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Mars Nvia Google

5 months ago

What an incredible experience! We found Alana online after my husband expressed that he would enjoy learning how to dance together before our wedding, and we can absolutely understand why she had so many excellent reviews. Alana is very warm and personable, and it is clear that she has a lot of experience with couples of all backgrounds and talent levels. Neither my partner nor I had a background in dance, and were therefore looking for some loose choreography that we could follow without it feeling too rigid or scripted. Alana met us exactly where we were, working with us to establish a routine that we felt comfortable with and that allowed us to enjoy the moment without worrying about performance. We just had our wedding and we received so many compliments on the dance. We couldn't have done it without her!!!!

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Catherine Walshvia Google

5 months ago

We had the BEST experience with Alana for our wedding dance lessons! She is so warm, patient, and incredibly talented. From the very first lesson, she made us feel comfortable and completely tailored a routine to match our style and comfort level. She really works with you and makes the whole process fun. We had tried a few other studios in Ottawa before, including Arthur Murray, and the difference was night and day. At Arthur Murray, we found it cold, impersonal, and felt a lot of pressure to commit to big packages when all we wanted was to explore at our own pace. Honestly, we left feeling hustled. With Alana, it was the total opposite—no pressure, just encouragement and genuine care. She gave us the confidence to actually enjoy dancing together, and the routine she built feels like us. If you’re looking for private dance lessons in Ottawa, especially for a wedding, I can’t recommend Alana enough. We’re so happy we found her!

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Deannavia Google

10 months ago

We had such a great experience with Dance with Alana! From the moment we walked in, she was warm, enthusiastic, and instantly made us feel at ease. She had already listened to our song ahead of time and came to the lesson super prepared with ideas, which made the whole experience feel personalized and thoughtful. What really stood out was how many small, smart tips she gave us—things about our wedding dance that we never would’ve thought of ourselves. We laughed throughout the lesson, which made the hour genuinely fun. She’s not just a great instructor, she’s the kind of person who brings such a positive energy into the room that it completely changes the vibe in the best way. You can tell she genuinely cares, and that kind of energy is rare!! We left feeling more confident, excited, uplifted even, and really looking forward to going back for more lessons. Highly recommend!

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DM Romerovia Google

over 1 year ago

Absolutely! Here's the revised review: --- **⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dance with Alana** I've had an amazing experience at Dance with Alana! Alana, the instructor, is truly outstanding. She brings a perfect blend of patience, humor, and expertise to each class. Dancing with her is not only fun but also incredibly rewarding. What I love most is that Alana creates an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone, no matter your gender expression or identity. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, Alana makes everyone feel comfortable and helps you improve at your own pace. Highly recommend Dance with Alana to anyone looking to enjoy dancing in a supportive and enjoyable environment!

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Cass Gvia Google

over 1 year ago

Had a wonderful experience with Alana! We wanted a few private classes to prepare for our first dance at our wedding, and decided to book some lessons with Alana. She's extremely attentive, detail-oriented, and an excellent teacher. She is a very talented dancer and choreographer, we felt well supported the entire way. If you want some dance lessons look no further! Editing to add more following our wedding's first dance: WOW! It went so well, Alana's classes and teaching made us well prepared to perform our fully choreographed first dance. We had a blast practicing, even more fun dancing on our wedding day and can't wait to keep on dancing with Alana.