Choreograph Your First Dance!
Are you getting married this year, or had to move your wedding date due to COVID? If so, now is the perfect time to start choreographing your first dance. While some couples choose to just wing it on their wedding day, there are some that don't. Here are three reasons why you should choreograph your first dance!
Surprise Your Guests
Having a perfectly choreographed dance number is a great way to impress your guests. This can be especially fun if none of your guests are expecting it. Pulling off an impressive first dance when neither of you is known for your dance skills is a fun way to wow your friends and family. You can even surprise your guests with a few newly learned dance moves.
Make It Yours
Creating a professionally choreographed first dance allows you to make the dance yours. From the song to the attitude, to the steps you choose to include, your first dance can represent you as a couple. Since a professional choreographed your dance, your first dance will represent you while showcasing your new skills.
Time Together
Unfortunately, couples planning a wedding often find themselves so busy planning the wedding that you don't have time to just have fun together. Planning and practicing your choreographed first dance is the perfect excuse to spend time together. Whether it takes just one or two lessons, or you find yourself at the dance studio regularly, this is the perfect opportunity to take time away from other wedding planning. It allows the two of you to enjoy time together as a couple!
If you are interested in choreographing your first dance or if you want to more know about other wedding-related dance lessons, contact us. Along with helping you choreograph your first dance, we also provide father-daughter and mother-son dance lessons. We also offer dance lessons that are a perfect addition to any bachelorette party!
Ballroom Dancing Will Boost Your Relationship!
Are you looking for something new to do with your significant other? Try ballroom dancing! Ballroom dancing is an excellent option and here's why!
If you are looking for something fun to do with your partner, that is outside of the normal dinner and a movie date, then you should consider taking ballroom dance lessons together. Ballroom dance is a beautiful and elegant form of dance that is fun not only to watch but to learn. Perhaps the best part of all is that you can learn it with your partner. Ballroom dance lessons are an excellent option and here's why.
Varying Levels
Your ballroom dance lessons will be tailored to the skill level that both you and your partner are at. They have everything from beginner's level, where the dancers in the class have never done ballroom, to advanced levels, where the dancers are seasoned professionals. This makes it easy for you and your partner to enroll in the correct class and learn at a pace that is doable for you. Our instructors also ensure you are comfortable throughout your entire lesson.
Connection
Dancing in and of itself is a beautiful form of art. Dancing with your partner can be beautiful for the two of you because it helps you to connect with each other physically, in a way that is very difficult to do otherwise. The two of you have to become in sync with one another in order to move as one. This can help strengthen your physical and emotional bond, which can help to strengthen your relationship. In addition, ballroom dancing is an excellent way for engaged couples to prepare for their first dance. Not only will you feel comfortable with one another, but confident in your skills in front of your audience.
Workout
Dancing is an excellent and fun form of exercise! It is often made even better by the fact that most people don't realize how hard they are working when they dance. As you and your partner dance across the floor during your ballroom dance lessons, you are constantly moving and burning calories. This is not your typical workout and would be a great way to mix things up between the two of you. Not only will you feel healthier after dancing, but accomplished too!
If you're looking to switch your date night up or practice for your big day, check us out at Valeo Dance Fitness Studio. Our instructor and owner, Asiya Khasnutdinova, has been voted Best Ballroom Dance Instructor in Atlanta! Asiya works hard to make sure her clients feel comfortable while learning something new. Each lesson is personalized to meet your needs, desires, goals, ability, and personality. To book a private ballroom dance lesson or learn more about Valeo Dance Fitness Studio, contact us here today!
Our New Virtual First Dance Consultations
We are so excited to offer a new and updated way to meet the needs of our engaged couples. Are you looking for a first dance class to prepare you for your big day? Look no further! In light of COVID-19, Valeo Dance Studio has decided to offer virtual consultations finally. Here's why and how it works!
Why Virtual?
This is something we have wanted to do for a very long time, and now have the chance! Since the pandemic has begun, we have wanted to find a way to still meet with engaged couples. Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life, and we want to make sure you feel confident in those first steps onto the dance floor. All the first dance intro consultations will be via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime! We want couples to save time commuting and keep everyone healthy as well.
