If you want to secure yourself in the comfort of looking half way decent during your first dance at your wedding--or at least not look like a complete imbecile--you better contact Rebecca and get with it! It really didn't take too long before we could get some basic steps down and tried incorporating some interesting turns into our routine, and she was very patient in making sure both of us had a firm grasp before moving onto the next level. Our wedding dance had some interesting turns, spins, and steps with a big finish incorporated into it. The stress and anxiety of it all leading up to "The Big Day" didn't help, and at one point my hubby took a wrong step, but was able to correct it flawlessly without anyone noticing--all thanks to her! Each appointment is 45 minutes. EXACTLY 45 minutes. If she says be there at 5:30pm, you better not knock on that door at 5:29pm (and steal a minute from the previous couple) or at 5:31pm because you already cut into your time slot. Of course, you can double book. That said, she is very professional and methodical in her guidance, and seems to live and breath the art of dance! read more

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Thanks to yelper Melissa for your review of Rebecca! We decided to reach out to Rebecca based off great reviews and found the perfect package to fit our needs and within our budget. Rebecca was very quick at responding to our emails and is really informative in each email she sends you. There is a 5 class wedding package that worked perfectly for us. A few months before the wedding, we weren't sure if we wanted to spend extra money on taking dance lessons for the wedding, but as the date was getting closer, we were feeling the pressure of putting together something, so we decided to check out yelp and came across The Dance Whisperer. We felt the price was reasonable, and I had confidence based on reviews that Rebecca would be able to help us from looking ridiculous during our first dance and sure enough she made us look amazing! Everyone raved about how great we were and even my mom said our first dance was so amazing and my mom RARELY compliments anyone or anything. We scheduled our five sessions after our first class to make sure we could get in the books before the wedding and that was not a problem since Rebecca had perfect times for us in the evenings after work. Rebecca is so personable and even though we have only met her 5 times, we felt very comfortable with her in each class which was kind of frightening in the beginning because we were both inexperienced with dancing, but she started off with basic steps to boost our confidence and gave us a little preview of what to expect for the next class as a bit of homework to practice at home. Thank you Rebecca for your help!! read more

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Rebecca was absolutely fantastic - when life slows down (ha!) we want to continue to take lessons from her! She is patient, breaks things down, covers all the bases (even how to enter and leave the dance floor!) and we learned moves we have been able to translate to other dances. Most importantly, she really taught us to connect on the dance floor and we both find dancing SO much more fun now. She teaches more than just a choreographed dance (which was beautiful, by the way) but also how to communicate on the dance floor. We were both so nervous when we started thinking about our first dance, and by the end of our sessions with Rebecca all the nerves were gone. Seriously, by the time you get through the ceremony, the last thing you want to do is have added stress of dancing in front of people... the first dance should be a special moment and after working with Rebecca, it truly was. Our first dance was flawless, relaxed, natural and FUN - and we owe it all to Rebecca. THANK YOU! For reference: We did a slowish two-step to L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole, but she showed us many possibilities and also recommends songs! read more

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If I could give this person a zero I would. So I was setting up an appointment with The Dance Whisperer (who has great reviews) for Logan and I, and out of no where she sends me this email. ORIGINAL EMAIL: Lisa, Before we schedule 6:15p on January 16, I have one more question: Because the political conflict in our country is at a fever pitch, I am now telling new students before they enroll that I offer dance lessons to all spousal couples, including same-sex, interfaith, and interracial. I did not vote for Trump. I am a proponent of the idea that freedom of religion is the separation of church and state and that the alt-right should not be allowed to impose on all Americans its religious beliefs regarding marriage, sex and contraception. Are the two of you okay with that? I was flabbergasted and I had to reply back. MY RESPONSE: Hi Rebecca, As a potential client, I've never had anyone start off with telling me their political views and beliefs. I consider myself a Libertarian and I did vote for Trump. My fiancé loves Trump. Half our families are hard core democrats and hardcore republicans and we all are super close. My MOH isn't a Trump fan and the managing physician I work for, who i have a great working relationship with is a Democrat. I may not agree with other people's views and vice versa but i respect each one regardless of their political beliefs. I don't allow my views or beliefs to interfere or dictate who I choose to associate with. Is this okay with you? I can't for the life of me understand how she has great reviews. She continued with how she doesn't believe in God, etc. I DON't CARE what you believe in. I just want to learn how to dance for my wedding! Needless to say she lost my business and I went elsewhere. read more

