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My first lesson is free! You can try it out and decide if you want to do more. At the first lesson we start some basic dancing and then I sit down with you and help you figure out the best use of time, money and energy to achieve what you want. I am a ballroom coach, I do not just teach steps and technique.
I love watching a students delight as they figure out a new step, and how their confidence in all areas of their life increases as they become a better dancer.
Overview
Hired 65 times
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11 years in business
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Dance style
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My customers travel to me
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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David M.
Mar 27, 2024
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Laura is fantastic. My girlfriend and I are having a blast learning how to ballroom dance. We are learning a variety of dances and appreciate Laura's teaching style. Every class is fun and challenging. She covers a lot of material in the class, so I feel it is a good value. I would highly recommend her.
Details: 46-65 • Two people • Salsa • No experience • Developing a hobby • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
Adam L.
Aug 1, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Laura is fantastic. I surprised my wife with lessons, and it has been a great experience. Laura is a patient teacher, and keeps the lessons new and fun. We look forward to each lesson!
I highly recommend, if you are remotely interested in dance.
Details: 36-45 • Two people • Salsa • No experience • Working out and physical health • 45 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location
Private Dance Lessons
Janet K.
Feb 17, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
We have a group of 8 that signed up for lessons none of which have much aptitude for dance. Laura makes us all feel so comfortable! She packs our lessons full of learning and practice and makes them fun. Lesson time flies by and we all look forward to coming back the next week. She is very intuitive when it comes to reading couples and how to teach them as a pair. Highly recommend taking dance class and having Laura as your teacher!
Details: 46-65 • A group of 3-4 people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location
Private Dance Lessons
Katie e.
Feb 3, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are still taking lessons but we decided to take her full dance class not just for the wedding and we couldn't be more happy we absolutely love learning to dance and she is fantastic!!!!! We r so lucky to have found her!
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Parent dance (i.e., father/daughter) • Slow Dance • What my teacher recommends • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No song preference • No experience • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding Dance Lessons
Julia M.
May 27, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had the pleasure of working with Laura for preparation for our first dance at our wedding. My fiance did not have prior dance experience and Laura was fantastic* with making him feel comfortable with dancing and providing feedback to help him learn the proper techniques (as well as myself!). The experience was amazing and we enjoyed every minutes of our classes. Laura, thank you for sharing your expertise and experiences with us. We are so excited for our first dance :) We will be back in the future!
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • What my teacher recommends • Slow Dance • No, I do not have choreography in mind • Intermediate • At the pro’s location
Wedding Dance Lessons
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Laura Karasek
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Yes, depending on if you wish to dance socially, do a showcase, or competitively. Or if you want a wedding dance.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Meet them. Teach them the beginnings of a few dances. Ask them about why they are here, what they want to do with ballroom. Then I give them a plan of how to achieve their goals
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been teaching/ tutoring since I was 12, I have been teaching sports of one kind or another since I was 17.
For continuing education, I take coachings on a bimonthly basis and perform and compete with my pro partner.
