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Make your first dance as beautiful and memorable as you’ve always dreamed of. Wedding packages are available for the wedding couple and others participating in the wedding party. Janis is a 5 star rated instructor with over 35 years of experience. She would love to work with you to create the perfect first dance, and have some fun too!
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My fiancé and I LOVED working with Janis! From our first session she was immediately so welcoming and easy to work with. Prior to our first lesson I was so nervous to make any mistakes or to not catch on right away and Janis melted all of those fears away within 5 minutes of meeting her. The sessions never felt rushed and it was so much fun for both my fiancé and I. We had 3 scheduled sessions, but had the option to take more sessions if needed. Janis has such a warm and inviting personality and made this part of the wedding planning process enjoyable and gave us memories that we will always look back at and smile. On our last session, I went in so stressed and when we left an hour later I forgot what menial and probably not important whatsoever wedding detail that I was stressing over prior to. You can really tell that Janis loves what she does and I think that made all of the difference for us. We didn't feel like we were just another couple that she was churning out another cookie cutter first dance for. Thank you so much Ms. Janis, it was such an honor to get to work with you!
We loved Janis! She was so fun and easy to follow. My fiancé and I did 3 sessions for our first dance. She made us feel confident and we were able to dance the night away!
Janis is AMAZING! You don’t need to have dance experience for her lesson. We went from not have a clue with our footing to dancing the night away with sway and rhythm. She made us feel super comfortable and confident wi th our wedding dance. We also just had a lot of fun with Janis. We always looked forward to our dance lessons. If you’re looking for someone for wedding dance lesson, look no further! Janis is your girl! She will work with you and your dance will be beautiful
Janice was amazing! We did 4 lessons prior to our wedding day and looked forward to it every time. She made learning how to dance easy and fun!
I took lessons with my mom from Janice for the mother-son dance at my wedding. She's wonderful, and the dance came out great!
Janis is an absolute gem of a dance instructor! From the moment we started our lessons, her warm and personable demeanor immediately put us at ease. Her patience and expertise made learning our first dance routine a joyous experience, even for two left feet novices like us. Janis took the time to understand our vision for a laid-back wedding and crafted a dance that perfectly captured the essence of our relationship. With her guidance, we felt confident and graceful on the dance floor, creating a cherished memory that will last a lifetime.
My first dance lesson in my life was with Janis to Help my son & I with the mother/son dance for his wedding. Janis made it fun & simple! We enjoyed our lesson & loved the dance!
We loved working with Janis! She’s phenomenal at working with couples, no matter the level of dance experience. She takes the time to work with you to choreograph and practice the dance to ensure you have a smooth first dance. 100% would take dance lessons from her in the future!
I wish I could give her 10 stars!!! Janis was amazing and in just 4 sessions she got me and my now husband looking great for our first dance as a married couple! Don’t hesitate to book lessons with her! It was a really fun experience and we felt so much more comfortable dancing in front of our guests after her lessons. I’m waiting patiently for her to notify me of any new classes or group sessions we can attend. :)
Janis was awesome. My wife and I had booked a 4-lesson package within a tight time frame (1 month) and Janis was able to squeeze us in and make things happen. There was never an issue and everything went smoothly. We came into the reception with confidence. We also had multiple compliments after our first dance! It was very fun to learn something new between my wife and I. We're glad we had someone as great as Janis to work with. Highly recommended.
I can't express enough gratitude for Janis, who turned my dream of a choreographed first dance into a stunning reality!
My husband and I took dance lessons (I think we took 4 or
5 classes) with Janis to prepare for our wedding's first dance, and it was an absolute delight.
Under Janis' guidance, we not only learned a beautiful routine but also gained confidence and grace on the dance floor. The dance lessons were more than just steps; they were moments of joy, laughter, and bonding that we'll cherish forever.
On our wedding day, the dance was a showstopper! Our guests were pleasantly surprised, and we were met with cheers, hoots, and hollers as we glided across the floor. The sense of accomplishment we felt was all thanks to Janis' patience, creativity, and exceptional teaching skills.
Janis helped us shine, making us feel confident and beautiful on our special day. She helped us create a magical and memorable first dance that exceeded our wildest expectations.
