Ready, set, dance!
This is how we do it.
How it works
Look at packages
Take a look and determine which
Dance Package
is right for you—anywhere from 1-5 lessons.
Fill out the Get Started form
Complete the Get Started form so I know some basic details about you and your event (i.e., vibe and song) and have an idea of what you're looking for.
Book your lessons
Once you've submitted the Get Started form, you'll receive a phone call to book your lessons. When you finish booking, you’ll get an invoice for payment to reserve your lessons.
Turn dance dreams into reality!
During your private lessons, you'll understand how to dance to your song's rhythms and come away with a routine that is perfectly customized for you. I'll video you at the end of every lesson so you can practice at home.
Dance Packages
All offerings are private, 50-minute lessons. Couples will be taught how to listen to the rhythm of their song, when to enter, and how to dance to the rhythm. This is the key to success and to looking natural
when dancing (and not like you’ve had X number of lessons 😊)!
Monday and Wednesday evenings at
St. James Episcopal Church, lower level,
220 W. Penn Street,
Long Beach, NY.
OTHER
day &
time options
available
by request—just ask!
Book your lessons by
MAY 30, 2025 and get
20% off all packages!
(Discount price is in green)
Take Five,
$600
$480
Recommended for those who want to master their first dance with either a set choreography or drawing upon several possible options of patterns, leading to a more natural style. Option to dedicate one or two lessons to a dance with another family member.
- Five private, 50-minute lessons customized to your first dance song
- Learn how to enter, hold each other in dance frame; aside from basic steps, you’ll learn advanced steps and styling
- Option to learn an additional style of dance for your reception, devote one or two lessons to a dance with a family member, or continue to polish your first dance
Go Four It,
$510
$408
Recommended for couples who’d like to master a simple to more advanced routine. Option to dedicate one lesson to a dance with a family member.
- Four private, 50-minute lessons customized to your first dance song
- Learn how to enter, hold each other in dance frame; aside from basic steps, you’ll learn advanced steps and styling
- Option to learn an additional style of dance for your reception, devote one lesson to a dance with a family member,
or continue to polish your first dance
Good Things Come in Threes,
$405
$324
Recommended for couples who want to feel comfortable with their dance and look natural but not get too complicated. This is the most popular package.
- Three private, 50-minute lessons customized to your first dance song
- Learn how to enter, hold each other in dance frame; aside from basic steps, you’ll learn advanced steps and styling
- Option to learn an additional style of dance for your party, devote a lesson to a dance with a family member,
or continue to polish your first dance
It Takes Two,
$285
$228
Recommended for couples who already feel comfortable dancing with each other. Absolute beginners should take at least three private lessons.
- Two private, 50-minute lessons customized to your first dance song
- Learn how to enter, hold each other in dance frame, perfect a few basic moves, turns, perhaps a dip, and how to finish elegantly
One & Done,
$150
$120
Recommended for couples who have waited until the last minute and don’t have much time but want to do something special. Or for those who are incredibly talented dancers already and pick up steps one two three! Whatever your situation, we can put together something lovely.
- One private, 50-minute lesson customized to your first dance song
- Learn how to enter, hold each other in dance frame, a few basic moves, turns, and how to finish elegantly
We weren't even sure we wanted to take dance lessons for our wedding. But after the first session, we had so much fun and actually enjoyed learning something together. We looked forward to it each week, and our friends still talk about the first dance we did.
— Nicky & Joe
Get Started: Tell us about You and your event
Eileen, thank you for being such a great dance instructor—helping me transform from Frankenstein to Fred Astaire for my dance with my daughter at her wedding. Well, I wasn’t exactly Fred Astaire, but you gave me enough confidence to move somewhat gracefully around the dance floor, where I am normally as stiff as a board. You choreographed the perfect dance for us with my level of dance skills.
My daughter and I were so impressed with your enthusiasm and your genuine sincerity in making sure our dance was just right for us.
I look forward to more dance lessons with you for the next wedding!
—Pete M., Father of the Bride
What is it like to learn your special dance with First Dance Long Island?
- Private lessons that are actually private—it’s just you and your dance partner (and me!) learning to dance in a non-judgmental, cheerful space
- Lesson packages include exactly what you need to learn your special dance and nothing extra that you don’t have the time for, such as weekly group classes or dances that are often “rolled into” a traditional ballroom studio lesson package
- You'll get a personalized routine customized especially for your song. I can also give you the tools to build your own dance as you see fit to give your number a more natural look and feel
- I’ll film you dancing at the end of each lesson so you know exactly what to practice at home, meaning you’ll make progress faster and need fewer lessons overall
- Planning a big event is stressful, and the "dancing part" is often the last thing to figure out on your to-do list. I get it! Many people end up doing "the 8th grade stand and sway" because they didn't leave time for a lesson or two. Lessons with me will be fun and stress free, and in the end, you'll be so glad you have some special moves to mark your special occasion!
