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About
I give very personal attention! Lessons are completely private & affordable! And my hrs of availability are very flexible! Because of my many yrs of experience I make it a fun experience! Im also located in a great area close to shopping & restaurants & parking is also very easy! Also for my wedding clients I take care of extras like editing the music & making them so comfortable they love it!
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 158 times
4 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
26 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 pm - 5:00 pmMon12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Dance style
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My customers travel to me
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Bar I.
May 8, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Donna is absolutely incredible!! She made our first dance perfect over the course of only a few sessions. She is very educational and was very helpful is choreographing our dance. Would absolutely recommend!
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • What my teacher recommends • I'm flexible • Beginner • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
The Wedding Dance's reply
Thank you my loves ❤️pleasure working with you !
Wedding Dance Lessons
Jesus M.
Mar 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Donna was a consummate professional. She knows as much about dancing and choreography than anyone else you might find and does privatelessons at a great rate! I could not recommend her more highly and will definitely have any of my friends or family come to her if trying to learn a routine or just learn how to dance different styles of dance!
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Latin • Slow Dance • What my teacher recommends • I'm flexible • Beginner • At the pro’s location
The Wedding Dance's reply
Thank you so much loves! It was a pleasure & so much fun working with you & your dance was Absolutely Fabulous I’m so honored to have been a part of your special day❤️come back for some fun social dance!
Wedding Dance Lessons
Madison B.
Apr 2, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Donna is an amazing teacher. She was patient and pushed us to do our best possible. We really loved our time working with her and appreciate all she did to make us into beautiful dancers on our wedding day. We highly recommend Donna!!!
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
The Wedding Dance's reply
Thank you so much ❤️I loved working with you & so happy you loved your dance! I love this photo too!
Wedding Dance Lessons
Lexy P.
Mar 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Donna is an absolute rockstar! My fiancé and I wanted our first dance to be a representation of our personalities, culture, and love. Donna helped us refine our vision and she was such a wonderful teacher. So many of our guests told us that our first dance was the best first dance they have ever seen, and we might be biased but we definitely agree lol. We had several dips and lifts and we were able to execute them flawlessly. She put together choreography that perfectly matched our song choices. We are so thankful to Donna for her help and guidance! If you are considering booking her for any of your wedding dances, do it! You definitely won’t regret it.
Details: 26-35 • 36-45 • Two people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • I'm flexible • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
The Wedding Dance's reply
Thank you so much my loves Your Dance was Absolutely amazing already over 500 views It was such a Pleasure working with you & im so happy you took my advice about the shoes ❤️You were both perfection in motion!
Private Dance Lessons
Polen T.
Nov 15, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Donna was absolutely amazing! From the very first lesson she made us feel relaxed and confident. We were nervous beginners, but she taught us in such a patient, fun, and encouraging way that our first dance became one of our favorite moments of the whole wedding. Every lesson felt easy and enjoyable thanks to her warm personality. We’re so grateful for her guidance and couldn’t recommend her more!
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Slow Dance • What my teacher recommends • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No experience • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
The Wedding Dance's reply
Thank you my loves it was a pleasure working with you on your Beautiful Dance & you were Amazing ❤️
Wedding Dance Lessons
Credentials
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Donna Shelley
FAQs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Ive been teaching Ballroom Dancing professionally for 35 yrs! I had several studios in NY & was certified by the National Council of dance teachers organization! I also performed all over the world with the renowned American Ballroom Theatre for 5 yrs where I worked with many different choreographers & learned many different styles of dance!
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I grew up in a dancing family & grew to love it! Got my first teaching job in a major studio in New York when I was 18!
