Austin, TX Private Dance Lessons

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Ballroom, Country, Swing, and more, taught for real beginners. No partner required, no experience needed, and absolutely no pressure. Just you, learning to move with confidence. As seen on Dancing with the Stars Austin.

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Nolan Wayne - Dance Instructor in Austin, TX

Meet Nolan

Hi, I'm Nolan Wayne, a professional dancer and instructor in Austin. I danced in Dancing with the Stars Austin and competed at the top levels of country-western dance, but my favorite students aren't competitors. They're the people who walk in convinced they have no rhythm at all.

I specialize in beginners. If you've never taken a lesson, never had a partner, or just always wanted to learn, you're in exactly the right place. I break everything down into simple steps and keep it low-pressure and genuinely fun, so the only thing you have to bring is a willingness to try.

I teach all of my students with patience and zero judgment, regardless of gender or orientation. Come as you are, and let's get you moving.

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Styles I Teach

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Pick a style that excites you, or tell me what you'd like to learn and we'll find the right fit. Most students start with zero experience.

Ballroom

Beginner & Social Friendly

Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, and more. Elegant, classic, and a wonderful place to start if you've never danced. We'll build your fundamentals one step at a time.

Country

Beginner to Advanced

Two-step, country waltz, and Texas dance-hall favorites. Great for first-timers, and since I competed at the top levels of country-western, I can also take social and experienced dancers to the next level.

Swing

Beginner & Social Friendly

Bouncy, playful, and a blast at any party. East Coast Swing and nightclub favorites that get you comfortable leading or following on a social floor.

All Dancers Welcome LGBTQ+ Friendly

How It Works

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Three simple steps from "I can't dance" to actually dancing

1

Reach Out

Tell me what you'd like to learn and where you're starting from. No experience? Perfect, that's most of my students. We'll pick a style and a goal together.

2

Learn

We'll work through the fundamentals at your pace, broken into simple steps. Lessons stay low-pressure and fun, and you'll get practice videos to take home.

3

Dance

Before long you'll be moving with real confidence, ready for a night out, a social floor, an event, or just the joy of finally being able to dance.

From My Students

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What new dancers are saying

"I signed up convinced I had two left feet. Three lessons in, I was two-stepping around the dance hall like I'd been doing it for years. Nolan makes it feel easy and never once made me feel silly for messing up."

Daniel | Austin, TX

"I'd always wanted to learn to dance but was too intimidated to try. Nolan's lessons are so relaxed and encouraging. I actually look forward to them every week now. Best decision I've made for myself in ages."

Megan | Cedar Park, TX

"I already social danced country, but wanted to sharpen up. Nolan competed at a high level and it shows. He cleaned up my technique and gave me moves that turn heads at the dance hall, while keeping it fun."

Carlos | Round Rock, TX

"My partner and I took swing lessons together just for fun. We laughed the entire time and somehow still came away actually knowing how to dance. Cannot recommend Nolan enough for total beginners."

Sam & Alex | Austin, TX

Common Questions

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Everything you need to know before your first lesson

More than okay, it's my specialty. The vast majority of my students start with zero experience. I break every move into simple, manageable steps and we go entirely at your pace. You don't need rhythm, coordination, or any background. You just need to show up.

Nope! I teach plenty of solo students, and you can learn to lead or follow without bringing anyone along. If you do have a partner you'd like to learn with, that's great too. Either way works.

Whatever excites you most! Country two-step is a fantastic, fun entry point here in Texas. Ballroom is wonderful if you love something classic and elegant, and swing is hard to beat for pure fun. Not sure? Tell me what you enjoy and I'll recommend a great starting point.

Absolutely, especially in country-western, where I competed at the top levels. If you already social dance, I can refine your technique, expand your move vocabulary, and sharpen your styling. Swing and ballroom lessons can be tailored to intermediate dancers as well.

It depends on your goals. A few lessons are enough to get comfortable with the basics of a style, while ongoing weekly lessons are great if you want to keep growing. There's no required package. We'll figure out a rhythm that fits your goals and budget.

Your choice: in-home (I come to you), at a partner studio across Austin with professional floors and mirrors, or virtually over video if you're not local. Whatever's most comfortable and convenient for you.

Lesson Pricing

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Simple, flexible pricing. Book a single lesson to try it out, or keep them going as long as you're having fun.

Lessons starting at

$90 / 45 min

or

$120 / hour

What's Included

  • Patient, step-by-step instruction built for beginners
  • Lessons in Ballroom, Country, Swing, and more
  • Lead or follow, with or without a partner
  • Practice videos to take home
  • Flexible scheduling around your life
  • A low-pressure, genuinely fun experience

Lessons Your Way

In-Home

I come to you. Learn in the comfort and privacy of your own space.

Studio

Professional floors and mirrors at partner studios across Austin.

Virtual

Not local? No problem. I've taught students from around the world via video.

All Dancers Welcome LGBTQ+ Friendly

Curious but nervous? That's the perfect time to start. Reach out and we'll plan a first lesson around whatever you'd like to learn.

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Let's Get You Dancing

Ready to take your first lesson, or just have a few questions? Tell me what you'd like to learn and where you're starting from. There's no such thing as too much of a beginner here.

whitely.nolan@gmail.com

Based in Austin, TX. Available worldwide via virtual lessons.

Response time: I typically respond within 24 hours.