Whitney James-Heskett

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I am an avid dancer and choreographer and have over 25 years of dance and performance experience in many styles including ballet, hip hop, jazz, musical theater, salsa, bachata, and ballroom. As a teacher, I am very good at seeing exactly what students need to do to improve their movement and articulating those things in a way even students with no dance background can understand. One of my greatest joys is sparking a love for dance in my students and watching them improve.

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Hired 65 times

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

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Mikael A.

Jan 2, 2026

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She was able to help us with simple dance moves last minute for a wedding first dance. She was flexible with timing and our dance turned out good the day of. Thanks

Details: 26-35 • Two people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location

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Mike F.

Mar 24, 2026

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Whitney was a great teacher and we crushed our first dance!!

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

Wedding Dance Lessons

Bharat C.

Jul 9, 2025

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Whitney is a great teacher! She understands the level of each student and tailors the lessons accordingly. I have taken lessons at other places and found that I progressed faster with Whitney. My wife and I have been getting lessons on Bachata and this has been a rewarding journey.

Details: 46-65 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Bachata • No experience • Developing a hobby • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location

Private Dance Lessons

Xavier C.

Nov 19, 2024

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I thoroughly enjoy my classes with Whitney, I have a new love for dance since taking her class. She makes things fun and takes it slow for me to really learn each step!

Details: 26-35 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Bachata • No experience • Developing a hobby • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location

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Jane O.

Apr 29, 2024

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My husband and I have been dancing with Whitney for a few months now and we are happy with everything so far! She is kind, professional, and very easy to work with. Just as important, she is very accommodating to our varying dance skill levels and musicality which can be tricky when working with a couple. She’s great in telling us when we’re doing something right, but she’s also honest when she notices something off with our steps or movements. But she has a very gentle — and sometimes funny — way of telling you that and how to make corrections. With her honesty and ability to meet us where we are, our dance skill levels definitely improved in just a few months. Overall, Whitney is a great dance instructor and we’re beyond happy to be working with her.

Details: 36-45 • Two people • Ballroom • No experience • Working out and physical health • 45 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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