Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood

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Introduction: 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! PLESE NOTE I will not be available to teach during February and March, 2024. Please contact me if your wedding is in May or after.

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Hired 93 times

Serves Needham Heights, MA

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23 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash and Check.

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Wedding Dance Lessons - Somerville 2023
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Customers say...

This pro offers customized dance lessons with a focus on affordability and accessibility. Customers praise their patience, kindness, and ability to teach various styles and skill levels. They also appreciate the pro's responsiveness and flexibility in scheduling. Many report feeling confident and prepared for their special events after working with the pro.

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Manali S.

Dec 9, 2023

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Betty was truly wonderful, and made the first dance for our wedding PERFECT! She was extremely responsive from the beginning, and offered us much more affordable prices compared to other vendors we had looked at. She helped us choose a song when we were completely at loss, and then spent time BEFORE we even met her/started lessons thinking about a routine and how to teach it in just 4 lessons. She wrote down notes for us. She was patient and kind; we were beginners but she broke down the steps to each move very carefully and thoughtfully. She allowed us to have our own style, and when we last minute decided we wanted to do some dips and lifts, she found a way to incorporate them in as well. Our first dance was flawless, thanks to Betty. She had a great attitude consistently and was just so fun to be around. We are planning to go back in the future just to learn some more steps. Highly recommend!!!

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

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

Loved working with you both! Thank you for your kind comments. Hope to see you soon - Betty

Wedding Dance Lessons

Elizabeth R.

Dec 5, 2023

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My husband and I had a blast working with Betty. In 5 lessons, we learned a choreographed dance for our wedding and it was a hit! We had so much fun learning the dance moves and Betty is a great teacher. I would recommend her to any couple. Her pricing can’t be beat, either!

Details: 26-35 • 36-45 • 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

I enjoyed working with you and Dan - glad to hear it went well! Betty

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Reid B.

Nov 28, 2023

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Betty was an absolute pleasure to work with. Wedding planning was very stressful but we definitely agreed that taking lessons with Betty was one of the best decisions we made through the whole process. While we were nervous at first, we quickly found the dance lessons to be a needed fun time that allowed us to block everything out and just re-connect as a couple. Would highly recommend to other couples.

Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • 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

Thank YOU, Reid, I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and Madison. Best wishes always!! Betty

Wedding Dance Lessons

Elisha H.

Nov 8, 2023

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Betty was great to work with! She customized our dance to both our song and to our ability levels. One of us had more experience skill dancing and the other was a beginner with no rhythm. Betty was patient and supportive in teaching us both the dance. Most importantly, the dance at our wedding was perfect and we got a lot of compliments. Thank you, Betty!

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

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

So glad to hear your 1st dance went well, Elisha! Kudos to Tom! Hope your Dad had a good time dancing with you too - All the best, Betty

Wedding Dance Lessons

Kathryn B.

Oct 4, 2023

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Betty was so wonderful to work with! My husband and I were novice dancers and our wedding guests were so surprised and delighted by our choreographed wedding dance. We received so many compliments and so many people told us it was a highlight of the day for them. Betty was so accommodating and easy to work with 10/10 recommend!

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

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

Thanks Katie - really enjoyed working with you and Sam. Glad to hear it went well and your guests enjoyed it! Loved the pictures too, I may use it on the TT site. Betty

Wedding Dance Lessons

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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.