Thank you for making our wedding day truly spectacular!
Janis was amazing!!!! I have two left feet but by the end of the 4th lesson I was ready for the wedding! She made myself and my new wife feel so comfortable and confident! Highly recommended 10/10! October 2023! Thanks for everything!!! Randy!
Mrs. Janis was so lovely to work with. We got a 10 class package and we were able to split them with our parents. She helped us with a memorable first dance that brought the house down. She also made my dad feel comfortable on the dance floor for our father/daughter class which is no easy feat! She is so passionate about ballroom dancing and a great teacher!
My wife and I did not have any ballroom dance experience and after our 4 session package, Janis had us ready for our first dance. Each session lasts an hour and they go by quickly; 4 sessions was the perfect amount. We signed up 3 weeks before the wedding, and Janis was able to squeeze us in after work and on weekends. Janis has this down to a science. She knows how to create a comfortable environment to where you can learn quickly no matter your skillset. My wife and I enjoyed these lessons, and were very happy we decided to do them.
Janis was amazing! She helped us pick our song, shorten it to the length we felt comfortable, and spent the time to help us understand every part of our routine. She was professional while taking the time to get to know us as a couple. She was so supportive, and encouraging especially when we felt like we wouldn’t ever be able to successfully achieve our first dance together. She was flexible with scheduling, and really made us feel comfortable. It was such a fun, yet challenging experience and I am so glad we chose her to teach us!
I was very happy with our dance instruction, Mrs. Janis, for the wedding. She really took the time to plan every individual step, literally. She worked with our schedule and our level. I really felt like even though we picked a harder song she was cheering us on. She didn't mind that we were brand new. I would recommend this dance course to anyone who really wants to work towards a beautiful dance for their wedding or for anyone who just wants to learn. She really is an amazing dance instructor and very reasonably priced too.
My fiancé and I loved our dance lessons with Janis! She was a great instructor and she made the lessons fun and easy to learn. Our first dance was so memorable and our guests loved it! I have highly recommended her to all my friends getting married.
We purchased the four dance lesson package, and we were so happy with our decision! Janis was professional, kind, and incredibly patient. All we did was provide a song and she did the rest! Janis made sure we were confident with each move, and we felt ready by the time our wedding day was here. Also, it was just a fun experience to spend that time together and try something new. Thank you for everything Janis!
Janis was wonderful!! She provided exceptional dance steps to our chosen songs for both our newlywed dance and our father-daughter dance. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and loves to dance (which makes all the difference). She was professional and thoughtful! We are so thankful that we chose Janis for our wedding!
We enjoyed working with Janis! Our dance looks and feels amazing I can't wait for the big day! I'm so glad we have such a well choregraphed dance that we feel confident in.
Janis has been great to work with! We get married this weekend. She not only did dance lessons with me and my fiancé but our parents as well. We really enjoyed our time with her! Easy to work with and we can’t wait to dance the night away this weekend!
My husband and I took a package of lessons from Janis - she was so sweet and patient with us. Janis created a perfect dance that we had so much fun performing. She is also very flexible with times and easy to get in contact with.
Janis is an amazing teacher! She was very patient with my fiancé and I and helped us gain confidence in our dancing skills. She was very flexible with scheduling our sessions and worked around our very tight schedules. She even helped us choose our first dance song and had it cut to the right length. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for dance lessons!
Janis was an amazing dance instructor! She helped my fiancé and I feel very comfortable with our first wedding dance. She developed a basic routine for us that was not difficult to learn and she helped us build our skills from the basic foundation to more advanced parts of the song. Janis was very flexible with her schedule and worked with us as we were very busy l. She was very willing to help and even recorded a cut out version of the song of the song for the band to play. She went above and beyond helping us feel comfortable and ready for the wedding. Beyond that, she was very sweet and fun to work with. She made it a very pleasurable experience! We would recommend her any time!
Janis was so patient with us. My husband nor myself have much of a dancing background and we wanted our first dance to be special! When I reached out to Janis she was so helpful in helping me pick out a song and a routine that we were comfortable with. I would definitely recommend the 10 class package for a super awesome routine! We are so happy that we went with Janis for our lessons! She is truly one of a kind and so patient!we really enjoyed our classes!
