The Ballroom Guy
The Ballroom Guy

The Ballroom Guy

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Introduction
BASED IN NEW YORK CITY, USA. Hello! My name is Nick and I am excited to help you learn how to ballroom dance! It’s fun, easy, and affordable for all budgets. I have been teaching for over 15 years and I am proud to say I’ve helped hundreds of students find their passion and skill for this style of dance. Along with that, I've also been a top teacher and studio manager for 2 of the number 1 dance schools in the world; and I've trained other professionals in dancing and teaching. I am trained to dance and teach in over 40 different partner dances so there will never be a shortage of steps to learn and music to dance to! 🔊 Are you a wedding couple wanting your 1st dance to be more exciting than swaying back and forth? 🤵🏻‍♂️👰🏼‍♀️ Are you empty nesters looking for new hobbies to reconnect you and reignite the romance? 👴🏻👵🏻 Or are you a single lady or gentleman that has just always wanted to try dance lessons? 💃🏻🕺🏻 Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to give me a call today! 📞 There’s no excuse to wait! The time is now! 💪🏻Ballroom dancing can really change your life. See ya on the dance floor! ~Nick 😎
Overview

Hired 17 times

Serves New York, NY

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4 years in business

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Mansi K.
Aug 2, 2022
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Nick is a great teacher who takes the time to make you feel very comfortable with him and the dance. Lessons are always great fun and you can see the improvement with time!!

Details: 18-25 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Salsa • No experience • Developing a hobby • 45 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location

The Ballroom Guy's reply
Mansi, I have so enjoyed the journey with you so far. Your growth in the dancing over this past year has been real and measurable. Truly the proof is in the dancing! Each lesson your movement and following becomes more natural and we are able to dance longer and better than the lesson before. I can't wait to see what the next year brings for you! Keep up the great work! Nick.
Private Dance Lessons
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Daisy S.
Dec 8, 2021
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I had my first lesson yesterday. Nick was very professional. Patient instructor a pleasant experience. Will definitely refer friends and family. Looking forward to more lessons.

Details: 46-65 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Swing • No experience • Working out and physical health • 45 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location

The Ballroom Guy's reply
You did an amazing job! It was lovely meeting you. You should be very proud of yourself! I'm looking forward to more lessons as well! Nick
Private Dance Lessons
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Xin F.
Sep 30, 2021
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I started with zero experience and had an awesome experience learning how to dance salsa bachata and merengue with Nick. He is very patient, encouraging and super easy to communicate with. He is a fantastic instructor and always brings positive energy to the class. Thanks to him, I got to enjoy dancing as a absolute beginner. High recommended!

Details: 26-35 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Bachata • No experience • Developing a hobby • 45 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location

The Ballroom Guy's reply
Thank you Xin! I really enjoy your positive energy and excitement to learn! You have so much potential and I hope you continue to dance! Nick.
Private Dance Lessons
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Pravindi H.
Jul 25, 2022
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I've been doing private 1:1 lessons with Nick for the last 7-8 months and it's been the most wonderful experience! I've seen myself improve in all the dance styles he's been teaching me including tango, salsa, and swing. There are dances I've tried that I never thought I would do in my lifetime, like the waltz! The biggest change for me has been my own confidence. To be really good at ballroom, I think you need a pretty high level of confidence when dancing, and this is something I've always wanted to improve. I have a long way to go, but Nick is one of the main reasons I've been able to break out of my shell. Nick does an incredible job at breaking down steps into digestible and easy-to-understand parts (and offers great analogies to help you understand more challenging aspects of different dances). Because of his teaching style, I'm able to pick up certain concepts after a lesson or two. The best part of working with him has been has infectious energy and sense of humor. When I was first looking for private dance teachers, a good number of the initial phone calls with other teachers were dry and humorless. I knew I wanted to find someone that was genuinely fun to be around, and dancing (as an adult beginner especially) should be lighthearted. Nick is a wonderful teacher (and dancer extraordinaire) all around, and my boyfriend and all my friends (who I've encouraged to come to him for lessons/classes) agree! You won't find a better dance teacher around! You should book a trial lesson, at least, and see what I mean when I say he's just an extraordinary instructor to work with; you'll be surprised at how quickly you can learn with his guidance. I plan to keep working with him for as long as he offers lessons (and I am still employed), and I'm beyond excited to see my progress in a few years.

Details: 18-25 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Salsa • No experience • Developing a hobby • 45 minutes • As recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Private Dance Lessons
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Abrar J.
Sep 27, 2022
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We hired nick just DAYS before our wedding and he helped us learn a dance that was easy to remember and looked terrific. We are so thankful for his services and we had so much fun! We will definitely plan date night lessons with him in the future. Thanks again for everything!

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

The Ballroom Guy's reply
Abrar and Mike, Thank you such much for the amazing review and kind words. You two did an amazing job learning choreography in such a short amount of time. The video you sent me looked amazing and I can tell that your guests were entertained and impressed by you guys! I hope to see you two at some of my groups and parties in the future! Nick
Wedding Dance Lessons
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