Looking for an affordable wedding dance coach in Colorado Springs?

Wedding

Prices below reflect studio pricing. At‑your‑home lessons are also available. Pricing varies by location and schedule — contact for a custom quote.

Privates

The dance journey doesn't have to end once you say "I do..." Continue your dance journey through private lessons utilizing the Gold Star Achievement Standard and Dance Vision curriculum. Private lessons are where we slow everything down and build your dancing from the ground up. In these one‑on‑one sessions, we focus on real leader/follower skills: connection, compression, stretch, timing, rhythm, frame, and clear communication so your dancing feels effortless instead of memorized. We’ll refine how you stand, hold, and move with your partner, clean up technique in your basics and turns, and train your body to respond to the music and each other with confidence. Whether you’re brand‑new or experienced but “missing something,” private coaching gives you targeted feedback and drills tailored to your body, your goals, and your favorite styles so you can feel in control dancing to your favorite music.

Special Events

Do you have an anniversary, retirement party, birthday celebration, or corporate event coming up? I can come to you and get everyone dancing—whether they arrive solo or as couples. I specialize in teaching both single and partner dancing in a way that feels fun, relaxed, and accessible for complete beginners. I’ll bring a simple, step‑by‑step lesson that fits your music and vibe, then ease everyone into social dancing so they feel confident on the floor instead of stuck on the sidelines. You can book me for: Line and solo dances that work for all ages and comfort levels Couples dances (like two‑step, swing, or slow‑dance basics) tailored to your group Interactive lesson segments during your reception, rehearsal dinner, or company party Together, we’ll design a dance experience that matches your event — whether you want a quick ice‑breaker lesson, a 45-60 minute feature activity, or a full evening of guided dancing.

About Ruth

Ruth Burger

Owner & Lead Instructor

Hi, I’m Ruth Burger, the owner and lead instructor at Colorado Couples Dance here in Colorado Springs. I specialize in helping brand‑new, “we’ve never danced before; I got no rhythm” couples feel confident, connected, and actually excited to step onto the floor together.

I wasn’t trained in dance from childhood — I’m an adult‑learner too. I know what it feels like to be in a grown-up body that doesn’t always move the way you picture in your head, to worry about looking silly, and to wonder if you can really learn this. That perspective shapes how I teach: detailed, patient, clear, and deeply respectful of where you’re starting from.

Over the past several years, I’ve fallen in love with partner dancing and gone on to compete in UCWDC country dance competitions, earning wins in multiple divisions at events like Colorado Country Classic and Chicagoland. Those experiences gave me a strong technical foundation, but more importantly, they taught me how to break complex movement into simple, doable steps that real people can learn.

Today, my favorite thing is watching couples transform from nervous and stiff to laughing, breathing, and moving as a team. Whether you’re preparing for your first dance at your wedding or just wanting to share something new together, my goal is to create a space where you feel cared for, seen, and genuinely supported. You don’t have to show up perfect — you just have to show up, and we’ll build the dance journey around you.

Contact

719-321-2829 rutheburger83@gmail.com