I am a terrible dancer. Correction: I WAS a terrible dancer. After a single lesson from Janis, I am no longer afraid or embarrassed by my skills (or lack thereof).
Janis made our first lesson (out of 10) more enjoyable than I could’ve imagined. And made me feel like I could actually be good at dancing after having absolutely no rhythm before. I cannot wait to keep up the lessons for our wedding!
Janis was a wonderful dance instructor! She made us feel prepared for our first dance and was very fun to work with! We loved all the attention to detail that she put into it. We both had no dancing experience prior, but she made the process fun and simple. We look forward to working with her even after our wedding! Highly recommend.
Booking dance lessons with Janis was the best investment. She is an amazing at what she does and is able to teach you no matter what skill level you are at. My fiancé and I were beginners and felt comfortable before we even completed our package. Janis will teach you everything you need to look amazing on your wedding day. Thank you Janis!
Janis is absolutely amazing!
I am uncoordinated and never thought I could learn a dance in only four lessons. My biggest fear was my fiancé and I looking like 12 year olds slow dancing at a middle school dance. By the time my fiancé and I were half way through with our 4 lesson package we felt so confident and so relieved that we would look so coordinated and amazing for our first dance. Janis made learning so easy and the dancing process was so fun. It was such a nice way for us to spend time together before the wedding. Not to mention how relaxed and comfortable Janis makes the whole process. Please book with her I promise you won’t regret it! This is the best wedding investment.
Janice was top notch! She choreographed our entire wedding dance! It was beautiful! She was flexible with our schedules and delightful to interact with. She made dancing fun and easy. She was able to work with both our skill levels. One of us with prior ballroom experience and the other with zero. She kept both of us on our feet and gave us memories for a lifetime! Thank you Janice!
Janis is amazing! Her personality is off the charts and she was very easy to work with! Very thorough as well! We were very confident we were ready for our first dance! She even came out to our house for one of our last lessons! Super sweet and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
We had a previous teacher in the Metairie area, and were not feeling comfortable or even near ready for our big day 😫 we met with Janis less than a month out, and within 4 sessions we were ready to rock! we are so thankful , Janis is great at what she does, a great teacher, and just fun to be around! don't hesitate and call her up! 💗
Janis is amazing!!!! My husband and I were looking to find someone to choreograph our first dance and help teach me some ballroom steps as I didn't have a background in ballroom dance. Janis was the perfect fit! In just 4 lessons she had choreographed our first dance and we could not have been more happy with it! We still get compliments on it!
My fiance and I purchased a package of four dance lessons from Janis before our wedding, and we were so happy that we did! Neither of us had any prior experience, and Janis was patient with her instruction. She picked a dance type suitable to our chosen first song - and even had the song edited to a better tempo. She would video the final run through at each practice, so we could watch and learn for the next lesson. The day of the wedding, we were confident and comfortable with our dance routine. It was a special part of our wedding day since my fiance and I had worked together to learn. We really enjoyed our lessons and the overall experience.
Janis was absolutely wonderful!
She worked with us even though we only had one week until the wedding. She is fun, kind, patient and professional!
If she can get us to look nice dancing in less than a week, she can help anyone dance well!
We plan to go back to her after the wedding to learn some more!
Thank you Janis
We were nervous and didn't know what to expect when we booked our Wedding Dance package of 5 classes (since we both felt like we did not have much rhythm), but Janis immediately made us at ease. Janis was so sweet to us and is such a great teacher. Janis was always so patient and encouraging, and we ended up looking forward to all the rest our lessons. It was such a fun activity to do with my soon-to-be-spouse. We can't thank Janis enough for her great teaching, making us comfortable in preparation for our wedding dance, and the compliments we received on our dancing on our Wedding night. Thanks again!
We took 5 dance lessons from Janis before our wedding. She edited our first song and taught us a dance that went with the song perfectly. She was a great teacher. She was very patient and made sure we felt 100% confident for our big day. We had so much fun learning and we were so at ease with all of our guests watching! Would definitely recommend her!
