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About
Do you want to look good and have fun dancing? Do you have zero experience dancing with your partner? And of course you don't want embarrass yourself, or spend lots of time and money learning to dance? Then I'm your man.
Dance is all about connecting to your partner and to the music.
The problem: dance isn't taught that way. Instead, most instructors force you into repetitive footwork and styles before you understand the WHY behind what you're doing.
After suffering through years of studio lessons, I developed a teaching method that helps couples discover the power of connection in movement and music. It's done in the comfort of your own home - so no more intimidating other couples - and without the added costs required by a studio. I bring a speaker, a whiteboard, and we jump right in - with an inventively fun, surprisingly simple, and nicely affordable way.
This is a huge passion for me, and here's why: the magic "click" moment. It happens with every couple I teach - when they stop thinking and start creating something beautiful together. Skill level and age never matter - this always happens, and is a huge motivator for me to keep on doing what I do.
Overview
Hired 24 times
Serves Sterling, VA
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1 employee
17 years in business
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Dance Lessons & Entertainment
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Doug J.
Jan 6, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Josh did a great job. The lesson was fun, and both my wife and myself learned a lot. We are looking forward to the next lesson. 100% improvement over any dancelessons we have taken in the past
Details: 46-65 • A group of 5-10 people • Ballroom • Beginner • Working out and physical health • 60 minutes • Once a week • My home, venue, etc.
Private Dance Lessons
Anne P.
Jun 23, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joshua is amazing! We scheduled three lessons to get ready for our wedding dance - nothing choreographed, just making sure we don't step on each other's feet - and my fiance and I are VERY confident in our dance skills now. Joshua is a great teacher and really understands what you want out of the lessons.
Dance Lessons
Monica S.
Jun 26, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Josh is an awesome teacher and puts his pupils at ease immediately! We were really nervous about looking super awkward for our first dance at our wedding. Josh helped us feel really comfortable dancing with each other and teaching us some simple skills to look awesome on the dance floor (in just 3 sessions)! Our guests were blown away!
Dance Lessons
Ellen R.
Oct 13, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Josh listened carefully to our motivations and goals for our dancelessons. His teaching style is very fun & relaxing, while ensuring that we will reach our goals for our first dance as husband and wife.... as well dancing at future parties!
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Slow Dance • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No experience • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding Dance Lessons
Brendon B.
Jun 23, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Not just great for learning to dance but great for learning to be a better together! Josh was amazing. He is creative, innovative and dedicated. He has a deliberate system that ensures both partners are on the same page, communicating well and learning how to be a leader or a follower. He first brought us back to the fundementals and then worked on sparking our ability to have “drama” and “suspense” in dance. Next session, he will be working on our foot work - the groove. Can’t wait!! We love Josh!!
Details: 46-65 • Two people • Ballroom • Beginner • Developing a hobby • 60 minutes • Once a week • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Private Dance Lessons
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Joshua Shull
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I'll make this simple. Three lessons, and you're set to look good and have fun dancing together, for the rest of your life. To all kinds of music. We can do more lessons on request of course, but that's what I find works best for most couples. I do standalone lessons at $120 a pop, and the three-lesson package for a discounted $300 even.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Fourteen years of dance instruction experience - started this business then, and have been improving the curriculum ever since!
How did you get started doing this type of work?
In high school, a girl asked me out to get ballroom dance lessons. While the girl and I didn't work out, I fell in love with dance, and immediately poured myself into learning to dance.