How It Works
As stated before, there will be a few different ways to make this possible. You can choose to meet with Asiya via Skype, Zoom, or FaceTime. You will schedule a consultation by visiting our consultation page online here. The consultation will consist of a 30-minute introductory session where we discuss all the details of the dance. Asiya will help you in selecting the perfect song for your first dance, discuss your goals, and choreography ideas. Ideally, the couple is together in front of the computer so we can get a feel for how you move, but it's not required! It helps couples tremendously and makes things a lot more efficient, but if not, we can find other solutions.
If you are interested in our virtual first dance consultations, we encourage you to schedule it as soon as possible. This is essential for all summer and fall lessons. We realize a lot of couples have had to change their wedding dates due to COVID-19, so we want to make sure we meet with everyone. So sign up as soon as possible! To schedule your consultation online, click here. In addition, ALL private dance lessons will be in person starting June 1st, and this will not change! We ensure you will get the best service during your dance lesson. Again, we want to make this memorable for you!
For more information on our studio and the type of services we provide, check us out here. We also want to give a huge thank you to all our couples who have already joined us for online consultations! We love seeing you and hope to see new faces soon. Stay well!
Voted Best of Weddings Winner 2020 by The Knot
As the New Year begins, we are proud to announce that The Knot selected Valeo Dance Fitness Studio as one of its Best of Weddings Award winner in 2020.
As the New Year begins, we are proud to announce that The Knot selected Valeo Dance Fitness Studio as one of its Best of Weddings Award winner in 2020. This is the third year in a row Valeo has been honored to receive this award.
Each year, The Knot closely follows a variety of companies offering top-notch services related to wedding planning. Everyone from photographers and musicians to venues and planners is working hard to become eligible for this award.
While many wedding-related businesses are listed on The Knot's website, only 5 percent of them receive the award every year. As one of the most trusted wedding planning resources, The Knot works hard to analyze millions of reviews to come up with the top candidates.
Choosing Valeo for Your Most Memorable Moments
Your first dance as a married couple should be impeccably choreographed. After all, the first dance is one of the most anticipated moments of the night, not only for the newlyweds but for all your family and friends who are in attendance.
Valeo invests years of experience and training into designing an unforgettable dance, so that you can make a lasting impression on your guests while starting an amazing tradition of sharing the power of dancing with your partner.
We would like to say thank you to all our clients, who have made getting the Best of Weddings Award possible in 2020, by allowing us to participate in your most magnificent moments!
Please contact us to learn more about how Valeo can help with your wedding planning and to find out what else we have to offer!
Give the Gift of Dance This Holiday Season
The holiday season is approaching, which means gifts. Valeo Dance Fitness Studio offers a present that anyone would love: the gift of dance.
The holiday season is fast approaching, which means it's time to buy gifts for everyone on your shopping list. For your loved ones who seem to have it all, this can be particularly challenging. Fortunately, Valeo Dance Fitness Studio offers a present that anyone would love to find under their tree: the gift of dance.
Rather than buying something your friends and family won't use or want, a gift certificate for dance lessons is the ultimate gift that keeps on giving. Whether you are buying for one person, a couple, or a group of people, Valeo has something for everyone. Best of all, our gift certificates are completely customizable to your budget and the recipient's needs.
Some of our favorite gift certificates include:
Group Dance Fitness Class: Perfect for the fitness lovers in your life, this gift certificate puts a fun new spin on staying healthy and active.
Private Couple's Dance Lesson: For those individuals who are just getting started in the dance world or would prefer more one-on-one attention, private lessons are a wonderful option.
Ballroom Dance Package: This gift certificate is ideal for mixing up date nights for people of all ages.
First Dance Wedding Crash Course: A unique and fabulous wedding present, this package is one that the newly engaged couples in your life will be raving about for years to come.
Salsa Beginner Package: For the more adventurous people on your list, this package makes for an exciting experience.
Custom Bachelorette Dance Party: Ideal for a blushing bride and her girlfriends, a Dance Party gift certificate is the perfect complement to a memorable girls' night.
So this holiday season, why not give the gift of an unexpected experience? Dance lessons can open the door to staying active, having fun, and trying something new that your loved ones won't soon forget. Contact us for more information or visit our website!
