You must choose Yana as your dance instructor for your wedding!!! Before discovering Yana, my fiancé and I tried a bigger, different dance studio that had a bunch of hype that did not work for us (it was also very expensive). After feeling very discouraged with our first dance lesson experience at the other studio, I went on yelp and found Yana. Based off the reviews, I had a feeling it would be a much better experience this time around. I was right! Lessons: my fiancé and I have no experience dancing. Yana started us out nice and easy and taught us the basics. We quickly learned that we wanted something challenging - something that would require some work on our end. Yana was great at catering the choreography to the level of difficulty that we felt comfortable with and desired. She can choreograph both very easy, simply steps that look impressive as well as more complex moves that require a bit more practice. No matter what difficulty you are going for, she will make it look natural, effortless, and elicit some oooohs and aaahhhs from the audience. The most important thing for us was that it did not look cheesy. She also takes into consideration any limitations the bride and groom may have based on what they will be wearing and has very helpful tips to set you up for success. We only needed 4 lessons to conquer our first dance. Communication: Yana is very responsive and responds to emails very quickly. She was great about confirming each lesson ahead of time and never left us hanging. Scheduling: Yana is willing to work with your schedule. Both my fiancé and I are very busy and have unforgiving work schedules, but she made it very easy to fit in lessons. Personality: Yana is such a warm person and so very encouraging. I tend to feel very awkward in general, but she is so easy to talk to and such a friendly person. I would return in the future just to learn ballroom dancing from Yana! read more

Yana was truly the best! We came in with zero dance experience and a lot of nerves, and she made the entire process feel easy and fun. She was so patient, warm, and clear with her instruction. The choreography she created for our first dance was beautiful and flowed so naturally--it felt like us, and looked amazing on camera too. You can tell she really cares and knows what she's doing. We're so grateful for her guidance and would 100% recommend her to any couple prepping for their big day! read more

So glad we found and went with Yana for our wedding dance lessons. She choreographed our dance, based on the song we selected, ran us through it section-by-section, and helped us refine and fine-tune all the details. I was initially worried that all of her accolades wouldn't translate well to teaching beginners, but she's a fantastic teacher. Super patient and engaging. And her pricing is also very reasonable! She doesn't try to pressure you to purchase more lessons than you'd need. read more

Absolutely love Yana! She made every minute of our 1-hour session count. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, she meets you right where you're at. My fiancé and I enjoyed working with her so much that we're already thinking about taking more lessons even after our wedding! Thank you Yana for sharing the space with us and making us feel so prepared for our big day. read more

We absolutely loved our experience working with Yana. The dance lessons were fun and she makes you feel so comfortable. We feel so much more confident going into our wedding day because of her. Thank you Yana!! read more

We had the best time at our wedding dance lesson with Yana! First of all, she was so excited for us that it made us even more excited. The lesson was exactly what we were looking for! We had sent her our song in advance and she was able to teach us simple moves, spins, and even a lift! We were so grateful to be leaving with a fully choreographed dance after just one lesson. Also, we are not dancers but definitely feel like we'll be fooling our guests! Thank you so much, Yana :) read more

My husband, dad, and I had the pleasure of working with Yana to do our first dance and the father/daughter dance. I could not recommend her enough!!! She made all of us feel so comfortable to conquer something that we are not very confident in. She made the entire process so easy. With only having 2 weeks until our wedding, she was very accommodating and was able to schedule us for 2 appointments (more if needed) to nail our dance! She first had us start with a very simple dance move that we gradually built upon. For anyone who does not know how to dance, or if you do know how to dance, go with Yana! read more

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I have to start by saying Yana is truly amazing not only in choreography but as a person. Every dance class we took with her was a great experience; fun, & thoughtful. When my fiancé and I first went to Yana for lessons she took two of our favorite songs and brought our vision to life. The choreography was beautiful and allowed for us to really show off our personalities. Yana has such a way of making couples feel comfortable throughout the entire process. My fiancé and I looked forward to her lessons and were motivated to practice at home. I am is excited to do our first dance at our Wedding! I would definitely recommend working with her to anyone that is need of a GREAT dance instructor. read more

My fiance and I had such a wonderful experience working with Yana for our wedding first dance. She so effortlessly choreographed the perfect routine for our big day. Over the course of three 45 minute lessons, we were able to learn and rehearse all the components of the dance. The first class was focused on the basics and getting comfortable on the dance floor. The second and third classes were focused on learning the big moves in each part of the dance and rehearsing. Yana offered many tips on making the dance look more natural and how we could troubleshoot mistakes that might happen as we dance on wedding day. Her video recordings were super helpful for practicing at home, since she narrates the steps so well! Yana was very kind, patient, and encouraging every step of the way. She miraculously turned two people with no dance experience into much more confident dancers who can't wait to wow their family and friends! We absolutely loved working with her, and would 100% recommend her to any couple who is nervous about being awkward for their first dance! read more

