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About
Patience, Patience, Patience, Fun, and Closely listening before I speak, Then a dash of clarity to make the mystery of dancing more approachable.
Watching someone's face and eyes light up when they get it!
Overview
Hired 372 times
Serves Washington, DC
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2 employees
48 years in business
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Dance style
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Andy M.
May 1, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gonzo does a really great job of meeting us where we're at in it skills and is fantastic with explaining concepts so we can understand. I'm grateful to have found him to help us learn our First Dance!
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Slow Dance • I'm flexible • No experience • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding Dance Lessons
Lyle P.
Nov 3, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We loved our time with Gonzo! Logistically, he was responsive, low-key and easy to work with. We live in an apt and the space constraint was not a constraint at all for him. But the headline is that we learned how to dance! Our goal was to enjoy being on the dance floor at our son's wedding. Gonzalo taught us how to do that. He quickly ascertained where we were (not much past beginner!) and then got us to the next level. His manner is professional but not uptight. Most importantly, he is an experienced dancer, and has a gift for teaching. Magic combo for us!
Details: 46-65 • Two people • Swing • Beginner • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • Once a week • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
Thi T.
Sep 21, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Gonzalo was amazing! In only 9 lessons, he was able to take us from complete novices to doing a beautifully choreographed first dance for our wedding. He is so patient and knowledgeable, and he is able to make you feel comfortable in order to fully absorb the lessons. You can tell he is passionate about it work, and he does a great job of instilling it in you. I would 100% recommend taking lessons with Gonazalo if you ever have the need.
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Slow Dance • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No experience • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding Dance Lessons
Shawn S.
May 26, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
It is a pleasure to work with Gonzo. He is very patient during the lessons and he is responsive when we reach out to him regarding scheduling. My husband and I enjoy our lessons with Gonzo.
Details: 46-65 • Two people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • I'm flexible • Once a week • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
Sandra B.
Oct 25, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We received so many compliments on our first dance. Gonzalo worked with us in choosing the right music and choreography that was easy to learn and follow. Highly recommend!!
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Latin • No, I do not have choreography in mind • Beginner • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Wedding Dance Lessons
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Gonzalo Zambrana
FAQs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I always seek to improve myself with lessons from teachers of various fields relating to movement and art.
So I am knowledgeable about almost all aspects of how people think and see themselves in move across space. I have become an expert at walking with good posture and poise. We take these three for granted so studying them is a must if you want to dance well
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I love the feeling I have when I am lost in the moment and I am moving with the music.
So as early as I can remember I wanted to dance. Teaching dance was just another way to keep dancing as much of time as possible. I have never had any other full time job.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have trained dancers from all walks of life. I teach children and senior citizens and everyone in between and at all skill levels, from the most novices to professionals.
I have not met anyone that could not learn to dance no matter how clumsy they felt at the start because they all respond well to the positive reinforcement I am able to convey.