Express Your Cultural Background Through Your First Dance
Weddings have taken a new form. Couples still want traditional elements that express who they are. You can incorporate those elements into your first dance.
At a wedding there are two people who matter the most and on that day it’s all about making their dreams come true. In our modern culture, weddings have taken a new form but many couples still want traditional elements that express who they are. If you are looking for a way to incorporate traditional customs into your wedding, start with your first dance. At Valeo Dance Fitness we love to infuse your styles and backgrounds into our custom lessons and choreography.
Telling Your Story
Dance is a universal language that allows us to connect. Cultural fusion in dance can be about learning something new or expressing something about yourself. When you open the door to exploring your background further, you open up to more ways of expression. For wedding dances, it can allow you to share something important about you as a couple - your personality, the experiences you've had, the places you've been, or what you aspire to in the future.
Getting Creative
The possibilities for creative expression are endless when you integrate and combine different styles. Taking a bit of inspiration from both the groom and the bride's background can add just the right amount of flair to what might otherwise be another traditional dance routine. But, as we flex our creative muscles, we always remain respectful and culturally sensitive with all of our choreographic choices.
We recently choreographed a Bollywood-style number for our client, Rashmi and Pai, whose wedding dance was an absolute hit. Here is what they had to say on The Knot:
"Our guests were completely floored. So much so that they expect us to dance at every future function from now on. A relative of mine was so impressed with our dance that he said he wants to get married again just to be able to learn and perform a similar routine with his wife!"
At Valeo Dance, we're excited to put together the perfect dance routine for you to express yourselves, not matter your background. Latin, Bollywood, Persian, Asian - we explore it all! Contact us to embark on your own path of expression on your big day.
Gift Them the Wedding Dance of Their Dreams
A wedding day is a memorable moment of marriage. If you're struggling on what to get the newly engaged couple, opt for a gift certificate for dance lessons!
A wedding day is one of the single most memorable moments of marriage. Even further, the first wedding dance is always a stand out event. It will be the focal point of wedding videos and picture albums for years to come. If you're struggling on what to get the newly engaged couple, opt for a gift certificate for dance lessons!
Create Lasting Memories
When many of us look back on our wedding, it is a bit of a blur. Between so many people to greet, vows to remember, and the vast amount of details that go into the planning, it can be a bit overwhelming. Often, the first dances are some of the only memories that stand out in our minds. To get things started, Valeo has a 30-minute First Dance Intro Consultation that will cover song choices, choreography goals, and basic expectations.
First Dance Lessons
The vows have been said, the bond has been made, and the guests anxiously await the moment that the new couple will share their first dance. We have a 75-minute crash course, designed to get anyone ready to bust a move in a pinch. Don't worry, the happy couple will be able to practice after the session with a video tutorial that will be recorded during the class. If there's a need for more extensive lessons, for those who need a little more guidance, we have a Four-Session package as well. Each lesson is one hour and goes beyond the basics, showing several moves that are sure to impress.
Make it a Family Affair
It doesn't stop for us at the first dance. We have packages available for those Mother-Son and Father-Daughter dances as well. Six, one hour sessions will prepare the bride, groom and their parents to take the floor. This gift will bond your newly integrated family by sharing laughs, lessons and love.
Wow the Crowd
For those couples with their heart set on impressing their wedding guests, the Eight-Session package is the way to go. Here, the dance can be choreographed to whatever tunes the couple enjoys. Your children can be the couple from the YouTube wedding dance videos that they play on repeat. This will surely leave a lasting impression.
A dance lesson gift certificate is a wonderful way to show your kids that you want their wedding day to be as special as them. Valeo has many gift certificate options that can be personalized and delivered to the lucky couple. Whether the date is set or if planning is still in progress, Valeo can get everyone where they need it to be. Contact Valeo Dance Fitness Studio today to help begin the soon to be husband and wife's journey.
Choreograph Your Wedding Dances with Us!
Weddings are made of many moments, including your first dance. Between the song and dance style, there are so many options. Choreograph your dance with us!
