Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. We’re so happy for you. On your special day all eyes will be on you. Praise Academy’s expert instructors can give you the confidence and skill you need to make your “first dance” an event you and your guests will remember with joy. Romance each other and dazzle your guests as you Bop your way through your first dance. Then share the excitement of DC Hand Dance when the reception kicks into high gear. The Bop, a passionate and elegant partner dance with a Ballroom feel, is done to slow music. We provide easy-to-follow instructions that allow your spirit to soar through dance. DC Hand Dance is a contemporary Swing style partner dance done to up-tempo music. Footwork is smooth with gliding steps and intricate turns. Both dances are beautiful, versatile and very appropriate for all types of music from symphony to funk. Don’t put off preparation for your fabulous “first dance” moment. Call today to get started on your journey to powerful, skillful, beautiful dance. PRIVATE LESSONS / GROUP LESSONS All lessons are customizable. Contact us to tailor lessons for your unique needs. Rates are "per couple/per lesson" unless otherwise specified. Lessons are 60 minutes, except where otherwise specified. Gift certificates are available for your wedding party. LAST MINUTE SPRINT $100/couple One 2-hour Bop crash course for the couple too busy for more. Trust us – even one lesson is valuable. Don’t fumble through your beautiful dance moment. BEAUTIFUL BOP (Most Popular) $80/couple 5 – 6 one hour lessons covering basic Bop footwork, lead and follow roles, relating techniques, open and closed position maneuvers and 2 basic turns. Posture and relating techniques emphasized. Customized entrance and finale for that special photo – op. One in-class video evaluation. Assistance with “first dance” music selection. Practice crinoline available. $75/couple 7-10 one hour lessons. See description above. Classic Hand Dance $80/couple 12 one hour lessons covering basic Hand Dance footwork, lead and follow roles, relating techniques, open position maneuvers and 4 basic turns. Posture and relating techniques emphasized. One in-class video evaluation. Practice crinoline available. Sway Me $75/couple 20 one hour lessons covering both Bop and Hand Dance. Combination of Beautiful Bop and Classic Hand Dance packages. Honor Thy Mother & Father $70/couple 3 Bop lessons for Bride and Father pair or Groom and Mother pair.