Emily taught my wife and I how to waltz for our wedding. Everything about it was fun. We moved into our house a week before the wedding. That could have been a stressful time-- unpacking and preparing for 11 guests. But my only memories are of dancing around our dining room, laughing and enjoying our newly found facility with waltzing. And dancing the waltz in front of our guests is one of my favorite moments from our wedding.
– Julie Pokela
Our son had a ballroom dance wedding reception -- he was a competitive dancer. We had to find a teacher! With good humor, graciousness and skill, Emily diffused our awkwardness and made lessons fun. Her talent for metaphors and new approaches worked wonders. At the wedding, some thought we’d been dancing for years and the knowledgeable people said we had an excellent start.
– Mark and Pat Allen
A treasured memory from our wedding is our first dance. Emily, with patience and grace, taught us to samba and choreographed a beautiful dance for us. Our friends and family looked on with surprise and delight as we lit up the dance floor. The best part, however, was the satisfaction of how much we had accomplished and the joy of starting our new life together.
– Kimberly and Tony Prats
Taking lessons with Emily is an absolute pleasure. I was terrified of the idea of dancing. My wife’s high school reunion was the catalyst to finally take the first step. By the end of our first lesson, my fears were fading fast. Emily’s teaching style instantly made me feel comfortable. She knows how to guide you and communicates difficult concepts with ease. My wife was dancing as well and having fun. We danced the night away at the reunion.
– Dane Donato
The first dance with my husband is something I will always remember. I want more than the “rock in place” slow dance of 7th graders. I entered Emily’s studio with a limited dance background and each class felt natural and comfortable. Dancing brought my fiancé and I closer and I enjoyed every moment. On the dance floor as newlyweds we'll “wow” each and every one of our guests.
– Stephanie Dimetres
I was terrified preparing for my wedding knowing I would have to dance. Within 10 minutes of Emily’s instruction I knew I would be fine. It was, unexpectedly, fun! After 5 lessons I was ready. Emily did such a good job that no-one had any inkling of my ineptitude. My wife was thrilled. I would highly recommend Emily’s services to anyone. Her sense of humor and positive reinforcement made my experience thoroughly enjoyable.
– Larry Bay
Emily’s expertise, love of dance and patience set her apart from other teachers. Her ability to understand how I was struggling and what was going on inside my head is what makes her a fantastic teacher. Her feedback is precise and delivered in a way that is easy to follow and encouraging. She helped me make the thoughts behind my motions more fluid, which translated into more graceful physical motion.
