Your First Dance by Bud Walters
Wedding dance specialist in Cincinnati with 35+ years teaching couples
Your First Dance by Bud Walters has been teaching couples and individuals wedding dances for more than 35 years.
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Before your first class
Bud guarantees he can teach anyone to dance and specializes in making nervous students feel confident and relaxed.
$85 per hour for one couple; $130 per hour for two couples; $180 per hour for three couples; $230 per hour for four couples.
About this studio
Your First Dance by Bud Walters has been teaching couples and individuals wedding dances for more than 35 years. The studio specializes in getting you dancing in three lessons, and has been voted Best of Weddings by The Knot for 17 years and Best Dance Instructor by Cincinnati Magazine.
Bud Walters, the founder, is a Cincinnati native and former national dance champion who represented the United States in 1960. He has been teaching dance professionally for over 65 years, worked with major studios, and has also had a career as a professional actor and model. Bud's teaching philosophy centers on personalized, pressure-free instruction: he guarantees there are no contracts to sign, and says he has never met anyone he couldn't teach.
The studio teaches popular ballroom and social dance styles including slow dance, foxtrot, swing, cha-cha, tango, rumba, and waltz. Lessons are one-on-one instruction, always private, and tailored to your pace and goals. The studio works with engaged couples for their first dance, but also teaches father-daughter, mother-son, and other family dances for weddings. Individual students can take lessons for fitness, confidence, social dancing, or simply to learn a new skill, with no special occasion required.
All lessons are one hour long. The studio is located at 1547 Spring Lawn Ave in Cincinnati and serves the Greater Cincinnati area. Lessons are currently offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, with Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability by request. The studio offers gift certificates for dance lessons.
What to expect
Your first visit
You'll receive one-on-one private instruction tailored to your pace and goals, with no contracts or pressure. Bud and his instructors focus on making you feel comfortable and confident, whether you're learning for a wedding, a special occasion, or simply to enjoy dancing.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Bud Walters, the founder, has taught dance for over 65 years and was a national dance champion representing the United States in 1960. He has worked with major studios and brings decades of professional teaching experience to every lesson.
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What beginners can expect
Bud guarantees he can teach anyone to dance and specializes in making nervous students feel confident and relaxed.
Studio history
Founded by Cincinnati native Bud Walters, the studio has been teaching dance for more than 35 years. Bud himself has taught dance professionally for over 65 years and represented the United States as a national dance champion in 1960.
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Frequently asked about Your First Dance by Bud Walters
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Your First Dance by Bud Walters teach?
Your First Dance by Bud Walters teaches Slow Dance, Foxtrot, Swing, Cha Cha, Tango, Rumba and 1 more.
Where is Your First Dance by Bud Walters located?
Your First Dance by Bud Walters is located in Cincinnati, OH. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Your First Dance by Bud Walters offer private lessons?
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Does Your First Dance by Bud Walters teach kids and adults?
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