Dance

“JC and Ash were both so generous with their time and compliments and we honestly felt like pros at the end of the dance lessons. It was a beautiful way to connect as a couple before our ceremony and meant we got to know JC really well before the special day.”

Bridge & Ash

Want to do a first dance at your wedding but not sure where to start? Great news! In addition to being a marriage celebrant I also offer dance classes that will give you basic partnered dance techniques and wow your guests! I teach with Ash, my partner in dance and in life so you can see both roles demonstrated.

I also offer private dance classes just for fun or for any other occasion.

Lessons are run from my home studio in Mooroolbark (pictured here).

Dance Packages

  • Basic partnered dance techniques to make you feel comfortable for your song choice

    • Ideal for couples who would like to do a first dance without looking like an awkward school formal dance

    • 2 hours worth of lessons taught from my home dance studio in Mooroolbark

    • Usually split into 2 separate hour sessions but I am happy to do one two-hour session

    • I teach with my partner in dance and in life, Ash, and we demonstrate both roles

    • I get you to start with your song choice first and then build moves around that choice that also suit your dance-comfortability

    • Any additional lessons on top of the two can be added at the package price.

    $352*

    *Contact me directly for discounted price options.

  • Want to feel comfortable in your first dance and wow your guests with some fancy moves? This package is for you!

    • Ideal for couples who would like to do a moderately choreographed first dance

    • Perfect if you are considering doing a mash-up of a few songs

    • Suitable for all levels of dance experience

    • 5 hours worth of lessons taught from my home dance studio in Mooroolbark

    • Usually split into 5 separate hour sessions but I am happy to divide them up in any way that suits

    • I teach with my partner in dance and in life, Ash, and we demonstrate both roles

    • I get you to start with your song choice first and then build moves around that choice that also suit your dance-comfortability

    • Any additional lessons can be added at the package price

    $770*

    *Contact me directly for discounted price options.

  • If you've been inspired by an amazing first dance on YouTube and you want in, this package is for you!

    • Ideal for couples who would like to do a fully choreographed wedding dance extravaganza

    • Suitable for all levels of dance experience. Complete beginners may want to factor in additional lessons

    • 10 hours worth of lessons taught from my home dance studio in Mooroolbark

    • Usually split into 10 separate hour sessions but I am happy to divide them up in any way that suits

    • I teach with my partner in dance and in life, Ash, and we demonstrate both roles

    Any additional lessons can be added at the package price

    Styles we specialise in:

    • Swing

    • Lindy Hop

    • Collegiate Shag

    • Charleston

    • Rock 'n' Roll

    • Boogie Woogie

    • Balboa

    $1320*

    *Contact Me directly for discounted price options.

  • $100 per hour per teacher from my home dance studio in Mooroolbark

  • Want to do something different for your next special occasion or corporate event? Or would you like some private lessons but want to save money by sharing the cost with a group of friends? This service is for you! $100 per hour per teacher. Venue or studio hire is not included in this price. A travel fee may be applicable depeding on how far we have to go.

  • Very similar to Private Group Dance Lessons but with a focus on bringing the party to an event. Great for weddings or other special occasions. $100 per hour per teacher. Travel fee may apply.

  • Find us weekly or fortnightly at the following dance classes

  • Ash and I are more than happy to put on our glad rags and perform a dance routine or routines for your next event. $100 per hour per performer. Travel fee may apply.

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Meet the Dance Teachers

You probably know all about Jeanne-Clare “JC” the Marriage Celebrant but click on our bios below to learn more about our dance credentials.

  • Jeanne-Clare “JC” Storace began her formal dance and performance training at age 4 at the Heidelberg and District Ballet School in 1993. She moved from ballet to contemporary jazz and tap dancing at age 7 and then ventured into the world of partner dancing at 18, training at Melbourne Latin Dance. JC began swing dancing in 2008 and started taking it to the stage as a member of the Brat Pack performance troupe in 2014, Harlem Shout in 2016 and Double Rhythm Riot in 2017: a troupe in which she is still an active member.

    JC loves social dancing, competing and has been teaching swing dancing for six years and currently teaches at Swing Patrol Club Maxie’s and Rusty’s Swing Dancing in Mitcham.

    In 2021, JC “married” her love of dancing and public speaking, became a celebrant, and started her business Ardent Celebrations. In addition to marrying couples, JC offers private dance lessons. This includes first dance lessons, with her partner Ashley, and she utterly adores getting to know couples better through the process of teaching them to dance.

  • Ash McLean started rock ‘n’ roll dancing in 2016 and began swing dancing in 2017 after being completely captivated by a clip of the Collegiate Shag style. Ash’s meteoric dance rise resulted in him being invited to join performance troupe Double Rhythm Riot a year later, where he is still a current member.

    Ash commenced teaching in 2022 at Swing Patrol Club Maxie’s as a collegiate shag instructor. Ash also provides private lessons with JC through Ardent Celebrations where he teaches couples preparing for their first dance or for any other occasion.

    Ash loves teaching, competing, social dancing and performing and loves seeing others find joy in dancing.