My fiancé and I absolutely loved working with Yana! She is so friendly and encouraging during each lesson, and very responsive via text and email.  We picked a fast paced song and didn't know what to expect, considering most wedding first dance songs are slow. However, she came up with a routine that worked perfectly with the song and is so fun to dance to! We did a total of 4 dance lessons, and she really packs in every minute of the lesson. By lesson 3, we had learned the whole routine. Lesson 4 was mostly for running through the whole routine and making the dance look more polished. What really helps is that she takes videos of us using our phones, so that we have a reference to practice to later.  She made sure we were comfortable with the moves she taught us and really gave us control if we wanted to change something. She had amazing tips on how to improve whenever we were struggling with a certain move. Overall, we are definitely confident going into our wedding day performing our dance!  Thank you so much, Yana! My fiancé and I can't wait to show off our dance at our wedding in a couple of weeks! read more

My husband & I found Yana when looking for someone to choreograph our first dance. Yana was so patient with us through our time together & really worked to make us so comfortable during our lessons and when we took the stage during our wedding. My husband & I have two very different levels of dance background, but Yana was so great in finding a good balance between the two of us. This was such a perfect way to spend quality time together leading up to the wedding & now we know some awesome dance moves!!! I would recommend Yana to anyone read more

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I wanted to do a mass-up of a classic slow father/daughter dance rolling into something fun and funky. Yana took our music and put together amazing choreography. Yana was very patient and kind during our lessons. Thanks to her we nailed it during the reception. Barry read more

Yana is absolutely amazing!!! She is very patient, friendly, easy going, and super encouraging. We had so much fun practicing our dance and my husband found his groove towards our last session. Highly recommend Yana to everyone. Our dance was a hit! Thank you. read more

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Imagine your wedding day is coming up you have no rhythm, no choreography skills, don't like to be the center of attention and have to do a first dance with your husband and a father/daughter dance... well that was me. I felt like I needed a lot of help and that is where Yana came in. Yana was recommended by our wedding coordinator and we couldn't be more happy. I took a total of four lessons, three with my now husband and one with my father who lives out of town. We came in showing Yana what songs we picked and she created a perfect dance for us. Yana is friendly, patient, and very talented. All three of us enjoyed working with her and felt way more confident about our dancing skills afterwards. I can say both of the dances went great, we got lots of compliments and not to mention great photos. Without Yana we would be dancing in a circle with no rhythm. If you are questioning if you should pay for private lessons or even take lessons at all, please know it is worth it and you will have a lot of fun in doing so. read more

Yana was one of the best dance instructors we've ever had the pleasure to work with. She was very professional and very creative. Also she knew exactly how to choreograph a dance to our skill level. Our wedding dance ended up being Perfect!! Thank you Yana!! read more

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Where do I even begin!? Yana is just amazing. I cannot say enough good things about her. So kind, patient, positive, professional, and an all-around amazing dance teacher. A little bit of background on my fiancé and me: I love to dance (zero formal training, I just think it's fun) and my fiancé was so uncomfortable dancing- nobody had ever taught him how, and he felt like he wasn't good at it. But really it 95% stemmed from just not knowing what to do or expect. We had done A LOT of searching for dance lessons in Orange County- we called, we googled, we went to a few "introductory" lessons, and just nobody really felt like they were a good fit. Nobody made us feel at ease, nobody seemed like they were able to pick up on what was going wrong, or how to teach two people to comfortably move together. I was on the phone with Yana for like 3 minutes and thought, "oh ya, she gets it." We learned half our wedding dance in one single 45-minute session with her. She made us feel SO comfortable, was so great at picking out how to fix things AND explain things to two novices. My fiancé was having fun dancing! (Which is actually all I really wanted). And I was having so much fun learning with him. We LOVE our dance- it's a perfect combination of simple and easy to practice/perfect, but with lots of elements of flair and "wow factor" that are going to be so much fun on our wedding day. Again, I cannot say enough good things about Yana- I will be recommending her to everyone I know! read more

Yana was the best dance instructor! My fiance and I booked her 3 weeks prior to our wedding with little to no experience in dancing. She choreographed a simple, yet extravagant dance that was easy to learn with her every advice and guidance. She records videos for us to practice on our own so we know every step in detail. She also came to every lesson with the biggest smile and high in energy. I totally recommend everyone to book with Yana for anything dance related. Thank you Yana for making our wedding extra special with the wonderful dance you taught us read more

