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About
Hi, my name is Corinne, and I specialize in high-quality ballroom dance instruction for all occasions—whether you're preparing for a wedding dance, looking to enjoy social dancing, or aiming for competitive dancing.
With 26 years of dance experience and 14 years of teaching, I’m passionate about helping dancers of all levels reach their goals. I offer a range of options including:
Private dance lessons
Group classes
Kids’ dance classes
Event instruction (hire me to teach at your event!)
No experience is necessary, and you don’t need a partner to get started! Each lesson is thoughtfully tailored to your specific goals and interests. Whether you're brand new to dance or looking to refine advanced skills, I’ll help you grow and elevate your dancing.
For wedding couples, I offer complimentary music cutting and the option to have your final lesson at your reception venue the day before your wedding (within 50 miles of Columbus)—a great way to feel confident and ready.
Let me know how I can help you get started!
Overview
Hired 24 times
Serves Columbus, OH
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1 employee
14 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Victoria M T.
Jul 28, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Corrine was great and easy To work with. She had a very flexible schedule. She also is very kind and sociable. I would recommend her for anyone to get dancelessons away. I did dancelessons with my fiancé for our wedding. With my dad for the father daughter dance. My fiancé and his mother did a lesson for their mother and son dance. We all had great experiences and a lot of fun!
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Waltz • Hip Hop • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No experience • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding Dance Lessons
Jack B.
May 2, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Corinne helped my fiancé and I with a choreographed first dance. She was an excellent teacher and catered to our specific needs. She is very professional and will design the perfect dance with your needs in mind. Would recommend to anyone interested in dancelessons
Details: 26-35 • Two people • Ballroom • Beginner • Preparing for a wedding • 45 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
Kevin B.
Sep 20, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Corinne is AWESOME! We reached out to her about a month before our wedding as we wanted to do a first dance for or wedding and I can say we had NO experience Corinne takes the time to go over the dance steps and makes sure that you have it. She is always smiling, having fun, very encouraging and helps you along the way. Our wedding is on the 25th and I cannot imagine getting through this without her. She is professional, she works on your choreography and makes it fun. Whether you have never danced before, a beginner or advanced I would recommend her to anyone. Top notch instructor, fun times and always makes you feel good before walking out the door. Thanks for all you have done to make our first dance an absolute success.
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
Corinne Smith's reply
Thank you so much, It was wonderful working with you and Valerie and your dance looked absolutely beautiful! It brings tears of joy to my eyes to watch everything come to life on the dance floor and I wish I could've been there to see your dance. Wish you both the best!
Wedding Dance Lessons
David M.
Mar 17, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Corinne designed a great Father / Daughter wedding dance on short notice for us . After a few lessons we had the dance moves down and the confidence to impress everyone at the wedding .
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • Parent dance (i.e., father/daughter) • Slow Dance • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No song preference • Beginner • At the pro’s location
Wedding Dance Lessons
Dan M.
Sep 22, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
My fiancee and I were looking for a dance instructor to help us with our first dance at our wedding. We found Corinne on Thumbtack and she has beyond exceeded our expectations. She welcomed two people with no dance experience, made us feel very comfortable, and choreographed a 3-part dance routine to 3 different songs of our choosing. And she even cut our music! Corinne also has done Zoom dancelessons with our parents for each of our father/daughter and mother/son dances, which required much patience and recording of step-by-step instructional videos. Corinne creates really thoughtful and fantastic choreography, she is an amazing teacher, she cares about us and our dance routines, and best of all my fiancee and I really enjoy our lessons with Corinne, so much so that we are going to continue taking future classes after our big day. We cannot recommend Corinne enough!
Details: 26-35 • Two people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • 45 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location
Corinne Smith's reply
Dan and Vittoria, thank you so much for the review! Your wedding dance was so much fun to choreograph and I am so happy you've found a new hobby together after doing your wedding dance. It is definitely a skill that you will be able to carry through your whole lives!
Private Dance Lessons
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Corinne Smith
FAQs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Performance: Dance and I have had over 20 years of dance training specifically in Ballroom dancing.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Initially I started dancing with my brother when I was 8 and I fell in love with dancing which lead me to teaching after I finished college.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked with students of all ages anywhere from 6 years old up to 85 years old with varying experience levels.
