If there were more than 5 stars, Val would get them all. Before Val, I was not a dancer. More to the point, I was a militant anti-dancer. She got around that instantly, and through the course of 10 lessons over 3 months, our dancing lessons was probably the best investment we made in our wedding, and a growing, learning experience for the both of us. She was patient with us and gave great encouragement. She is a skillful dancer, an imaginative choreographer, and a natural teacher. Best of all, I feel like we became friends over our 10 lessons. By the end, I felt bad that we didn't invite her to the wedding--she would have been proud of us! Now, though I'm not a dancer, I know one dance, and I know it well. We will be doing it again, no doubt. read more

Zoe and Val are great dance instructors! My fiancé and I have been working with Zoe on our first wedding dance over the past two months and she has been incredibly helpful. I have three left feet and not rhythm, yet Zoe has me dancing like a pro now (almost)! She is patient and constructive and has made the process painless and dare I say fun. My fiancé and I have a ton of confidence now and we welcome the opportunity to showcase our new talent at our upcoming wedding. We highly recommend Zoe and Val for you dancing needs - you too can be cutting a rug in no time! read more

My husband and I had Nick as our teacher for two dance classes. The first class was great and we learned alot. We liked it so much that we signed up for another towards the end of the class. The second class, I would give 1 star. Nick seemed very distracted and disinterested in teaching us. It's $100 for an hour class and Nick was 15 minutes late. Then he had us freestyling for the following 15 minutes. He wasn't really watching us or giving us any instructions. There was a couple waiting for the time slot right after us, so we pretty much got jipped out of a quarter of our class time. When it was over, he said his goodbyes and also mentioned not to come back until we had practiced a bit more. I guess we weren't learning fast enough for him to be interested in teaching us again. read more

We took classes with Valerie because of Yelp and were totally disappointed. 1. When you take a package of 5 classes and pay $400, she spends the entire first class asking you why you want to take classes, what you are scared of, trying to get into your psychology, etc. We are there because we want to learn to dance, not waste 1 out of 5 classes on her trying to be a therapist! 2. She purposely keeps the rate of teaching slow so that you have to take all 5 classes even if you are learning fast. She makes you pay for all 5 at once (in the beginning) and you can't cancel! 3. She is usually 5 - 10 minutes late for each class, but finishes on time. 4. She sometimes does things while you dance, there is a kitchen there, so she actually was lysoling and cleaning the counter tops while we were dancing! 5. The last class is just an annoying pep talk of "feel the moment" so basically the first and last class are a total waste! There are other dance teachers on yelp (we didn't try any others) but DONT GO TO VALERIE!!!! read more

Val helped my non-dancing engineer husband find rhythm and prepare for our wedding in less than a month. She works miracles. Watching him start to enjoy dancing brought out tears of joy because I never imagined it was possible. read more

