Private Dance Lessons with George (650-493-6427) enable you to learn how to dance with confidence, style and grace. You get personalized attention so you can dance in a short period of time and progress to the next level quickly. Learn strong dance technique and fundamentals. Learn the difference between strong and weak dance technique. Learn to understand, both technically and conceptually, how the dance works. Learn how to break-down dance patterns to their basic structures. Learn embellishments and structures. Learn to put it all together on the dance floor. testimonials from George's Students

Private lessons with George (650-493-6427) are for: 1. beginning dancers wanting to learn dance basics and feel comfortable on the dance floor; 2. intermediate/advanced dancers wanting to add polish and learn new routines; 3. dancers wanting to do an dance performance; 4. couples wanting to do a polished-choreographed event or wedding dance; or 5. those with or without partners, beginning, intermediate, or advanced students just wanting to look good and have fun. In any case, I can help you achieve your dance goals. Give me a call and we'll set up a schedule to make your dance experience a happy, productive, and memorable one.

Try a few lessons with me and you'll see significant improvement in a short time. I'm currently teaching private lessons in Argentine Tango, Salsa, and East Coast Swing at my studio in Palo Alto, California. Give me a call (650-493-6427) and I'd be happy to discuss your dance situation and goals with you. Happy dancing!
George Nicol, Ph.D.
Dance Instructor/Performer

Private Dance Lesson Rates (650-493-6427):
Each private lesson consists of warm-up exercises, dance fundamentals, review, new steps, and dance practice. You can also request a specific technique or step you wish to learn. Dance home-exercise suggestions are made based on the needs of each student. There are limited slots for private and semi-private lessons, so sign up soon!

Individual 1-Hour Lessons:
Five Lessons: $80 per lesson.
Three Lessons: $85 per lesson.
One Lesson: $100

Couple 1-Hour Lessons:
Five Lessons: $105 per lesson.
Three Lessons: $115 per lesson.
One Lesson: $135

Small Group (>5 & <11 people):
Six 1-hour Lessons: $40/person/lesson.
Three 1-Hour Lessons: $45/person/lesson.
One 1-hour lesson/workout: $400.
For Larger Groups: call George at 650-493-6427.

(George also offers *1.5-hour lessons for more serious students wishing to accelerate their progress. Call for rates.)

Performances
If you like to have George and his partner do a dance performance
for your special party or event or if you would like to perform with
George for your event, see Performances by George.

Dance Hosting
Let George accompany you to a dance club for an evening of solid dancing.
Dance with a pro. Dance Hosting Rate: $200 for 3 hours of dancing.

Dance Tours
Tour to Argentina, Italy, and the British Virgin Islands with George who conducts exclusive dance tours on a regular basis to Buenos Aire, Italy and BVI. Contact him if you would like to accompany him on one of his private tours. For details, see InScenes Travel Tours.

Professional Dance Photography and Video
Let George, a photographer and film make you a dance video or take a professional dance photo of you and/or your partner. Get beautiful prints of you and/or your partner in dance poses. Great for your own portfolio or for gifts, your web site, or just for fun. Contact George for details.

Learn an Argentine Tango Dance Performance for your Wedding or Party!
Contact George for details.

If are interested in any of the above, contact George at (650) 493-6427 or by email at: george@inscenes.com

Dance Classes
Occasionally, George teaches classes in Argentine Tango, Swing, Salsa and other Latin dances in Palo Alto, see Dance Classes with George

About the Instructor: George Nicol, Ph.D., has been dancing Argentine Tango and Salsa for over 15 years and other dance forms including swing and ballroom since his early teen-age years. In college his dance focus was jazz dance where he also taught a jazz dance class. His teaching focus for the last 10 years has been Argentine Tango, Salsa and Swing. George currently teaches private lessons and classes in Tango, Salsa, and Swing in Palo Alto, California.

George's Argentine Tango dance history includes lessons with the following master instructors and performers from Argentina: Fabian Salas, Daniel Lapadula, Agustine & Claudio, Nestor Ray, Gustavo Naveira, Osvaldo y Lorena, Carlos y Alicia, Facundo y Kelly, Julio y Corina, Giselle Anne, Graciela Gonzalez Carlos Gavito, Nito y Elba, Roberto y Guillermina, Omar Vega, Tete y Silvia, and Pupy Castello.

George has had modern and jazz master dance classes and workshops with dance company's such as the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, Martha Graham Dance Company, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Alwin Nicholai Dance Company. George has also performed in the Portland Metropolitan Opera including dancing roles in "Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg", "Der Rosenkavalier", and "La Cenerentola". Additional dance experience includes Salsa lessons with Ron Montez, International Latin Champion, and Alex de Silva, choreographer for "So You Think You Can Dance"; Ballroom lessons at Louthan's Dance Studio, and the Star Light Dance Studio. George also studied Jazz Dance at Portland State University and he taught Jazz Dance at Mount Hood College. In addition, George has experience in Boxing, Wrestling, and Karate from his College and Marine Corps days. George also loves sailing, scuba diving, skiing, ice skating, and photography.

Aside from loving dance, George is also a composer and singer/songwriter. His latest CD, "Weightless Slumber" is now available. He plans to release a second CD later this year. Songs from his CDs were used as part of the sound track for two short films produced and directed by George and shot in Buenos Aires for release later this year also.

George has danced Tango, Salsa, and Swing in many cities around the world including: Buenos Aires, Argentina, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, Detroit, Portland, Waikiki, Vancouver, B.C., Bogotá (Colombia), San Jose (Costa Rica), Paris, Nice, Rome, Florence, Borgeo, Genoa, Turin, and Venice. George also conducts dance tours to Buenos Aires, Italy, and the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

To schedule a private lesson call George at (650) 493-6427 or email him @ george@inscenes.com