Vintage Dance Company

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Vintage Dance Company

Imagine…you’re all dressed up to enjoy an evening of fun with your partner. You walk into the dance club and immediately, your ears are flooded with the preserved sounds of big bands and swing troupes from long ago. You see the smiling faces of the welcoming community around you, enjoying conversation. You take to the dance floor and break out into some swing, or step into a fox trot. It’s almost as if you’ve stepped back 100 years into the past. This is the experience Vintage Dance Company exists to provide, so come join us at our next dance party!

We are a company that loves the vintage styles of dancing and early jazz and we want to share the music and the dances and make them accessible to everyone.

Our purpose is to provide an authentic jazz and swing experience and to see people not only enjoy these great dances from the past, but through the dance and musical experience, be emotionally and physically freed and feel celebrated for who they are whether they are taking lessons, dancing with their partner, watching a performance, or dancing on the social floor.

We specialize in performing and teaching many of the dance styles that developed in the early 20th Century with jazz music. These dances include Charleston, Lindy Hop, Vernacular Jazz, Shag, Blues, and Balboa, though some of our dancers know other styles as well. We perform, host dance events, teach lessons, and sometimes participate in community events that offer opportunities for dancing.

Many dance studios may know a form of these old dances or the basics, but we like to make our experiences feel authentic by bringing in the spirit and the history of the dance and keeping it in mind with everything we do.

Currently, Vintage Dance Company offers social dances with a free beginner lesson, regular dance classes, dance workshops, individual and group private lessons, and performers, teachers, and DJs for private and public events.

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black and white photo of a swing dancer in costume in a green room before a performance, Central FL
Woman in green and gold costume dancing outdoors in front of a fountain, Vintage Dance Company, Central FL
Couple dancing indoors in a room with windows in the back with tables and chairs behind the couple, woman wearing a green blouse, gold skirt, man wearing blue pants, white shirt with a red tie, Vintage Dance Company, Central FL
Man and woman swing dancing, man is spinning woman around on the dance floor, Central FL
Wedding reception with couple dancing on the dance floor with a white back drop in the distance, Central FL
Black and White Photo, woman in a dress with a headpiece and long necklace, in a sitting room with a lamp on a table and seated in a chair, Vintage Dance Company, Central FL
Dance floor with pink uplighting with dancers leading a group dance on the dance floor, Vintage Dance Company, Central FL
Dance lessons at the studio with several couples, Vintage Dance Company, Central FL
Dance lessons in a ballroom for a few couples, Vintage Dance Company, Central FL
Couple dancing at a special event, woman in a bright red dress, man in all black, Vintage Dance Company, Central FL
Group dancing in a choreographed dance at a special event, Central FL
Dance lessons for a large group dance in a ballroom, Central FL
close up of a couple dancing, while the man dips the woman, Central FL
Photo of the Vintage Dance Company staff, Central FL
Dancers posing together, two women wearing red and white dresses as costumes, everyone else in dark bottoms and light tops, Vintage Dance Company, Central FL

Services Offered

Private lessons for first dance, mother and son, father and daughter or bridal party. Group lessons for wedding party or for guests during the wedding Dance performance for weddings DJ for vintage jazz and swing music (subject to availability, does not include cost of equipment a DJ may need to rent)

Service Area

We mainly provide services in the Orlando area. For extra travel charges, we are willing to travel to other areas in the state of Florida.

Pricing

1 hour private lesson (couple, small group, or individual) - $65 1 hour private lesson for large groups (8 or more participants). Your group chooses what to learn (choreography, solo dance moves, partnered dancing, style of dance, etc.) - $10 per person Vintage Dance Company's weekly Saturday lessons (topics will be determined beforehand by our instructors) - $10 per person or $20 per person if you'd like to stay for the social dance to practice. Performance, DJ, or group lesson for a special event (does not include any sound equipment the DJ might need) Local to Orlando/Kissimmee/Sanford/Davenport/Apopka/Clermont areas - $75/hour per dancer/DJ. Outside of Orlando Metroplex - $75/hour per dancer/DJ + $20 for every additional 25 miles driven over 45 miles (we do not charge for the first 45 miles of travel to the event location). Event package (includes all or your choice of the following: teaching a group dance lesson, DJ, and/or dance performance. Does not include price of equipment the DJ may need). Half a day (1 - 4 hours) - $200 per dancer/DJ and $20 per every additional 25 miles driven over 100 miles (first 100 miles are included in the half-day package) Whole day (5 - 8 hours) - $400 per dancer/DJ and $20 per every additional 25 miles driven over 100 miles (first 100 miles are included in the half-day package). If dancers/DJ are required to travel 125 miles or more to get to the venue, we also request that housing arrangements be made for them to stay the night after the event.

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What makes you or your business stand out and why should a couple hire you?

First of all, though we will certainly teach you footwork and moves, we believe dancing is first and foremost about bringing your own authentic self and just having fun moving to a rhythm. It really is as simple as that! We want you to shine with your unique expression! While teaching dance, we don't get overly strict and technical on the how-tos but rather, on feeling the music, moving to the music, and creating your own style of dance within the structure of swing. That's how the original dancers did it! They learned from each other but each one developed their own style and their own moves. This is the spirit of the dances we teach. We are also passionate about the history behind jazz-era swing dances and like to keep our dance experience authentic. When we perform, we bring the authentic 20's 30's and 40's to you through our costumes and dance styles. When we teach, we don't just teach you how to do the moves, we bring in the history and the spirit of the dance because it is very important to us. We like to bring the jazz and swing era to life, not just create a fun vintage-like experience. We do our research on the history behind the dances we bring, the music we play, and the clothes we wear. Lastly, we have had the incredible privilege of performing at the Mexican Consulate in Orlando for a celebration of Mexican-American relations and we have performed with the Orlando Big Band at the Steinmetz Hall in the Dr. Phillips Center.

What's a fun or unusual fact about you or your company?

We are a very diverse group of people with diverse backgrounds, ranging from scientists and engineers, to circus performers, artists and musicians, to dads and moms! We all have a passion for the dances of the 1920s - 1940s, and love to do our research on the history of the dances in that era.

How did you get started as a wedding pro?

Vintage Dance Company began by teaching group lessons and hosting social dance events. We continued to grow the business to begin offering performances and other services for special events after Amye was invited to teach a swing lesson for a wedding in her hometown.

Share a piece of advice to reduce stress in the wedding planning process.

In the end, you want your wedding day to be one of good memories. Don't get too stressed about all the little details ending up exactly how you want them. They are great, but ultimately, people are going to remember the big picture and how you looked on your wedding day. So relax a little and have fun.

What's your favorite wedding tradition and why?

Food is a big one for me, but so is dancing, but it wasn't always that way. I used to not dance at weddings because I didn't think I knew how to move and I was too self-conscious. As I began to learn dance steps, that began to change and once I really understood that dancing is less about the steps and more about playing while moving to a groove or feel, I found I no longer had an excuse to not dance, no matter what was playing.

What are some of the best compliments you've received from your clients?

Here are what some of our clients have to say: "I had a great private lesson with [Amye] today! Finally got the swivel prep step and circular swivels I've been wanting foreverrr. Lesson quality is AMAZING for an insanely low price !! Hit her up !!" -Bryn “Amye is a skilled, patient instructor that will work with you wherever you are at in dancing, whether you are brand new or a seasoned hoofer. Her guidance was easy to understand and I learned a great deal! Next time I’m on the floor, I’ll be far more sure of myself due to her teaching. Thank you Amye!” - Nick "[Amye's class] was fun! My boyfriend's never taken a dance class with me so this was the first time we got to do a lesson together." -Julia

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