(this is a lengthy review from a guys point of view, with a happy ending) we wanted to make our first dance memorable. we knew that instead of a "highschool" left-right piece that goes on for a painful 5 minutes for all of the guests - you know exactly what i'm talking about, that we would be different. we knew the songs. as a surprise, we would do hiphop, then a normal slower song. goal was to make it memorable to everyone. that's where we agreed. then we disagreed. she wanted to pay for an instructor/choreographer. i thought otherwise. my thoughts were "i can hear a beat, i can count to the beat, i enjoy dancing at bars/clubs, and we can just youtube something and learn steps from some videos." To my despair, i was dragged to dogpatch for a "dancing lesson", which i then find out is several hundred dollars for a set of 5. we meet Val - she seems friendly enough - and we spend some time introducing ourselves, our idea, and wants. we are then told to step to a simple 8 count. easy enough. at this point i'm still at the "if you WANT to do this, i WILL do it, but i'm against it." i still think i can 8 count myself (side to side), and it's really not worth spending some coin. fast forward to the day of our wedding - standing on the dance floor for the first dance. we now have a routine of the soujla boy with a transition into tierra's rendition of Together (slow song). What we were going for, was the element of surprise - this wasn't going to be a highschool straight armed left-right dance. Exactly as Val had explained it, we let the crowd quiet down, and stood there in silence, to let the mood simmer. a quick point to the DJ to cue the music, and the song starts out - very obnoxiously - and the two of us start our dance. shrieks and shouts come from the guests, as a lot of "OMFGs" are heard (in their entirety, not just acronyms). Trust me - we have the youtube video to prove it. Right at the point where the true shock factor wears off, our first song ends, and we transition into our slow number. think back to what i wrote above - i can hear a beat, i enjoy dancing. none of that applies to dancing slow. i'm never at a bar or club, dancing to slow music. back to the story, our slow number involves a series of twists, twirls, fast/slow stepping etc, all ending in a signature dip (what most first dances should have). did we get all the photos and video we wanted? probably not. did we get the crowd reaction we were going for? absolutely. could i have accomplished this myself by watching youtube? surely not. was it worth every penny, even if it was 2x the price? absolutely. Val isn't just a dance instructor. she doesn't just teach you a move, and test you in the following weeks, like a drill sergeant. Val is a wonderful coach who loves what she does, and it shows. Sure, we had to practice. Sure i always hurried home after each lesson, so i could write down which moves happened on which beats/counts. Sure that helps. Practicing in the apartment, practicing in the courtyard, all of that helps. But that only ensures that your body/mind get ingrained with the repetition of the movement. Val would bring life into our movements, tell us where we should keep our shoulders up high, make our twists twistier, our twirls twirlier, and our spins have more spring in them. Look out at the crowd and be confident, keep your eyes in the distance, don't look at the floor. Look at each other, etc etc. In retrospect, now many weeks post wedding, I can tell you, I got 1000% of what I wanted out of a first dance. We wanted the shock-factor of a totally off the wall song, transitioning into a normal appropriate song. While the music could play itself, we could not have danced ourselves without Val's guidance. The joy and gratification that we both felt while doing, and immediately after the first dance was something i can only hope every couple gets when they're on the dance floor. despite being the center of attention for 130 or so guests, because we were confident in what we had learned, there wasn't a moment of nervousness or the like, only smiles and laughter during our dance and afterwards. it was everything i had asked for - i recommend her highly to everyone. read more

We went to Val to help us with our first dance and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Val is a tremendous teacher. It is our first dance lesson of any kind and I must say Val made us feel very comfortable from the get go. You can sense her passion for the art of the dance. We opened our hearts, gazed lovingly into each other, stood tall with shoulders back, bent our knees, took our steps, and expressed our love through dance and music. Most of all, Val made dancing so much fun! We could not ask for more. read more

My wife and I worked with Val over 10 lessons for our wedding first dance. The 10 lessons has been nothing short of amazing! My wife and I were both initially nervous about having someone teach us a dance since we were not sure how we'd felt about dancing in front of all of our guest. In addition we I am not a coordinated person, my personal fear was that I'd make us look bad. Within minutes of speaking with Val she wiped our hesitations away! She is extremely personable and positive! Each lesson was fun and exciting as we learned and implemented new moves. At the end of the 10 weeks we felt extremely confident with our dance and was able to perform it with ease in front of private guest. We went from being hesitant to doing double lifts at our wedding, people cheered and could not stop talking about how beautiful our dance was. Val will not teach you a one time dance that you'll forget when your wedding is over, she'll teach you a dance that you'll easily remember for years to come. Do yourself a favor and hire Val! read more

VAL IS A MIRACLE WORKER! My fiancé and I have two left feet and were very reluctant to undertake a "First Dance" course, but knew we wanted to impress our guests. After reading her reviews, we chose Val to help us transform from two clumsy caterpillars into two beautiful, in sync, butterflies - a tall order to be sure. Val got to know us, our weaknesses and strengths, and patiently coaxed our butterflies into the light. She taught us dance and created choreography that garnered hoots of pleasure from our guests! MAGIC! read more

I couldn't imagine a better teacher than Val. And the fact that she teaches dance makes it even better since that is exactly what my fiancee and I needed the most. We came to her to learn a little routine for our 1950's themed wedding and we were not let down. Her patience, attitude and understanding of how "boys" and "girls" learn to dance differently made the experience amazing. We can't wait to come back after our wedding to learn more. Val's the best! read more

My fiancee and i took lessons from Val and the entire experience was great . I have very limited dance skills and grew up more in the running/swimming/ball-sports world and never really worked on skills like dancing. We started with Val and took 12 total lessons and came up with an amazing 2-song 3minute dance mashup. Our dance should be pretty awesome (performing it next week at our wedding). I'm feeling so much more confident while dancing and learned a very awesome routine. Val made it very comfortable for me to learn the basics and also look great. She's very involved and has charismatic enthusiasm and very beautiful energy I think we may even continue dance lessons after our wedding as our prior lessons were a lot of fun with Val - taking dance lessons with my fiancee made her so happy. I highly recommend the dance loft / val cunningham. It does cost a bit and i was skeptical at first, but looking back it was 100% worth it. side note - during several lessons, the other instructors were hanging out and giving tips/thoughts and sometimes were teaching a different lesson next to us. The other instructors besides Val seemed to be very skilled and like great teachers. We had Val, but the other instructors would've been great to work with as well. read more

