Between my me and my husband we have 4 left feet... The thought of the first dance made me queasy of awkwardly tripping all over each other or swaying lifelessly on the dance floor for a painful ~4 minutes as our friends and family watched on. While browsing Groupon I noticed a deal for dance lessons at db studios, which was very conveniently located for us. Of course I browsed reviews ahead of time to make sure we weren't walking into a trap, and noticed that they had several glowing reviews on here. Congratulations to db studios too for celebrating their 1 year anniversary! The owner and instructor, Kendall responded immediately to our initial e-mail inquiry and we set up a FREE consultation dance lesson with her. I may have inadvertently made her update the website since it now says the Groupon/Yelp deals can't be combined. Oops! Kendall welcomed us to db studios, which is located within the Newton Congregational Church. The private lessons are rehearsed on the upper stage, which mimics the size of most venue dance floors. For the consultation she listened to our song to determine what type of ballroom dance style would fit best and we decided on the fox trot. We had the option of another style, but it did not allow for us to move around the stage as much. During the first lesson we learned the basic step as well as the box step. (I know, we are starting from the ground up here.) She worked with each of us individually by having us follow her side by side along with dancing with us directly. For each class she took notes to give us specific points of improvement to work on outside of class. We highly appreciated Kendall's flexible hours as I often work quite late. So we've had lessons starting at 8 PM. It's great that for Monday - Wednesday she is available until 10 PM! In addition, Kendall worked with our limited budget and we accomplished all that we hoped within the 3 official dance lessons. If the Groupon or Yelp offer is still available, I would definitely recommend taking advantage of the limited time offer. Regular priced private lessons are $85 for 45 minutes. I imagine that since this is a relatively new business she is just building up positive buzz and clientele base. Otherwise there are other comparable dance studios you can contact (most of them don't post the rates) to find out if their dance studios packages are more suitable. For more details about the actual lessons, what song we chose, photos from the wedding, and interactions with the owner check out my blog. https://ratedbyhanna.com/dance-lessons-db-studios/ read more

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My fiance and I took dancing lessons from Kendall in preparation for our first dance. Kendall is so patient and energetic. She makes learning how to dance really fun. She choreographed our entire first dance which is exactly what we wanted. She's the nicest dance teacher I've ever had! I highly recommend Kendall if you want to learn to dance and to also have fun doing it! read more

DB Studios - Dance Studios Near Me - Lexington, Massachusetts

Kendall is fantastic! We went for a series of dance lessons before our wedding and she even got me, which seemed impossible to me, to learn to dance and be confident enough to do it well at our wedding. She's kind patient friendly and extremely talented. She cares a great deal about her customers. She's energetic and has great ideas and is a terrific communicator. A fantastic teacher who understands her students needs and potential. Thank you very very much Kendall for adding to our wedding. We started our lessons at a different studio but it didn't seem to work well and then we found DB studios and I am so glad we did! read more

Both my husband and I, as well as my father and I, took dance classes with Kendall when we were preparing for my wedding. She brought such an infectious energy every week, she made even my very dance-hesitant husband excited to get to practice! Her passion for dance is evident from the second you meet her, and she's an excellent teacher, able to break down steps and concepts in such a way that anyone can learn. I can't recommend Kendall highly enough, and the new studio in Lexington is a beautiful, open space. A perfect place to get lost in some dance with fun people! read more

Kendall is the greatest dance teacher of all time as she taught not two, but FOUR of us, how to dance and not look like fools at our wedding! We took private lessons with Kendall for our first dance, and then last minute added some private lessons for our parents and learned an additional dance for our father daughter and mother son dances! Kendall was flexible in adding in these last minute classes, teaching us all new moves that worked to both parent's songs, and reviewing when we needed, and then adding when we were ready. Thank you so much for the most fun classes leading up to our wedding and helping us have a beautiful first dance! read more

