Dance lessons with
Jocelyn Martinez
From$63.78 per lesson
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Dance lessons with
Jocelyn Martinez
From$63.78 per lesson
•99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•11 reviews
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•11 reviews
About your dance coach
Hey! I’m Jocelyn Martinez, and I’ve worked as a professional dancer in the commercial dance industry since 2016, training in styles like jazz, hip hop, tap, ballet, stretching, contemporary, exercise & conditioning, and jazz funk for the past 20 years. I’ve also been teaching dance since the year of 2016 to students of all different levels, so if you’ve always wanted to start dancing, today is the day! I’ve worked with artists like Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and more, so whether you’re looking for the basics or looking to level up your performance skills, I look forward to dancing with you & getting 1% better every day :)
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Teaches: Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: North Hollywood, California
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Years Playing: 20 years
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Given: 16 lessons
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Accomplishments
🏅Professional Dancer
➕Performed with Sabrina Carpenter at the Grammy’s!
Specializations
💃Ballet
💃Jazz Funk
💃Contemporary
💃Hip-hop
Reputation
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
12 ratings•11 reviews
Isa
I am so so thankful to have found you in my life and even though this message is late. Know that I think abt you and your advice constantly throughout the day. My Notion page that we created had been an anchor for me thought this experience. Also your list of podcasts have been coming in clutch! Thank you for everything :)
Daria McKinney
As an intermediate dancer, I have been super excited to improve my skills and work on transitioning into advanced classes! Jocelyn helped me so much with not just my jazz dance skills, but even tips on advance class etiquette and confidence tips for class! I really enjoyed Jocelyn’s lesson and appreciated all the effort she put in to the session!
Nicholas Williams
I initially scheduled a lesson with Jocelyn to work on my flexibility & I am more than happy with what I got! Jocelyn came more than prepared with so many different flexibility exercises and tips that she showed me how to do herself! I will certainly be utilizing all of these exercises and tips in the future :) Thanks Jocelyn!
Jennifer Davis
Working with Jocelyn was such a blast! She is so sweet and kind and always made sure all of my questions were answered so that I understand everything clearly! She took me through a whole warm up and even taught me a dance combination! Loved working with Jocelyn :)
Michael Anderson
Jocelyn is such an incredible tap teacher! I was a little nervous to see how it would go learning tap online, but Jocelyn was so professional and organized. I definitely feel like I got exactly what I wanted out of this lesson & will be reaching out again!
Grace Rodriguez
I am more of an advanced dancer, so I was super excited to get to work with Jocelyn since she is a professional working dancer! I really loved how even though we worked on my physical dance skills, she also went over career tips with me as well!
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonStart with the basics of rhythm and body awareness. Teach simple weight shifts, basic footwork patterns, and how to feel the beat. Keep it playful—use music they love and celebrate every small win. End with a short, easy combination they can feel proud of & take home to enjoy and practice!
Lesson 11+Focus shifts to quality over quantity. Refine turns, improve balance, work on musical interpretation and emotional connection. Introduce choreography they can perform. Encourage them to explore different styles and find what resonates. These lessons are about transformation—from beginner to confident dancer with their own unique style.
Lesson 4-10Each lesson introduces new elements: levels (high/low), dynamics (sharp/smooth), floor work, partnering basics, or style-specific techniques. Mix learning with creative exploration—let them add their own flair. Build longer combinations and introduce performance concepts like eye contact and stage presence. By lesson 10, they should have several go-to moves and feel comfortable freestyling!
Lesson 2-3Introduce transitional steps and direction changes. Work on connecting movements smoothly and staying on beat. Add arm styling and basic turns. These lessons bridge isolated moves into flowing sequences. They’ll start to feel like a “real dancer” here!
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonAssess the dancer’s current technical level through warm-up, across-the-floor work, and a short combination, then discuss their goals and strengths. Set specific objectives for the next lessons together.
Lesson 11+Work on substantial choreography pieces that develop artistry, personal style, and stage presence. Focus on performance skills, conditioning, audition preparation, and exploring new styles to expand versatility.
Lesson 4-10Build advanced skills including complex turns, jumps, fast footwork, professional freestyle & performance tricks, and improvisation while developing performance quality. Culminate with a mini-showcase where the student performs and reviews video feedback of themselves.
Lesson 2-3Focus on correcting alignment, core engagement, and their weakest technical area while introducing drills for home practice. Develop essence, musicality, and quality of movement through a variation of artistic tools and techniques.
Youth players
Working with teenagers Focusing on what they love about dance and what they want to achieve. Set realistic, exciting goals together that match their interests (competitions, school performances, social media, etc.). Emphasizing clear explanations of why certain exercises & endeavors matter to their goals. Making a strong effort to keep things fun and relevant to current trends. Lastly, focusing on confidence, stage presence, and preparing for auditions, showcases, or creating content they’re excited about.
What you need to bringStudents should try their best to bring the proper dance shoes for the style we are working on. For example, tap shoes, ballet shoes, dance heels, sneakers for hip hop, etc.
What I can bringI have a speaker in case an extra one is needed! I also have a tripod for filming purposes if they like to get dance content :)
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
JM
Dance with Jocelyn M.⭑ 5.0 (12 reviews)