Gary Franco Dance Coach

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Introduction

Gary coached and choreographed world champions in theater arts. He has danced with the Boston Ballet, American Folk Ballet and Los Angeles Classical Ballet and as a guest artist with multiple ballet companies. Musical credits: Saturday Night Fever (Cezar), Li'l Abner (Evil Eye Fleagle), Contact (Headwaiter), West Side Story (Bernardo), Grand Hotel (Bolero-L.A. Ovation award nominee best featured actor in a musical), Music Man (Tommy Djealus-M.A.C.Y. association award Best Performance in a Musical) Film and TV: The Producers, The Mask, Boys and Girls Guide, Murder She Wrote and Live To Dance. "During my 30 years experience as a partner and solo dancer I have developed an eye for what works on stage. I know how to pull the most out of any dancer and get them in touch with their inner artist. Whether preparing for international competition, audition or even wedding, I can get you where you want to be and more!"

Overview

Hired 56 times

Serves Gonzales, TX

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26 years in business

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Kim R.

Sep 30, 2024

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We can’t recommend Gary enough! He helped us create the most*beautiful and elegant first dance for our wedding, and we’re so grateful for him. Neither of us had much dance experience, but Gary made it so easy and fun. He came to our house every week, patiently teaching us everything step by step. He took our nerves away and made sure we felt confident and comfortable for our big day. He didn’t just stop at our first dance – Gary also worked with Brendan on a really special mother-son dance, which turned out so beautifully. We truly can’t thank him enough for going above and beyond to make these moments so memorable for us. If you’re looking for a dance coach who’s kind, creative, and makes you feel like you’ve been dancing forever, Gary’s your guy! 💃🕺

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.

Wedding Dance Lessons

Lauren J.

Jul 23, 2024

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Gary was an incredible dance coach! We had a Bridgerton ball and wanted to learn a waltz. He really got the whole group engaged and we all had such a wonderful time learning from him! We will definitely be calling on him again for a different themed party.

Details: 26-35 • 36-45 • A group of 5-10 people • Ballroom • No experience • Preparing for an event / performance • 45 minutes • As recommended by professional • My home, venue, etc.

Private Dance Lessons

Cindy J.

Jul 13, 2023

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We had the incredible fortune of meeting our dance teacher, Gary, when my husband decided to take up dance lessons for our wedding. The transformative journey he guided us through was beyond our expectations. His incomparable expertise, patience, and ability to breakdown complex steps into simple and understandable movements helped my husband not just become a better dancer, but also instilled a newfound confidence in him. What truly set him apart was his warmth and genuine interest in our lives. His lessons extended beyond the dance floor, teaching us life values through dance, that resonated deeply with us. He turned a daunting task for my husband into a journey of joy and self-discovery. We were students at first, but as we learned the rhythms and movements, we also built an unexpected bond. Gary became a dear friend, someone who celebrated our victories and offered words of encouragement when we stumbled. He made us feel welcome, comfortable, and confident in our own shoes when dancing. In summary, we didn't just learn to dance, we found a friend for life. This friendship is something we will cherish forever, and are so grateful to have met such an inspiring individual. We recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone seeking an incredibly talented dance teacher and friend.

Details: 26-35 • Two people • Ballroom • Intermediate • Preparing for a wedding • 60 minutes • More than once a week • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Private Dance Lessons

Megan Z.

Dec 18, 2023

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Gary was amazing and out wedding dance turned out beautifully. Everyone was so impressed and he choreographed the dance to our favorite cello version of a modern song. So unique and super fun to learn. Thank you Gary.

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

Wedding Dance Lessons

Devin H.

Nov 7, 2023

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My fiancé and I have our wedding this weekend and with just a few weeks to spare, we realized we definitely needed some instruction for our first dance! Nervous about it, we reached out to Gary hoping he could fix us up in time! And he did just that! In just a few sessions he gave us incredible instruction and we now feel both confident and excited to show off our new moves. Gary took us from no skill, rhythm and stepping on each others feet to looking like skilled dancers in no time! We will recommend him to all of our friends getting married in the near future and want their first dance to be special! Gary, We can’t thank you enough!

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

Wedding Dance Lessons

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