The Connected Dancer

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3/13/2020 Dear friends - as of 3/13/2020 we are suspending in person lessons as an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We’re happy to talk to you about virtual options but for now, we are encouraging everyone to practice social distancing. All our best, Katie & Shawn ***************** We teach the whole person, and we care deeply about designing a dance curriculum and approach specifically tailored to you. Your dance education should be as unique as you are, and we are here to support you in your dance journey every step of the way! Our pricing and process are transparent and easy: try out an intro lesson for $60. Our regular lessons are $95/each, or purchase in sets of 5, 20, or more to save money (all pricing is on our website). All our wedding lessons are at a flat rate of $85, because we believe that you should take the number you *need*, not get hustled into some one-size-fits-all package. Shawn and I are both tireless advocates for good movement, no matter the style of dance. Working from an aligned, natural, and well-supported body creates beautiful movement and avoids pain and fatigue. I am also a long-time Pilates instructor (available for private mat and Reformer instruction) and we have worked with a number of clients who are recovering from injury, illness, or dealing with chronic conditions. Dance and movement: they're the best medicine! The best part of being a dance teacher is the chance to connect personally with so many amazing people, and to help them achieve success they never thought they could, faster and better than they ever thought possible. We love empowering people to inhabit their own bodies and physical presence fully. Whether you want to perform, or compete, or dance socially, or reconnect with your partner, we'll teach a style of movement that's appropriate to you. (After all, competitive ballroom is beautiful and amazing, but maybe not exactly the feel you want for dancing with your loved one in your kitchen - know what I mean?) We care about YOUR goals, whatever they may be.

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Hired 64 times

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2 employees

12 years in business

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SunClosedMon9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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Dance style

Country

Salsa

Ballroom

Bachata

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My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Jose C.

Aug 19, 2016

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Hired on Thumbtack

Shawn and Katie are not dance instructors, they are miracle workers. They were patient, enthusiastic, flexible, and had tons of adaptability to my learning needs. I look forward to scheduling future dance lessons with them.

Private Dance Lessons

Margaret T.

Apr 14, 2016

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Hired on Thumbtack

Katie gave me an hour long dance lesson and it was probably the most helpful dance lesson I've ever had. Also, she's super attentive and an A+ human who knows how to make you laugh. Booked another lesson for next week!! :)

Dance Lessons

Michelle L.

Nov 19, 2016

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Private Dance Lessons

Justin S.

May 8, 2016

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Hired on Thumbtack

Katie and Shawn are a perfect mix of professional and relaxed. Newcomers to dance can have a lot of reasons to feel nervous — unsure they can dance at all, or ability to learn new steps, or how their partner will react. The Connected Dancer takes charge and guides their customers with ease. And they make it fun!

Ballroom Dance Lessons

Erin k.

Aug 3, 2018

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It does not get better than these guys. We left our dance lessons till a week before wedding but still had high ambitions ( go figure) and somehow these two pros (not just in dancing but in kindness and communication...and realism) helped us achieve our dream dance in a realistic and effortless way. As a bride to have a professional actually behave professionally and take a burden off your shoulders and not just meet but exceed your high expectations the way they did is something I will forever be grateful for.

Details: Two (e.g., myself and my husband) • First dance • What my teacher recommends • Waltz • Swing Dance • Beginner • As recommended by professional • 60 minutes • Saturday • Friday • Sunday • Morning (9am - noon) • Early morning (before 9am) • Late afternoon (3 - 6pm) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • I travel to the wedding dance instructor • The wedding dance instructor travels to me

Wedding Dance Lessons

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Katie Clark

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We teach primarily private lessons, and all the pricing is available on our website. You can buy individual lessons at $95/lesson, or larger packages for slightly reduced rates. We accept cash, checks, or credit cards.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Usually both of us (Shawn & Katie) will teach the first several lessons as a team. It's useful to get the perspective of both a leader and a follower at the beginning, and if you're coming in as a couple, we can give both of you some professional feedback at the same time. We'll ask you about what you want to get out of your dancing many, many times, because as you learn more and develop your dance experience, that answer often changes. Mostly, we'll make sure you have a great time and head home feeling like a dancer (and with some homework to practice before we see you next!).
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Both Shawn and Katie are extensively certified through several major dance organizations (Arthur Murray, Fred Astaire, ISTD) and are registered with the NDCA (the National Dance Council of America). They have both studied under top champions and have trained with some of the best dancers in the world. We are also active members of NASSPDA (the North American Same Sex Partner Dance Association), and enthusiastically train amateur and competitive same-sex dance partnerships. Dance is for EVERYBODY.