These dances are for teens ages 13-17 with a parent.

We are sorry but we cannot include younger siblings or older teens at this time.

While this is not a formal event, we are trying to restore the culture by bringing back class and decorum, so we kindly ask all attendees to please respect the following request.

We kindly ask teens to dress modestly in their modest Sunday best. Please NO shorts, jeans, t-shirts, or exercise clothes. See our Pinterest boards for ideas and affiliate links.

If it would be inappropriate to wear it to Mass, please don’t wear it to the dance.

Attendees are expected to join the fun and conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen. This includes dancing, treating hosts, dance corps members chaperones and attendees with respect in a polite and considerate manner.

While this is a social event it is a dance so the expectation is that the teens will dance. We ask that young ladies & young gentlemen dance with different partners throughout the evening, exclusive partnering is discouraged and inappropriate at this age group.

Attendees are also expected to remain in the gym until they leave for the evening with their parent. NO roaming of Church grounds will be tolerated.

Cash is preferred but we can also accept payment via Zelle which can be sent to Mrs. Garcia.

$15 per teen

$30 cap for families with more than one teen

We provide water and lemonade. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks to share, please avoid foods with nuts.

“Maria’s group dance lessons are great, but her private ones are where you will really learn to dance, and quickly. She patiently goes through each move and drills their steps with you. After only about 4 lessons, I have massively improved from when I started and have a lot to show for it on the dance floor. Even after just one lesson I felt like I had a lot of moves under my belt. This skill is exciting to pull out at weddings, the group dances, and balls. I receive compliments every time from the women I dance with, especially at weddings. This is all thanks to Maria and her personal, straightforward teaching style!” ~Anthony

“Maria is an incredibly talented dancer/choreographer and an adept instructor. She brings joy and energy to the dance floor and makes learning easy and fun. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wishes to increase their dance knowledge and skills while having a blast doing it!” ~Kate

“Maria Garcia is a well-versed and a creative dance instructor that I was happy to take lessons from. She was professional, very inviting, kind, clear, easy to understand ,considerate, and above all, a very TRUSTING person, which for me should quench any doubts that anyone has for her talents. I am also happy to call Maria a good friend and wish her the best with all her future endeavors.” ~Joseph

“So far the lessons have been great. I don’t have any previous experience dancing so the private lessons have been much more beneficial to me than group dance classes. Maria and Ana have been extremely kind and professional and have greatly improved my dance skills!” ~ Patrick

“Maria is an exceptionally talented instructor who makes dancing accessible and fun. She is able to cater to any level of dancer. I always look forward to the next lesson and can count that by the end of it I will see a dramatic improvement in my skills.” ~Nathan

“Being able to learn a group dance that I’ve seen throughout the years in a more intimate setting allows any one of any dance experience to begin to pick it up quickly. It’s super fun and way less intimidating than being in a huge group trying to pick up the moves quickly. I’m honestly so grateful for Maria and her instructions. I’ve seen a lot of growth in myself and my companions when you do the group class. You will laugh and dance and cry tears of joy from all the fun you have.” ~Shea

“The One Dance At A Time group dance class I was apart of was incredibly fun and helpful. The many steps for the Laendler dance we learned seemed overwhelming at first but they were broken down into sizeable chunks that over time became natural. It was a real feeling of triumph the first time all of us as a class really got it down with the team, and it only felt better as we perfected it over time. Maria taught the dance well, and would focus one-on-one for particlar parts when I needed it. In the end, the dance came together fantastically which is a testament to Maria’s teaching ability. On top of this, the cameraderie with the class and hospitality of the Garcias was second-to-none, which made every step of the journey an absolute blast. I highly recommend a group dance class, you will not only learn group dances, but feel incredibly welcomed and have fun along the way!” ~Tony

“I  have been blessed to be able to experience each step of the process of learning dance with ODAAT. Starting from an almost clean slate, in terms of dance knowledge, it’s been very rewarding to get to see the growth and confidence they have built in me over the years.
The group session has really spotlighted this. To learn the basic steps of a waltz or even a strand of steps for a contra dance is one thing, but to be put to the test in blind trust of your partner as well as learning and perfecting a more advanced contra dance really helped me to gain a better confidence in my abilities. The environment was relaxed yet challenging and really motivated all those involved to push themselves and their partners to a higher level of dance.
On top of all this, it’s fun to be able to think about how the culture of dance used to be and how I’m now helping, one dance at a time, to bring that back. I truly recommend the group classes to anyone and everyone wanting to grow in confidence and skill while getting to laugh and enjoy wonderful company.” ~Hailey

“Maria was a pleasure to work with in helping us prepare for our first dance. She brought great energy, flexibility, and gave us plenty of ideas to make the dance feel special, fun, and customizable. We truly appreciated her support, creativity, and dedication. She made the  experience enjoyable and we had so much fun bringing it all together on our big day! We’d highly recommend Maria to anyone looking to hone their dance skills or get choreography ideas for any dance routine”. ~Jack & Grace

“Working with Maria was one of the best parts of preparing for our wedding. She made every lesson feel fun and relaxed, and somehow turned two non-dancers into people who were actually excited for our first dance.

She paid attention to what felt natural for us as a couple and created a dance that felt personal instead of overly choreographed. By the wedding day, we felt confident, comfortable, and actually able to enjoy the moment. We got so many compliments afterward, and we have Maria to thank for that. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding dance instructor!” ~Alec & Abby

“One Dance at a Time has been a blessing in our lives! We love their dances so much that we hired Maria as the DJ for our wedding, and the results were phenomenal. We were able to personalize our playlist and incorporate contra dances and other unique elements, making the evening a total dream. 

Maria is also an excellent instructor and a lot of fun to work with. She expanded our dance repertoire and helped us choreograph a one-of-a-kind first dance for our wedding that left our guests speechless. One person even said that “it looked like Dancing with the Stars.” We would highly recommend using the Garcia family for your private events and attending their activities.” ~Tito & Grace