Ms. Janis is the lady to go to if you and your fiancé need dance lessons. The experience was everything I hoped for plus some. I feel confident for our first dance because of Ms. Janis's lessons.
We just finished up dance lessons last month with Janis. We had a lot of fun. She did a wonderful job teaching us some moves for our 1st dance. Highly recommend!
Janis was great. She thoroughly understands dance and teaches it in a simple manner. My wife and I are both dance novices, but we learned our basic steps in the first lesson. She's very accommodating to the pace, experience, and music taste of her students. The lessons helped our first dance become so much fun. I recommend Janis for any couple wanting to give dance lessons a try.
Janis was so friendly to work with on our first dance. She made it easy for me and my fiancé (who was a little more nervous) to learn the perfect first dance! Dance lessons were a great idea, because we got very nervous to walk in front of everyone and dance with all eyes on us. Knowing a choreographed routine helped out a lot! We just focused on each other and loved every second of it. My fiancé keeps telling me that he never wants to forget it so we have to do the dance periodically to keep it fresh in our memories!
My fiancé and I went to Janice for dance lessons.
We wanted to have a choreographed first dance at our wedding.
And we are so glad we did.
She's an awesome teacher. I never thought we'd catch on, but she's patient and great at what she does.
I wish she was able to make it to the wedding. We will miss seeing her weekly.
I would recommend Janice to anyone who is looking for private couples or individual lessons.
After spending so much money on a wedding and band, dance lessons were money well spent! Janis is patient with beginners (like we were) and teaches you a practical lesson that is easy for a bride and groom. She also helped pick our first dance song which was very helpful! One of my favorite moments of the wedding.
We had so much fun at all of our lessons and our first dance turned out great! Janis is wonderful - thank you for teaching us to dance!
My fiance and I loved working with Janis! We went in to the first lesson pretty nervous because we knew we weren't good, but quickly were put at ease by Janis's confident demeanor. We improved each time we saw her and now feel ready to try more challenging moves! She is very communicative and easy to work with. I definitely recommend!
So much fun!
We really enjoyed taking dance lessons from Janis! She was very accommodating to our schedules and gave us lots of tips on our making our first dance special. You can work with Janis to be as choreographed as you'd like. We got lots of compliments on our first dance. We intend to take more lessons from Janis in the future!
Janis was absolutely wonderful. My fiance and I had very little formal dancing experience before starting our lessons, but Janis made it fun and easy for both of us. We learned the box step/rumba for our first dance and also some swing dancing just for fun. She is a passionate teacher with an incredible amount of knowledge and experience. Most importantly, she takes her time and makes sure that you establish a good foundation before she adds on more complex moves. We are so excited about showing off our new dance moves at our wedding! We cannot be more excited to recommend Janis for any type of dance lessons that you may need!
We wanted dance lessons because we had no idea how to dance to Michael Buble's "Feeling Good" and needed help! I found Janice on The Knot, and I called her because she was the closest to me. She turned out to be amazing. It was a complicated song, but we were able to get a dance together in about 5 weeks. The dance was great, and because of it, I got some of my favorite pictures of the night.
So me and my groom picked a "polka" type song for our first dance together. We decided to take some lessons and learn a dance to do to the song we selected. Janis choreographed a very simple dance for us to do to our selected song and did an AWESOME job! On our wedding day, our dance went great and all of our guests really loved it! She was very easy to work with and very reasonably priced. I would absolutely recommend Janis to anyone that is looking to polish their dance moves or is looking for a choreographed dance for their big day!
Just finished a five lesson set with Janis for our wedding. We met with her over the course of a month to learn a basic rumba routine for our wedding. Janis was prompt, professional, and made us feel very comfortable learning how to dance for the first time. Her instructions were easy and she made the entire experience fun. Hire her and you will both get your money's worth, learn to dance, and have fun at the same time.
My husband and I took 10 lessons from Janis in preparing for our first dance. She was very knowledgable, and often worked with us on scheduling (and last minute rescheduling!) due to my husband's job. We brought our music selection to her, and she recommended we dance a foxtrot! Everything was wonderful, Janis attended the wedding and made sure everything went according to plan! We plan to continue our lessons as soon as we get over wedding fatigue, because we enjoyed them so! Thank you, Janis!
