About
I specialize in organic movement & connecting to your partner. I teach cause & effect based techniques easy to implement for any level. You can walk you can dance! 20+ years teaching experience!
My Background is Professional Latin Ballroom, I studied dance for decades and love teaching as much as I love dancing.
I love to see how much my students enjoy the process and how confidence building it is. Dancing is mood enhancing, great for your mental & physical health!
Specialties
Dance style
Slow dance, Swing dance, Waltz, Latin, Foxtrot, Other, I can make recommendations
Number of dancers
One person, Two people, A group of 3 – 5 people, A group of 6 – 10+ people
Experience level
No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Learning for
First dance, Parent dance (ex: father/daughter), Wedding party dance
Choreography
Students with existing choreography, Students without existing choreography
Photos and videos
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Fred & Rebecca B.
Silke is very in-tune with our needs for a wedding dance. She quickly evaluated our talent level and has put us on track for a great series of lessons.
November 03, 2022
•Hired on Lessons
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
making them comfortable first of all and determine which teaching style will work best for them. Everyone learns differently and i have methods to help them improve fast.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
ex Professional Latin Ballroom Dancer & Competitor. Studied in UK, Germany & USA
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Lesson length is 45min.
Price for 1 lesson (1-2 people ) $80
5 lesson pack $375
10 lesson pack (available after 1. lesson) $700
Extra people to join the lesson $20 per person. Prices above cover up to 2 people.
Zelle, Venmo or cash.
Lesson need to be prepaid.
24 cancelation policy.
How did you get started teaching?
My talent & passion for dance was spotted early on at age 10 in Germany where I grew up.
After an accelerated competitive Amateur career I turned Professional and moved to the US.
I have 25y teaching experience and love helping others to achieve their dance goals.
I love building beginning lesson students!
I have also worked with Professionals and Talent Show candidates (my last student won 1. Place for her Vogue performance as Madonna in her 60s!)
What types of students have you worked with?
Champions, Beginners 20y-90y,
Talent Show applicants, TV personalities.
I love Diversity.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Be open minded and take a lesson to experience if the teacher is right for your needs.
Read their Bio and ask for reviews or references.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Why they want to learn dance, is it for a specific event?
How willing are they to practice (and how often, outside of the lesson.
Do you have health conditions or physical limitations?
Services offered
Dance
Wedding Dance