Weddings are made of once-in-a-lifetime moments - including your first dance with your new spouse. Between the song choice and the dance style, the options are overwhelming. Showy ballroom numbers. Stately waltzes. Fancy foxtrots. Edgy hip hop. If you haven't danced since you slowly swayed in a circle on your high school prom night - or even if you have - the thought of dancing with all eyes on you can be terrifying. But it doesn't have to be, choreograph your wedding dance with us!
At Valeo Dance Fitness Studio, we think that dancing should make you feel strong, empowered, and confident while basking in the glow of the elegant uplighting at your reception.
Intro Consultation
During this 30-minute First Dance Introduction Consultation, we'll sit down to get a feel for your style, your needs, and where you're starting from. We'll discuss your song, the choreography, and what to expect from your lessons for your big day!
First Dance Crash Course
For the busy brides who need a dance lesson, stat! The First Dance Crash Course features a 75-minute course of the basics, plus an instructional video recorded during the class so you don't miss a step when you are practicing on your own.
Various Private Lesson Packages
You might need four lessons to get your dance polished to perfection, or you might prefer eight to get your custom mash-up ready for YouTube fame. Whichever Private Lesson Package you want, we'll help you achieve what you're envisioning.
First Dance, Father-Daughter, Mother-Son Package
Your new spouse isn't the only one you'll be having a special moment with during your reception. Book lessons for the First Dance, the Father-Daughter Dance, and the Mother-Son Dance with this full package - and get ready for your new family's dance debut!
The bottom line is, your wedding day should be a day of celebration. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, working with us will give you one less thing to stress over. After all, your first dance will be a memory you'll treasure forever, and we want to give you all the skills you need to make it as special as the new journey you're embarking upon.
Contact us today to choreograph your wedding dance with us!
How to be a Sensation at Your Wedding
Weddings can be overwhelming. You're going to celebrate and you're going to have a reception, which will involve, your first dance. You will be a sensation.
If you're reading this, you're probably planning a wedding. So first of all: just breathe. There, that's better. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but it's going to be okay! You're going to celebrate your love and commitment in a beautiful ceremony, surrounded by family and friends who wish you all the best in life. And then you're going to have a reception, which will involve...uh-oh...your first dance as a married couple. You will be a sensation.
First Dance Sensation
If that makes you nervous, you aren't alone. Slow dancing isn't something that's done very often these days, so for many of us, the thought of dancing with our beloved in front of an audience is petrifying. But never fear! Valeo Dance Studio has you covered. We'll make sure that your first dance is so enjoyable that you'll wonder why you stressed out about it in the first place. How? By providing you with private wedding dance lessons where you choose your music, get a feel for how coordinated you are, your innate musicality, and other nuances that affect dancing. We can even design a special dance just for you! Then you can follow that up with dance lessons not just for the happy couple, but for the father/daughter and mother/son dance. It's all tailor-made to your wants and needs, in a safe and supportive environment. So you can relax and enjoy your special day all day long.
5 Stars
Valeo Dance Studio consistently receives 5-star reviews on The Knot from happy and grateful clients like Jack and Megan, who wrote of their instructor that she
"makes these lessons so much fun and our guests couldn't rave enough about how awesome our first dance was! She did a great job gauging our musicality/dancing abilities and created a dance that was perfect for us and so memorable. What an awesome way to get the reception started on the right foot."
Tony and Liza wrote that "[t]he dance had the crowd going crazy and we really looked forward to our lessons with her leading up to the wedding. We will be able to use some of the tips and steps for the rest of our lives. I would recommend her to anybody that asks!"
Naturally, you don't want to leave anything to chance, or entrust your wedding day to anybody but the experts. Why hesitate? Contact us today so you can start on your way to wowing everybody who sees you together on your big day!
The Beginning of Your Lives: Your Beautiful First Wedding Dance
From tastefully selected music to personalized choreography, your first wedding dance will be the highlight of the evening.
At Valeo Dance Studio, our work revolves around you: the couple. From tastefully selected music to personalized choreography, your first wedding dance will be the highlight of the evening.
An Intro Session Fit for a Perfect Couple
We offer a 30-minute intro consultation for $45, a low price to get you started. With any luck, you and your partner will become dazzled by the promises that lurk within that first consultation. This is your special day, and we wish to honor it with professionalism folded into a batter of fun.
