Ballroom Dance with Us
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About
We love introducing people to the world of Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dancing! And helping those with the basics to grow their skills for greater competency through refining their skills and technique.
We offer group and private lessons in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Group classes typically are offered at The Vancouver Fitness Studio, Clark College Community Ed, and Longview's McClelland Center Parks & Recs. We also teach lessons at dances in North Portland and Vancouver. Joseph has been teaching ballroom dancing all his adult life and Julieann has for 12+ years. Our base for PRIVATE LESSONS are in VANCOUVER, WA 98662, just east of I205. Private lessons are a great way to begin learning the rules of dance etiquette, partner hold and movement, and steps in a variety of dances. Away from the distraction of people, music, and partner rotation of group classes, students are emboldened to focus on the fundamentals. And, in the private setting, we, as instructors, can discover quickly what changes are needed to guarantee your success on the dance floor!
Our students tell us that our classes are the most fun and easily understood in the entire Portland/ Vancouver metro area. As a result, we enjoy deep satisfaction in knowing 1000s of people have grown in their skills in social dancing and are enjoying all of the benefits.
We look forward to assisting you in the wonderful world of dance!
Happy Dancing,
Julieann and Joseph Platt
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19 years in business
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Sun5:00 pm - 8:00 pmMon10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Johanna M.
Aug 17, 2026
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What a joy it is to learn from an instructor who makes dancing feel so natural, fun, and achievable! I love how you customize each lesson to fit your students—you meet us exactly where we are and somehow make everything feel easier. Your patience, encouragement, and enthusiasm make learning something new feel exciting rather than intimidating.
You have a wonderful gift for making people feel confident on the dance floor, and every lesson leaves me smiling and wanting to dance more. I’m so grateful to have found you and highly recommend you to anyone who wants to learn to dance while genuinely having a great time!
You have a wonderful gift for making people feel confident on the dance floor, and every lesson leaves me smiling and wanting to dance more. I’m so grateful to have found you and highly recommend you to anyone who wants to learn to dance while genuinely having a great time!
Details: 46-65 • Two people • Swing • Beginner • Developing a hobby • 45 minutes • More than once a week • At the pro’s location
Ballroom Dance with Us's reply
Thank you, Johanna, for that amazing review! It is my total pleasure to see the smiles and progress from you and Denny! You are building solid Rumba fundamentals along with the fun, flirty, flare extras that make Rumba enjoyable and romantic. Looking forward to your next lesson! Congratulations! Julieann
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Emma R.
May 11, 2026
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We cannot recommend Julieann enough!!
She is absolutely amazing at what she does. From the very beginning, she put so much care and creativity into helping us create the perfect wedding dance. She doesn’t just teach steps, she dives into every little detail you wouldn’t even think about, from the beat and rhythm of the song to making sure the dance truly fits the occasion and feels natural to you as a couple.
We started with absolutely no dancing experience, and after only three lessons we learned at least five different dance styles and so many moves we can now use at any event we attend. Julieann is incredibly talented, patient, creative, and genuinely caring as a teacher. She made the entire experience fun, comfortable, and exciting for both me and my fiancé. We are so thankful for everything she taught us and would recommend her to anyone looking to learn to dance or create a special dance for an important moment!
She is absolutely amazing at what she does. From the very beginning, she put so much care and creativity into helping us create the perfect wedding dance. She doesn’t just teach steps, she dives into every little detail you wouldn’t even think about, from the beat and rhythm of the song to making sure the dance truly fits the occasion and feels natural to you as a couple.
We started with absolutely no dancing experience, and after only three lessons we learned at least five different dance styles and so many moves we can now use at any event we attend. Julieann is incredibly talented, patient, creative, and genuinely caring as a teacher. She made the entire experience fun, comfortable, and exciting for both me and my fiancé. We are so thankful for everything she taught us and would recommend her to anyone looking to learn to dance or create a special dance for an important moment!
Details: 18-25 • Two people • Swing • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Karen J.
Jun 1, 2026
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Having never had any dance experience we went into this totally blind. Julieann was very professional, patient, & fun to work with. She choreographed a beautiful dance to our song & gave us all the tools we needed in order to perfect our first dance & we are excited to dance at our wedding in 2 weeks. Julieann & Joseph are truly professionals & highly recommended!!!
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Waltz • Slow Dance • I'm flexible • No experience • At the pro’s location
Ballroom Dance with Us's reply
Thank you for your kind review, Karen!
And thank you for trusting me to help you design your Wedding Dance.
It is rewarding to hear about happy experiences in learning Your Wedding Dance. I appreciate your bravery in tackling the new adventure of dancing and even more in learning a routine that you can confidently dance on your wedding day! Your song ever so fitting "I'd Risk It All" reflects your Can-Do attitudes! I think the choreographed dance is perfect for you both, complete with Rumba basics, turns, and dips!
Wishing your success in your Dance and throughout your marriage.
Congratulations!
Julieann
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Elijah F.
Nov 10, 2025
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My fiancé and I have been taking lessons with Julieann at Ballroom Dance With Us to learn the “Dirty Dancing” routine for our wedding, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better teacher! We both came in with zero dance experience, and she’s been so patient, encouraging, and fun every step of the way. Julieann breaks things down in a way that makes it easy to understand, and she makes us feel comfortable even when we mess up. You can tell she truly loves what she does — her energy and positivity make every lesson something we look forward to. We’re so grateful for her and can’t wait to show off what we’ve learned on our big day!
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • What my teacher recommends • Swing Dance • I'm flexible • No experience • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Ballroom Dance with Us's reply
Hi Elijah,
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review of my work and you and your fiancé's experience.
It's has been such a pleasure teaching you brand newbies how to dance 4-count Swing along with Salsa, which you will use in your Wedding Dance, Time Of My Life! While you two are focusing in on learning Your Dance, you can also take leisurely breaks to enjoy fun 'Hustle/4-count Swing' moves! Congratulations on your progress after just 3 lessons! Glad you started early..you have plenty of time to learn your routine by next August! Happy Dancing, Julieann
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Grace S.
Oct 1, 2025
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Julieann helped us choreograph a first dance for our wedding! She took time to prepare before and in-between our lessons, making specific recommendations based on the song, our preferences and style. She thoughtfully helped us iron out key areas so that we looked polished and felt comfortable and confident. Plus she is so much fun to work with! Highly recommend.
Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • What my teacher recommends • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No experience • At the pro’s location
Ballroom Dance with Us's reply
Thank you, Grace, for taking time to review your experience in learning your Wedding Dance! It sounds like you had as much fun as I did! :-) With the efforts between we three, you have a Wedding Dance that is perfect for the song and for you two! Thank you for trusting me to guide you both onto the floor for Your 1st Dance! Wishing you a happy wedded life together! Julieann 💕
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