Two left feet are welcome. Kiersten Gustin turns your song into a first dance your guests won't forget, then teaches your parents, your bridal party and your whole reception.
A Dance Harmony couple's first dance
The wedding is where most people start. It's rarely where they stop. Pick yours and the booking opens ready for it.
A few chic, achievable steps or a fully choreographed routine to your song. Simple and elegant or hip and fun, built for the two of you.
Good for Couples who have never danced · A WOW moment: a lift, a dip, a spin · Song mashups and choreography
Good for Dads who say they don't dance · Quality time before the big day · Bridal party routines
Good for Guests of every age · Salsa, swing, cha-cha, waltz, bachata · Line dances, no partner needed
Good for Couples who want a new hobby · Anniversaries and gifts · 27 partner styles to try
Good for Dancing at weddings and parties · Fitness, confidence and stress relief · Competitive ballroom
Good for Respect and teamwork · Posture and musicality · Prom and school dances
The same couples, before and on the big day. Pick a story.
“They came to learn a wedding dance… and left with a new favorite date night.”
Kiersten, on Facebook
Loved choreographing this surprise wedding entrance for these two.
Stills from the wedding-day video
Plan your first dance“Don't forget about the parent dances.”
Kiersten, on Facebook
The first dance and the father-daughter dance, from the same wedding.
Stills from the wedding-day video
Plan your parent dancesAt the grand balls of the 1800s, every guest carried a little dance card and penciled in a partner for each dance of the night. Your wedding has its own. Pencil in the dances you want, and Kiersten plans every one.
Nothing penciled in yet.
Dance Harmony · Columbus
More lessons, more polish. Any lessons left after the wedding work for parent dances or date nights.
$95 a lesson
5 lessons · $475 total
For beginners or a tight timeline. The essentials, so you feel confident and in sync on your big day.
Start with Simple$90 a lesson
10 lessons · $900 total
For couples who want to show off: a mashup of songs, beyond-the-basic moves, more confidence in your routine.
Start with Smooth$85 a lesson
15 lessons · $1,275 total
For couples who want to WOW family and friends. A polished, entertaining dance your guests won't forget.
Start with Sensational$49
Try it before you pick a package. Single lessons after that are $100.
Swipe the card, or use the arrows.
Real Facebook reviews, word for word. Photos and clips are from Dance Harmony weddings and lessons.
Plan your first dance
Mother of the bride“Kiersten did an outstanding job choreographing the specialty dances for our daughter’s wedding. Both the first dance and the father/daughter dance were not only precious to watch but they also provided such a great bonding experience prior to the wedding. For my husband who doesn’t dance, she made it comfortable for him. He loved the experience!”
First dance“Totally recommend! Such a fun and sweet person and helped transform my partner from someone who knew nothing about dancing, to someone who was able to do an amazing lead for our first dance!”
First dance with two lifts“My husband and I are not extremely coordinated, and she was able to help us learn a very intricate and long (3 1/2 minutes!) first dance for our wedding that was truly captivating. She even helped us incorporate two lifts!”
Reception line dances“She also came to the rehearsal to teach line dances and taught line dances at the reception as well. Best decision ever!!! Everyone had a total blast at both the rehearsal and reception.”
First dance“Cannot say enough good things about Kiersten!! She choreographed our first dance for our wedding and it was the highlight of my day! Our guests were AMAZED!”
Ballroom lessons“She has such a warm, personable way of teaching that makes ballroom dancing feel approachable and fun, even for complete beginners. She breaks down complex moves in a way that feels easy and natural, so you’re never overwhelmed—just encouraged.”
First dance“My husband & I had no dance experience but wanted to try something new & fun for our first dance. She was very patient with us & helped create a simple, yet sweet first dance!”
Valentine's dinner and dance“My wife and I went to Kiersten’s Valentine’s Day dinner and swing dance party. We were so thrilled throughout the night. The food, the dancing, the atmosphere was better than I could have even hoped for!”
Social dance“We’ve enjoyed learning to ballroom dance with her. Learning the Cha, Cha and swing are our favorites!”
Four steps from “we don't dance” to the moment everyone remembers.
First lesson $49. No experience needed.
Step 1
your song, your date
Call, text or book online. Do you have a song picked out? When's the big day?
Step 2
Tues to Sat, Grandview
Private lessons at Dance Edge. Simple and elegant or fully choreographed.
Step 3
a lift, a dip, a spin
Moves that look impressive and feel easy for you.
Step 4
and every party after
Your parents, your bridal party and your guests can join in too.
