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About
I specialize in making partner dancing easy for ANYONE to learn. My 13 years in this profession have brought me people from all ages and walks of life and have taught me to be able to easily adapt to different learning styles and truly personalize your learning experience.
I love seeing how Dance can benefit people in all areas of their lives. It's a great low-impact exercise with countless physical and emotional benefits! I've seen people gain confidence, get in shape, make new friends, and fill their social calendars!
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Hired 22 times
Serves Turlock, CA
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25 employees
12 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Emerline s.
Mar 3, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I realized last minute that I needed to sharpen my dance technique and messaged the owner, who got me in the next day! I felt so grateful! And still, feel grateful! I booked my privatedancelessons with Rachal for modern and hip hop. She was friendly and patient, and I liked her pointers to understand the choreography! I will def return and take more classes! Thank you so much! :)
Details: 36-45 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Modern / Contemporary • No experience • Preparing for an event / performance • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location
Alegria Performing Arts Academy's reply
Thank you so much! It was our pleasure to help!
Private Dance Lessons
Tara L.
Oct 11, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gabrielle is the best teacher we could have had for learning our first dance! She made it so easy for us to learn the steps. Once we decided on our song she went with it with as much enthusiasm as we had for it and dove right in to making it perfect for us.
Alegria Performing Arts Academy's reply
Thank you so much Tara!! It was my pleasure! ☺️
Dance Lessons
Li-Hsuan H.
Feb 22, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
A nice place to start learning dances in the valley. I was there mostly for beginner and intermediate salsa and bachata classes, though other ballroom classes were offered. Instructors and people were friendly, definitely not an intimidating dancing environment.
Alegria Performing Arts Academy's reply
Thank you so much Li!! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come with your Dancing! I’m happy Alegria was a chapter in your book of dance!! 😄
Salsa Dance Lessons
Damien K.
Mar 31, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very friendly and professional, this studio will absolutely help us in preparing for our wedding
Details: Two (e.g., myself and my husband) • First dance • Parent dance (i.e., father/daughter) • Wedding party dance • What my teacher recommends • No experience • As recommended by professional • 60 minutes • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Saturday • Friday • Sunday • Late afternoon (3 - 6pm) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • I travel to the wedding dance instructor
Alegria Performing Arts Academy's reply
Thank you Damien! It was my pleasure teaching you guys how to dance!
Wedding Dance Lessons
Kristina A.
Sep 12, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alrgeria Ballroom Dance is amazing!
Details: Two (e.g., myself and my husband) • First dance • Slow Dance • What my teacher recommends • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No experience • I travel to the wedding dance instructor
Alegria Performing Arts Academy's reply
Thank you Kristina! It was my pleasure to teach you and Chris how to dance for your wedding!
Wedding Dance Lessons
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Gabrielle Aguiar-Forrest
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The best way to discuss prices is to schedule a FREE 45 minute consultation. You can take a tour of the studio, and it gives me a chance to get to know you a bit, and it gives you a chance to tell me what you're really looking for in your dance program. I want to be able to cater your program to your own personal needs and budget. I keep my rates very affordable, so ANYONE can learn.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to meet with my students before we get started with our lessons, so I can get to know them and their goals a bit. Once we have our first lesson, I start with basic foundations and elements of dancing that will make up all of our patterns, and we go from there!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I trained, certified, and competed with Arthur Murray International, which is the top ballroom dance franchise in the world. It’s the Harvard of Ballroom Dance. I worked there for almost 3 years and every day I was completely immersed in training for both my profession and competition. I was a top 20 instructor in the world in 2010.
