The Ballroom Guy
$95/lesson
estimated price
It’s free, with no obligation to book
Introduction: BASED IN NEW YORK CITY, USA.
Hello! My name is Nick and I am excited to help you learn how to ballroom dance! It’s fun, easy, and affordable for all budgets. I have been teaching for over 13 years and I am proud to say I’ve helped hundreds of students find their passion and skill for this style of dance. Along with that, I've also been a top teacher and studio manager for 2 of the number 1 dance schools in the world; and I've trained other professionals in dancing and teaching. I am trained to dance and teach in over 40 different partner dances so there will never be a shortage of steps to learn and music to dance to! 🔊
Are you a wedding couple wanting your 1st dance to be more exciting than swaying back and forth? 🤵🏻♂️👰🏼♀️
Are you empty nesters looking for new hobbies to reconnect you and reignite the romance? 👴🏻👵🏻
Or are you a single lady or gentleman that has just always wanted to try dance lessons?
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Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to give me a call today! 📞
There’s no excuse to wait! The time is now! 💪🏻Ballroom dancing can really change your life.
See ya on the dance floor! ~Nick 😎
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Hired 16 times
Serves New York, NY
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3 years in business
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David S.
Aug 15, 2023
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We had a fantastic experience with Nick! He’s a very patient teacher and was completely dedicated and focused to make our wedding dance perfect and unique for us. We were under extreme time pressure and Nick moved mountains. He is an overall great guy and we highly recommend him.
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • What my teacher recommends • No experience • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding Dance Lessons
Nate M.
Jun 26, 2023
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Nick has been an absolute pleasure to work with over our 10+ class journey! My fiancé and I came to him with no prior dance backgrounds and he managed to choreograph (and perfect) an almost 3 minute dance routine for us for our First Dance. He was incredibly responsive, encouraging, and professional. Any request we made, he fulfilled it. He made each lesson fun yet highly productive and was able to coach both the lead and the follow roles. We would recommend him to anyone with no hesitation and we can’t wait to continue our dance journey with him after our wedding!
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Foxtrot • Waltz • Slow Dance • Hip Hop • Latin • Swing Dance • What my teacher recommends • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No experience • At the pro’s location
Wedding Dance Lessons
Pravindi H.
Jul 25, 2022
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I've been doing private 1:1 lessons with Nick for the last 7-8 months and it's been the most wonderful experience! I've seen myself improve in all the dance styles he's been teaching me including tango, salsa, and swing. There are dances I've tried that I never thought I would do in my lifetime, like the waltz!
The biggest change for me has been my own confidence. To be really good at ballroom, I think you need a pretty high level of confidence when dancing, and this is something I've always wanted to improve. I have a long way to go, but Nick is one of the main reasons I've been able to break out of my shell.
Nick does an incredible job at breaking down steps into digestible and easy-to-understand parts (and offers great analogies to help you understand more challenging aspects of different dances). Because of his teaching style, I'm able to pick up certain concepts after a lesson or two.
The best part of working with him has been has infectious energy and sense of humor. When I was first looking for private dance teachers, a good number of the initial phone calls with other teachers were dry and humorless. I knew I wanted to find someone that was genuinely fun to be around, and dancing (as an adult beginner especially) should be lighthearted. Nick is a wonderful teacher (and dancer extraordinaire) all around, and my boyfriend and all my friends (who I've encouraged to come to him for lessons/classes) agree!
You won't find a better dance teacher around! You should book a trial lesson, at least, and see what I mean when I say he's just an extraordinary instructor to work with; you'll be surprised at how quickly you can learn with his guidance. I plan to keep working with him for as long as he offers lessons (and I am still employed), and I'm beyond excited to see my progress in a few years.
Details: 18-25 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Salsa • No experience • Developing a hobby • 45 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
Aaron B.
Oct 23, 2023
I can't rate Nick highly enough. We met him serendipitously, as we were looking for lessons from a studio, and we couldn't be happier that we went with Nick. He worked with us to fit in 13 lessons over 5-6 weeks, taking my (now) wife and I from zero training/understanding to really owning an impressive routine for our first dance. Nick is pleasant, fun to work with, and will ensure that you know what you need to know. Whether you need a couple of touch up lessons or a full lift from knowing nothing, Nick is a great choice!
Alexi F.
Oct 23, 2022
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Nick was fantastic! He helped us with our first dance at our wedding. His choreography was great and he made sure we liked the routine and were comfortable with the steps. Very friendly and fun instructor.
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 Ballroom Guy's reply
So happy for you guys! You guys did so good with the steps in such a short amount of time. I had a blast teaching you! Thank you. Nick
Wedding Dance Lessons
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