Y'all. If you think you can't dance and want the best first dance anyone has ever seen GET YOURSELF TO REBECCA. She's very patient and teaches iteratively, adding as you master. Not once did my new husband or I feel overwhelmed. You should have heard my new mother in law shout in excitement and surprise as she watched her serious son twirl me on the dance floor! Seriously, our first dance was the talk of the wedding. I'd give her 10/5 if I could! read more

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If you are looking to learn a dance for your wedding or for private ballroom, Latin and any other kind of dance lesson, Rebecca is wonderful. She has a very small studio but she is patient, listens carefully and you will never know that you have two left feet. She is full of encouragement and is positive but firm. My husband and I go for private lessons (which are the only option) and it has become one of our very favorite "date night" activities. We have taken private lessons before but Rebecca is the best. Of course, this is a couple's studio so you will need to have a partner...and then you will need to find a place to go out and try your new skill! Still, this is so worth it and there are no contracts and your first lesson is free. We love it and highly recommend it. If you need to create a wedding dance, Rebecca's talent is exactly what you need. Have fun. read more

If you're thinking that awkward middle school dance is your only option for your first dance, think again! My new husband and I don't have 2 left feet, but we're not especially gifted in the dance choreography department. I wanted to do something fun for our first dance. My husband just wanted our dance to be better than his brother's. We accomplished both of those goals with the Dance Whisperer! Rebecca was very easy to work with! We gave her our requested songs and she had something ready in her mind before our first lesson. Our first lesson was just learning the basics. I'll admit -- after that day, I questioned how we would get through the whole thing at that pace. But by lesson #4 we had finished the whole dance and had done countless run throughs of the more challenging parts with her. Rebecca is able to cater the dance to your tastes as well as your skill level. I've had multiple friends use her 5 lesson package for their first dances and all of us had great experiences! The price may sound steep, especially with the cost of the wedding itself, but I can say this expense was well worth it. In the midst of all the wedding planning craziness, this was something just for the two of us. read more

We found Rebecca through Yelp and she helped my fiancé and I prepare for our first wedding dance. We did 5 lessons with her and she was very professional, worked around my busy schedule, and delivered great dance lessons as promised. During the dance lessons, she made sure we were comfortable with the dance steps and took it as slow as we needed her to. Highly recommend her for couples looking for a dance instructor before their big day! read more

If you are in need of dance lessons to get you and your groom dance floor-ready then The Dance Whisperer will be able to meet your needs. With less than eight weeks to go and hectic work schedules, we went with the five class package and made it happen. Not only is Rebecca nice and a great dancer herself, she understands her students and takes into account their abilities. She made our first dance easy to remember and stylish. We felt completely comfortable since it was a private lesson each time and she is wonderful to work with - thank you so much, Rebecca! read more

After taking lessons with the Dance Whisperer, it's obvious why she is the highest rated Houston instructor on Yelp! Rebecca is a fantastic teacher. Her home studio is the perfect environment and made us feel very comfortable right from the start so we could make the most of our lesson time. Communication is great and scheduling lessons is easy and flexible. We learned a great routine of versatile steps, transitions, and twirls that we can use to dance to all kinds of music - in addition to the first song at our wedding. We had so much fun, it was easily the most enjoyable part of wedding prep (that didn't involve food). Plus now we'll look great on the dance floor at all of our friend's future weddings! read more

Rebecca was awesome and really helped my (now) wife and I learn how to prepare for our first dance at our wedding. Believe me, this is an achievement worth noting as my dance skills at start of the lesson were very minimal at best. She was patient with us and kind and very helpful. I also feel like my wife and I now know some dance moves which we can use for life. Overall, very grateful for the lessons. read more

We went to my friend's wedding in April and they had a beautifully choreographed dance. Lo and behold, they worked with Rebecca, the Dance Whisperer, for their big day. Rebecca is extremely professional and friendly. She took two completely novice dancers and definitely improved our dance presence. We are so happy that she was referred to us by our friend. The dance lessons went by so quickly and were very conveniently scheduled. We had lots of fun learning our wedding dance and can't wait to show off our moves on the floor and impress our guests with our skills. Thank you Rebecca for being so attentive and patient with my fiancé and i. read more

