Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Perfect Wedding Dance Starts Here
JiveRoc specializes in preparing wedding couples for their first dance, offering personalized instruction tailored to beginners. Our approach combines swing dance fundamentals with romantic choreography to create memorable routines that reflect each couple's unique style. Based in Chicago's North Shore since 2008, we provide in-home private lessons for wedding dances, father-daughter performances, and bridal parties. Our flexible teaching methods allow clients to choose between structured choreography or freestyle instruction. With over two decades of professional dance experience, our founder Phillipa Tabachow brings expertise in multiple dance styles to ensure a relaxed, enjoyable learning environment.We prioritize convenience by eliminating studio commutes and focusing on individualized attention. Our track record includes helping couples master complete routines in as few as four sessions, with pricing structured to accommodate varying lesson needs. The business maintains affiliations with professional dance organizations and emphasizes confidence-building for non-dancers. Client testimonials consistently highlight our affordability, adaptability, and the quality of instruction that transforms hesitant participants into confident performers.
Services
Wedding Dance Lessons
Private Sessions
Bridal Party Instruction
Choreographed Routines
Dance Moves Training
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We specialize in teaching complete beginners with no prior dance experience
- Our in-home lessons eliminate studio commutes for your convenience
- Proven success helping couples learn full routines in 4-6 sessions
- Founder brings 15+ years of professional dance and teaching expertise
- Flexible approach allows custom choreography or freestyle instruction
Associations and certifications
- Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance
What people say
So much fun
Great moves
Affordable lessons
Many compliments
Look so good
Services
Wedding Dance Lessons
Customized instruction for wedding couples preparing for their first dance. Combines swing dance fundamentals with romantic choreography to create personalized routines. Ideal for complete beginners with no prior experience, focusing on confidence-building through easy-to-learn moves that impress audiences while maintaining a relaxed learning environment.
Private Sessions
One-on-one dance instruction conducted at client residences across Chicago's North Shore. Eliminates studio commutes while providing personalized attention. Sessions adapt to individual learning paces with flexible scheduling options, allowing couples to master routines at their own comfort level without time pressure or external distractions.
Bridal Party Instruction
Specialized dance training for bridal parties and wedding groups. Offers both choreographed ensemble routines and individual skill development. Sessions accommodate multiple participants while maintaining personalized instruction quality, with pricing structured for group affordability and progressive learning across multiple sessions.
Choreographed Routines
Professional choreography services for couples seeking structured wedding dance performances. Integrates client-selected music with signature moves like twirls, dips, and rhythmic patterns. Focuses on creating memorable sequences that reflect personal style while ensuring technical feasibility for novice dancers within condensed preparation timelines.
Dance Moves Training
Modular instruction focusing on fundamental dance techniques applicable to wedding performances. Teaches essential movement patterns adaptable to various music styles, emphasizing spatial awareness and partner coordination. Designed to build foundational skills that enable confident freestyle dancing during wedding receptions.
People
Phillipa Tabachow
Owner/Instructor
Professional dancer and instructor with 15+ years of experience teaching wedding couples. Trained in multiple dance styles including tap, ballet, and swing. Holds Associate Teacher qualification from Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance. Founded JiveRoc in 2008 after teaching careers in Hawaii and Australia.
Questions
What types of wedding dance instruction do you offer?
We provide private lessons for first dances, father-daughter performances, and bridal party routines. Options include full choreography or modular move instruction for freestyle dancing.
How many lessons do most couples need?
Most couples complete their routines in 4-6 sessions. We've successfully prepared couples for their first dance in as few as four 60-minute lessons.
Do you teach complete beginners?
Yes, we specialize in teaching non-dancers. Our simplified swing dance style with romantic elements makes learning accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels.
Can you come to our location?
We offer in-home lessons throughout Chicago's North Shore suburbs. For locations outside this area, we can arrange alternative venues that suit your needs.
What's included in your pricing?
Prices include personalized instruction time with no hourly restrictions. Couples packages start at $80/session, with discounted multi-session rates available for both couples and bridal parties.
