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DanceSport Dupont Circle
Choreographing memorable first dances with patient, expert instructors
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Choreographing memorable first dances with patient, expert instructors
DanceSport Dupont Circle in Washington, DC is a dance school offering private lessons and group classes, including salsa, at Church of the Pilgrims. Reviews highlight patient, creative instructors—Terry and Mario—who help with wedding first dances and make learning fun and accessible, even for beginners. The studio adapts to song changes and different styles, guiding couples from hesitation to confident dancing.
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Personalized private lessons to create and perfect your first dance for weddings, tailored to your song and skill level.
Group and private salsa lessons taught by expert instructors, focusing on fundamentals and fun in a supportive setting.
One-on-one instruction in various dance styles, customized to your goals, from social dancing to performance preparation.
Social and skill-building classes for all levels, covering styles like salsa, ballroom, and more in a community atmosphere.
Guided practice time to refine moves learned in lessons, with optional instructor feedback to boost confidence.
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Overall rating
Nathalie Wage
We took 4 private lessons to prepare us for our first dance at our wedding, and Terry was very helpful! The choreography was a hit at our wedding.
S V
Mario's beginner salsa class is excellent!! He's a fantastic teacher, makes it really approachable, covers exactly what I'd hoped to learn, and gave so much extra time. I highly recommend it.
Esther Marquina
I found DanceSport looking to take a dance lesson with my Valentines. We both did not know how to dance prior to coming to this dance studio. Though there were some hiccups with scheduling however, Terry made it work. We were his last appointment of the day. When we came in, we just asked he teach us something we can dance anywhere. Terry explained Salsa to us. Though we dance at first like we had “two left feet”, he was a great teacher. He was patient, funny, and kind. I was nervous at first but soon I felt comfortable and started getting into the rhythm of things. Though we only booked for 45 minutes, he took extra time out of his night to make sure that we got all the steps down before we left. Since, we have practiced at home and look forward to taking our dance moves out in public. I can’t wait to come back to Terry and learn more dance moves!
Jason Janke
We found Terry with only one month until our wedding day, and over just a few classes he worked with us to choreograph an elegant, yet achievable first dance for us (we came in with no prior experience). We even changed songs after our first lesson, and he was able to quickly change the style of dance to better match the different pace of song. We had fun with the resulting dance, which impressed our guests and brought out some tears. The space could occasionally get crowded with other classes going on, but it was never an issue. We were happy with everything, and enjoyed our time learning/practicing.
Sarah Peery
Terry choreographed our first dance for our wedding this past November and our guests loved it! It was one of the highlights of our reception. We never anticipated that our guests would be cheering for us! Neither one of us have taken lessons in the past, so we were anxious going into our first lesson. But Terry made us feel very comfortable and was very patient with us. He's very creative and provided a few options/moves for us to use based on what we preferred. We loved going home to practice - it was such a fun experience during the high-stress time of planning the rest of the wedding. I highly recommend!