My fiancé found the Dance Whisperer online and we couldn't be happier with the results. Personally, I think of myself as a awful dancer who before the this wouldn't even try. We did the 5 class package for our wedding dance and after the first few I was a little worried, but now I am confident we will nail it. Rebecca is very professional and always on time. She never misses appointments and really did a great job tailoring the dance to our abilities. I recommend her for anyone wanting to learn to dance. Great location as well! Thanks! read more

Rebecca was great - helped us learn our first dance to 2 separate songs within 5-6 lessons. She helped us choreograph, then break it down into smaller parts for each dance and master those until we were able to put them all together into one cohesive and fluid routine. The audience loved it :) read more

We recently got married and used Rebecca the Dance Whisperer to teach us our first dance at our wedding. She was fantastic! She looked at our capabilities as a couple and came up with a lovely coordinated dance that we both could learn easily but that looked great. She was professional and diligent in making sure we got it exactly right... close enough is not good enough! Rebecca strives for perfection but in a friendly and attentive way and makes you a feel comfortable. We would highly recommend the Dance Whisperer for ANY dance needs not just weddings. We're already considering our next dance moves we want to go back and learn from her! read more

Great instructor! Really takes what you want into consideration and works with you! Rebecca has a lot of patience and is a great teacher!

My husband and I decided that we needed a hobby together and decided to take dance lessons for fun. We go once a week and it's something that both of us look forward to. Rebecca is an amazing instructor! I like that she doesn't make us do the same things over and over again and she teaches us how to listen to the type of music that's playing to determine the dance style. I only wish she choreographed our wedding dance 5 years ago because I'm certain it would have been amazing! read more

From an outsiders POV, Rebecca seems like a great dance instructor. I was a bridesmaid at my recent friends wedding. Her then fiancee couldn't dance to save his life. However, he was able to pull off his "first dance" with my friend quite well. I was rather impressed at the choreographed moves he was able to pull off after dance lessons from rebecca. The bride said her brother found Rebecca via YELP and I have to say she seems like quite a good teacher. Thanks Rebecca for making my friends first dance a success! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Rebecca. I'm getting married on Thursday and it was it was important to me for my FH and I to have a decent first dance. I didn't need anything spectacular... just not "8th grade leave room for Jesus sway", ya know? I've always danced (informally) but FH isn't much for cuttin rug. Rebecca changed ALL that! He's still nervous about dancing but I can say, without a doubt, our first dance will be memorable and beautiful because of her. She was patient and understanding and extremely helpful. I'm honestly heartbroken that tonight was our last lesson. I've already begun telling all my friends about her and will absolutely use her again when financially able. read more

We found Rebecca on yelp and couldn't of been happier. She helped my fiance and I get ready for our first dance. She made us very comfortable through the whole process. This was my first time taking dance lessons and I had so much fun. We plan on going back after the wedding rush settles down and take some more lessons. She works with your schedule and was very accommodating when we had to cancel due to a family emergency. I can't recommend her enough!! read more

Really enjoyed the classes with Rebecca! We took 5 for our big day and it was much needed! I'm happy with the results. Our dance was not complicated at all and it helped that she emphasized LISTENING to the beat. lol. That's of course how bad my hubby and I were. We loved the end of our dance as well-- people thought that it looked difficult and were impressed. I can't wait for the wedding video :) read more

When we first pulled up to Rebecca's studio I was really concerned and we almost bolted, but I am so glad we didn't. She very clearly knows what she is doing and is able to work well with all skill levels. Rebecca was able to choreograph something sweet and simple for us in just a few lessons and it was completely worth the money! My fiancé even had a good time and he was not looking forward to taking dance lessons. She worked with us on basic as and added in some fun stuff based on what we were enjoying and our skill level. read more

My fiance and I could not have asked for a better dance lesson experience. Dance lessons seem like something you "should" do prior to your wedding, and--though we were somewhat on the fence about whether it would be worth the time and expense--we knew we didn't want to feel awkward when it came time for our first dance. It's hard to know what to expect when you sign up for dance lessons, but for some reason the idea of learning a standard dance move (waltz, foxtrot, and the like) or some sort of canned routine quickly comes to mind. That couldn't have been further from the truth with Rebecca, though. Under her guidance (and in her comfortable, private dance studio), we became very comfortable moving together--to the point where we even developed choreography to our chosen first dance song. The best part, though, is that the choreography really reflects both the nature of the song that we chose and our personalities--and she was very receptive to suggestions and feedback that we gave. How many people can say that their first dance includes moves as diverse as a waltz variant, a swing routine, and the Carlton?! Working with Rebecca, we've gone from being on the fence with dance lessons to lamenting the fact that they'll be over when we get married. I cannot recommend her more highly. read more

