Lessons With Vanessa

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $330

Packages

Prices start at $330

About Lessons With Vanessa

Lessons With Vanessa

Owner

Lessons with Vanessa is a boutique wedding dance instruction company in Austin, Texas, helping couples feel confident, connected, and at ease as they prepare for their first dance. Specializing in beginners, Lessons with Vanessa offers private lessons that are warm, personalized, and genuinely fun. Sessions are available both in person at a private studio and virtually for couples anywhere in the world. The focus isn’t just on choreography—it’s on creating a joyful, memorable experience that brings couples closer together and leaves them excited to step onto the dance floor.

Founder Vanessa Shields combines a warm, beginner-friendly approach with over 20 years of teaching experience and a degree in Education. She’s known for helping self-proclaimed “non-dancers” feel confident, comfortable, and excited to learn. Unlike large dance studios, every lesson is truly private and customized. With nearly 200 five-star reviews and multiple Best of Weddings awards, Lessons with Vanessa has become one of the most highly rated wedding dance instruction services in the Austin area.

In three words: Fun, Positive, Supportive

Services

  • Dance classes

Lessons With Vanessa packages

"The Pro" Dance Package

Description

Transform your first dance into an unforgettable highlight of your wedding with Vanessa’s ultimate first dance experience. Fully customizable and designed for those who want to look as effortless as a pro, this package offers full choreography, polished details, and eye-catching moments for a truly elevated dance that will wow your guests. All levels welcome, beginner to advanced!

What’s included
  • Custom Choreography - Tailored to you + your song
  • Reception Ready - Tips to help you dance all night
  • Technique Essentials - Build a strong foundation
  • Long-Term Skills- Gain skills that last a lifetime
  • Confidence Boost - Dance with ease and joy
  • Multiple Dances Option - Parent dances, last dance
  • Pro Coaching - Expert guidance, with video recaps

"The Natural" Dance Package

Description

This beginner-friendly package is perfect for couples who want to look confident and natural without feeling like their dance is “too choreographed”. During the course of five lessons Vanessa will put you at ease and help you master a simple, yet beautiful dance from beginning to end that will impress your guests and create stunning photo moments.

What’s included
  • Custom Choreography - Tailored to you + your song
  • Pro Coaching - Expert guidance, with video recaps
  • Confidence Boost - Dance with ease and joy
  • Technique Essentials - Build a foundation
  • Photo-Ready - Get the best photos from your dance

"The Essentials" Dance Package

Description

Designed for couples who are looking for focused, efficient preparation for their first dance. This package is perfect if you're short on time but still want to feel comfortable, confident and prepared for your moment in the spotlight. This package caters to all levels of dance experience.

What’s included
  • Time-Sensitive Focus - For those short on time
  • Simple and Complete Dance Plan - Cover the basics
  • Video Recaps - For at-home practice
  • Photo Tips - A few quick tips to help you shine

"First Dance Express" Dance Package

Description

Vanessa is a true magician when it comes to working with limited time. Within this one hour crash course, she will work wonders to make sure you’re prepared with a basic plan for your first dance.

What’s included
  • Simple and Streamlined - Entrance, turn, and dip
  • Priority Scheduling - Get booked quickly
  • Video Recap - For at-home practice

Reviews

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  • Everything we wanted for wedding dance lessons

    •Verified review
    •Camila & T.•May 1

    My partner and I were looking for a dance instructor in Austin to help us with our first dance and some general dance tips ahead of our wedding and we are so glad we found Vanessa! Vanessa choreographed our dance and was an amazing instructor. Classes were always fun and well-structured, feedback was constructive and super helpful. We learned a lot along the way and really looked forward to days we had class. Vanessa was also very accommodating with timing and scheduling, which was great with busy wedding planning and work schedules. We would definitely come back for other classes and highly recommend!

  • Amazing time!

    •Verified review
    •Michelle D.•Apr 16, 2025

    Lessons With Vanessa was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding dance lessons. Vanessa's communication style was prompt, responsive, and respectful throughout the entire process. The quality of her work and the value she provided was exceptional - she was precise, engaging, professional, and incredibly patient as she taught us a simple but elegant dance to go with our song of choice. As a couple that didn't dance well and would often be off-step or stepping on each other's feet, Vanessa made us feel so calm and comfortable learning the routine. She was a joy to work with and truly contributed to making our special day even more memorable.

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