Lessons
Private and Small Group Lessons
Private lessons are a great way to get individual attention. You pick the time and the dance, and the teacher tailors the instruction to your ability and goals. Lessons are available Monday - Thursday 6-10 pm in Lisle.
1-5 people
6-12 people
13-22 people
$120 per hour
$50/ hour
$10/ per person/ hour
Few days are as important as your wedding! That's why you spend so much time on things such as the dress, the cake and the decorations. But another part of the wedding that many people neglect is the first dance. Yet the ability to dance is the one thing you can keep from the wedding.
Many couples worry that learning to dance will make them feel more uncomfortable at their reception, but we strive to make sure you both feel comfortable. We tend to avoid teaching routines and instead teach you to lead and follow, to become more comfortable with each other.
In addition to teaching the wedding couple we can also teach for the father- daughter and mother-son dances.
Wedding Dance Lessons
“We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with Matt when preparing for our first dance. By integrating the Theology of the Body into our lessons, he helped us grow closer and more connected as a couple and able to showcase that in our dancing.
Matt was able to guide us from no experience to an ability to really enjoy and have a deeply meaningful first dance at our wedding. We had so much fun learning from Matt throughout the process and would highly recommended getting to experience his classes!”
Arthur & Caroline
"We thoroughly enjoyed our dance lessons with Matt for our wedding dance! In fact, in the midst of the stresses of wedding planning, those lessons were a breath of fresh air. The fact that he was so invested in our dance through his experience, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail made all the difference. Not only that, but we have received nothing but compliments on our first dance!”
Marco & Christine
Testimonies
"My new wife and I have had many dance lessons with Matt. We were looking for a trained dancer who could give us private attention and work with us on multiple different styles. We found just the guy! Matt is patient and knowledgeable, and we've learned a ton! I recommend him to anyone looking to improve or learn!"
Bobby & Veronica
Youth Programs
We have worked extensively with youth groups, home school groups and schools. Dance lessons are one of the best ways to teach teens how to treat one another with respect.
While we always do a lesson at the dance, we really recommend having three to five lessons in the weeks leading up so the teens can learn the basics of dance as well as dance etiquette and culture. Duding this time they learn:
a large enough pattern set to get through a dance
sufficient mastery of technique to actually lead and follow.
Proper etiquette, such as how to ask for a dance, how to accept a dance, and how to thank each other for the dance.
Proper boundaries / how to connect with each other in chaste ways
With all of this we of course add in Catholic theology. Some topics we cover are:
The mystery of the Trinity and how it is revealed through the dance in the complementarity of the man and woman.
Basics on Catholic Spirituality, learning how to follow Christ in the music of the holy Spirit.
We will also DJ the dance. All of our songs are all vetted; no vulgar lyrics, only songs about good relationship
Some places we've taught
National Conference for Single Catholics (2014, 2021, 2023)
Bowling Green University Newman Center (2015)
Northern Illinois University Newman Center (2015)
Our Lady of Lourdes, Jefferson City MO (2023)- Youth and Adult Presentations
Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family, Volo IL (2020-2023) High School Class
MAC Dances (Home School Dances) in DeKalb IL (2019-Present) Youth Dance
St. Joan of Arc, Lisle (2017-present) Youth Lessons and Young Adult Dances
Ss. Cyril & Methodius, Lemont
Ss. Peter and Paul, Naperville
St. Petronille, Glen Ellyn
Mar Thoma Syro Malibar Cathedral, Bellwood Illinois
Holy Infants, Ballwin MO, (Couples Enrichment)
Prince of Peace, Lake Villa IL (Youth Lessons)
We are available for lessons, retreats and talks at your parish or school. Our lessons have always been well received Please contact us for more details.