I can't say enough great things about Yana. First off, she is so kind, fun, and has a positive energy. She worked with my fiancé and me for 5 lessons and really kept in mind what we wanted in our first wedding dance and what we thought might be too difficult for us. The lessons were super fun, she recorded us so we could practice the new steps during the week, and she broke it all down in a way we could understand. We had tried another dance studio first, but the rates were too expensive in my estimation. Yana's rates were quite reasonable, and I liked her vibe better. Thanks to Yana, we had an amazing time and we got so many compliments on our first wedding dance. Our guests were blown away. We also have the confidence to be able to take our new skills and apply them on any dance floor. read more

Yana is terrific. We are so lucky to have found her and her studio. As novice dancers, we were really worried about dancing our first dance at our wedding. In just 2 lessons, she was able to help navigate us through steps and turns to make us look quite good. Yana's really patient, positive, encouraging, and professional. She is a brilliant dancer and is creative in choreographing a routine that fits perfectly to the song and our skill level. In terms of logistics, Yana is very responsive, organized and punctual. We are so happy with our dance and experience at Your Perfect Wedding Dance. read more

My son and I took a series of classes with Yana to prepare for our mother/son dance at his wedding. It was such a fun and memorable experience! She choreographed the dance to the song we picked, and walked us through it bit by bit to teach us the steps. Even though we aren't dancers, we felt very confident that we weren't in over our heads because she took our skill level into consideration when designing the dance. She even challenged us and we were able to do some steps that were more complex than we thought we could do. Preparing for the dance was one of our highlights of the wedding preparations. And doing it at the wedding was the icing on the cake. read more

Was interested in taking a class or two for my wedding in October. Sent an email asking about information and Yana responded immediately. Expressed further interest (twice) and she never emailed me back. Disappointing. read more

Everything the reviews say is true! Yana is everything you want in a dance instructor (and truly in a friend). From the very first lesson to the last, she was warm, patient, fun, quickly picked up me and my dad's desire for our dance as well as our dance level, and then SO effortlessly and professionally created a dance for us to match. The wedding planning experience for me has been so stressful and I was worried that learning this dance was going to add more stress to my plate, but Yana bolstered BOTH me and my dad's confidence throughout and we had so much fun! She gave pointers and tips that were practical and easy to work on. I am so grateful to have found her, and recommended her on every level! read more

Yana was great! She came up with choreography that was appropriate for our skill level, was patient, very friendly, and was an *excellent* communicator. I couldn't recommend her enough. read more

Yana is the absolute best! She is a true professional and just simply amazing. No idea how she is able to keep everyone's steps straight for all the dances she choreographs. She seamlessly takes on the role of each dance partner's varying moves to demonstrate each. Absolutely incredible. We love you Yana! read more

Yana came recommended by a very experienced dancer, so I asked no questions before asking if she was available for a long-term, every-other-week lesson engagement. Risky, yes, but it has worked out wonderfully. Yana is enthusiastic, super talented, and unbelievably patient with two slow learners. My wife and I have been learning East Coast Swing moves, with some Cha Cha mixed in for variety. We haven't been very good at practicing in between lessons, but Yana accepts us at whatever stage we are at each lesson. Last weekend I had a chance to show off my new moves in a father-daughter dance at my daughter's wedding. The lessons made a major difference in my confidence level, and I actually had fun on the dance floor even though we had a crowd watching. My wife and I are continuing our lessons with Yana, who is now like a good friend of the family who we visit every two weeks. If you are on the fence about who to select for your dance lessons, I strongly encourage you to look no further. Yana is an energetic, fun, and super-knowledgeable instructor. read more

Yana is an amazing dance instructor! We are so grateful to have met her and have her as our instructor for our First Dance. My fiancé and I did not have any dance experience, but her warm and affable demeanor made it easy to learn from her. Because of the pandemic, we had to postpone our wedding and she was able to help choreograph a new dance for us. Through it all, she was very patient and encouraging. We would definitely recommend her to others! read more

Yana was our instructor for our first dance for my upcoming wedding. We started classes about a month prior so we wouldn't forget the moves. I have very very little dance experience with lots of stage fright so my fiance and I bought a 3 class package. She was so kind, patient, and friendly and helped us so much with our confidence and choreography for our dance. While we had classes with her once a week, I would highly recommend practicing with your partner a few times a week to make sure you both know the dance. I am so grateful our coordinator recommended us to her and she helped kick off our wedding reception with a bang. Thank you Yana for helping me feel so beautiful on my wedding day!!! read more

Yana is amazing! We didn't know exactly what we wanted for our wedding, but after watching some awkward first dances at other weddings, we wanted at least to have a little practice since we are not dancers at all. Our wedding coordinator suggested Yana and all we needed was a song. My husband and I wanted something different so we did a mash up of All of Me by John Legend and Don't Stop Me Now by Queen. It ended up being a little long (about 3 1/2 minutes) but Yana did such a great job from choreography to teaching to tips so that we didn't feel too nervous about the length. We did 4 sessions and learned a little bit each time. She even helped record us during practice so that we could practice at home. The dance ended up being so successful! We got so many compliments and people were so impressed. It took some work practicing the dance but it was completely worth it! It was fun both for us and for the guests! read more