Just a few days ago my fiancé and I were standing in the kitchen talking about the song we wanted to use for our first dance and thought well it can't be that hard can it? Well about 13 seconds into trying to figure out how we were supposed to even stand in front of each other to dance, it became quickly apparent that we needed professional help! It was almost 11pm at night when I found Rebecca's information and sent her an email. I got a response the next morning, scheduled our lesson and we just finished our first lesson. Rebecca is perfectly delightful! When I tell you we had no idea what we were doing, I am not exaggerating! But in one hour we learned a few steps and will be able to get through our first dance with some dignity and hopefully at least a little bit of grace. Don't let your hesitation stop you, this is one wedding to-do you won't regret completing! read more

My fiance and I found Rebecca on Yelp when we were searching for dance lessons for our first dance. After our first lesson we knew we have found the right teacher for us and opted for her wedding package. Rebecca was very kind and patient with us as we were most certainly beginner dancers. It was clear she definitely knows her stuff, too! We also had a very non-traditional first dance song (The Talking Heads) with which Rebecca had no problem at all working with. Rebecca was very flexible and responsive and worked to accommodate our crazy schedules. She has a great facility where she holds the dance lessons. It is private so you don't have to worry about others watching you fall over each other (like us!). By the end of our package of lessons, not only had we learned a custom choreographed sequence that was built by Rebecca for our skill level, but we were exceptionally more confident in our skills. Our first dance was a great hit and everyone was impressed with our "skills"! :) I would recommend Rebecca to anyone, especially beginners like us! read more

Make sure to book her before your big day! She's a great instructor and we were both happy how she came up with our routine for the first dance! read more

I found the Dance Whisperer on Yelp and gave it a try because of great reviews. I love to dance and thought it would be a great date night activity if I could find just the right teacher and setting. I had dragged my husband to other studios in the past and each time we did a few lessons and he didn't want to return. The private setting and personal lessons with Rebecca were just what we needed. We started the lessons with no specific goal in mind except to have fun and have a great couples activity. That is exactly what Rebecca has provided. We just finished our first group of lessons and signed up for another package of lessons. Rebecca caters to my husbands busy schedule (he is a physician) and responds very quickly by email or phone if we have a request. I 'm so glad I took the chance with the Dance Whisperer .....and we are hooked! read more

I found Rebecca on yelp when my fiance and I were seeking dance lessons for our wedding. We wanted to look a little more polished for our first dance. Rebecca did an excellent job. We did the wedding package and had 5 dance lessons with her. We were dancing great by the third lesson and she helped us loosely choreograph some more advanced steps into our dance so it wouldn't look staged. It was such a relief to have practiced some before our big day and we had fun doing it too! We were so pleased that my fiance and his mother had one lesson with her and my Dad and I had one lesson with her for those dances. I highly recommend her, especially over group lessons. She works with you one on one to achieve your goals. Thanks for your help Rebecca! read more

Probably the worst type of customer service I have ever experienced while trying to book dance lessons First email from me: Please let me know when you will be available. Email from Rebecca: I'm available Thursday at 8pm. Saturday at 4pm. Would you like to book those dates? If so, you will need to send payment via paypal. Second email from me (literally 10 minutes later): Yes. please book me for those dates. What is your email for payment? Email from Rebecca: Sorry, Thursday at 8pm is already taken. Would you like to still book Saturday at 4pm? Third email from me (2 minutes later): Yes, please book me for Saturday. Where should I send payment? Email from Rebecca: Sorry that date and time is already booked, would you like a referral? It was obvious that this place does not care about their clients. Would never consider booking them or referring any of my friends and family. read more

My husband and I took dance lessons for our wedding and had a great experience with Rebecca! We were unsure that our favorite song would go well with a dance but she immediately said "oh we can definitely work with this!" She is incredibly patient and such an effective teacher, encouraging us to take our time and practice until we felt comfortable moving onto the next steps. Our family and friends were super impressed with our first dance and it looks great in our photos and video! Even though we were both admittedly a bit nervous, we LOOK very confident thanks to Rebecca's awesome teaching skills!! read more