Val is simply the best! My fiance and I were wanting a first dance that would me memorable and fun. I have danced all my life, but my fiance just recently started showcasing his rhythmic talents in public (before our wedding they were mostly displayed to me only, in our kitchen, ha). I first thought I could choreograph it myself, by quickly realized I had no idea how to choreograph a dance for two people, so professional help was needed. Val to the rescue! Her process is so fun and engaging and. She helped each of us showcase our best selves and took time to understand where our strengths were for movement. She really knows her stuff! Val also gave my fiance a HUGE confidence boost and was able to help him break out of his shell and really own the dance floor. I can definitely say our time with Val has helped well beyond the first dance. I LOVE dancing and always dreamed that my husband would enjoy dancing too, and that wish has truly become a reality since our wedding! Our first dance was to a very special song and Val was able to create moves that we NEVER would have thought of. We even did a couple lifts which went far above my expectations! Talk about that wow factor during a first dance! Those few minutes on the dance floor with my husband was by far the favorite part of our wedding for both of us and our guests agreed. We were having a blast and everyone could see that, which really helped set the tone for the amazing dance party that followed. Val was also just super fun to work with, always making us laugh and feel like we were doing a great job. She knows how to facilitate connection between couples and help your minds and bodies get in sync. It was a really fun ritual seeing her once a week for a little over a month as we prepared for our big day. The drive home was always filled with laughter and excitement thinking about the moment we would finally get to do our dance in front of friends and family. I would HIGHLY recommend Val to any couple looking to create a memorable first dance, or just get comfy moving your body to music :-) read more

Just because someone is a good dancer doesn't mean they would be a good choreographer. And just because someone is a good choreographer doesn't mean they would make a good teacher. With Val, you get the ENTIRE PACKAGE! She is a beautiful dancer, a creative choreographer, and a patient teacher! This is only possible because Val is such an amazing person! She is such a joy to anyone who meets her (I met her through my husband who's known her for years!) especially those who are lucky enough to dance with her! My husband and I would know- Val was the mastermind for the first dance at our wedding! My husband and I are not necessarily the "traditional" type. We didn't want a slow dance where you stare at each other while slowly moving around in circles as everyone else just wishes the food can be served. We wanted FUN! Val encouraged us to express ourselves and created a sexy, classy, and outrageous number that really fit our personalities! Let's just say that break-away pants and sequins were involved. And that's just for the groom! We had so much fun dancing and laughing that it was a wonder how we even finished it! My parents and in-laws were so impressed with Val, not just for the choreography but also managing to get us to execute the dance! Everyone else also seemed to have a great time- people were on their feet cheering as we got off the dance floor! To this day (we got married two months ago), we still get comments like "that dance was hilarious!" Or "best first dance. Ever!" Thanks Val- for not laughing at our crazy ideas, encouraging us to stay true to ourselves, and for just being you! You are a beautiful dancer, a creative choreographer, a patient teacher, and a great friend! Ps. We also loved the space at the Dance Loft! It was airy and beautiful and really made the whole experience wonderful! read more

I know how hard it is to pick a dance studio for your wedding lessons, but stop here. You've found a truly great one! My husband and I had six lessons with Val to get us ready for our wedding dance. She is an absolutely awesome instructor! Very stylish, graceful, creative and a genuinely sweet person. She didn't just choreograph a dance for us to do, she actually taught us how to dance. She taught my husband how to lead a partner and she taught me how to follow. She gave us the tools we needed to really make our dance our own and it went off beautifully. We got lots of hoots and hollers from our dance which came off as fun, genuine, romantic and classy. I highly recommend Val to anyone looking for a dance instructor! read more

Val is an INCREDIBLE teacher!!! I always look forward to our class - she is warm, encouraging and makes each lesson FUN. Most instructors teach the basic steps, but Val takes the time to share the subtle movements that transform her students into great dancers! read more

