Instructors
Elizabeth Marberry
Owner & CEO
Meet Elizabeth Marberry, Owner and Founder of Wedding Dance Coach.
With a brain for business and a heart for dance and PLAY, Elizabeth launched WDC after teaching her very own (non-dancer) fiance-now-husband how to loosen up, have fun, and CRUSH their first dance together in the Wedding Spotlight.
Elizabeth’s dance and choreography credentials are legendary. From her Performing Arts Degree to her many international dance appearances and projects, Elizabeth finally found her dance “home” helping other couples enjoy each other, ditch the wedding planning blues, and rekindle their “why” for getting hitched…all while learning simple and elegant moves for their Most Important Day.
After 14+ years as a Wedding Industry Leader, Elizabeth has also launched a multi-season podcast for other Creative Entrepreneurs and Wedding Professionals, and has grown her social media influence to over 120K combined account followers.
Now, she coaches other Owners on the exact steps she took to get where she is today, while continuing to lead her team of Expert Instructors, so she can reach even more couples who are ready to DANCE and SHINE, even when they think they have two left feet.
Alissa Ann
Studio Manager
Alissa is a multi-disciplined creative with a passion for business and strategy. A former competitor and award-winning choreographer, Alissa taught dance, barre, and group fitness in Denver from 2016 to 2021, when she adopted a full-time schedule as a pro vocalist. She currently co-leads multiple Denver bands and performs with production companies that focus on dance, burlesque, and pole/aerial expression.
Alissa is also a songwriter, producer, and storyteller with a B.S. in Journalism and Communications. She has over a decade of experience working in both the non-profit and corporate sectors, in music education and therapeutic technology.
Alissa is ecstatic to join the Wedding Dance Coach team as Studio Manager, as the role marries so many of her skills and invites her to deepen her involvement in the wedding biz! Her world revolves around music and dance, and (even if it sounds cheesy!)... she loves love.
Melissa Aaron
Master Instructor
Melissa has been passionate about dance since she was a child. In 2008, she became licensed to teach Zumba, then added Ballroom dancing to better her understanding and instruction of Latin rhythms. Next she got involved in the Denver West Coast Swing community and enjoyed swing trainings & events. Currently Melissa is competing in Country Western and has won several champion placements, most recently, a World Championship title! She looks forward to connecting and collaborating with you on your special dance.
Terra Summers
Instructor
Terra has been dancing and competing in West Coast Swing and Country for over 11 years. Her love of movement and choreography began as a young child in theater and musicals followed by Cheerleading and Poms as a teenager. Her teaching career began with Country partner dances and Line Dancing, then quickly became involved in West Coast Swing. She competes as an All-Star on the WSDC circuit and has won numerous awards. Her passion and enthusiasm for teaching is contagious and loved by her students. Her friendly and outgoing personality makes learning from her fun and exciting! She is also the founder and instructor for the Dancing With Friends adaptive dance program and is making a huge impact in helping dancers with disabilities.
Elisabeth Berry
Instructor
Elisabeth Berry began dancing at the age of 4 studying ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, Broadway, and hip hop. She received her BA in Dance from Bowling Green State University and in 2009 began teaching dance for ages 2 through adult. While in college, Elisabeth choreographed and performed for various community theaters in Northwest Ohio including Black Swamp Players, Waterville Playshop, and 3B Productions. In 2017 she moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue a full time teaching career. Elisabeth has taught for the the Colorado Ballet, On Pointe School of Dance, Aurora Dance Arts, and Virtuosity Dance Center.
Elisabeth is passionate about helping her students express themselves and gain confidence through dance, and is excited to bring that passion to WDC couples. When not dancing, Elisabeth enjoys knitting, spending time with her cats Isadora and Hudson, and rooting on Ohio sports teams!
PJ Catalano
Virtual Instructor
PJ Catalano is our expert VIRTUAL dance coach currently living in Casselberry, Florida. She has trained in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical and acrobatics and brings over 35 years of teaching experience! Currently she is a UCWDC competitive dancer winning several overall championships & one World championship in country dance!
Sharing her passion for dance while making it FUN is her ultimate goal and she LOVES working with her private students in our virtual studio. PJ looks forward to being a part of your dance journey on this momentous & unforgettable occasion.