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Yana thank you thank you SO much! You are truly incredible! My now-husband and I took 2 lessons (only 2!!!) and had a wedding dance our guests still talk about! No one was expecting us to have such a beautiful choreographed dance - neither of us are what you would call dancers by any stretch of the imagination. Yana had great suggestions for songs as well which helped us. She is a great teacher and we hope to take more classes in the future. I cannot imagine a better teacher than her. read more

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My husband and I booked two dance lessons back-to-back with Yana with less than two weeks before our wedding. She choreographed out 2 minutes of a song we picked. She adapted to our skill level and what was reasonable for us to learn so quickly. She was soooo nice and was such a great teacher. I'd recommend to any of my friends go to Yana. Along with learning a dance for our wedding it was a fun thing to do together. I also thought the price was reasonable for private lessons. read more

Yana was SO incredibly nice and she helped me and my fiancé plan an amazing dance. I can not recommend her enough. She was patient and kind and just over all amazing. If you are thinking of doing a dance for your wedding I absolutely recommend her. read more

Just had our first dance lesson with Yana in preparation for our upcoming wedding. She was incredible! Made us feel so comfortable learning some of the basic steps, and also helped us understand some of the fundamentals that will help us look like old pros on the dance floor. We were even able to bring our first dance song so she could choreograph our dance around the music. Needless to say, we already set up our second lesson! read more

We used Your Perfect Wedding Dance to prepare us for our first dance at our wedding. We only used Yana for one lesson however, we felt it was very helpful. If you only have time for one session or our trying to save money for the big day, use Your Perfect Wedding Dance to give you a basic foundation to make you feel more confident! read more

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Absolutely recommend!! Totally worth the value of two lessons. Our first session with Yana was learning the basics- the box step. Our second lesson was learning to add the flare to our wedding dance. She is so easy to work with and a great teacher. We can't wait to have our first dance as a married couple. read more

Yana is the BEST! My (now) husband and I bought her Groupon for two private lessons and loved it so much we ended up adding on a third lesson to learn even more before our big day! Yana was so friendly and inviting the minute we met her and made us (two people with NO dance experience) feel completely comfortable! All that we were sure of was our wedding our song and from that she helped us create a very easy, beautiful and romantic first dance that all of our wedding guests still can't stop talking about! I recommend Yana with the highest regards! read more

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I cannot recommend Your Perfect Wedding Dance highly enough! An exceptional experience throughout -- it was almost as if Yana was reading my mind. She translated the dance that I dreamt of into real steps, real choreography, and it was taught to me and my partner with incredible skill and patience. Yana is an amazing teacher and dancer; something that is apparent even when she is teaching a basic step (as much as I could muster ;) ). Dancing our first dance at our wedding was so much fun! read more

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We just left our second lesson with Yana and we are so so happy that we did dance lessons with her! She is so talented and an incredible teacher, we are excited to show off our choreography on Sunday at our wedding! We were total beginners and amateurs, Yana was patient and had a keen eye for detail. Will follow up with pictures later! Thank you Yana! read more

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Absolutely amazing!!! Couldn't say enough things about Yana! She made us feel comfortable, the lessons were fun, and we learned more than we had ever excepted! She watched intently as we practiced and critiqued as needed so we were sure to be doing the moves correctly. She video taped us so we were sure to practice correctly at home. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding dance lessons experience. THANK YOU, YANA! xoxo read more

So I went into this apprehensive about dance lessons - two left feet, no sense of rhythm and a total lack of comfort dancing in front of strangers is the long and short of it when I comes to me cutting a rug. However, Yana was awesome. She immediately put us both at ease and was able to walk us through the most basic steps/moves without making us feel like the amateurs we are. She was also super accommodating when we made a total hash of the scheduling - she got us in for our second (postponed) lesson quick as a flash. All in all I would recommend Yana without hesitation! I am looking forward to wowing our guests with the moves Yana taught us. read more

I was referred by my brother who learned his first dance at this place. He highly recommended Yana who is the head instructor with 20+ years of dancing experience, and I ended up giving this place a try. It was the BEST decision ever. When my fiance and I first met Yana, we were greeted with a warm smile and a friendly hello; she is very responsive to our emails/ text messages and willing to work around our schedule. We could tell she has put in a lot of effort and time tailoring each movement for us based on our level of experience, and we believe her passion in teaching is one of the reasons why she is successful. A great instructor is hard to find, and we are glad that we found Yana! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more