Dance Well

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Introduction: I am a dance & movement instructor for every and any occasion. Dances include foxtrot, waltz, tango, rhumba, cha cha, salsa, and swing, as well as basics in hustle and Argentine tango. Wedding Choreography and movement for all parties of the occasion are available as well. I provide fundamentals on lead and follow, technique and musicality in all dances. Most importantly, I provide an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment of the experience. Discounts on purchase of a package (does not include floor fee/rental) Reminder: * Most prices listed do include the $20 floor fee but not rentals for 4+ people * Lessons can be booked as a 45-min or 90-min lesson * You receive a 15-minute practice time before and after your lesson on the house at Danznik Studios * 36 hr. cancellation policy Location: 240 West 37th Street, 2nd Fl (big neon Lobby sign at entrance) Note: traveling to client has a $75 surcharge.

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Hired 5 times

Serves New York, NY

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1 employee

16 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Venmo and Zelle.

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Wedding Dance Lessons - June 25 2022
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James H.

Jun 16, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

She was able to help my fiancé and I choreograph and teach a dance to our quick tempo wedding song, in a short amount of time, to a novice like me.

Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • What my teacher recommends • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No experience • At the pro’s location

Dance Well's reply

Happy day in one day!!!! Enjoy your wedding dance...... I look forward to pictures and video. All my best, Stephanie

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Lady S.

May 28, 2022

I took swing and lindy class with Stephanie as well as private and semi private lessons with her. She makes the class fun and easy especially if you have no dance experience. Her patience stems from her good nature and humor. I learned so much with her not only from her knowledge of dance but her sincere enthusiasm for dance as well as enthusiasm for teaching it. She never gives up and her choreography and music are fun. She is an excellent teacher who cares and she gives her students all the tools and time needed to excel. Highly recommend Stephanie. You will have fun learning in her class. Sue

Warren R.

May 21, 2022

I had the opportunity to work with Stephanie as my instructor for both group classes and private lessons as well. My dance skills developed substantially as I worked with Stephanie. She is very passionate about dance and knows many different styles. I highly recommend Stephanie for dance instruction at all levels. Warren

Allen B.

Jan 2, 2023

Stephanie is an AWESOME instructor! We had a great experience learning how to dance from her. She was very patient with us and helped us to be confident for our first dance at our wedding. She was able to choreograph a dance specific to our favorite Armenian song. Stephanie is highly recommended and we are so grateful that we found her!

Thumbtack Customer

Mar 19, 2021

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From Google

Took several group and private classes with Stephanie and always had a great experience. I highly recommend her for any type of swing dancing lessons.

Dance Well's reply

Thank you Andrei ... keep up the practicing ... you are making great strides with understanding the rhythm!👏👏👏

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Stephanie Shapiro Hakun

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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
There is a constant continual education in my field. Dance is ever evolving into new forms, new styles etc. I continue to take classes by top notch instructors as well as workshops and private lessons. I am part of two different performance troupes in which I learn my part (mainly the follow) as well as the leads part so that I can be of help to those students who are having difficulties. Plus the choreography that I learn I keep in a file to add to choreography that I put together for wedding couples and students.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I came to NYC for acting and all along have dabbled in several kinds of dance. Ballet when I was younger, Drill Team/Flag Corp in High School; Israeli Folk Dance Troupe in Israel, and then Dance/Movement through college, and acting schools. I then started Partner dancing in 2000 and within a year I had people asking me if I was an instructor. It was a path I was meant to take and enjoy!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
I like my customers to have an idea of what they want to learn (even if it doesn't make sense to them - it will to me). Also if they know their schedule ... this just makes it easier for me to get them the best possible schedule. If the customer has questions for me to better explain what I can do for them and their partner (understand that you do not need a partner to dance/move) And lastly my biggest advice for my potential clients - only get in touch with me if you are looking to have some fun while learning how to move and dance!

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