Private dance instruction · Seattle
Move withfeeling.
Private lessons and choreography with Ernesto Ebreu — two decades of movement, taught with patience, precision, and a little joy. For the wedding floor, the stage, or the simple pleasure of learning something new.
The studio
A serious craft, taught with warmth.
Ernesto Ebreu is a New York City native who has spent twenty years dancing, teaching, and performing. His work moves across American ballroom, Latin, house, Afro-Cuban, and hip-hop — a wide vocabulary grounded in the fundamentals of partner work.
In 2017 he took the helm of a dance studio in Queens, New York, and has been teaching ever since. Today his lessons bring that experience to Seattle: clear, personal instruction for people who want to feel at home in their own movement.
Ways to work together
Instruction shaped around you.
Start with a single lesson or build toward a celebration. Every service is private, personal, and paced to the people in the room.
02Couples Dance LessonsPrivate lessons for partners who want to dance together with ease: for a celebration, a date night, or the simple pleasure of learning something new as a pair.
03Special-Occasion DancesFirst dances, parent dances, bridal parties, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations — personal choreography for the moments you will remember.
04Birthday Dance ChoreographyPersonal choreography for birthday celebrations — a routine designed around the person, the music, and the room.
05Custom ChoreographyBespoke choreography for an event, a stage, a camera, or a personal milestone — developed around your music, your story, and your experience.
06Artist & Performer ChoreographyChoreography and movement coaching for artists, performers, and creative projects — rooted in musicality, intention, and a strong point of view.
The goal is not a perfect count. It is the confidence to keep moving.
Ernesto EbreuInstructor & choreographer
The process
From first hello to owning it.
Share your goals
Start with a complimentary 30-minute intro. Tell us what you want to feel, where you want to dance, and what music matters to you.
Choose your format
Private lessons, couples work, a celebration routine, or a custom project. We recommend a format and a realistic timeline.
Arrange your time
Pick an available slot through the booking page. The studio reviews and confirms your request before it becomes an appointment.
Learn, refine, own it
Build the movement lesson by lesson, then polish it until it feels natural. The final goal is always confidence, not a perfect count.
About the studio
Technique you can trust. A room that feels human.
Ernesto's teaching is specific without being rigid. He will show you the mechanics, find the correction that actually makes sense for your body, and then give you space to try it again. Nothing is performed for the sake of looking impressive.
VP Dance Academy is the collaboration between Ernesto Ebreu and Wealth City Agency, pairing two decades of instruction and choreography with the production and marketing craft of the agency. The work covers celebrations, performance, and the everyday confidence of walking onto a dance floor.
In motion
A few frames from the floor.
Client words
The part that stays with them.
“Ernesto is an amazing choreographer! He helped us choreograph two dances — one for our destination wedding, a full three-minute number, and one for our reception. They are such a phenomenal team and both bring so much creativity and passion into their work. Both dances went over so well and our family and friends were very impressed by our new dance moves.”
“We had 8 lessons before our wedding and felt so at ease on the dance floor. We were both very nervous about our first dance and had very limited experience with partner dances. Ernesto listened to us, taught with grace and understanding, and met us at our level. Those lessons were our absolute favorite part of wedding planning!”
“It is clear he knows a lot of different dance styles, and his knowledge and creativity helped us put together our dance with ease. He gave us kind and helpful feedback to really perfect it and instilled confidence in us leading up to our big day. He also worked with us on a pretty short timeline of four weeks.”
Pricing
Clear rates. No surprises.
Single lesson
$125
A focused introduction or one-off session.
60-minute session
5 lessons
$600
A clear starting point for a celebration or new habit.
5 × 60-minute sessions
8 lessons
$900
The studio's most popular runway for a first dance.
8 × 60-minute sessions
12 lessons
$1,250
Time to build technique, polish, and real confidence.
12 × 60-minute sessions
15 lessons
$1,500
A deeper journey for a performance or a lasting practice.
15 × 60-minute sessions
Packages apply to private and couples lessons. The complimentary 30-minute intro consultation is always free. Custom and artist choreography is quoted individually.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Everything you might want to know before your first lesson. If your question is not here, just ask.
Do I need any dance experience to start?
No. Most clients begin with little or no partner-dance experience. Lessons start from where you are, and the pace adjusts as you go. The complimentary 30-minute intro is a low-pressure way to meet, talk through your goals, and try a few basics.
What happens in a private lesson?
Private lessons are 60 minutes and designed around your goals. A typical session includes a warm-up or review, new material, and time to run things in context. You will leave with something specific to practise. For celebration choreography, later lessons shift toward styling, timing, and rehearsal.
How many lessons will I need?
It depends on the occasion, your timeline, and how much polish you want. Some couples feel ready after five lessons; others prefer eight, twelve, or more. The intro consultation is the best way to get an honest recommendation for your specific date and song.
Can we choose our own music?
Yes. Your song is usually the starting point. If you are undecided, we can talk through options that suit the style, the venue, and the way you want the moment to feel.
Where do lessons take place?
Lessons are arranged by appointment in Seattle. Share your preferred area and any location constraints in your enquiry, and the studio will confirm the exact arrangement with you before your first session.
10 questions in the full FAQ.
Your first step
Begin with a conversation.
Tell us what you are preparing for, what music you love, and how you want to feel. The complimentary 30-minute intro is where the work begins.