If you have envisioned a particular style of dance, we will work with you to ensure what you've dreamt will come to life. We work with couples of all skill levels, training even the most anxious of dancers to tango or waltz competently. We know that all you want is to have fun and start your life together on an exciting foot!
A Memorable First Wedding Dance for the Books
Valeo Dance Studio, voted 2018 and 2019 Best of Weddings by the Knot, is chockful of experienced choreographers who love the art of dance. Let them inspire you through any of our dancing sessions, including our $150 Crash Course.
Is your wedding just a few days away? Has the time flown by blissfully and without notice? No need to worry about stumbling through the rhythm of a song hastily choreographed, not when we can train you to glide across the floor like a ballerina.
This 75-minute course will have you on your feet and dancing the night away in no time! Prepare to wow your family and friends with your newly acquired skill set, and shock them with how well the lesson has paid off!
Ready to Shock Your Audience?
In fact, are you ready to entrust us with the first dance of your married life? Contact us today!
Schedule Your First Dance Consultation ASAP!
Don't wait until the last minute to plan for your first dance! Wedding season is underway and our classes and calendars fill up quickly.
Wow your guests with dance skills they didn't know you had during your first dance as a married couple! Valeo Dance Studio voted Best of Weddings by The Knot in 2018 and 2019, can help you create a unique and memorable first dance. Whether you just need to learn the basics of leading and following or you want to create a completely custom dance experience worthy of YouTube, Valeo Dance Studio has the expertise you need!
First Dance Consultation
Valeo Dance Studio offers a 30-minute consultation for first dances for $45. We will discuss the details of the dance, what you are looking to learn, and what kind of experience you want to create. We will also discuss your song choices, goals, and choreography ideas. We will want to know a few things about your wedding venue and your plans for musical entertainment, whether that is a live band or a DJ. During this introductory session, we will get a feel for your overall musicality and coordination so we have an understanding of where we are starting from and how many lessons will be needed to make your first dance dreams come true. When you book a consultation with Valeo Dance Studio, we guide you every step of the way to ensure that your learning journey is fun, easy, and effective.
Classes Filling Up Quickly
Don't wait until the last minute to plan for your first dance! Wedding season is underway and our classes and calendars fill up quickly. Book your first dance consultation today! We look forward to creating a magical first dance experience with you.
Valeo Dance Fitness Studio offers group dance fitness classes, private wedding dance lessons and all-inclusive wellness retreats in the Dominican Republic. VALEO, from Latin meaning "to be healthy, strong and feel good", is a method created by a mother-daughter duo that combines intense dance fitness cardio with Valeo's "signature" weighted hula hoops, resistance bands, free weights, fitness drumming, and balance balls all while toning every muscle fiber to get the ultimate body.
Father-Daughter & Mother-Son Wedding Dance Lessons
Here at Valeo Dance & Fitness, we recently had the privilege of choreographing a wonderful dance for father-daughter duo Kevin & Tatum.
Here at Valeo Dance & Fitness, we recently had the privilege of choreographing a wonderful dance for father-daughter duo Kevin & Tatum. They were such a blast to work with and as you can see in the images below, they took that same energy out onto the dance floor with them on December 29th to celebrate Tatum & Ethan's wedding in style. Below are a few sweet words we received from Tatum's father Kevin just a few days after the wedding:
"Asiya was fantastic. We signed up for the six private lesson pkg. and could not have been more pleased. This was for a Father-Daughter wedding dance. We started out slow and then did a medley of very fast moving songs. The wedding crowd loved all of our moves (i.e - actually went crazy) and it went so smooth all due to the practice sessions, and confidence, Asiya instilled upon on us. If you want to have a flawless Father-Daughter dance then Asiya is the best!!!"
When a bride begins planning her wedding she pays great attention to every detail: the style of the wedding cake, the location and decor of the reception and ceremony, all the way down to that special dance with her father. While she can pore over record after record looking for the perfect song, she cannot control the worst case scenario: having two left feet. Never fear though. At Valeo Dance Fitness Studio, we can take even the worst dancer and create the wedding dance of your dreams in a few short lessons.
