Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood

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Introduction

My studio is located in my home in Needham, MA. I offer personal, private dance lessons for couples or singles at very reasonable rates. Teaching dance is my passion, not my livelihood! PLESE NOTE I will not be available to teach during February and March, 2025. Please contact me if your wedding is in May or after.

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23 years in business

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Wedding Dance Lessons - Somerville 2023
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Olga M.

Oct 19, 2024

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We had a wonderful experience preparing our first dance with Betty. Even though we had very little previous dance experience and my husband claimed he would never be able to dance at all. After only four lessons Betty put together an impressive yet simple to execute routine, and we were able to reproduce it very well despite all the nerves at the wedding. During the whole process she remained suppirticeMoreover,

Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • Waltz • What my teacher recommends • No, I do not have choreography in mind • No experience • At the pro’s location

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

I'm so happy that you dance went well! It was great working with you - hopefully our paths will meet again - Betty

Wedding Dance Lessons

Jim F.

Jun 15, 2024

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Betty gave me a level of confidence on the dance floor I never knew I was capable of. She prepped us for our wedding dance and put us in a great position after just a couple of lessons. I walked in knowing nothing, and walked out a new man

Details: 26-35 • Two people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

You are and Erika are very quick learners! I think your football background helped - Let me know how it goes on your 'big day' - Betty

Private Dance Lessons

Manali S.

Dec 9, 2023

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Betty was truly wonderful, and made the first dance for our wedding PERFECT! She was extremely responsive from the beginning, and offered us much more affordable prices compared to other vendors we had looked at. She helped us choose a song when we were completely at loss, and then spent time BEFORE we even met her/started lessons thinking about a routine and how to teach it in just 4 lessons. She wrote down notes for us. She was patient and kind; we were beginners but she broke down the steps to each move very carefully and thoughtfully. She allowed us to have our own style, and when we last minute decided we wanted to do some dips and lifts, she found a way to incorporate them in as well. Our first dance was flawless, thanks to Betty. She had a great attitude consistently and was just so fun to be around. We are planning to go back in the future just to learn some more steps. Highly recommend!!!

Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • First dance • What my teacher recommends • No, I do not have choreography in mind • Beginner • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

Loved working with you both! Thank you for your kind comments. Hope to see you soon - Betty

Wedding Dance Lessons

Elizabeth R.

Dec 5, 2023

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My husband and I had a blast working with Betty. In 5 lessons, we learned a choreographed dance for our wedding and it was a hit! We had so much fun learning the dance moves and Betty is a great teacher. I would recommend her to any couple. Her pricing can’t be beat, either!

Details: 26-35 • 36-45 • Two people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

I enjoyed working with you and Dan - glad to hear it went well! Betty

Private Dance Lessons

Reid B.

Nov 28, 2023

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Betty was an absolute pleasure to work with. Wedding planning was very stressful but we definitely agreed that taking lessons with Betty was one of the best decisions we made through the whole process. While we were nervous at first, we quickly found the dance lessons to be a needed fun time that allowed us to block everything out and just re-connect as a couple. Would highly recommend to other couples.

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

Kitchen Dancing - Betty Hood's reply

Thank YOU, Reid, I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and Madison. Best wishes always!! Betty

Wedding Dance Lessons

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FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I challenge you to find a dance teacher as reasonable as I, especially with a one-hour lesson!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Need to know your goal for learning to dance, e.g. first dance at a wedding, want to go to swing dances, or learn enough to attend ballroom dances.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Certification by the Dance Teachers Club of Boston.