Your First Dance By Bud Walters

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About Your First Dance By Bud Walters

Bud Walters

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I have specialized in personalizing wedding dances for 45 years and teaching dance for 70 years. Planning a wedding is often time-consuming and stressful ... I want you to take time for yourself and have fun learning your spotlight dance with your fiancé or parents!

You can learn a complete dance with turns and dips for $85 per couple for one full hour of private dance lessons. Most couples take 3 one-hour lessons for a completed dance. No contracts and striving for success in just three lessons is what makes me a little different from other studios. Pay as you take each lesson!

In three words: Flexible, Fun, Supportive

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108 reviews

  • CW

    Chase W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 19, 2026

    First Dance Lessons

    We had such a great experience with Bud! We took lessons with him to prepare for our first dance at our wedding, and we honestly couldn’t have picked a better instructor. Neither of us really knew what we were doing when we started, and we were both a little nervous about dancing in front of everyone. Bud made us feel comfortable right away and was incredibly patient with us. He has a great personality and made every lesson fun, so it never felt like we were just going through the motions or trying to memorize a bunch of steps. By the time our wedding came around, we actually felt confident and excited to dance. Our first dance ended up being one of our favorite moments of the night, and we got a ton of compliments from our guests. We’re really glad we found Bud and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to learn to dance, especially if you’re getting ready for a wedding!

    Bud Walters•Sep 20, 2026

    Hi Chase, What a great review! Thank you soooo much. I really enjoyed working with you. Teaching you was a dance instructors dream. The quality, style and grace of your dance shows in the photo. Your first dance being one of your favorite moments of the evening is the best compliment one could ever receive. Thanks for letting me be a part and memory of your special day.

  • CJ

    Callie J.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 19, 2026

    We are Beyond Grateful for Bud!

    We are Beyond Grateful for Bud! Working with Bud for our upcoming wedding was one of the absolute highlights of our planning process! My fiancé, Jake, and I took lessons with him for our First Dance, and I also worked with him on the Father-Daughter dance. From day one, it was clear just how much Bud loves what he does. His passion for dance and teaching shines through in every single lesson. But what truly sets Bud apart is how deeply he cares about his students. He treated us like family, taking the time to make us feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely supported every step of the way. If you're looking for an instructor who is not only a fantastic teacher but also someone who truly invests in you as a couple, Bud is your guy. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!

  • CG

    Cameron & G.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 29, 2026

    Bud is the best in the business!

    We were so lucky to find Bud for our dance lessons. With over 80 years of experience he is truly an expert. He made the experience both fun and educational!

    Bud Walters•Aug 31, 2026

    Hi Cameron and Grace, Well I hate to correct you but I have been teaching 70 years not 80 years. Wedding couples for 50 years. I guess when you have been teaching as long as I have 10 years does not make a whole lot of difference. I do enjoy learning little things from my students. Learning new things is a good thing for a teacher. One thing I did learn .. to appreciate great students like you and watch the progress you made and was able to help make Your First Dance a success. Congratulations on a job well done.

  • G

    Greta

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 30, 2026

    Book with Bud now!!

    Bud is the absolute best. He taught my parents for their wedding dance 35 years ago and now I had the honor of receiving the Bud Walters experience. So special and memorable. His background is impressive and his expertise really shows with the moves he creates and care he puts into every couple. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to feel more confident and have fun while dancing

    Bud Walters•Aug 3, 2026

    hi Greta, What a treat to teach you,knowing it was second generation. I lived seeing your dad after 35 years. It only made me realize how long I have been teaching with this much passion. You both did so well. thanks for believeing in me

  • CB

    Cory B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 24, 2026

    Affordable and transparent

    Bud did a great job of coaching the uncoachable (us) and has a great sense of humor as well!

    Bud Walters•Jul 29, 2026

    hey Cory, You definately were not uncoachable. Together we made you dance quite well as a couple. Nowe get out there and dance! Show them what you got.

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Rating: 5.0 (115 reviews)
Cincinnati, OH
Starts at $1,995
Realistically, three 1-hour private lessons. However, you can book as many or as few as you'd like.
On the Northside of Cincinnati, by Springgrove cemetery.
Yes! Typically a parent dance only needs two 1-hour lessons.
The default lesson is private, but I can do a maximum of 3 couples at a time if you have couples you'd like to share with. 1 couple is $85/hour, 2 couples is $130/hour, 3 couples is $180/hour.
I teach from 11am-9pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for $85/hour. All other days are $105/hour.

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