The Dancing Designer

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Prices start at $150

About The Dancing Designer

The Dancing Designer

Wedding dances are a celebration of you, your union, your guests, and the story that brought you here. At The Dancing Designer, our choreographers create custom dances that bring that story to life. We work with couples, families, and friends on first dances, parent-child moments, and bridal party performances that reflect your personality, heritage, and connection. Rehearsals are personal and supportive, giving you space to relax, have fun, and feel at ease. On your day, your dance will feel authentic, effortless, and unforgettable.

At The Dancing Designer, we believe your first dance should be more than steps on the floor it should be a story. What sets us apart is our unique approach: we don’t just teach choreography, we craft a performance that highlights who you are as a couple. We capture your personalities, natural movement, and love story, transforming comfort and chemistry into something unforgettable. Whether graceful or playful, your dance becomes a memory that lives on in photos, videos, and hearts for years to come.

In three words: Creative, Innovative, Reassuring

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  • Dance classes
  • Performers

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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9 reviews

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    Carly L.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 14, 2026

    Look no further for your first dance teacher!

    Tonisha, thank you so much for your patience, kindness, and expertise in planning our first dance for our wedding! We are soooo proud and happy with how our dance went and we have YOU to thank! Many people said it was one of their favorite parts of our wedding celebration and they were VERY impressed. It captured us perfectly and looked so elegant. Thank you, thank you!

    Tonisha .•Oct 1, 2026

    Carly, reading this made me smile! It was such a joy watching you both bring the dance to life. I loved creating that contrast between the elegance of the traditional waltz and the fun, flirty energy of “Like a Prayer.” You both learned so quickly, but what made it even better was watching your personalities come through more and more as we worked together. Seeing the wedding videos and how much your guests were enjoying the moment made me so happy, all of that playful energy we had in the studio translated beautifully to the dance floor. Thank you for allowing me to be part of such a memorable moment! – Tonisha & The Dancing Designer Team

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    Jack

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 12, 2026

    Jack

    The Dancing Designer choreographed a hit of a first dance for me and my now wife. We gave her a song paired with a very rough idea which she lifted, spun, and pirouetted into a wholly original performance that will be hard for anybody to forget. She brought creativity and introduced discipline to us with two left feet in the best of ways; we still practice the dance in our apartment after the fact because it’s just so dang fun! Thanks Tonisha!

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    Nicole H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 28, 2026

    Bride to be

    Tonisha has crafted my fiancé and I first dance. We are very much beginners and she has is a great and well versed choreographer. Her feedback during and after lessons are meaningful in getting the dance just right.

    Tonisha .•Oct 1, 2026

    Nicole, thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! It was such a joy watching you really lock in throughout the process and become more comfortable bringing grace and intention into your movement. Your determination showed so much from session to session. One of the best parts was finding those everyday analogies and little non-dance references that helped the choreography click for both of you. And seeing everything come together in your wedding video to “Sweet Love” was incredibly special, your connection came through so beautifully. Thank you for trusting me with such an important part of your wedding experience. – Tonisha & The Dancing Designer Team

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    Erika

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 13, 2026

    Wonderful sessions and beautiful choreography

    Working with The Dancing Designer was such a pleasant experience and a great choice for our wedding! Tonisha took the time to understand what we wanted and helped us create two distinct dances (one Waltz and one Tango) that felt true to us. She was encouraging throughout the process, and she was thoughtful about the details -- she added diversity to our lifts and dips and really improved the grace and flow of our movements. She recorded videos and gave specifc practice instructions after each session, which made practicing at home so much easier throughout the week. Tonisha and Monika also provided edited versions of the music and choices for dance shoes. We had zero dancing experience, but The Dancing Designer turned us into dancers! We are very impressed by the progress we have made, and we couldn't have done it without them!

    Tonisha .•Oct 1, 2026

    Erika & Jing, it was truly so impressive watching your growth! The transformation from where you both started to how gracefully you were moving across the dance floor by the end was incredible. Seeing your form, musicality, confidence, and connection develop throughout the process was such a joy. You really did a complete 180, and watching you bring both the Waltz and Tango to life in your own way made us so proud. You both put in the work, and it showed beautifully! – Tonisha & The Dancing Designer Team

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    Tanya

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 26, 2026

    Amazing Experience

    From our first meeting with Tonisha, we felt comfortable and confident that they understood our vision. Tonisha was patient and encouraging as she created choreography that felt natural to us while still looking elegant and memorable. We especially appreciated the rehearsal videos and thoughtful guidance they provided so our photographer and videographer could capture all the special moments perfectly. The Dancing Designer is a team that is professional, creative, and organized while being genuinely invested in making your day unforgettable. Tonisha made us feel excited every step of the way, and we're so grateful for the beautiful memory they helped us create. We highly recommend them to any couple looking to add a meaningful dance to their wedding.

    Tonisha .•Jun 26, 2026

    Tanya, thank you so much for your beautiful review. It truly means the world to us. Getting to work with your family again was such a full circle moment. A few years ago, we had the pleasure of choreographing your daughter’s Sweet 16, and now we had the honor of helping celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary. Thank you for trusting us with another unforgettable milestone. We’re so happy your dance felt natural, elegant, and true to your vision. Wishing you both many more years of love, laughter, and dancing together.

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