Private Dance Lessons in Chicago
Private Lessons are a great way to accelerate your learning, master the details that make great dancers, and get the individual attention and immediate feedback from a professional instructor.
Instructors at May I Have This Dance charge different rates based on their experience and training. Rest assured that all May I Have This Dance instructors are highly qualified professionals that meet our rigorous standards. If you’re not sure whom to start with, call 773-635-3000 and one of our Studio Coordinators can help you connect with an instructor that’s a perfect match for you. Or, complete this online request form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
One lesson is 45 minutes.
Prices are per person or per couple.
Current rates are as follows:
INSTRUCTOR: Single lesson: $75 — 5-pack: $350 — 10-pack: $675 — 15-pack: $1,000
SENIOR INSTRUCTOR: Single lesson: $85 — 5-pack: $400 — 10-pack: $775 — 15-pack: $1,150
MASTER INSTRUCTOR: Single lesson: $95 — 5-pack: $450 — 10-pack: $875 — 15-pack: $1,300
Lessons paid by credit or debit card will include an additional 4% processing fee.
Packages are with the same instructor.
Packages cannot be split, transferred to another instructor, or transferred to another student without extenuating circumstances approved by MIHTD.
Private Coaching With Nino
MayI Founder and Master Instructor, Nino also teaches private lessons. However, his schedule is pretty full and availability is limited. One session with Nino is 45 minutes. Nino's schedule is booked sometimes several months in advance, and there is no guarantee that Nino will be able to take on a new student as a regular client. Nevertheless, Nino will do his best to provide ONE initial session with you if you specifically request him and can coordinate schedules. At the end of this session Nino will recommend the May I Have This Dance Instructor that he feels will best help you achieve your goals.
Nino's current rate is:
$100 per session if you bring your own partner, or a couple.
$120 per session taking the lesson on your own.
Pre-paid discount packages with Nino may be available. Ask Nino for details.
Another available program to help meet the demand for coaching sessions with Nino is the Master Critique Program. Any student taking a private lesson with any May I Have This Dance instructor can get Nino for a 30-minute coaching session with the student and instructor for only $49. These coaching/critique sessions are part of the regular lessons purchased with the other instructor, so Nino and the other instructor will both work with the student during the coaching/critique time. This does not add time to the package with the other instructor.
Wedding Prep
Congratulations!
Your first dance as a wedded couple will be a wonderful moment to remember forever! It’s a moment you will share in front of your family and friends, and a story you will talk about for decades to come!
We believe that the process of learning and preparing for your first dance is just as important and memorable as the actual first dance at your wedding. Taking dance lessons together is a great way to get closer to your partner. Our instructors will help you have an amazing experience from your first lesson to your big day and beyond. We have a knack for putting brides and grooms at ease because of our expertise and friendly manner. Whether you want some simple basic steps or elaborate choreography, we can teach a wide range of dances from traditional romantic to “spicy”, or even humorous dances that may become the next Social Media sensation.
Some of the services we can provide include:
Dance lessons for the bride & groom
Dance lessons for father-daughter and mother-son
First dance choreography
Plenty of picture moments and poses
Music selection
Dance lessons for parents and family
Group lessons for wedding party
Dance lessons at rehearsal dinners, showers, and wedding reception
DJ services with extra Ballroom, Latin, or Swing selections for wedding reception or rehearsal dinners
Assistance in setting the agenda and flow of the evening to ensure that your first dance is one of the highlights for you and your guests.
We highly recommend that you start learning much in advance of your big day. Allow yourself time to learn the dances, practice, enjoy, and be amazed at how easy and fun it will be. Two left feet? No problem, we are experts at making them right! Our instructors will make sure you enjoy the entire experience.. Contact us today to discuss what services will work best for you.
Find out more about our private lessons, rates, and how to contact us.
Private Lesson Cancellation Policy
Each Instructor maintains their own policies and procedures, please check with your Instructor for details. However, the minimum expectation and policy is as follows:
1) Students should give at least 24-hour notice when canceling a private lesson. They should do so by contacting their instructor directly (varies, check with your instructor the best way to do so). If the student is unable to reach the instructor directly, leave a message on the studio messaging service at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled private lesson.
2) If a student cancels with less than 24-hour notice or is a no-show, they will be charged the full price of the private lesson.
3) If the student cancels or is a 'no show' for private lessons "chronically" (more than 2 times in any 12-month period), then they will be required to pay in advance and provide longer notice (to be determined by the instructor but no less than 72 hours notice to avoid being charged for the private lesson.)
*PRIVATE LESSONS PACKAGE EXPIRATION & REFUND/CREDIT POLICY:
Students may choose to pre-pay for a package of 5, 10, or 15 private lessons with a specific instructor to get a significant discount per lesson. Private Lesson packages also include the opportunity to use the studio, when available, to practice*. However, we never pressure our students to purchase packages. Our individual private lesson rates are very reasonable and the best value in the industry. You may choose to just take, and pay for a private lesson, one-at-a-time.
Private lessons should be completed within 1 year of purchase and the package value is only valid for 1 year from the purchase date. If lessons are not taken within 1 year, students may request the value remaining, if any, to be credited towards the purchase of new lesson(s) or package(s) at the original instructor, or another instructor's rate at the time of transfer. Any new lessons or packages using this credit or other purchase would also be subject to this 1-year value expiration, as well as all other private lesson policies. If the student does not complete all the lessons in the package, they may request a refund of any value remaining. The value of the remaining package will be determined by deducting from the original amount paid, both: a) the instructor's standard, non-discounted, individual private lesson rate at the time of the private lessons, multiplied by the number of lessons used; and B) the typical monthly value of studio practice time multiplied by the number of months, including partial months, from the date of purchase to the date of refund/credit request.
All refunds/credits are final.
Private lesson packages should be used in the order in which they were purchased. Students with multiple active packages must use lessons on the oldest package(s) first and must use them up entirely before using new packages.
*Studio practice time is currently valued at $60 per month, or $12 per hour, per person.