My wedding is next weekend and although I'm not the best dancer, Rebecca made me feel so comfortable. My fiancé and I chose a difficult song and she was soooo patient with us. She took the time to stop when we made mistakes and really help us! I really appreciate her help more than she'll ever know. Getting married? Need a great dance instructor? Please call Rebecca! She will make you look like you know what you are doing :) read more

I don't always write Yelp review, but when I do...Rebecca is a very good teacher, I can prove it by going through all the trouble to retrieve my pw and confirming my email address! Rebecca is the best teacher ever. My wife and I needed a last minute dance lessons for our wedding and Rebecca helped so much. I'm not an music/art person, and I have trouble following beats but Rebecca is there to help me catch on the beat and I didn't embarrass my self on my wedding. Strongly recommend her for dance lessons! read more

My wife and I wanted to do something special for our wedding dance not just the hug and sway, since neither of us knew how to dance we decided to take dance lessons. We first tried using Fred Astaire dance studio. After a few lessons we were not really getting anywhere, it just was not the best fit for us. Then we found The Dance Whisperer online. Rebecca was great and understood exactly what we were trying to do. (be able to look like we knew what we were doing). We took her 5 dance lesson wedding package. The first two lessons she taught us the basic steps. She was able to explain and convey in a easy to understand way the moves and techniques needed to get the basic steps. (In a way I will probably never forget quick, quick, slow, slow). The third lesson we started to introduce spins and more complicated moves. The fourth lesson putting it all together. Then in the last lesson reviewing and finishing the choregraphing of our dance. Not only did we have a great first dance but we have been able to remember and to use the moves since. I would highly recommend Rebecca to anyone looking to learn the basics or trying to look good in a 1 minute 30 second choreographed dance. read more

Excellent dance lessons! Our first dance was amazing! My fiance and I are not the greatest dancers but Rebecca really made it so simple and it looked great! We plan on going back for more lessons! read more

Rebecca takes the task of teaching couples how to dance seriously and the experience with her did not disappoint. We felt as prepared as we could be for our first dance in March. After our dance, a few people asked us for the name of our dance teacher and I happily passed along Rebecca's contact information to friends. She is genuinely interested in making you look good and clearly demonstrates how to dance. read more

WOW! My boyfriend said for months he would like to take dance lessons and for his birthday I purchased the 5 class dance lesson package and we had an absolute blast. Rebecca was able to work with both of us to improve our skills which were at different levels. After 5 classes, we are able to dance to a few different types of music and even have gone to show of our moves around town. The 45 minute classes FLY by with Rebecca and we always left feeling really great and ready for the next weeks class. The one-on-one privacy made learning much easier and personalized than at a chain dance studio. Rebecca runs a fun and organized dance studio and definitely knows what she is doing. Whether you are looking to expand your dance skills or learn a specific dance, I would highly recommend Rebecca - it makes for a great date night! read more

My fiancé and I were in desperate need of help for our wedding first dance. Rebecca was absolutely amazing, and I'm so glad that we took lessons from her! She taught us two basic steps that were easy to do but looked great on the dance floor. She was extremely patient with us and understanding about our budget. We signed up for 3 lessons, and she didn't push us to take more than we were able to afford. Our first dance was great thanks to Rebecca! read more

My husband and I agreed to take dance lessons when one of our children got engaged which occurred four months ago. After researching names on the internet I found Rebecca and our lessons began immediately. From the beginning Rebecca made us feel extremely comfortable even being the complete novices we were. She's patient, reassuring and we have enjoyed all our lessons to date. We may not be stars by the time the wedding arrives, but we certainly won't embarrass ourselves and might even impress a few. I highly recommend Rebecca! read more

Great teacher! My fiancé and are not dancers by any means, but Rebecca has been great and we feel confident for our big day. Just as all the other reviews say, she knows her stuff and can get you ready in a short amount of time for any type of dance. We have had a great time over the past few weeks. I would recommend the wedding special she has if you are preparing for that occasion. read more

My now husband and I had such a great experience working with Rebecca (the Dance Whisperer). We came in on day one with a unique and challenging song request and in her words "anything is possible" - she was patient with us and helped us learn a wonderful dance that wowed our guests. Her dance studio is very comfortable. My then fiance and I had no formal dance training and felt completely hopeless at times, but she took the time and care to work with us and make sure we understood every detail of our routine - after a few sessions with her, we were shocked to find ourselves wedding dance ready! We will always be fond of this dance routine and cannot thank her enough!!! read more