The 8Count

Annemarie is amazing! We came to her at the 11^th hour and she did a complete 180 with us! We are now ready to tackle our first dance at our wedding with confidence. She was super flexible and made the whole experience really fun! I would highly recommend her to anyone either looking for wedding dance lessons or looking to have a fun time learning new dance steps! Thank you Annemarie!!!

I cannot recommend Annemarie Estes highly enough!!! She is an amazing dancer and an even better instructor and I encourage you to hire her TODAY whatever your dance needs.
We were a few weeks out from the wedding and even with everything else left to be done, I had my heart set on a special first dance. Our wedding was a mix of Hindu and Christian traditions so I wanted our first dance to reflect «fusion» as well.
I reached out to Annemarie with the three songs and sound clips I had in mind, fully expecting her to say not possible in just three weeks but– completely the opposite! She was super excited — told me the songs had inspired her and she was all set to get choreographing.
When we showed up, Annemarie was awesome– told us it was all about having fun and walked us through the choreography at our pace. Best part was she adapted as we went based on our natural movements and tendencies (so made it look good even when we messed up :). She made both of us feel comfortable and even my husband came out having enjoyed himself.
In the end, all it took was two one hour lessons, an iPhone video recording and some practice and we were ready to go! Our dance ended up being a perfect– a three song medley of classical moves, a little reggae and then bollywood style. Guests were BLOWN away and it started our reception off with a huge bang.
Thank you Annemarie for working with us and making our first dance a huge success!!!

My boyfriend and I wanted to dedicate one night a week to do something special and we decided that would be dance lessons. We’re so lucky to have found Annemarie! For the first couple of lessons she showed us various dance styles/​techniques. Once we decided salsa was going to be our focus, she taught us moves that I never dreamed I would be able to do! She has a ton of positive energy and has the ability to teach all levels with such ease. I HIGHLY recommend going to Annemarie if you want to have fun while learning how to dance (really well!). The only downside about going to Annemarie was having my cheeks hurt from smiling so much and discovering my boyfriend is a better dancer than me!

My husband and I took dance lessons for our first dance with Annemarie! It wasn’t your typical waltz and boring head on shoulders dance… we wanted to fuse together our cultures, Egyptian and Mexican! We gave Annemarie 3 songs. she choreographed the most amazing, fun, sexy and mind blowing routine for us! she’s got some magical powers with teaching… seriously wish we were getting married again to get more lessons! if you are getting married and need a cool, awesome, sexy first dance run to Annemarie. If you are throwing a party and want to show off your dance moves run to Annemarie, if you are attempting to meet dudes or chicks on the dance floor… run to Aneemarie!

Dance lessons with Annemarie is like hanging out with a good friend – she makes you feel so comfortable that you actually forget that you are in a lesson: you just start moving your feet, bouncing your shoulders, and the next thing you know, you are dancing, and way less embarrassed than you thought you might be. I highly recommend the 8Count for anyone – couples, individuals, groups – looking to freshen up their dance moves and confidence on the dance floor. She is the absolute best!

Annemarie is not only a great teacher but she made every class fun! This is not your parent’s/grandparents type dance class. She teaches the moves that you need now whether it’s for a night at a club or an upcoming wedding. Highly recommend this class!

I’ll start off by saying that gaining the courage to take dance lessons has been one the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Before working with Ree you’d never see me on a dance floor. After taking a series of private lessons I can say with complete confidence that there’s no social dancing situation I’m not ready for — whether that be a bar, club, wedding, or even my company’s lobby. I never realized I had rhythm until I met Annemarie. She taught me how to mix and match dance moves, working with the music to make everything look natural. Having her as a teacher was a complete blast! Her «can do» attitude and energy make for a wonderful learning experience. I can’t recommend Annemarie and The8Count enough. Like another Unilocaler stated, Annemarie truly is a gem.

Annemarie is the absolute best! She helped my finance and I get ready for our wedding day, by getting us comfortable on the dance floor together and preparing us for our first dance. She made us feel at ease from the first minute, and we both genuinely had so much fun with her. Her choreography and gentle (but energetic) guidance were always spot on. She communicates and gives feedback beautifully, is highly organized and client-​focused. She is confident and experienced, but down-​to-​earth, humble and empathetic. Based on where we were starting from, I thought we would need much more lesson time than we ended up needing — and I feel more comfortable dancing that I ever could have hoped for, esp. in only ~3 hours of lessons — all because she is such a great teacher! I think we had high hopes going in, but she even exceeded them in every possible way. Annemarie is a gem.

I went to the guys class and wasn’t sure what to expect having never taken dance classes before. I ended up having a blast. Annemarie creates a really laid-​back and encouraging atmosphere. She also does a great job of distilling & communicating concepts you can apply in a bunch of different ways rather than having you memorize moves /​routines. I’d definitely recommend.

Ree exudes energy and confidence. She has found the perfect balance between professionalism, attitude, and fun. In a class with Ree, strangers and acquaintances start feeling like friends you’re ready to hit the town with. Highly recommended for anyone, regardless of how nervous or awkward you feel picturing yourself in a dance studio. You will walk away relaxed, improved, and ready for more!

Annemarie’s class is AWESOME for anyone who is into music and dancing! She does a great job of mixing in new dance moves with lots of classics. I definitely fall more into the n00b category, but she made me feel really comfortable in her group class and patiently explained everything in a super casual atmosphere. Highly recommend!

I’ve been to several 8Count ladies & coed classes and they are AWESOME! Ree has an endless repertoire of moves to put in your back pocket for all those dance parties, weddings and nights out! The classes I’ve attended have been goofy, welcoming to both pros and novices and a really fun way to meet people. Wear lots of neon and get ready for a great time!