Now booking 2026 & 2027 weddings — a limited number of couples per season
Bride and groom sharing their first dance
every love story deserves

A first dance they'll never forget.

Private, fully custom wedding choreography with an award-winning choreographer — even if one of you swears they have two left feet.

Award-winning choreographer Middletown & Greater Hartford, CT First dance · parent dances · bridal party
15+Years of artistry
Any StyleClassic to cinematic
1 ArtistStart to finish
1st PlaceAward-winning choreography
They meetSee how it works →
Elegance and artistry — Impact Studios
The Three Minutes Everyone Watches

You've planned every detail.
Except the one on every camera.

The dress. The flowers. The playlist. Months of decisions — then the floor clears, the DJ says your names, and for three minutes it's just the two of you with every phone in the room raised.

That moment becomes either the highlight of your film — or the part you fast-forward.

We make it the highlight. Not a stiff, rented box-step: a dance choreographed to your song, your style, and the two of you — designed to look effortless and photograph like a film still.

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How It Works

Your love story, in five chapters.

Engaged couple holding hands
chapter one
chapter one

She said yes. Then you both said… "wait, we have to dance?"

It starts with a free consultation — your song ideas, your venue, your comfort level, and the story you want the room to feel. No pressure, no sales script, just a conversation about your moment.

Bride and groom walking together
chapter two
chapter two

Your song becomes your choreography.

Josalyn edits your music professionally and builds a routine around you both — your height difference, your dress, the nerves, your venue's floor. Romantic and classic, contemporary and cinematic, or a surprise flip that brings the house down.

Couple at their wedding celebration
chapter three
chapter three

Lessons that feel like date nights.

Private sessions with one choreographer — the same artist every week. You leave each lesson with practice clips, so the two of you can rehearse in the kitchen in your socks. Couples tell us it's the least stressful part of planning.

Bride celebrating with sparklers
chapter four
chapter four

The dress rehearsal.

Full run-throughs in your real shoes — the dip, the spin, the exact ending pose your photographer will thank you for. Nothing about your wedding day should be a first attempt.

First dance surrounded by guests with sparklers
chapter five
chapter five

The floor clears. The room rises.

Instead of swaying in a circle hoping the song ends, you dance — and the applause is real. That's the memory. That's what we build.

Start your story — free consultation
3–6Months ahead is ideal
60 minEvery private session
Any songProfessionally edited
1 artistStart to finish
Watch

See a first dance come to life.

The floor clears and it’s just the two of you. This is the moment we prepare you for — your song, your style, your story.

The moment everyone remembers — we make sure it looks like this
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The weddingBook the first dance →
Real Couples, Kind Words

The reviews say it better than we can.

Nine dancers, students, and parents — in their own words.

★★★★★

"Throughout my dance career, Josalyn has been one of my all-time favorite choreographers. I've worked with her on solos, duets, and group dances, and each experience was so positive and rewarding. Not only is she brilliantly creative and talented, but a wonderfully kind human being too. She truly cares about each and every dancer and makes us feel so seen and valued. I couldn't recommend her enough. 6 out of 5 stars!"

Katie Tolin — Competitive Dancer
★★★★★

"Over the years I have been lucky to have had Josalyn as a contemporary, jazz and hip hop teacher. She has choreographed numerous challenging and fun dances for me and my peers at the studio. I always looked forward to her classes every week. She always comes to rehearsal with a caring smile and positive energy that made every practice productive and entertaining. Through her creative choreography and kind heart, Josalyn has inspired me to be a confident person and dancer. She also choreographed my senior solo, which truly was one of the coolest pieces of choreography I've ever danced. 5 stars!"

Hannah Smith — Student
★★★★★

"I was lucky enough to experience hands-on training and choreography by Josalyn for 6 years. Her teaching style is phenomenal, along with her creative and innovative original choreography. I have truly developed not only as a dancer, but also as a person as a result of her guidance. I left each class with new knowledge and a positive impact made. I could not recommend her enough!"

Julia Rokycky — Student of 6 Years
★★★★★

"What I love about Josalyn's choreography is her incredible musicality. Every movement feels intentionally placed with the music and each transition is always effortless. This has allowed me to really connect with the music and tap into my emotions. Josalyn's classes and choreography have shaped me into the dancer I am today. I've learned to put power into each dance and have become more confident because of it!"

Talia Turro — Student
★★★★★

"Josalyn is insanely talented and shows her students care and respect when teaching them. The kids have so much fun while with her — this is important for learning and growth. I would highly recommend Josalyn for anything! 6 out of 5 stars!!"

Heather Tuller — Dance Parent
★★★★★

"Josalyn has truly been the most wonderful part of my dance career. I always struggled coming out of my shell, and Jos brought that confidence out of me. From being an amazing dance teacher to someone who is always there to listen, she is truly inspiring."

Alexis Carneiro — Student
★★★★★

"I had the privilege of not only working with you as a choreographer, but watching you grow as a dancer, which inspired me to be better. You helped with my personal growth by challenging what I thought I couldn't do, which helped me as a dancer and as a person. I carry the lessons you taught me in my everyday life. 5 out of 5 star rating!"