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Kendall is such a beloved teacher, talented dancer, and devoted business owner. She has risen to the challenges the pandemic has created for all of us and worked diligently and successfully to continue ZOOM lessons and classes for her children, youth, and adult students. We all keep learning learning and improving our dance knowledge and skills and are so thankful for Kendall and her talented and dedicated staff. Her skills, her energy, her enthusiasm, and her love of dance are all infectious! She has worked SO hard to establish DB studios and to fulfill a lifelong dream to have her own studio. We applaud all that she is doing and are so fortunate to have Kendal and her studio as an integral part of our lives. Thank you Kendall, SO VERY MUCH!!! read more

KENDALL IS AWESOME! She makes every lesson an absolutely delightful experience. A highly accomplished dancer, Kendall not only has an extensive knowledge of ballroom and performance, but is also the kind of teacher that can precisely tailor lessons to suit each students' needs, goals and individual learning styles. I was amazed by what I could do just after a few lessons and by the progress I continue to make. Sign up and have a lot of fun- you'll be glad you did! read more

Working with Essy on our first dance for our wedding was so much fun! She was thoughtful in explaining the steps, great at diagnosing what mistakes we were making, and a lot of fun to work with! She made us look like fabulous dancers for our wedding by choreographing us with turns and fun moves beyond the basic step, including a fun dip at the end. Despite a lot of first-time dancing mistakes in lessons (my fiancé bravely sustained an elbow to the chin, since I was more enthusiastic than skilled!), we had a lot of compliments and our first dance was magic! read more

My daughters and nieces take contemporary jazz with Kendall, and love it! She's a very engaging teacher, her classes are both challenging and fun, and her choreography is gorgeous. read more

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Kendall and db studios. We took 5 lessons for our wedding dance. My husband was very hesitant to take the lessons and thought he would hate it. But Kendall made the lessons so fun that we always looked forward to them, Dave included!! Neither of us ever danced before but Kendall guided us to a perfect first dance special twirls and dips included! You will not be sorry to work with Kendall, can't recommend highly enough! read more

I had the BEST beginner salsa lesson with Kendall! I was nervous to go to a large beginner class and was looking for a more comfortable and intimate environment to get started. I found just what I needed here at DB Studios. Having arrived early for my semi-private lesson, I watched Kendall finish a swing dance lesson with another couple. She seamlessly and warmly transitioned to helping my partner and I learn the first steps of salsa. She amazed me with her knowledge of the dance, both male and female roles, as she switched between them without missing a beat. She had simple ways of explaining things, and multiple ways of helping us understand the movements if we were fumbling with our feet. She made me feel fluid, joyous, and capable of a future where I could call myself a dancer. I was smiling the whole time, and I could not believe it when our hour was up. I can't wait to take more lessons! Thank you Kendall, thank you DB Studios! read more

I used to take lessons with Kendall when she taught at another studio. She is a really fantastic teacher! So fun. You'll be too busy laughing to feel nervous about how you look dancing. I was really sad to see her go, although very happy to see that she's opened a studio of her own. Great teacher for both kids and adults read more

Kendall is an amazing dance instructor. My fiance and I have been taking lessons leading up to our wedding day, and Kendall keeps lessons fun while skillfully building on new steps and form in a way that we can handle as newbies! I highly recommend her to any couple looking for someone to help make their first dance magical. read more

Kendall is an amazing teacher and her love of dance is very evident through her teaching. She does an excellent job explaining choreography and enjoys working with students at all levels, from the very beginner to the professional. Kendall is so fun to work with and her excitement is contagious! read more

Kendall Sealey is an excellent classical ballet trained ballroom dance instructor. She also knows the basics of human anatomy and body movement and can help the student figure out how to do what the dance figure requires. Whether it is International Standard or Latin, American Smooth or Rhythm with a touch of Argentine Tango thrown in, she can help you become a better dance, whether beginner, intermediate or advanced, child or adult, single, married or wedding-bound! I know from personal experience: I've studied with her for several years and have only great admiration for her as a dance instructor. I'm currently working on International technique and truly enjoy the demands she makes upon my ability to learn the dances properly. It's hard work, but I always feel positive at the end of the sessions. Add to this the work of professional choreographers and visiting coaches and you have a recipe for success the cannot be surpassed by any dance studio... I heartily recommend Kendall and DB Studios for any and all your dancing needs and desires... Don Campbell read more