Private Coaching

Maria Ford offers in-person private dance lessons in West Coast Swing on a limited basis.

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Private Dance Lessons in Ottawa

Location: Tunney’s Pasture area (address will be provided as needed)

$90/50 mins for 1 dancer (if you are a student or under 25, please let me know, as discounts apply)
$130/50 mins for practice-partnerships (I do not teach private lessons for life-partners)
Semi-private lessons (4-6 students), please inquire

Outside of Ottawa

$100/50 mins for 1 dancer; $150 for a lead-follow partnership
Semi-private lessons (4-6 students), please inquire
Group workshops, please inquire

Travel expenses and minimums apply – please inquire

Weekend Experience in Ottawa

Pre-planning, video analysis & goal setting
2 hours of coaching on Saturday
Saturday-night dance
2 hours of review and more coaching on Sunday
Bonus: add the WCS Keeners Club
$425 for 1 dancer; $625 for a lead-follow partnership (not included: admission to the dance, admission to WCS Keeners Club)

Video Analysis / Video Coaching

$100 per hour per dancer analyzed
Typically covers analysis of 2-3 competition (or practice) videos
Feedback is provided in video format

What to Expect

My coaching focuses on each dancer’s unique journey. Based on your goals and expectations, I will assess if there is a fit and may recommend other instructors or approaches when appropriate. If you train with me, you can expect:

Encouragement, abundance, and tough love when needed
An emphasis on core technique and personal expression
Simple, consistent rules that make it possible to dance your best dance with any partner
Deft troubleshooting and repertoire building
Practice drills to improve quality of movement and musicality
Support interpreting and integrating teaching and feedback from Champions
Video analysis and accountability
A mentor and friend in the dance

How to Book

You can choose a lesson day & time that works for you, using this Booking Tool.