Lessons with Vanessa
Lessons with Vanessa

Lessons with Vanessa

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Introduction: Hi, I’m Vanessa Shields, and there’s nothing I adore more than bringing love stories to life on the dance floor. Though I am experienced in teaching a variety of social dances, I specialize in creating beautiful wedding dances for couples in Austin, TX and beyond via Zoom. With two decades of professional dancing and teaching experience, I’ve had the pleasure of guiding countless couples like you on their journey to that magical first dance. My Bachelor’s degree in Education equips me with unique insights and methodologies that go beyond typical dance instruction, ensuring that I can adapt and cater to each individual’s learning style and pace, making every step as natural and effortless as possible. Whether you’ve danced before or are stepping onto the floor for the first time, with me, it’s all about having a good time while learning. It’s important to me to make the process feel comfortable, fun, and memorable for you. My students often tell me that my patience and lighthearted approach put them at ease, turning their dance lessons into the highlight of their wedding preparations. Choosing to embrace dance for your special day is more than just steps and routines. It’s an investment in memories and gained skills that will echo throughout your lifetime. Through dance, you’ll discover a bond with your partner that’s intimate, and uniquely your own. It’s a journey of connection, and I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Warmly, Vanessa Shields All love celebrated, all souls welcome. Proudly serving as an equal rights vendor.
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Jolie S.
Aug 8, 2016
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so far we have only had one lesson but looking forward to our next ones. She explains moves and critiques very well so that we could understand and learn easily. Now we just need to keep practicing.
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Charles R.
Jun 28, 2016
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We haven't really danced together in years. Vanessa got us started and pointed out all the areas that helped us connect and move better together. Her teaching is easy to relate to and her methods of demonstrating with you to get each partner to feel the correct movement or connection are invaluable. She is a master at building confidence through incremental successes. I highly recommend her, and I am sure you will leave her lessons having gained skill and methods that you can use immediately and build on in the future. She is a wonderful young lady.
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Kaiting B.
Oct 14, 2016
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My now husband and I took classes with Vanessa to prepare for our wedding. She was very encouraging, patient, and excellent at explaining how the dance should look/feel by using non-dance examples/jargon. She was great at modifying moves for our level and interests. For example, I really wanted to be thrown around in the air but I'm not athletic and almost no previous dance experience, so she taught us a simple way that I could still be thrown based on my level. She has positive energy and I can tell she enjoys teaching.
Wedding Dance Lessons
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Ashley t.
Dec 5, 2017
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Vanessa was awesome! we need some basic dance lessons for our wedding because we had no clue what we were doing. she was extremely patient with us (we are not the best dancers) and by the end of just one hour we felt so much better about our first dance!
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Jean-Benoit D.
Mar 25, 2018
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My fiance and I took some dance lessons with Vanessa for our wedding. Totally worth it! Although we could find a beat, we didn't have any other moves, so we were basically starting from zero. She was very patient with us as we gradually added spins and passes through several lessons. She listened to our concerns and also thoughtfully provided us feedback when she saw we were a little off in our routine. It was a great experience and we are hoping to come back to Vanessa to learn some other dance moves!

Details: Two (e.g., myself and my husband) • First dance • What my teacher recommends • No experience • As recommended by professional • 60 minutes • Tuesday • Saturday • Friday • Sunday • Morning (9am - noon) • Late afternoon (3 - 6pm) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • I travel to the wedding dance instructor • The wedding dance instructor travels to me

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Vanessa Shields

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  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    Yes, I continue to take classes, workshops, and travel to dance events around the country.

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    My relationship with dance has evolved over the years. I started social dancing when I was in college and was instantly hooked. Teaching it to my friends and eventually clients was a natural path for me.