The Ballroom Guy

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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 14 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 😎

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Hired 17 times

Serves New York, NY

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3 years in business

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Mark B.

Oct 27, 2024

Hired on Thumbtack

Nick was the absolute best! We came to him very last min in need of a first dance for our wedding only a few days before, and he delivered in so many ways. He was extremely accommodating and went out of his way to work with us on our schedule to help us in a bind, and made the overall experience fun and super digestible to learn. For both of us who had zero prior dance experience he made us feel welcome, confident, and good in our movements and overall routine. We came away with a beautiful routine that we were thrilled to have as our first dance. We loved our time working with him and will look to book some one off sessions as fun date nights after our big day. Can’t recommend Nick highly enough!

Details: Two (ex. me and my partner) • Foxtrot • What my teacher recommends • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Vilius Z.

Sep 16, 2024

I cannot recommend Nick enough! He choreographed my wedding dance, and it was an absolute dream. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he also made me feel confident and enjoy dancing, something I didn’t expect. His patience, creativity, and ability to make even the most complex moves seem achievable really stood out. I’ll definitely be returning for more lessons, and I’ve already started recommending him to all my friends and family. If you’re looking for someone who truly loves what they do and can help you shine on the dance floor, he’s the one!

Grace Z.

Aug 28, 2024

Nick is absolutely wonderful. If you want to learn how to dance, learn from Nick! Nick helped my husband and I learn our first wedding dance. We were both apprehensive learning our first dance as neither of us had danced before, but Nick put us at ease. He gives clear and helpful instructions, and is a fun overall person to learn from. He will take you step-by-step and work with you to make you feel supported the whole way through. Nick is also very communicative and flexible with timing, which was very helpful with my husband’s and my jobs. Would recommend 10/10. Can’t wait to learn more dances with Nick!

Zoe P.

May 26, 2024

We had the absolute best experience working with Nick to choreograph our wedding dance! I have some experience dancing, my partner does not and Nick was able to bridge the gap in our levels of experience. Nick excels at breaking down the mechanics of dance steps and he makes them easy and fun to learn. We also really enjoyed choreographing with him, and loved this opportunity to collaborate. Overall, Nick has an amazing vibe and his teaching style is both patient and thoughtful, and we genuinely looked forward to our lessons every week. We definitely plan to continue dancing with Nick post-wedding, and we’re excited to try out his group classes too!

The Ballroom Guy's reply

Zoe, I had so much fun building your routine and I loved your input on the choreography. It was always exactly what it needed. Your dance was fun, light, and full of joy. I loved the video you sent me! Your guests were amazed! You guys are going to go far in the dancing and I can't wait to work with you again! See ya in the fall for more lessons! Nick

Pravindi H.

Jul 25, 2022

Hired on Thumbtack

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.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My first lesson is $65 to try me out. Afterwards we will sit down together and go over the many private dance packages I offer. There are discounts for the more lessons you buy; and there is a something for every budget and schedule.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
If I'm working with a wedding couple then we will start choreographing on the very first lesson! We will discuss everything from how the dress could impact the choreography, to the length of song, to how to enter and exit the floor gracefully. Every lesson we will learn a new section of the dance until it is done. Then, we practice, polish, and perfect until it feels natural and comfortable. If I'm working with a social dancer, then the first few lessons is dedicated to experiencing a multitude of different styles and dances so the student can discover what they like. *Unless they have a very specific dance they know they want to learn. Then we focus on that. Every lesson is dedicated to learning steps to make up a routine then learning how to lead/follow that routine. Finally learning crucial technique to make them move stronger, faster, smoother, and more gracefully.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am Bronze, Silver, and Gold Level Certified in a Nationally Recognized Dance Syllabus.

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