I have unique and fun system of teaching that won't hurt your brain! I stand by my motto "I can teach anyone to dance". Yes that includes the rhythmiclly challenged, which are usually the very athletic people! Let me explain.......The more you do a routine, the more your body memoriezes that routine, allowing you to drift off and let it take over. It's called "muscle memory". So in learning anything, it's the repetition that makes it look so natural. That's the importance of your commitment to practice between lessons. My main concern is making your learning process fun and painless. I realize this can be a hectic and stressful time full of anticipation and excitement.

Through your lessons, I will enable you to have the knowledge that the experts use to dance under any circumstances and recover with grace. Most wedding couple's do a rendition of slow dance appropriate for your big day!

I also realize your first dance is an opportunity to show off in front ofyour friends, relatives, and I realize you want something flashy, yet simple for your osscasion. Making your wedding First dance special to your specific needs and matching that dance to your specific music is my number one concern.

I am an independent instructor working outside of the studio setting. I can meet you at your home,  my  home, your rehearsal space, or various other venues I choose from in town. I have also in the past taught family or wedding parties as a gift from the bride and groom. Let me know if you'd like to arrange a party lesson for your family or wedding party!

Each routine may have elements from other routines, but is unique to you,  your set-up, abilities, and your personality, and especially the chosen music. I take all this into consideration when creating your routine, all the while hoping to get a couple more life-long dancers.

Dances available include:

 Swing

Salsa

Slow Dance

Country 2 Step

Fox Trot

Waltz

Rumba

Locations may require an added fee please inquire. We have several choices of locations in town to choose from. Let's talk about the perfect one for you!

Schedule in NW or SW Portland locations or a rental space we choose for your wedding party lessons.

General Schedule is  2pm-7pm  Mon.-Fri. Please view my 'teaching locations' section for more details on where I teach in Portland!

Lessons scheduled outside of this time are subject to an 'off schedule' fee of $20 per hour (that is sundays and late night) . Cancellations must be made 24 hrs. in advance to avoid a $40 Cancellation fee