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Private Dance Lessons in New York City
If you are looking for private dance lessons in New York City, you have come to the right place. Jacquie Bird has decades of experience teaching students of all ages, sizes, and types through group and private instruction. She is ready to assist you with your goals whether you are completely new or want to take your existing practice to the next level.
Jacquie is a specialist in private dance instruction and carefully tailors each session to your individual needs and goals with her trademark grace, humor, and careful attention. You will experience many of the things you might find in a group class, like a warmup, isolations, floorwork, drills, and a routine. But you will have these things precision-tailored for your skill level and delivered at exactly the right pace for you. Maybe you are completely new to things and had the misfortune of wandering into a "beginner" class in New York City, where most of the people attending have at least several years of experience under their belts (sometimes much more) and the teacher often paces the session to fit their best pupils. Or perhaps you are an aspiring professional dancer and are tired of huge classes at the same old places, where you are less likely to get the individual feedback you need to grow in your art. Whatever your situation, Jacquie is a virtuoso at taking you from where you are to where you need to go next. |
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Why should you dive in and get your dance on? You may already have plenty of reasons, but know that learning to dance for the first time can be an incredibly eye-opening experience that expands your personal boundaries in many ways. Of course there are physical benefits like balance, coordination, speed, and flexibility. But it can also help you connect with your more artistic and performative sides. It can reveal or even resolve emotional burdens. And it is unique in how it combines movement and creative expression.
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Remote private lessons: Amid the ongoing pandemic, Jacquie can meet with you virtually on a one-on-one basis so you can continue making progress, whatever your goals are and whatever your skill level is. You will get the same attention and practice that you normally would, just adapted for the current times. In the future, of course, you will be able to meet up in person in the New York City area.
Wedding choreography, wedding dance and first dance instruction: Jacquie has many years of experience crafting specific routines for couples, then working with each couple so that they can perform their routine beautifully. She will tailor the routine to your tastes and wedding ceremony, then teach you the choreography and give you the training you need to get ready for it. You'll appreciate her patience and sense of humor as you get ready for your most important of days.
Couples dance: Maybe you're not getting ready for a wedding, but you'd like to delve into partner dance with your wife, husband, or friend. Jacquie can introduce you to the incredible world of social dance, which includes styles like the waltz, swing dance, tango, foxtrot, rumba, cha-cha, samba, and more. You'll appreciate the opportunity to learn dance with your significant other and be ready to show off to your friends at any event.
Absolute Beginner Dance: One of the challenges of learning to boogie down as an adult is finding a place where you can learn "the fundamentals." It’s very hard to do this by diving into group instruction, especially in NYC. Because of her formal training and the rigors of her career, Jacquie is the perfect person to teach you the fundamentals at a pace you can handle.
Fundamentals include the major positions and movements of ballet, common turns and footwork patterns, and how to distribute your weight and hold your balance (whether it's on one foot or two feet). And as you start doing routines and sequences as Jacquie's student, you will develop a sense, in your body and your mind, of the elements common to all of dance.
Wedding choreography, wedding dance and first dance instruction: Jacquie has many years of experience crafting specific routines for couples, then working with each couple so that they can perform their routine beautifully. She will tailor the routine to your tastes and wedding ceremony, then teach you the choreography and give you the training you need to get ready for it. You'll appreciate her patience and sense of humor as you get ready for your most important of days.
Couples dance: Maybe you're not getting ready for a wedding, but you'd like to delve into partner dance with your wife, husband, or friend. Jacquie can introduce you to the incredible world of social dance, which includes styles like the waltz, swing dance, tango, foxtrot, rumba, cha-cha, samba, and more. You'll appreciate the opportunity to learn dance with your significant other and be ready to show off to your friends at any event.
Absolute Beginner Dance: One of the challenges of learning to boogie down as an adult is finding a place where you can learn "the fundamentals." It’s very hard to do this by diving into group instruction, especially in NYC. Because of her formal training and the rigors of her career, Jacquie is the perfect person to teach you the fundamentals at a pace you can handle.
