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Dance with V
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$95/session
Starting price
Preferred dance style
Desired wedding dance
Responds in about 2 hours
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About
Hello my name is Vanessa! 🎉 I also go by “V” 🥳
Welcome to your one-stop spot for dance! With training in ballroom, salsa , hip hop, musical theater, ballet, and jazz, I bring a wide range of styles to every class. ✨🤩
Whether you’re prepping for a wedding, a school performance, a quinceañera, or just want to dance for fun, I’m here to help you feel confident and enjoy every step. Let’s make your dance journey exciting, personalized, and full of rhythm! 🎶 💃🏻
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 67 times
1 similar job done near you
Background checked
1 employee
4 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, and Venmo.
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2025
2024
Services offered
Level of experience
Desired wedding dance
Preferred dance style
Waltz
Slow dance
Swing dance
Foxtrot
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Erik T.
3 weeks ago
Hired on Thumbtack
Cant recommend V enough. Shes an extremely talented dancer, well versed in many styles. She is super professional, very reasonable, extremely encouraging and sweet and patient. She made us feel like we were her favorite students. Never made us feel inadequate or slow or old.
We reached out to V rather last minute to learn 2 step in preparation for a party. We had four sessions with her and now we are so comfortable dancing, we’re actually having a good time (and not having to think about it). She taught us everything we know. And we’re so so so grateful. She has also become a friend.
Details: 46-65 • Two people • Country • Beginner • Preparing for an event / performance • I'm flexible • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
Daniel M.
Apr 15, 2026
Hired on Thumbtack
My wife and I had an amazing experience taking a salsa lesson with Vanessa! From the moment we started, she was incredibly kind, and patient, making us feel comfortable even as beginners. She explained each step clearly and ensured we were confident before moving on, which made the learning process both fun and stress-free.
What truly stood out was her flexibility and willingness to work around our schedule.
Thanks to her positive energy and expert instruction, we ended the lesson feeling more confident and excited to continue dancing. We highly recommend Vanessa to anyone looking to learn salsa!
Details: 26-35 • Two people • Salsa • No experience • Developing a hobby • I'm flexible • As recommended by professional • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
Jane D.
Feb 22, 2026
Hired on Thumbtack
Dancing with V was a delight! Not only is she knowledgeable, she is kind and patient. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn to dance!
Details: 65+ • Two people • Swing • Beginner • Developing a hobby • 60 minutes • More than once a week • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
Grant L.
Dec 12, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
Vanessa is a very calm and relaxed person which is important when the students like myself are a little nervous. She also has the ability to create your vision of how you want the dance to be and look which involves many adjustments. My daughter said to Vanessa and I quote: Thank god I have you. Vanessa always has a pleasant smile and would recommend her highly to anyone. Thank you Vanessa. We appreciate you.
Details: 13-17 • 46-65 • Two people • Hip hop • Beginner • Preparing for an event / performance • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
Edward B.
Sep 21, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
V was perfect for me. I have two left feet and needed to learn how to dance for my daughter's wedding coming up in two weeks and V was fantastic. Very patient, understanding and extremely helpful. I can HIGHLY recommend her as a dance instructor for just about any occasion. Thank you V!!!
Details: 65+ • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • I'm flexible • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • I'm flexible • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
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Vanessa Arellano