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 63 times

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10 years in business

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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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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

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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

Mike J.

Dec 2, 2025

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Details: 36-45 • Two people • Bachata • No experience • Developing a hobby • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location

Private Dance Lessons

Roseen S.

Oct 27, 2023

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Whitney made learning to dance easy and enjoyable. We did a set of private lessons with her, which gave us plenty of time to practice and learn multiple dances. She was patient and fun to work with.

Details: 46-65 • Two people • Ballroom • Beginner • Preparing for a wedding • 45 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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