I know you can dance

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Prices start at $150

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Prices start at $500

About I know you can dance

I know you can dance

I teach wedding dance in a completely private studio—no one else around—so you can relax, laugh, and be yourselves. Every couple arrives nervous and leaves confident. My goal is to make your first dance simple, joyful, and true to your personality. I create an atmosphere that’s warm, fun, and pressure-free, where movement grows naturally from your connection. You’ll feel at ease, prepared, and excited for the moment when all eyes are on you. It’s about authenticity, not perfection—a memory that feels real and completely yours.

What sets me apart is how efficiently and personally I work. In just 2–4 lessons, we create your dance and capture each session on personalized video so you can practice at home. That’s how we minimize lessons and maximize results. I don’t teach stiff choreography; I teach a language—lead and follow—so you can dance together comfortably for life, not just one night. Every lesson is creative, safe, and empowering, blending artistry and empathy to make the process fun, freeing, and lasting.

In three words: Creative, Fun, Reassuring

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I know you can dance packages

All You Need: Three Lessons

Description

Turn your first dance into a moment of pure connection. In just three private lessons, we’ll design a choreography that feels natural and deeply personal. You’ll practice in a private studio, receive tailored videos to perfect your moves, and get your song professionally edited—or even creatively mixed—so everything flows like your story. Three lessons, one memory that lasts forever.

What’s included
  • Private studio – no shared space
  • Song editing or mash-up included
  • Custom first-dance choreography
  • Lesson videos to practice at home
  • Phone consult before first session
  • Guidance on entrances & dip
  • Fun, relaxed, pressure-free vibe
  • Flexible scheduling

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

31 reviews

  • MM

    Matt and M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 4

    Engaged Couple

    Neither of us had ever danced before, and we walked into our wedding first dance feeling completely confident. That’s all Sandro. His energy is contagious and his experience shows. He knows exactly how to meet two total beginners where they are and build from there. Our song wasn’t a common one, and he choreographed the whole thing around it rather than fitting us into something off the shelf. He taught us a real variety of moves, and every session was genuinely fun. We looked forward to them. If you’re nervous about your first dance, book Sandro. You won’t regret it. Highly recommend!

  • JP

    Jaime P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 30

    Terrified groom to confident dancer

    From day one, Sandro from I Know You Can Dance made us feel at ease and genuinely excited about learning our first dance together. My wife is a natural dancer, but I was nervous about being in the spotlight with zero experience. Over our five lessons, Sandro's clear and confident teaching style transformed me from someone who couldn't dance into someone who actually felt ready to lead on our wedding day. He was warm and respectful throughout the process, never making me feel rushed or judged, which made all the difference in building my confidence. By our final lesson, I had the moves down and felt genuinely excited to dance in front of all 180 guests. His Broadway-level technique and reassuring approach delivered results that wowed everyone at our reception. Thank you, Sandro, for making our first dance one of the best moments of our wedding!

  • BC

    Britina C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 4, 2026

    If You Want a Fun Dancing Teacher

    Sandro was such a fun, exciting dance instructor for our wedding dance. I was initially reluctant to take dance lessons because I’ve never taken a class like this before. But my anxieties dissipated the moment we started our lessons with Sandro. He offers private lessons in a studio in midtown so there’s ample space and privacy. We showed him a few song options we were considering and he immediately clocked what might work or not with each song so we were able to pick one out with his advice. He prepared a dance for us based on our personalities, our skill level, and then we spent the next three/four lessons learning our moves and then learning to dance with each other. Sandro is an infectious presence -- he’s charming and funny and helps you build confidence and believes in your ability to dance. I looked forward to dance lessons with him each time. And he built a routine that worked so well with our song and we were so excited to show him our dance video after the wedding. Our guests were in awe of our performance, not because we were so talented, but because they could tell how much we’d practiced and how much fun we had. Sandro’s choreography really helped highlight our relationship with each other. Wedding is over, but now we’re booking salsa lessons with him next because he’s taught us to move our bodies and love to dance!

  • LJ

    Lizzie and J.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 28, 2026

    Best first dance teacher

    We came to our first lesson with Sandro having never taken a formal dance class. He immediately met us where we were, listened to what we wanted, and in just four lessons choreographed a first dance that felt completely authentic to us - and ended up being a huge hit at our wedding. Beyond being an exceptional teacher, Sandro is hilarious, encouraging, and genuinely invested in his students. He made every lesson something we looked forward to. We couldn’t recommend him more highly and have already referred friends to him. Grazie, Sandro!

  • RC

    Regina C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 24, 2026

    The best wedding dance instructor !

    We booked I Know You Can Dance for our first dance lessons and couldn't have been happier with our choice. From the start, the instructor was responsive to our needs and made us feel totally comfortable, even though we were nervous about learning. During practice, he sprinkled in quick jokes that kept things light and fun instead of stressful, and when we performed our dance on the big day, those jokes actually helped us remember the steps! His thoughtful approach and positive energy made the whole experience feel special, and he genuinely cared about making sure we felt confident. We'll always treasure those memories with him, and we highly recommend I Know You Can Dance to any couple looking to nail their first dance.

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I know you can dance
Rating: 5.0 (31 reviews)
New York, NY
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My lessons aren’t about memorizing steps — they’re about finding you in the dance. I teach in a completely private studio, no one else around, so you can relax and be real. We focus on connection, comfort, and confidence — not perfection.
Most couples get everything they need in 2–4 lessons, usually three. I work quickly and intuitively, so we build your dance efficiently and joyfully. I want you to feel independent, not stuck relying on me for weeks.
Yes! Every session includes personalized videos that show exactly what we covered, so you can practice at your own pace. That’s where the magic happens — when you make the dance your own.
Absolutely. I can edit your song to the perfect length or even blend multiple songs seamlessly, so your dance feels complete and cinematic without dragging on too long.
In a private Midtown Manhattan studio — 939 8th Avenue, entirely yours for each session. Privacy is essential; it lets you learn freely, make mistakes, and grow without anyone watching.
I read people quickly. I don’t waste time watching you struggle — I guide, simplify, and give you tools that work. I use humor, clarity, and empathy. You’ll learn the language of lead and follow, which is about trust, not gender.
Perfect — that’s exactly who I love working with. My job is to help you turn fear into fun. Most couples walk in nervous and walk out smiling, confident, and genuinely excited for the big day.
Three private lessons, choreography designed just for you, personalized videos, music editing or mash-up when needed, and a phone consultation before we meet — all in a relaxed, creative, judgment-free space.
You can absolutely continue if you wish, but most couples don’t need to. If you do, I offer a reduced rate after your third session.

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