Gary Franco Dance Coach
Gary Franco Dance Coach

Gary Franco Dance Coach

$85/lesson
starting price


Responds in about 1 hour

Introduction: Gary coached and choreographed world champions in theater arts. He has danced with the Boston Ballet, American Folk Ballet and Los Angeles Classical Ballet and as a guest artist with multiple ballet companies. Musical credits: Saturday Night Fever (Cezar), Li'l Abner (Evil Eye Fleagle), Contact (Headwaiter), West Side Story (Bernardo), Grand Hotel (Bolero-L.A. Ovation award nominee best featured actor in a musical), Music Man (Tommy Djealus-M.A.C.Y. association award Best Performance in a Musical) Film and TV: The Producers, The Mask, Boys and Girls Guide, Murder She Wrote and Live To Dance. "During my 30 years experience as a partner and solo dancer I have developed an eye for what works on stage. I know how to pull the most out of any dancer and get them in touch with their inner artist. Whether preparing for international competition, audition or even wedding, I can get you where you want to be and more!"
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Hired 53 times

Serves Gonzales, TX

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26 years in business

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Megan Z.
Dec 18, 2023
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Gary was amazing and out wedding dance turned out beautifully. Everyone was so impressed and he choreographed the dance to our favorite cello version of a modern song. So unique and super fun to learn. Thank you Gary.

Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Waltz • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No experience • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Wedding Dance Lessons
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Devin H.
Nov 7, 2023
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My fiancé and I have our wedding this weekend and with just a few weeks to spare, we realized we definitely needed some instruction for our first dance! Nervous about it, we reached out to Gary hoping he could fix us up in time! And he did just that! In just a few sessions he gave us incredible instruction and we now feel both confident and excited to show off our new moves. Gary took us from no skill, rhythm and stepping on each others feet to looking like skilled dancers in no time! We will recommend him to all of our friends getting married in the near future and want their first dance to be special! Gary, We can’t thank you enough!

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

Wedding Dance Lessons
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Monique F.
Sep 16, 2023
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It’s been amazing working with Gary! He is talented, patient and helped us choreograph a beautiful dance for our wedding. Because we aren’t dancers we started with basics and still ended up with something so elegant with the spins and little dramatics that I wanted. He’s punctual and really knows his stuff! I would recommend 1000 times!

Details: 26-35 • Two people • Ballroom • Beginner • Preparing for a wedding • 45 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Private Dance Lessons
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Cindy J.
Jul 13, 2023
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We had the incredible fortune of meeting our dance teacher, Gary, when my husband decided to take up dance lessons for our wedding. The transformative journey he guided us through was beyond our expectations. His incomparable expertise, patience, and ability to breakdown complex steps into simple and understandable movements helped my husband not just become a better dancer, but also instilled a newfound confidence in him. What truly set him apart was his warmth and genuine interest in our lives. His lessons extended beyond the dance floor, teaching us life values through dance, that resonated deeply with us. He turned a daunting task for my husband into a journey of joy and self-discovery. We were students at first, but as we learned the rhythms and movements, we also built an unexpected bond. Gary became a dear friend, someone who celebrated our victories and offered words of encouragement when we stumbled. He made us feel welcome, comfortable, and confident in our own shoes when dancing. In summary, we didn't just learn to dance, we found a friend for life. This friendship is something we will cherish forever, and are so grateful to have met such an inspiring individual. We recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone seeking an incredibly talented dance teacher and friend.

Details: 26-35 • Two people • Ballroom • Intermediate • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • More than once a week • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Private Dance Lessons
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Jacob P.
Jan 6, 2023
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Gary created the wedding dance for my wife and I and it was so amazing all our guests were talking about it even weeks after the wedding!

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

Wedding Dance Lessons
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