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Welcome to our dance page
We offer one to one tuition with over 20 years’ experience in different styles of dance. We will approach your dance with fun and patience, giving you the confidence, you need to enjoy your first dance. I also help with group dances and Hen/Stag dances for that different touch to your special day.
Dance classes:
Jo is a creative and motivational bespoke dance choreographer who inspires couples to tackle that ‘two left feet’ feeling, getting them to move together with flair and confidence, creating a magical moment to share with others. She gets your mind and body working together with well-honed, creative choreography delivered in a supportive way in a private, welcoming home studio.
Personal touch
You choose your song and we will help you choose a dance to suit the song. If you are unsure where to start, we can help with that too. All dances are choreographed with the brides dress in mind and any suggestions or requests you have.
Just as I did for Nathan & Charley in the video
Nathan & Charlie's First dance
I’ve never danced before
Do not worry, most couples haven’t and by the end you will have a routine that you never thought was possible. We work slowly through the steps making sure you are comfortable and confident, tailoring everything to suit you and and requests you have. By splitting the lessons up over a period of weeks you can learn little and often, rather than being bombarded and confused with too much information in one go. Our emphasis is on fun and confidence, for a special moment to be remembered forever.
Jo Beardsmore-Dilks & Friends
One to one
We offer one to one tuition with over 20 years experience in different styles of dance. We will approach your dance with fun and patience, giving you the confidence you need to enjoy your first dance.
You decide
You choose your song and we will help you choose a dance to suit the song. If you are unsure where to start, we can help with that too. All dances are choreographed with the brides dress in mind and any suggestions or requests you have.
Q&A with 2 of our previous clients
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Michael & Constania
What did you expect before we started working together?
Expected to learn some basic steps, never thought we’d be able to confidently dance two different songs in front of 200 people after a handful of sessions.
What did you love about your experience of working me?
You were super organised from day 1 and fun to work with. We really loved that you adapted the dance steps based on our ability and pace and didn’t criticise us when making mistakes.
Did I get the level of feedback and support right for you?
100%. After every session we had clear direction on what we needed to practice and felt comfortable texting you when we had questions.
Did our time together meet your expectations?
Our time together exceeded our expectations. Dancing on our wedding day was one of our highlights and we wouldn’t be able to do it so confidently and having so much fun without you.
Is there anything more I could have done to support or and would you?
No, nothing at all.
Would you recommend me to a friend?
Absolutely!
Neil & Maisie
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What did you expect before we started working together?
I was expecting to learn a simple dance as I didn't give a lot of time to get it together. I expected easy moves and simple language to help keep us together.
What did you love about your experience of working me?
I love how it was always positive in the room!! Even when we were getting it wrong there was no judgement and I always came away feeling happy and full of happy vibes.
Did I get the level of feedback and support right for you?
Yes definitely. And the different feed back between me and my husband as he needed simpler, more straightforward feedback where as I could have more complicated information. This is definitely what happened.
Did our time together meet your expectations?
100% over my expectations. I knew Jo was good and a kind person but it was better than that!!
Is there anything more I could have done to support or and would you?
Because of the short time frame you kept apologising for the directness in the feedback to us which was totally unnecessary as it was perfect!!
Would you recommend me to a friend?
100% yes!! Already have 😁
I’ve never danced before
Where and when do lessons take place?
Your dance lessons can take place in the comfort of your own home, with flexible lesson times to suit your work or social commitments, or if you prefer a hired venue can be arranged for you (at the venue hire costs). Lessons can take place daytimes, evenings, or weekends.
How many lessons will we need?
The amount of lessons you may need depends on tempo and length of song and of course what you are looking for. We can adjust your routine to suit how much time you are able to put in. I do advise 5 hours to complete a fully polished routine, obviously you can have more than this but this is what we suggest to learn your dance comfortably. Lessons can be split into 45 minutes, 1-hour sessions, 90 min session or 2-hour sessions, the choice is yours. If you don’t want a routine and maybe just some time to learn a few simple steps for confidence I recommend 1 or 2 hours for this. The amount of lessons you have is your choice, We can arrange everything to suit the time you have available and budget, there’s always options and alternatives.
I’ve never danced before
Do not worry most couples haven’t and by the end you will have a routine that you never thought were possible. We work slowly through the steps making sure you are comfortable and confident, tailoring everything to suit you and any requests you have. By splitting the lessons up over a period of weeks you can learn little and often, rather than being bombarded and confused with too much information in one go. Our emphasis is on fun and confidence, for a special moment to be remembered forever.
When should we start the lessons?
In an ideal world we advise starting around 6-8 weeks before your wedding, this way you can learn over a period of time while you are feeling semi relaxed, finishing your routine with a few weeks to spare. This way you are not learning new steps just a few days before and also you have time for extra practise if needed. Obviously this time plan doesn’t always happen as wedding planning can take over your life and before you know it you haven’t started your lessons yet and you have 3 weeks to go!!! Don’t worry there are always options and we will make sure your routine is still complete and that you know it inside out and back to front before the day.
What should we wear?
Comfortable, everyday clothes are fine.
How to book your lessons & Find out more…
Contact Joanna on 01296 485933, 07904 392839
or via email joanna.beardsmore-dilks@outlook.com