My fiancé and I took 2 lessons with Janis, and we are both SO glad we did! She was so great to work with, and really made the whole thing fun and enjoyable. We both feel so much more comfortable for our first dance after our lessons! My dad and I also took a lesson, and he loved it as well! We can't thank her enough, and would highly recommend her to every bride and groom to help make their first dance perfect!
Janis helped my husband and I create a custom choreagraphed dance routine for our wedding. We had 12 lessons total and had a blast. I highly recommend taking dance lessons bc you and your groom are able to really focus on each other and build towards a common goal together. It is truly a teamwork experience, intimate at that! And neither of us, esp me, could dance! We learned a salsa and our guests REALLY enjoyed it - it set the festive, celebratory mood for the rest of the night. My only disappointment was that we had in mind a particular dance routine to replicate, and we got instead a dance that was "inspired" by the original. Still, I highly recommend her for her professionalism, teaching skill, and great attitude!
I can't say enough wonderful things about Janis! My husband and I took lessons with her to prepare for our first dance at our wedding. Much to my husband's surprise, we BOTH had a blast and looked forward to every lesson!!! Janis made learning to dance fun and easy even for us beginners. The dance lessons were a wonderful way to get away from the stress of wedding planning and have some fun, and we were complimented on our first dance all night!!
If you are thinking about booking lessons, I definitely recommend Janis! You will be happy with the experience and with how your dance turns out!
My fiance and I took a single dance lesson with Janis a few weeks before our wedding, and feel much more comfortable about dancing in front of all of our guests. Neither of us had ever had a ballroom dance lesson before, and were unsure of what to expect. Janis made us feel at ease and we were moving great with each other and the music in no time. Janis was so easy to work with, very personable, and knowledgeable about every kind of dance. I would recommend her in a heart beat!
Janis was the perfect dance coach for us. The were looking for something structured, sophisticated, fun but that didn't appear overly "choreographed". Whatever your preference, Janis will be able to customize and offer endless options to meet your needs. The location was very convenient, the pricing totally reasonable, and Janis was fun, patient, the ultimate professional, and very easy to work with! We will find some reason to work with her again. Thanks again Janis - you were awesome!
My husband and I did the 5-lesson bridal package and absolutely loved it. We are not the most coordinated, but Janis helped us pick a fun song that was totally "us". Janis made us feel comfortable, and taught us one-on-one for the lessons. We learning basic steps for a fox trot as well as some swing. By the end of the lessons, we had a really fun dance that our guests absolutely loved. I can't wait to see the photos, because this was a moment at our wedding we will never forget!! Thank you Janis!!
We booked dance lessons with Janis and it was so much fun! We were a little nervous about what to expect, but she put us at ease and had us dancing like pros in no time. She was also so accommodating when we had a reschedule some of our appointment as our schedules got a little hectic as it got closer to the wedding date. Her friendly personality and clear professionalism put my husband at ease, who needed a bit more help in the dancing department then I did :) She even agreed to meet with my husband and his mother the week of the wedding, to make sure their special dance went smoothly as well. At the end of our dance lesson session, we were so delighted with Janis, that we invited her to the wedding, which she attended. Great experience.
I have been taking private dance lessons from Janis for a little over two years. When I got engaged, it was a natural choice to bring my fiance to lessons with me to start working on our wedding dance. Janis is fun, personable and flexible. She is willing to teach around your schedule. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge which enables her to her to do everything from teaching the basic steps to creating more difficult choreography. She is very patient and will take however long is necessary to ensure you are completely comfortable with the steps. Janis has a very bubbly personality and lessons with her seem to fly by. If you live in the New Orleans area, I highly recommend giving her a call to set up your lessons. You won't regret it!!
My fiance and I took dance lessons to learn some moves for our first dance. Janis is nice and patient and willing to work with any song. We had a lot of fun during our lessons, and we definitely learned some great moves!
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4732 Sanford St, Metairie, LA | New Orleans Metro Area
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