Our Packages
Whether you need a crash course to get you started or need us to work with all the family members involved in the first dance, we have the perfect package for you.
First Dance Crash Course ($150)
This 75 minute session covers all the basics and provides you with a video tutorial to take home with your to practice.
4 Private Lessons ($340)
Need a little more help than just a basic crash course? Our 4-lesson package teaches basic moves and combinations to help you look more natural and confident during your first dance. Each lesson is an hour long.
First Dance, Father-Daughter, Mother-Son Combo Package ($480)
Our best deal, this 6-session combo package not only prepares you for the first dance with four private sessions, but we will also dedicate two hour-long session to create and practice special dances with family members. With this package, everyone is ready for the big day!
Need some recommendations before committing to a package? Need more than 6 sessions? Ask about our 30-minute consultation and 8-session packages!
You don't have to be an expert to have the wedding dance of your dreams. We use your skill level and vision for your wedding dance to create the perfect routine for you before working with you one on one to make sure you are feeling confident and ready for the big day. Contact us to start planning and rehearsing your perfect wedding dance!
Professional Wedding Dance Lessons to Wow Your Guests
Hitting the dance floor shouldn't be unnerving or embarrassing. Professional wedding dance lessons at Valeo Dance & Fitness Studio will help you feel confident and relaxed, as you take a partner onto the floor
A wedding is a very special day, but not just for the bride and groom. When it's time for the wedding reception, everyone wants to create a memorable and positive experience, but a lack of experience with ballroom dancing can dampen your hopes. This is where professional wedding dance lessons at Valeo Dance & Fitness Studio can become the greatest gift you can give to yourself and to your partner, son, daughter, or parent. In 2017, the Atlanta studio's own Asiya Khasnutdinova was voted Best Ballroom Dance Instructor, so you can feel assured that you'll be working with a top-rated instructor.
First Dance Lessons
For the bride and groom, private dance lessons can help you create a beautiful first dance that will soften the hearts of all of your guests. Participating in a 30-minute initial consultation will help you decide upon the best style of dance for the first dance song you have chosen. Working together with a professional consultant will help you create a choreographed routine that best speaks to your love. The consultation will also give you a better understanding of what it will take to create the ideal version of that dance. Once you know how much practice and training will be required, you'll be able to set up a schedule and get to work.
Father-Daughter & Mother-Son Dance Lessons
Professional wedding dance lessons aren't just intended for the happy couple. Here at Valeo Dance & Fitness Studio, we also provide lessons to help you make a lasting impression for your father-daughter dance or mother-son dance. Professional lessons can help you create a moment that your family will cherish forever. By selecting the studio chosen by The Knot as the 2018 Best of Weddings, you can trust that the training you receive will help you impress your guests and enjoy the time you spend on the floor.
Hitting the dance floor shouldn't be unnerving or embarrassing. Professional wedding dance lessons at Valeo Dance & Fitness Studio will help you feel confident and relaxed, as you take a partner onto the floor. Feel free to contact us to arrange your consultation or learn more about our services.
Representing Valeo Dance Fitness at Rimini Wellness Italy!
WOW WOW WOW! We are so incredibly honored and excited to have been invited to Rimini Wellness in Italy this year, the world's biggest congress devoted to dance, fitness, well-being, sport, business, physical culture and healthy eating! What an amazing experience to represent Valeo Dance Fitness at an event that brings all the biggest companies in the wellness universe together under the same roof! Interviews, sharing knowledge, learning innovative techniques, new ideas, meeting best professionals in the dance fitness arena! We can't wait to share this with you, our wonderful Valeo Dance Fitness family!
Asiya Khasnutdinova Voted Best of 2017 Ballroom Dance Instructor in Atlanta
WOW WOW WOW! We are so incredibly proud of Asiya Khasnutdinova, the owner and founder of Valeo Dance Fitness Studio, for becoming the BEST OF 2017 BALLROOM DANCE INSTRUCTOR in Atlanta! We are so grateful and thankful to all our clients, friends and family who nominated and voted for Asiya! What a huge accomplishment and a well-deserved award! Check out what our clients are saying about Asiya and Valeo Dance Fitness Studio...
