Lessons

Do you want to learn how to dance, just for the fun of it? It's never too late to learn and I'm here to help you accomplish that goal with style and ease. Lessons are available in Bellevue, online, or at your dance studio.

Private Lesson Rates (55 minutes) - click on the links below to book your lessons

  • Introductory Special: $75 (single or couple)

  • Shall we Dance Special: $495 for 5 lessons

  • Ongoing Rates: $135 per lesson, $625 for 5 lessons ($125 per lesson), or $1,150 for 10 lessons ($115 per lesson)

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am-5pm PST

If you desire an evening or weekend time please contact me for availability.

DVIDA Examiner

I am National DVIDA® Examiner for all levels of American and International styles, and am available to administer exams in-person or via Skype. Please contact me to schedule an exam.

Examiner Rates

  • $100/hr

  • $35 for 15 minute mini-exams

  • $60 for 30 minute exams

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am-5pm PST

If you desire an evening or weekend time please contact me for availability.

Certification Training

Preparing for a certification exam can be a daunting task. I will give you unparalleled insight, clarity, and a deep understanding of the principles so that your studying becomes efficient and effective. You will arrive at your examination totally prepared and with a strong sense of confidence.  I offer professional dance instruction in both American and International styles in preparation for the Associate through Grand Master exams. Training is available at my studio (or via video conference), or you may create customized group training sessions (at my studio or yours).

Training Rates

$135 each or $625 for 5 lessons
Sessions are 55 minutes

Business Consulting

Learning the business side of the dance industry is vital for all dance studio owners and teachers. I spent more than seventeen years owning and running ballroom dance studios in San Francisco, including the San Francisco School of Ballroom Dancing and the Metronome Ballroom. The Metronome was one of the largest and most successful dance studios in the country, grossing $1.5 million per year. I credit my success as a dance studio owner to regularly engage business consultants to support and guide me in every aspect of running a business.

I am  available to teach you the ins and outs of running a successful dance business. Consultations available via phone, video conference (Skype, Facetime, etc.), or on-location at your studio.

The basics of any of the following topics can easily be covered in one session (55 min.).

  1. Leadership – It All Trickles Down from the Top

  2. 100 Do’s and Don’ts of Running a Dance Studio

  3. A Process for Making Excellent Business Decisions

  4. Developing Policies for Your Dance Studio

  5. Writing a Business Plan

  6. How to Analyze Your Pricing Structure

  7. Increase Your Profits by Understanding the Numbers

  8. Transforming the Culture of Your Studio- A Nine Step Model

  9. System for Having an Endless Supply of Highly-Trained Teachers

  10. How to Get Your Staff Professionally Certified

  11. A Sales Procedure that Works for You, Your Studio, and Your Students

  12. Amazing Customer Service

  13. How to Run Outstanding Group Classes

  14. Private Lessons – What Works, What Doesn’t

  15. What Makes a Fabulous Event and How to Create One (showcases, dance parties, etc.)

  16. Developing Students Using the Student Medal System

  17. Grassroots Marketing

Consulting Rates

$150 each or $625 for 5
Sessions are 55 minutes

Judging

Diane is a registered Adjudicator for NDCA sanctioned competitions. She is also on the Credential Examination Board with the NDCA which certifies candidates for their judging credentials.

Some of the events I have judged are:

  • Autumn Dance Classic

  • City Lights Ball

  • International Grand Ball

  • San Francisco Open

  • Pacific Grand Ball

  • Cardinal Classic

  • Spartan Invitational Ball

  • April Follies

  • Berkeley Classic

  • All Star Challenge

  • World Out Games

Move Like a Champion Training

Move Like a Champion is a systematic program with 64 exercises designed to give you the tools to under- stand and control your body. The exercises are simple yet deeply effective. Whether you are a beginner, seasoned dancer, or teacher, you will experience the inner knowing of moving like a champion! Workshops & Private lessons available.