Val happens to be a dear friend but she also taught us our wedding dance. My husband and I are both more athletic than artistic and Val found a way to relate to us, push us to try new things and make us feel comfortable in a routine for our wedding. More friends and family have told us how awesome our dance was and how comfortable and smooth we looked doing it. I attribute that 100% to Val! She took the time and patience to teach me how to follow (a lot harder than it seems) and teach my husband how to lead. She is light and full a joy for dancing that is infectious. I almost always left feeling a little better about the world after dance lessons with Val. Our dance truly was a highlight of our wedding for all and we could not have done it without Val's expertise, guidance and support! read more

Val is the best of the best when it comes to dance instructors. She helped my now-husband and I totally ROCK our first dance. When we found Val via our fellow Yelpers, we weren't sure what to expect. But after our first lesson, we knew she was the real deal. Val took the time to interview us, to find out what we like, and most importantly, how we learn. After the first lesson, we were excited for more. The subsequent four lessons of our private package were a ton of fun, and we now feel totally confident and competent with our dance moves. We can't wait to return to learn a new style soon! read more

We were awful....and Val made us look amazing. There's a lot of things to stress about when you're planning a wedding, but if you work with Val, your first dance definitely won't be one of them. In the last few months before the big day, it's easy to get caught up in all the details...but working with Val made me sure that at least we would look fantastic for on the dance floor. We really didn't know where to start, so we brought 5-7songs to Val (everything from salsa, to country, to oldies) she listed to 1 minute of each of them, and then told us which one would give us the most fun and entertaining dance. We were interested in something different, and sexy...so Val recommended we go with the Rumba and Merengue, which were perfect choices. The amazing thing about Val is that she works with the groom.... A Lot. And she helps him understand basics of showmanship...and how to look good, by making the bride look good, with little effort of his own. She'll make your groom EXCITED about dancing with you...even if you had to drag him by the ear to the first lesson, I promise he'll end up loving it. Actually, we were so thrilled with what we had learn, in such a short amount of time, that we ended up hiring a videographer to capture the dance at our wedding. read more

Val is an amazing dance instructor! In preparation for our first dance at our wedding my fiance and I went to Val. We did not want to do a large choreographed dance, but something simple that would make us feel more comfortable for our wedding night, as neither of us, especially me has a ton if any experience with a formal dance. We originally signed up for a 2 hour class which was perfect. Val helped us choose from 3 songs that best fit the time we had to practice as well as the mood of the wedding and our personalities. We went back for an additional hour the week prior just to practice again with a professional and refresh. Overall it was great and I'd highly recommend her to any of my friends or anyone else looking for something along the lines we did as well as something more in depth as she is very talented and fun and easy to work with. Would go back again for sure! read more

Val taught my husband and I a dance for our wedding. Val is very encouraging and upbeat and has a way to make you feel really comfortable and really good about yourself, despite how many times you might trip over your own feet learning the steps. She showed a lot of patience with us and managed to teach us a beautiful dance that will be a memory that we hold for the rest of our lives. read more

We worked with Val for 5 hours in preparation of our first dance at our wedding. She was amazing and exceeded our expectations! She was able to teach me how to dance (have never taken a class before), and choreograph moves to our first dance song (an unknown Persian song) in 5 hours. The lessons ended up being one of our favorite parts of the wedding planning. And our first dance was a huge hit at the wedding. We nailed it and somehow managed to do a lift, thanks to Val. Highly recommend her for any couple looking for help and to have fun with their first dance. read more

VAL is AMAZING!!! This was definitely my favorite part of being engaged. I would recommend EVERY couple go to Val for their first dance. It was really important to us that we "look cool." We didn't want to perform some kind of recital, or do anything to show-off-y, but we wanted to look like we knew what we were doing- Val was our gal! Our dance was so smooth, so sexy, and everyone thought it was amazing. She really took the time to get to know us as a couple and she was super adorable and cute to work with. I almost want to keep going back to her, for what reason, I have no idea. DO NOT waste anytime and sign up today!!! read more

My fiancé and I have had the pleasure of preparing for our first dance with the wonderful Val. If you're even considering classes, do it!! Val's enthusiasm and passion for dance is absolutely contagious. I feel amazing knowing that we will open up our celebration with a spectacular dance that is tailored to our personalities. The location of the studio is stunning! Ample parking, splendid restaurants, and delicious cocktails make every class the perfect excuse for a date night. As a busy bride, I'm grateful for any excuse to grow closer with my partner during this otherwise chaotic time. Thanks, Val! read more

