Dance and Movement with Gayle Staker
Dance and Movement with Gayle Staker

Dance and Movement with Gayle Staker

$80/lesson
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Introduction
I enjoy working with all people, EVERYONE DANCE! 🎶 From beginners to professionals, children to people of advanced years, people of all abilities, cultures, and languages, I am thrilled to dance with you all! 🎶💕🤗👏 My specialties include: - instruction, choreography, and performance for ballroom & partner dances (such as latin, tango, swing, & much more) musical theatre, hip hop, jazz, cabaret, contemporary, movement specialty for theater, contemporary, line dancing (country, club, & I can choreograph one just for you!), Bollywood, and MORE! - group instruction or private lessons, online or in person with safety precautions such as mask, sanitizer, etc. (dependent on the current phase for COVID19) - consultation for performers such as vocalists, bands, dancers of many styles, pageantry, emcees, public speakers, etc.- novice to professional - specialized choreography and instruction for weddings and special events (birthday parties (of all ages!), holiday parties, anniversaries, marriage proposals, bachelorette parties, the first dance for the married couple, father/daughter, mother/son, bridesmaid and/or groomsmen performance, etc.) -choreography, education, instruction, and performance for all ages: schools, business, team building, treatment centers, student musicals, dance teams, cheerleaders, clubs, groups, activities, talent shows, assemblies, special holidays and events, etc. - choreography and instruction for musical theater, motion specialty for theater, historically accurate dance & movement for the period for schools, community, fringe, and professional theater - flash mobs, start to finish, for any group or cause. This preparation for a flash mob can be as short as two hours to however long and in depth you would like to prepare. - parade entries- travel down the route in style- have your business/organization really stand out! - dance walks- selecting a theme, let's coordinate costuming, a play list that will be booming from a speaker for all to dance to, and a route for your dance walk! A fun and fabulous way to get the word out to promote your business, special occasion, or cause! - I am a professional zombie & YES, I know & can teach you the dance choreography from Michael Jackson's Thriller! I have also designed a line dance for Thriller so EVERYONE can enjoy being involved! - AND MORE! Let's talk about your vision! EVERY>BODY< DANCE! I believe everyone should feel good about themselves when they dance! Even if you feel you have "two left feet, no rhythm," etc, please, let me use my education and experience in theater and numerous styles of dance to teach you HOW to dance and be confident for your special event, on the dance floor, or on stage. There is no stress or pressure with my teaching style, we are going to make progress that you feel good about and have a lot of fun doing it! My favorite part of this work is you having fun and feeling confident while dancing! I am happy to provide youtube links to show my choreography, dancing, and teaching style. =) I look forward to hearing from you- let's dance! 🎶💕🤗
Overview

Hired 50 times

Serves Bothell, WA

Background checked

1 employee

34 years in business

Business hours

Sun11:00 am - 9:00 pmMon6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Projects and media

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Projects and media

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Reviews

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

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Genni R.
Nov 18, 2016
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Gayle was amazing. She was fun and an excellent teacher. We had a blast with her and plan to have her back again.
Dance and Movement with Gayle Staker's reply
YEE HA! Thank you so much, Genni! I can't wait until we kick up our heels together again!
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Sandi Z.
Feb 14, 2025
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I absolutely LOVE Gayle. She's so wonderful and so thoughtful in her teaching. I've hired her twice for private lessons for me and my friends and we still talk about how much fun it was. I really appreciate Gayle and her creative spirit to make things fun and approachable for all levels of learning.

Details: 26-35 • 18-25 • A group of 5-10 people • Line Dancing • No experience • Developing a hobby • 45 minutes • As recommended by professional • My home, venue, etc.

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Kerri R.
Nov 20, 2019
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Gayle was very easy to work with and she made me feels at ease as I learned about dance. I liked her approach of teaching me so I can dance with almost anyone by learning to follow well first. Then the specific dance steps come later. I feel much more confident and would definitely book another appointment. Thank you Gayle!

Details: 46-65 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Country • No experience • Preparing for an event / performance • 60 minutes • Once a week • At the pro’s location

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Michael A.
Nov 19, 2016
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Could not be happier with dance lessons. I'm a poor dancer who had made significant process in a short amount of time. Gayle is very easy to work with and creates a comfortable environment for learning.
Dance and Movement with Gayle Staker's reply
Thank you so much, Michael! I am thrilled with our private lessons, too, and enjoy dancing with you very much. You already had the groove and soul, you just needed some tools to help guide the dance machine you have become! ;)
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Sam t.
Sep 1, 2021
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The best teacher !!

Details: 46-65 • One person (one-on-one with instructor) • Salsa • No experience • Developing a hobby • 60 minutes • More than once a week • My home, venue, etc.

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