Kiersten Gustin was dancing before she could walk: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, tap and jazz. At sixteen she found ballroom, trained with world champions, and never looked back. Now she teaches couples, families and kids across Columbus.
“I believe dance to be a skill that anyone can learn and have fun social dancing when attending weddings or parties...or even in your kitchen.”
Kiersten Gustin
Lifts, dips, spins and real first dances, all from Kiersten's reels.
How do you want your first dance to end? Tap the move you'd want, and Kiersten can build it into your dance.
Tap a move
Your pick shows up here, ready to add to your first dance.
Your WOW moment
Couples, singles, grandparents, kids. Kiersten builds a plan around why you want to dance.
Love Dancing with the Stars? Pick a style for its count, songs that fit and a fun tip from the ballroom.
Smooth, romantic, rise and fall
Songs that fit
Fun tip Keep your frame: elbows lifted like you're hugging a big beach ball. Watch any ballroom round on Dancing with the Stars and you'll hear the judges talk about frame.
Learn the waltz
Smooth, classy, gliding
Songs that fit
Fun tip Glide, don't bounce. Think of skating across the floor in your best shoes.
Learn the foxtrot
Slow, close, sensual
Songs that fit
Fun tip The rumba is slow, and slow is hard. It's often called the hardest dance to make look easy, which is exactly why it looks so romantic when you do.
Learn the rumba
Swaying, playful, close hold
Songs that fit
Fun tip The tap on the 4th beat is where the flair lives. Add a little hip pop and you'll look like you've done this for years.
Learn the bachata
Fast, fiery, lots of spins
Songs that fit
Fun tip Spot when you spin: pick a point on the wall and snap your head back to it. No dizziness, all drama.
Learn the salsaFlirty, sharp, fun
Songs that fit
Fun tip The cha-cha-cha is three tiny quick steps. Keep them small and let your hips swing.
Learn the cha-cha
Bouncy, joyful, energetic
Songs that fit
Fun tip The rock step is the move everyone recognizes. Lean back, step forward, and you're swing dancing.
Learn the swingEasygoing, travelling, playful turns
Songs that fit
Fun tip Travel around the floor counterclockwise, like a slow parade. Passing on the inside is the fast lane.
Learn the country two-step
Everyone together, no partner needed
Songs that fit
Fun tip The Cupid Shuffle tells you the steps right in the lyrics. To the right, to the right...
Learn the line dancesDrag, swipe or use the arrows.
01First dance · The big lift
02First dance · Barn reception
03First dance · Downtown
04Wedding party · Line dance
05First dance · Close hold
06Formation team · Original choreography
07First dance · Golden hour
08Competition · Ballroom standard
09First dance · Garden wedding
10Dinner and dance · Social night
11First dance · Under the arm
12Date night · A dramatic dip
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Don't see yours? Call or text Kiersten at 614-743-1383, or ask in the booking form.
No. Kiersten has choreographed hundreds of first dances, for complete beginners up to professional ballerinas. "I don't dance" is the line she hears most from grooms, and she builds the steps so he feels confident.
Most couples pick a package of 5, 10 or 15 lessons. Five covers the essentials for a simple, confident dance. Ten adds beyond-the-basic moves or a song mashup. Fifteen builds a polished, fully choreographed routine.
Packages are $95 a lesson for 5, $90 a lesson for 10 and $85 a lesson for 15. A single lesson is $100, and your first lesson is $49.
Lessons are at Dance Edge in Grandview, Tuesday through Saturday. Kiersten also teaches in Delaware, New Albany, online, or at another location when you ask.
Yes. Any package works for your father-daughter, mother-son or bridal party dances, and any lessons left after the wedding work for date night dancing.
Yes. Kiersten comes to your reception and teaches your guests fast or slow partner dances, line dances, or both. Everyone can join and no experience is needed.
Kiersten teaches over 27 partner dance styles, including waltz, foxtrot, rumba, bachata, salsa, cha-cha and swing, plus line dances and ballroom basics you can do without a partner.
Yes. Kiersten teaches kids ballroom one on one or as a partnership. Lessons build posture, manners and confidence, and teach how to ask for and accept a dance.
Kiersten hosts dinner and dance nights for couples: dinner, a beginner lesson (no experience needed), then dancing with your new moves. Her Valentine's Dinner and Dance was at The Farm at Harvest Hills, with an Italian dinner and a foxtrot lesson.
“The food, the dancing, the atmosphere was better than I could have even hoped for!”
Tell Kiersten your date and your song. Your first lesson is $49.
Or call 614-743-1383 · kiersten.danceharmony@gmail.com