Val was an awesome guide and instructor for me and my (then) fiance's first dance. She made my husband feel comfortable, helped me come out of my shell and overall just left us feeling really good not only about our dance, but our relationship as well. She is great company and I hope to see her again! read more

My husband and I took 5 dance lessons from Val to prep for our wedding and we are SO glad we did. Val is awesome! Neither of us had any dance experience, and she helped us learn an amazing first dance, and simply be more confident on our wedding day. If you are looking for a great teacher, and also a kind, warm person to guide you through the process, Val is the perfect fit. read more

We've been taking private wedding dance lessons for our first dance with Val. She has been absolutely wonderful. She spots the difficulties we have with great accuracy. She is great at explaining the dance moves and the feelings behind them. We had a lot of fun and learnt a lot. Every time we left her studio we were feeling super, filled with positive energy. I would recommend her to anyone from beginner to proficient. read more

My fiance and I took a total of ten dance classes with Val for our first dance at our wedding and we do not have enough great things to say about her, her service to her clients, and the studio itself. Val is a very unique instructor in that she is truly an artist in the way she thinks and teaches. She listened to every request and/or concern we had, she accommodated the songs we chose, she simply made it EASY to put together what looks like on the outside as a very difficult choreographed dance. She allowed us to be creative, she didn't move on to a new technique until we mastered the one we were working on, she has superb attention to detail so she could visualize instantly why something was or wasn't working. She was honest, a joy to work with, hands on, and fun. She also genuinely wanted to get to know us and our story and it made the experience that much more meaningful. We left our tenth session feeling very connected to Val and we plan on taking dance classes with her even now that our wedding is over. The setting and experience Val creates makes for an amazing date night where you are guaranteed to minimize the stresses from the day. Our friends and family are still raving about our first dance; they say it set the tone for the most fun wedding reception they've ever been to and we owe it all to Val! read more

Val simply rocks. She put together an awesome wedding number for us in a really short amount of time, amidst all the other busy details we were in the middle of. Totally professional, totally talented. I can't imagine a better experience. read more

Despite the fact that Val has 40 reviews on here and there all 5's, for some reason I still felt compelled to brag a little about her. Val is AMAZING. My wife and I decided to take dance lessons exactly 5 weeks prior to our wedding (I know great planning on our part right???). Seeing how the two of us were both born with two left feet and zero rhythm, this task was by no means easy. Val however was able to instill enough confidence in the two of us to truly make our first dance together at our wedding absolutely unforgettable. Not only was Val able to instill some basic dance principles in our very limited repertoire, she was also able to keep the lessons very fun. Val has a fantastic personality and is an absolutely fantastic instructor. read more

Val recently helped me and my husband prepare for our "first dance" at our wedding. Our guest were blown away! She worked with us to choreograph moves for two different songs with a seamless transition, making us look like better dancers than we ever imagined we could be! But rather than simply teaching a routine, she taught us how to move together so that we felt comfortable with the idea of dancing in front of 100 people. Val is patient and has an easygoing teaching style that made our lessons such an enjoyable escape from the hectic wedding planning in the weeks leading up to the 'big day'. She has a great approach to life and she really understands couple dynamics. Thanks, Val! read more

Val Cunningham is such a delight to work and BE with. She is a very professional, talented and loving individual who inspires all that she teaches. When myself and my partner, Michael, took private salsa lessons with her we not only gained physical dance training, yet also gained inspiration and confidence as individuals and as dance partners. She sees the best in the ones she teaches and also voices it, creating that boost of confidence needed when learning something new. Val was able to see "through" the boundaries we had and encouraged the strengths we did. I highly recommend Val for any and all of your dance and fashion/style needs as well! She is a multi-talented lady that is a force to be inspired by. Thank you, Val for being who you are, what you represent and for the beauty you show the world through what you offer. read more

Val is an amazing teacher, dancer and now... dear friend. She's one of the most engaging and compassionate teachers I've ever met. She is genuinely interested in your growth and what you wish to achieve out of your lessons. She's not just a teacher of steps and movements, but understands the psychology of human expression and how it translates on the dance floor. She speaks of presence, energy exchange, and internal resonance. Val provides a professional, supportive environment by which you can achieve your potential through genuine inspiration and guidance. You will have so much fun taking classes with her. read more

