About Jennifer

My Story

My parents stopped taking me to dance class after my fifth lesson, after I had begged for years to attend. Funds were limited and they wanted me to focus on my studies. I didn’t start proper dance lessons until I joined the University of Texas Ballroom Dance Club. Bit of a late start, but those classes led me to becoming a dance professional.

Now I have been in the world of partner social dancing for over 25 years. I have taught in numerous studios, schools, festivals, congresses, resorts and night clubs. I teach in the UK, the US, throughout Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean. I coach Reading University students, and guest teach at Oxford University and Imperial College London.

I have danced in movies, TV, commercials, videos, live performances and won dance competitions. I danced salsa in Elstree Studios on a Strictly Come Dancing launch show and taught Dr. Michael Mosley his salsa basic steps on BBC1’s The Truth About Getting Fit.

One week I teaching in a village hall the next I’m guest presenting at places like the 5 Star All-inclusive Luxury Resorts like The Body Holiday St. Lucia, or it’s sister resort Rendezvous.

Yet, even with all these years of amazing experiences, there is still one type of dance that stands above the rest, makes me super proud and gets my eyes watery.

I love helping wedding couples with their first dance choreography. Yet I did not not have a first dance at my wedding.

I did not have my dream wedding, but my life became my own real fairy tale. I married the most crazy, caring, smart, sexy, funny, successful man possible. He believes in me and inspires me. Now I have my very own boutique dance studio at my house on the river so I can help couples work through their dance fears. Yes, I won the lotttery of life and married a 6 ft 5 in British man. In my world we call him a ‘non-dancer’ or ‘not a dancer’ and all of his friends are ‘non-dancers.’

Being around ‘non-dancers’ has reminded me just how frightened people are when it comes to social dancing. Many people are too nervous too show up to a dance class. Maybe they are simply not aware that there are options for the two-left-footers and the rhythmically challenged. Perhaps they tried one lesson, had an impatient instructor and decided it was not for them. I hate bad teachers.

Over the years I have helped hundreds of couples get ready for their first dance, either through my group dance classes or through private dance lessons. I have done this across several continents for different ages, ethnicities and dance abilities.

Time and time again, I have seen the same problems come up: patterns in behaviour and physical movement that sabotage a first dance. Over the years I have developed a simple, time-proven process that helps couples prepare for their first dance.

Your wedding is one of the most important and exciting days of your life. Everyone can have a wonderful wedding dance with the right help. I want to help you take the worry out of that moment, so you and your partner can feel prepared, relaxed and can enjoy being the centre of attention.

I understand not everyone is going to want to go big. So whether you want a simple waltz, a short salsa, a full-on flash-mob… or just be able to confidently sway alone on the dance floor…. each first dance is unique to the couple.

Don’t give in to fear. You can have a first dance that will be a happy memory for you for the rest of your life. Every time you hear your song you’ll remember your first dance. Any time you hear music that makes you want to dance, you’ll know you can take each other’s hand, strut onto the dance floor and look fabulous.

Are you nervous? Don’t worry, you’re in good hands. As we say in Texas, it’s not my first rodeo.

It’s time to begin making those memories. Let’s get started.

Feedback & Reviews

I love teaching and I enjoy learning to how become a better instructor. Students trust me to help them on their dance journey.

“Thanks so much for your help! We loved our first dance.”

Maria & Javi

London, UK

“You made learning to dance at the Body Holiday in June great fun – even though I was finding challenging you persevered until I got the nag of it and that was really appreciated. Thank you

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Caroline Goldsmith

Stevenage, UK

“Excellent class Jennifer, so clear and helpful.”

John Porter

Harwell, UK

What Can I Do for You?

With over 25 years in the industry I understand patterns, short cuts and obstacles.

I love learning. My parents, both teachers, instilled in me this passion to continuously learn.

I’m constantly reading books, listening to podcasts, attending courses on and offline… and not just in dance.

I have a journalism degree with a minor in public relations from the University of Texas in Austin.

I’m a graphic designer who dabbles in video motion graphics, video and broadcasting.

I work closely with large festival organisers, and organise monthly dance events and weekly classes.

I also MC large live international events like the Amsterdam International Salsa Congress, Amsterdam International Bachata Congress,Berlin Salsa Congress.

Lastly, I stage manage live events like MamboCity 5Star Congress in London.

I can help you on your dance journey.

Sometimes when people think of dance they think of Ballet, Contemporary or Competitive Ballroom Dance. They feel that they could never ‘move like that.’

I’m here to tell you dance is whatever you want it to be.

There are so many different dialects in the language of dance. I can help translate some of it for you.

Need Advice?

Stop going down the Youtube Rabbit Hole. Stop comparing yourself to others. Stop thinking you could never do it.

You can and with a little help we can figure out a path for you to obtain your dance goal… however small .. however big.