Isabelle Camli-Saunders — Student
★★★★★

"Being in class with Josalyn is like no other. She has taught me technique, adaptability, and most of all passion. Her classes have allowed me to go into different dance spaces with confidence. Josalyn's classes are a positive and welcoming environment, allowing any dancer to learn something new every time!"

Xelayna Flordelis — Student
★★★★★

"Your choreography always pushes your dancers past their expectations — in strength, stamina, and technique. Your ability to switch it up has allowed me to grow in various styles and understand my body's movement better. I've taken your hip hop, jazz, and lyrical, and through it all you've strengthened my versatility and made the space fun to be in. I would definitely rate your teaching 5 out of 5 stars!"

Ari McDaniel — Student
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DatingYour five chapters →
30-Second Match

Find your collection.

Three questions. An honest recommendation. No email required.

1. When is the wedding?

2. What are you imagining?

3. Beyond the first dance?

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The proposalChoose a collection →
Investment

Choose your collection.

Private, custom-choreographed, and taught personally by Josalyn. Every price published right here — no showroom pitch, ever.

Couples spend thousands on a photographer to capture the moments. This is the investment that creates the one everyone remembers.

timeless

Signature

$949
4 private sessions
  • Custom first-dance choreography to your song
  • Professional music editing
  • Practice videos after every session
  • Support between lessons
Begin with a consultation
the favorite

Masterpiece

$1,549
6 private sessions
  • Everything in Signature
  • Advanced, story-driven choreography
  • Personalized workbook & client portal
  • Dress rehearsal included
  • Dance-Ready Guarantee
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the heirloom

Legacy Collection

$2,449
9 sessions · full wedding suite
  • Everything in Masterpiece
  • Parent & group dances choreographed
  • Vendor coordination (DJ, photo, video)
  • Josalyn on-site on your wedding day
Reserve your date

Just want to try it first? Foundation session — $169, credited in full toward any collection booked within 14 days — it's a deposit, not a gamble. Father-daughter, mother-son, and full bridal-party dances can be added to every collection.

Payment plans available — split any collection into three monthly payments. Weddings under 8 weeks away include an expedited-timeline premium; ask at your consultation.

Josalyn Cipkas, founder and choreographer of Impact Studios
Your Choreographer

One artist. Every step of the way.

Around Hartford, most wedding lessons happen in franchise ballroom chains with rotating instructors and a fixed syllabus. Impact Studios is different: Josalyn Cipkas — award-winning choreographer, Broadway Dance Center scholarship recipient, four years with two professional Connecticut companies, 15+ years of stage work — choreographs and teaches every single session herself, in any style your song calls for.

  • 15+ years of award-winning choreography
  • Broadway Dance Center, NYC — scholarship recipient
  • Professional company dancer — four years, two companies
  • Every style — classic, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop surprises
  • Chosen at ten — to perform solo at two weddings
Meet her — free consultation
The Impact Studios Promise

You will not be left standing there.

Every couple gets a full dress rehearsal in the shoes you’ll actually wear. If you don’t feel confident by your final session, we’ll add a complimentary session — on us.

15+ yearsTeaching & performing
Broadway Dance CenterScholarship recipient
4 yearsTwo professional CT companies
Six stylesBallet to hip hop — any song
Beyond Weddings

Dancers train here too.

Impact Studios is also a full dance and fitness studio in Middletown — classes for ages 3 to adult, and studio rental by the hour.

Visit the Middletown studio
Growing old togetherRead their stories →
Questions

Everything you're wondering.

My partner has two left feet and zero interest. Help?

You're the majority, not the exception. Sessions are private, patient, and genuinely fun — reluctant partners usually end up the ones showing off the practice videos. Choreography is built around what both of you can do beautifully.

When should we start lessons?

Three to six months before the wedding is the sweet spot; six-plus months opens up the full Legacy experience with parent and group dances. Under three months? Tell us your date — we'll tell you honestly what's possible.

Can we dance to our song, even if it's unusual?

Yes — that's the point. Josalyn edits your music professionally and choreographs in whatever style fits it: romantic and classic, contemporary and cinematic, or a surprise flip into something that brings the house down.

Can I practice in my dress and heels?

Please do. The dress rehearsal exists exactly for this — hem length, heel height, the dip, the ending pose. Nothing about your day should be a first attempt.

Where do sessions happen?

In-studio for couples within about an hour of Middletown, CT — serving Marlborough, Hebron, Colchester, Middletown, and Greater Hartford. Live virtual coaching is available anywhere.

We're not in our twenties. Is this still for us?

Some of the most moving first dances we create are for couples marrying later in life, second marriages, vow renewals, and milestone anniversaries. Choreography is always built around your bodies, your energy, and your song — elegance has no age limit.

Do you work with all couples?

Absolutely. Every couple, every background, every love story is welcome here.

the floor clears, the song begins…

Make it the moment they never stop talking about.

Wedding dates book first-come and each season holds a limited number of couples. Reserve your free consultation today — it costs nothing to find out what your first dance could be.

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☎ (860) 337-3670 ✉ Impactstudiosllcdance@gmail.com Middletown, Connecticut
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