Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood

$50/session

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About

My studio is located in my home in Needham, MA. I offer personal, private dance lessons for couples or singles at very reasonable rates. Teaching dance is my passion, not my livelihood! I would love to work with you!

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Hired 128 times

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25 years in business

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2020

2019

Services offered

Level of experience

Desired wedding dance

Preferred dance style

Waltz

Slow dance

Swing dance

Foxtrot

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Reviews

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

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Dewey R.

Nov 16, 2025

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Betty helped my now wife and I for our first dance. We really enjoyed working with her, and as two people with no dancing experience, she was very patient and helped us put together a routine that our guests really enjoyed! Thank you for being a part of our special day Betty!

Details: 26-35 • Two people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • 45 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

Sounds as if you and Maddie nailed it! Congratulations!!! I enjoyed working with you also - Best wishes for your life together - Betty

Private Dance Lessons

Sophia C.

Jul 7, 2025

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We had such a fun time learning a waltz with Betty for our wedding! Despite giving her a challenging song for beginner dancers, Betty created an accessible routine that we were able to learn and feel confident doing. Betty has a great beginner teaching style: kind, not too overwhelming, but also serious at times. She definitely cares about improving our dancing abilities and creating a memorable routine. And her prices are awesome, my husband and I are both students so we really appreciate an affordable option.

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

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

Thank you so much - it sounds as if your first dance went well! It was fun working with you both as you practiced a lot and wanted to get it right! Would love to work with you again in the future - Betty

Private Dance Lessons

Olga M.

Oct 19, 2024

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We had a wonderful experience preparing our first dance with Betty. Even though we had very little previous dance experience and my husband claimed he would never be able to dance at all. After only four lessons Betty put together an impressive yet simple to execute routine, and we were able to reproduce it very well despite all the nerves at the wedding. During the whole process she remained suppirticeMoreover,

Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Waltz • What my teacher recommends • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No experience • At the pro’s location

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

I'm so happy that you dance went well! It was great working with you - hopefully our paths will meet again - Betty

Wedding Dance Lessons

Meghan K.

Jun 24, 2025

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My husband and I had the best time working with Betty on our first dance!! She was so so patient with us and really went above and beyond. Our dance went so well and it was all because of Betty!!

Details: 26-35 • Two people • Ballroom • Beginner • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

So happy to hear that your first dance went well! I enjoyed working with you. All bet wishes - - Betty

Private Dance Lessons

Jim F.

Jun 15, 2024

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Betty gave me a level of confidence on the dance floor I never knew I was capable of. She prepped us for our wedding dance and put us in a great position after just a couple of lessons. I walked in knowing nothing, and walked out a new man

Details: 26-35 • Two people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

You are and Erika are very quick learners! I think your football background helped - Let me know how it goes on your 'big day' - Betty

Private Dance Lessons

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Elizabeth Hood

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I challenge you to find a dance teacher as reasonable as I, especially with a one-hour lesson!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Need to know your goal for learning to dance, e.g. first dance at a wedding, want to go to swing dances, or learn enough to attend ballroom dances.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Certification by the Dance Teachers Club of Boston.