Fundamentals include the major positions and movements of ballet, common turns and footwork patterns, and how to distribute your weight and hold your balance (whether it's on one foot or two feet). And as you start doing routines and sequences as Jacquie's student, you will develop a sense, in your body and your mind, of the elements common to all of dance.
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Semi-private lessons: If you have a group that is interested in a particular type of dance training or you just want a custom-made session that fits your schedule, Jacquie can accommodate you. Small group classes are a great alternative to one-on-one classes, where you can still get close attention and bring friends along for the ride.
Swing and social dance: Jacquie has a passion for swing, a style of social dance that developed alongside the jazz music styles of the 1920's, 30's, and 40's. She can help you with social dancing for any occasion, in case you don't know what to do with your arms and legs once you hit the dancefloor. You’ll feel more comfortable and prepared for dancing no matter who is watching.
Pre-professional dance training: Jacquie brings a full professional career to her teaching, including mentorship by legendary teacher Frank Hatchett, work on Broadway, performing and teaching for the opening ceremonies of the LA Olympic Games, Academy Awards, and much more. If you have any intention of getting involved in professional dance or musical theater, she has been in the trenches and can give you advice and an insider's perspective as she increases your skill level.
Swing and social dance: Jacquie has a passion for swing, a style of social dance that developed alongside the jazz music styles of the 1920's, 30's, and 40's. She can help you with social dancing for any occasion, in case you don't know what to do with your arms and legs once you hit the dancefloor. You’ll feel more comfortable and prepared for dancing no matter who is watching.
Pre-professional dance training: Jacquie brings a full professional career to her teaching, including mentorship by legendary teacher Frank Hatchett, work on Broadway, performing and teaching for the opening ceremonies of the LA Olympic Games, Academy Awards, and much more. If you have any intention of getting involved in professional dance or musical theater, she has been in the trenches and can give you advice and an insider's perspective as she increases your skill level.
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Jazz Dance: Jacquie has an enormous amount of expertise in jazz dance, which is a massive category that includes but isn’t limited to Broadway and theater dance. Jazz dancers are incredibly versatile and often have a strong foundation in ballet, modern, and contemporary. They can transition between different styles of jazz and also various styles of hip hop, or anything that breaks the rules of ballet and other formal styles. They can pretty much do everything under the sun and her background allows her to instruct you in a robust mix of styles.
Movement for Acting: If you are an aspiring actor in NYC and need to get a better handle on the more physical aspects of performance, Jacquie is the perfect person to help you. Training as a dancer can make you more confident on stage, during auditions, or in front of the camera. It can put you more in touch with your body and help you recruit it better in your performance choices. And of course it will also give you an additional skillset for your acting career, even if you are not going into musical theater.
Cross-training for athletes: If you spend time on the court, on the field, or in the gym, then dance can be a great way to make yourself better at your chosen sport by taking time off from that sport and doing something completely different. If you’ve never danced before, you will probably experience improvements in flexibility and balance. You’ll develop more precision in how you move your body and you'll experience the speed demands particular to dance. You’ll also learn to move parts of your body you didn’t know you could even move. Cross-training is a well-established way to be a more successful athlete, and dancing could be your new favorite way to cross-train, or just take a break from the gym.
Movement for Acting: If you are an aspiring actor in NYC and need to get a better handle on the more physical aspects of performance, Jacquie is the perfect person to help you. Training as a dancer can make you more confident on stage, during auditions, or in front of the camera. It can put you more in touch with your body and help you recruit it better in your performance choices. And of course it will also give you an additional skillset for your acting career, even if you are not going into musical theater.
Cross-training for athletes: If you spend time on the court, on the field, or in the gym, then dance can be a great way to make yourself better at your chosen sport by taking time off from that sport and doing something completely different. If you’ve never danced before, you will probably experience improvements in flexibility and balance. You’ll develop more precision in how you move your body and you'll experience the speed demands particular to dance. You’ll also learn to move parts of your body you didn’t know you could even move. Cross-training is a well-established way to be a more successful athlete, and dancing could be your new favorite way to cross-train, or just take a break from the gym.