Meet the Duo Behind Show-Me Steps
We’re Bonnie and Josh Friess—partners in life, love, and now, in helping couples not trip over each other on the dance floor.
By day, we’re an occupational therapist (her) and a physical therapist (him), which means we spend a lot of time helping people move with confidence. By night (and weekends), we’re the team behind Show-Me Steps, where we turn “We have no rhythm” into “We crushed our first dance!”
With a background in dance and a deep understanding of movement, we help couples feel natural and at ease on the dance floor—no stiff, overly rehearsed routines here. Our approach is all about simple, fun, and confidence-boosting steps that make you look and feel great on your big day.
Our goal? To make your first dance feel effortless, fun, and uniquely YOU. Whether you’re aiming for a simple, romantic sway or a show-stopping lift (we’ll spot you, promise), we’ll help you feel comfortable and confident.
Let’s make your first dance a memory you’ll cherish forever. We can’t wait to dance with you!
1. We have zero dance experience. Can you still help us?
Absolutely! Whether you’ve got two left feet, no rhythm, or you’re working with different mobility needs, we tailor every routine to fit you. Our goal is to make sure you feel confident, comfortable, and have a great time—no prior dance skills required!
2. when should we start our lessons?
It is recommended to begin at least 3-4 months prior to your wedding if wanting to learn a choreographed routine. This gives you and your fiancé enough time to get the movement past the initial memory phase and into muscle memory. That way when you transition from performing in your living room in front of your cat to on the dance floor in front of everyone you know and love, you are set up for success!
3. Can we use any song we want?
Yes! Whether it’s a classic love song, a pop hit, or something totally unexpected, we’ll choreograph a dance that fits your song choice (and your vibe). If you’re stuck, we can even help you pick the perfect track.
4. What should we wear to lessons?
Anything you can move in! For the final lessons, it's a good idea to bring your wedding shoes (or something similar) so you can practice dancing in them. It is also a good idea to let us know what your wedding day look entails ahead of time so we may accommodate for volume, movement and constriction of garments with the choreography. It’s all fun and twirls until the groom realizes he cannot raise his arms over his head in his suit jacket until out on the dance floor during the big lift.
5. Do you offer lessons for other wedding dances (parents, bridal party, etc.)?
Absolutely! We offer choreography for mother-son dances, father-daughter dances, and even fun bridal party routines. If Grandma wants in on the action, we fully support that.
6. What if we completely blank out on the dance floor?
We teach muscle memory, so even if your brain takes a coffee break, your body will remember what to do. Worst case? Hold each other close, laugh it off, and look adorable—people will love it either way.
7. How do we book a lesson?
Just head to our Contact page, shoot us a message, and we’ll get you scheduled for a consultation! Consultations help us communicate the vision and goals for your big day prior to getting started. The sooner, the better—wedding dates fill up fast, and we want to make sure you have enough time to feel like total pros.
8. What if we need to add more sessions?
Easy! We can upgrade you to the next package or add one session at a time for a flat rate.