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Introduction: ABOUT OUR TEAM Tonisha Ramona is the owner and Lead Dancer of the Dancing Designer, a creative production company. A professional dancer with over 12 years experience performing with major recording artists, for music videos, movies, TV shows + award shows. Her unique process involves working from the students natural body movement while encompassing the performance elements of body movement + musicality. This organic process helps to solidify the student’s skill set, dance capabilities and confidence. Our diverse and talented team of 6 instructors who we like to refer to as the CREATIVE COLLECTIVE bring different dance styles to you, be it hip-hop or salsa, contemporary or jazz. It’s amazing to see students connect to their bodies and/or partners while having an “ah-ha” moment by discovering dance in a refreshing way. We have an array of classes ranging from one-on-one lessons to group classes. We also choreograph group performances for auditions, Sweet 16s and weddings. Go to our website to begin your love affair with dance!

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Current Top Pro

Hired 96 times

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6 employees

8 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.

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

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Irina K.

Nov 16, 2023

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Tonisha is amazing, so happy I found her. After just two lessons, I can't stop dancing at home. That's the most important thing, to find happiness in what you're doing, and working with her has definitely opened up the experience of dance for me!

Details: 36-45 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Hip hop • Beginner • Developing a hobby • 60 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location

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Rouba F.

Nov 8, 2023

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Tonisha was wonderful to work with during my private lessons. She’s a great dancer and super creative. Has a wonderful vibe and always positive, patient and punctual. I can’t wait to resume our work together.

Details: 46-65 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Modern / Contemporary • No experience • Working out and physical health • 45 minutes • Once a week • My home, venue, etc.

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Rebecca A.

Oct 8, 2023

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My experience working with the Dancing Designer was great. I worked with them for a private event and everyone was fun, energetic, and ready to pivot as the events had many moving parts. The team was easy to work with and really did a great job, I would definitely recommend working with them!

Details: 26-35 • 36-45 • 46-65 • 65+ • A group of 5-10 people • Salsa • No experience • Working out and physical health • 45 minutes • Once a week • My home, venue, etc.

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Annie K.

Feb 24, 2024

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Highly recommend! Tonisha was very thoughtful in providing individual choreography and a customized plan for us. Would definitely work with her again and highly recommend her for both individual and group work.

Details: 13-17 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Ballet • Beginner • Developing a hobby • 45 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location

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Yolanda C.

Feb 10, 2023

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Tonisha and her team are the best! It has been a pleasure working with them. I would highly recommend Dancing designers!

Details: 13-17 • A group of 5-10 people • Modern / Contemporary • Beginner • Preparing for an event / performance • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Lessons are billed at 2 hour increments, while performances are priced based on it's creative concept + needs.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When starting with a new customer I find out their level of experience if any, their goal + objectives, then we schedule our first lesson. I film the end of our lessons and send you the video so you can practice + review on your own to help you get further to your dancing goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
12+ years experiences as a professional dancer + instructor. I've choreographed for Lynn University Dance Team, FAU Dance Team + Live Performances. I've performed in a myriad of music videos, commercials, movies + award shows. I have experience teaching both children + adults in all forms of dancing.

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