Nick is the best. We had five lessons with him and it's one of the best decisions we made. If you get to see where we were from the first time we met him to today, our last session. It's a HUGE different. He's very patient, passionate and able to put together things ambitious enough for us to achieve it. Our big day is next week and we are ready for that. Thanks to Nick! Totally recommend if you're looking for a dance instructor read more

Val was fantastic. We only had two one hour classes before our wedding with our end goal being to feel comfortable dancing together, and to incorporate a few key moves, at the right time. With Val's help we were able to make our first dance a memorable and special one. Moral of the story: Val is fantastic and even if you don't have time/can't afford to take 5-10 classes, it is SO worth it for even just two. (Obviously if you want an entire planned out routine more classes are a must). Val helped to make my husband comfortable and able to enjoy himself versus dreading the dance. That is not an easy task to do. I give Val 100% satisfaction and thought her approach and vibe were amazing. read more

Val is great. She doesn't teach you how to memorize a dance routine, but rather how to dance. In 5 lessons, we were really well prepared for our first dance at our wedding. We did a foxtrot to Sinatra's "I've got the world on a string" and it was fantastic. Thanks Val! read more

You can tell right away that Val is a PROfessional. And I mean PRO. She is very perceptive of her client. She understands your level of comfort, your rhythm and your expectations. She is very creative and has a vibrant energy. You want to please her too, because she is so motivating and encouraging and the best part, you get RESULTS. My fiance and I were looking for someone to teach us a GREAT 1st dance. BUT, we didn't want your typical, ho-hum, predictable, run of the mill, average first dance. We checked out enough You-Tube dances and they were so BORING (sorry!). And we were not at all familiar with any type of couples dancing, the most we ever did was the finger poke/chicken/sprinkler dance...together. So as you can see - we had some big expectations with very little experience. Overall, she is a dedicated instructor and she is not a clock watcher (thats what I mean by a Pro!). In fact she is very technical and because of this, she is a great teacher. You can't even cheat! She has a beautiful way of explaining things as well, to help you understand even more! She has a very high work ethic and wants you to succeed, hence the many times we had to go over the segments, late into the night, until we were all both satisfied. We are both very happy and pleased with Val's dance lessons and couldn't thank her enough. ps; We ended up doing a sensual rhumba rhythm number! read more

I signed up for salsa by Val and ended up learning a whole lot more. She is reliable, positive, knowledgeable, and a world-class dancer, but that's just the beginning. Val teaches the theory as well as the practice of dance, building up from nuances of movement, to individual moves, to small patterns, and to dance. She understands musical theory as well, and ends up teaching what can be best described as "body language" - a way to carry yourself and move with the grace that dancers seem to have, but ordinary people lack. She's also extremely fashionable and positive. Val's an automatic pick-me-up, and will always get you in the mood for dancing. She'll make you happier and more successful in your social and physical interactions, and what's that worth? I can't recommend her highly enough. She's a dancer, designer, stylist, personal trainer, and therapist rolled into one! I signed up for a few introductory lessons six months ago, on a lark, and I'm still dancing with Val! PS - This is my first Yelp review - I don't normally write them, but I was inspired in this case. If you want any more feedback on Val, just private message me and I'll respond. read more

Eldon helped me and my husband with our first dance on very short notice! We did a two-hour lesson and a one-hour lesson and it worked out really well! He was very flexible with our music, taught us some basic steps that took us a long way, and most importantly, was great to work with! I'd definitely recommend Eldon! read more

Val was AWESOME! We had 3 lessons with Val for our wedding's first dance. First and foremost, she listened to us. She asked us a series of questions, to make sure she would be able to help us the best way possible. She was was always open to our suggestions, very warm and understanding when we faulted, and even more encouraging when we finally got it RIGHT! AND even MOST importantly, Val is a truly talented dancer AND instructor. Thanks again VAl! read more

Val is a rockstar. Plain and simple. She prepared my husband and me for our first dance "How Sweet It Is" by James Taylor. We did the first dance special with her and it totally paid off. First of all, she's a super awesome communicator. If you are unfamiliar with rhythm or dance, she will make dance relatable for you. Second, she's a joy to be around. Super positive and encouraging. You want to do well! Third, she's a rad choreographer. After a few lessons on the basics, she helped us spruce up our dance and it was a huge hit. We had so much fun dancing at the wedding. It was a huge moment to remember and the lessons were definitely the best part of wedding planning. 8.5 million stars for Val read more