constantly reminds you to practice.
Vendor response 10/06/2021
Thank you, Dave. It is always nice to have anothewr set of eyes to watch a lesson . To get...
a rave review on top of that is golden.
Luke B
5.0
9/14/2021
Bud is a wonderful teacher. We brought a fairly challenging song but he was equal to the task and taught us everything we needed to know, he even let us book an extra lesson just in case. Our dance was a huge hit and everyone was cheering for us the entire time. We’re definitely going to come back for some standard dance lessons and we’ve already recommended Bud to anyone and everyone we know. Just go ahead and call, you won’t regret it.
Vendor response 09/15/2021
Well, Well, Well! Luke you allowed me to accomplish my person al best! 200 five star revie...
ws. Thanks. Both you and Lauren did so well to Thats Amore. Yes, it was a challenge to get it right, make it easy ,and you both accomplished your task. I am so happy all your hard work and practice paid off for you. Hats off for a job well done!
Kelly K
5.0
9/13/2021
Seriously was the best way for us to learn how to dance confidently for our special moment. Bud was knowledgeable, fun, creative, and made the lessons as best as possible for us. We ended up only needing three lessons because of how well he taught us in our hour lessons. Bud was very personable and took the time to understand what was important to us to incorporate that in our dance together. Our first dance was so fun and tons of our friends and family were amazed at how well we looked during it. They all asked us if we had been practicing all year for this and didn't believe us when we said we only had three lessons with our dance instructor. Would highly recommend this over anyone else for any couples wanting to do something fun and memorable for their first dance.
Vendor response 09/14/2021
Hello Kelly &Corey...
What can I say but I enjoyed your lessons as much as you did. Most c...
ouples do not take the challenge of doing a swing for their first dance. YOU DID IT and carried it off as well. I was so pleased you had fun and will remember YOUR FIRST DANCE for a lifetime. Congratulations!
Mark K
5.0
9/05/2021
There are not enough words to say how wonderful our experience with Bud was! We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed each lesson. Bud makes dancing feel easy! We would recommend Bud to anyone who is looking to prepare for their first dance.
Vendor response 09/05/2021
Thanks for the great review. The great experience worked for me as well. We did have a gr...
eat time I always looked forward to your lessons as well. You surprised me with your dance talents. Thanks for letting me part of your special day.
Heidi F
5.0
8/20/2021
We had absolutely no dance experience and have been nervous about the first dance. Bud was SO friendly - he’s a great teacher and classes were so fun!!! I would definitely recommend doing a few classes with him before a wedding!
Vendor response 08/20/2021
Hello Heidi and Brad,
Thanks for the great review. Can't wait till we meet again! The key ...
is to relax and enjoy the lesson. Let me make the nervous juiiers go away! You both are going to be great with Your First Dance.
Hillary L
5.0
8/18/2021
My husband and I had the privilege of working with Bud several times- before the pandemic hit and our wedding was delayed, and also before our post-pandemic wedding festivities. Both times, Bud was wonderful: charming, witty, knowledgeable, spry, and willing to work with our unusual requests. We wanted a mash up of a Salsa and Texas Two Step, and Bud was our guy! He was patient but gave constructive feedback, and he helped us to feel at ease with our dance routine. I also worked with Bud for our father-daughter dance and had a great experience. Bud is very approachable, and his passion for dance is obvious. Not only is Bud a strong technical dancer with years of championship experience, but he also inspires people of all ages to pursue their passions, make them lifelong endeavors, and share hobbies (such as love of dance) with your partner. A wonderful teacher all around. Highly recommend!