Dancing with Tandy Lucas
About
I care most of all about my students, their experiences and their needs whatever those are that they have brought to me. Sharing my passion of dance through teaching others and helping grow their confidence in themselves is one of my biggest joys! I feel that my love for dance is contagious and always love to pass that on!
Overview
Hired 5 times
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1 employee
7 years in business
Business hours
Sun10:00 am - 3:00 pmMon5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Dance style
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Salsa
Ballroom
Swing
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My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
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Patrick O.
Sep 19, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Where do we start with Tandy? She gave us an experience beyond anything we could have envisioned when we approached her for lessons prior to our wedding.
Initially we planned to leverage Tandy’s services to give us (me as the much less skilled dancer in comparison to my wife) a framework for our wedding dance so we weren’t out on the floor swaying back and forth for the entirety of our first dance. We left with a fully customized routine that left our entire wedding guest list in shock and applause!
Tandy first set up a discovery call with us where she asked several relevant questions about our experience, attire for both bride and groom, goals, timeframe, ideal outcome, etc. and then set up our lesson plan. This gave us a lot of confidence because we felt heard, and built some great rapport with Tandy in advance of our lessons which would prove beneficial in our lesson productivity.
Once we actually met for the lessons, we had so much fun with Tandy! Not only did her professionalism and skill shine through but she is such a warm and kind human whose personality is so welcoming that we immediately let our guard down which made our lessons so enjoyable.
In our 5 sessions with Tandy, she ended up over-delivering on what we thought we wanted and ultimately led us into a fully choreographed dance that flowed extremely well and felt so easy to remember in just a few short lessons, along with some practice at home (which is highly recommended to make the most of your lesson time in studio).
Our wedding day went perfectly and the dance was flawless thanks to Tandy’s creativity and coaching. We got so many compliments from our family and friends (we kept it a surprise) and, most importantly, my wife and I have a core memory for life that we can truly smile about thanks to Tandy.
I cannot recommend Tandy’s services enough regardless of what style of dance you are trying to learn or your skill level (Tandy can coach experienced or beginner dancers equally as well). As someone who did not come gifted with the ability to dance and easily gets embarrassed on a dance floor, I not only felt confident in the routine Tandy created but also had so much fun and felt no embarrassment whatsoever because of her coaching. My wife and I have even discussed doing dance lessons together just for fun now that the wedding is over because we enjoyed the experience so much.
We owe so much to Tandy and can’t emphasize enough how much we recommend working with her!
Initially we planned to leverage Tandy’s services to give us (me as the much less skilled dancer in comparison to my wife) a framework for our wedding dance so we weren’t out on the floor swaying back and forth for the entirety of our first dance. We left with a fully customized routine that left our entire wedding guest list in shock and applause!
Tandy first set up a discovery call with us where she asked several relevant questions about our experience, attire for both bride and groom, goals, timeframe, ideal outcome, etc. and then set up our lesson plan. This gave us a lot of confidence because we felt heard, and built some great rapport with Tandy in advance of our lessons which would prove beneficial in our lesson productivity.
Once we actually met for the lessons, we had so much fun with Tandy! Not only did her professionalism and skill shine through but she is such a warm and kind human whose personality is so welcoming that we immediately let our guard down which made our lessons so enjoyable.
In our 5 sessions with Tandy, she ended up over-delivering on what we thought we wanted and ultimately led us into a fully choreographed dance that flowed extremely well and felt so easy to remember in just a few short lessons, along with some practice at home (which is highly recommended to make the most of your lesson time in studio).
Our wedding day went perfectly and the dance was flawless thanks to Tandy’s creativity and coaching. We got so many compliments from our family and friends (we kept it a surprise) and, most importantly, my wife and I have a core memory for life that we can truly smile about thanks to Tandy.
I cannot recommend Tandy’s services enough regardless of what style of dance you are trying to learn or your skill level (Tandy can coach experienced or beginner dancers equally as well). As someone who did not come gifted with the ability to dance and easily gets embarrassed on a dance floor, I not only felt confident in the routine Tandy created but also had so much fun and felt no embarrassment whatsoever because of her coaching. My wife and I have even discussed doing dance lessons together just for fun now that the wedding is over because we enjoyed the experience so much.
We owe so much to Tandy and can’t emphasize enough how much we recommend working with her!
Details: 26-35 • Two people • Country • Beginner • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location
Private Dance Lessons
Alex J.
Mar 6, 2023
I began taking dance lessons with Tandy as a complete beginner. From the first lesson it was clear that she is an exceptional dancer and dance instructor. In private lessons, she has a natural ability to communicate movement in a way that's tailored to my learning style. Her positive attitude made lessons a pleasure, and something I would look forward to each week. Tandy's help was not only invaluable in lessons, but also much later when I'd have my first part in a recital.
Recitals involve a ton of planning and coordination. A recital consists of several performances, each with their own choreography, lighting, and music, all united under a single theme. Throughout the lead-up to the recital, Tandy helped lead group choreography classes, edited together music, assembled props, and worked with me to refine my routine. On the day of the recital, everything went off without a hitch, which is a testament to Tandy’s skills as a communicator, organizer, and collaborator.
Overall, I not only gained dance skills, but I also gained a great friend. Tandy is an excellent instructor, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn how to dance or to improve their skills.
Recitals involve a ton of planning and coordination. A recital consists of several performances, each with their own choreography, lighting, and music, all united under a single theme. Throughout the lead-up to the recital, Tandy helped lead group choreography classes, edited together music, assembled props, and worked with me to refine my routine. On the day of the recital, everything went off without a hitch, which is a testament to Tandy’s skills as a communicator, organizer, and collaborator.
Overall, I not only gained dance skills, but I also gained a great friend. Tandy is an excellent instructor, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn how to dance or to improve their skills.
Jean s.
Jan 19, 2023
Tandy helped us prepare for our son's wedding. We had no prior dance experience and she worked with us to learn some simple steps that helped right away. We continued to work with her after the wedding and really enjoyed it. If she could teach us to dance, she can teach anyone!
Kendall G.
Jan 23, 2023
We found Tandy when we moved to the Seattle area a few months before our wedding, and wow are we glad we did! She offered such a fun, customized, and comfortable experience learning our first dance as complete beginners. She not only choreographed and taught us the moves, but also guided us on how to lead/follow and how to improvise when something didn't go as planned. We were well prepared, so when the day came we were able to enjoy the moment - even after my bustle broke and presented a considerable obstacle. I highly recommend Tandy for anyone looking to learn to dance with a patient, natural and talented teacher!
Aaron C.
Jan 30, 2023
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