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Private Swim Lessons inRio Verde

Looking for the best private swim lessons near me? Itโ€™s always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in Rio Verde! Our private swim lessons in Rio Verde ensure rapid progress in essential water safety skills

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Private swim lessons in Rio Verde, AZ

Bring your private swim lessons home with Sunsational Swim School

With our Learn-to-Swim Guarantee, if your child canโ€™t demonstrate the โ€œSunsational Swim Sequenceโ€ by the twelfth lesson, weโ€™ll give you up to four additional classes for free! Lessons are available for all ages: infants, toddlers, older children, and adults, helping swimmers gain confidence, safety and skills in weeks, whether at your home pool or a local community pool in the Rio Verde area.

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Sunsational Swim School brings essential swim skills to you, helping everyone enjoy the water more safely across Rio Verde.

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Why our students and parents love us!

5-star rated by parents and swimmers alike

Andrea was so fantastic with our 2 year old! She went from non-swimmer to starfish in 12 swim lessons. AWESOME!

Toby P.

Charis is an absolute delight, she is always on time and professional. My kids love working with her and I've already seen a big improvement with their swim skills. I would highly recommend her and Sunsational!

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Ashlee Y.

Kristin was amazing and so patient with our little one! Our toddler learned so much and is confident in the water. We absolutely love her!

Sandra P.

'Teresa is absolutely wonderful!! She is excellent with kids and focuses on safety first. My son absolutely loves her class and has learned so much! I highly recommend!!' - Darlene B.

Darlene B.

Alena our swim instructor is the best we've ever seen. So great with our challenging kids. Whatever she does is magic, and we scratch our heads because we can't even get our own kids to calm down and focus as she does. What an awesome swim instructor, will hire again and again!!!

Grant M.

Calli has been great with our 2.5 year old! Easy to communicate and schedule. Our son is progressing well so far!

Jennifer G.

Kali the instructor that Sunsational Swim School matched us with has been amazing. Kali has been a great instructor to our kids. She has been so understanding of the needs of our kids to help them be more safe around water. They have progressed rapidly with her instruction. She is so warm towards the kids and is a great teacher towards them. She is a great person and I would highly recommend her to anyone I know who is looking to teach a child or adult how to swim.

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Steven B.

'Jordan was wonderful! My sons loved her and really learned a lot in 12 sessions. I would definitely recommend her to other parents looking to get their babies water safe for the summer. Thanks Jordan and Sunsational Swim School!' - Dana V.

Dana V.

Popular Swimming Lesson Programs

Levels we teach on our Swim Lesson Programs

Tadpole Skills

Cue words to learn to hold breath underwater

Assisted back float

Assisted front float/submersion

Developing underwater comfort & water acclimation

Assisted Kicking

Introduction of Water Safety Skills (based on age)

Blowing bubbles

Assisted "monkey crawl" along pool wall

Starfish Skills

Unassisted backfloat

Underwater swim (person to person & to wall)

"Monkey Crawl" holding the side of the pool wall

Reach for the side of the pool after submersion

Assisted roll to back float

Assisted climb out of pool

Goldfish Skills

Unassisted kicking underwater

Underwater turn to grab wall (near edge)

Roll to back float (less assistance)

Unassisted 15+ second back float

Assisted fall into water and roll to back float

Unassisted climb out of pool

Jellyfish Skills

Unassisted roll to back float

Drop in from pool edge, turn around and kick back to wall

Unassisted 30+ second back float

Unassisted roll to back float after fall in water

Seahorse Skills

Tread water

Assisted back float

Assisted front float/submersion

Developing underwater comfort & water acclimation

Assisted Kicking

Introduction of Water Safety Skills (based on age)

Blowing bubbles

Assisted "monkey crawl" along pool wall

Dolphin Skills

Breaststroke

Jump into pool tread water 10s return to side

Forward somersault

Skull head first 5m

Backstroke

Dolphin kick

Seal Skills

Technique refinement for all strokes

Tread water 30+ seconds

Retrieve underwater objects in deep water

Flip turns

Head first surface dive in deep water

Butterfly

Why are Rio Verde swimming lessons so important?

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in the US for children under 14, and in most cases, it happens in just minutes โ€“ even when a caregiver is nearby. In fact:

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75%of children who drown were out of sight for five minutes or less
9 out of 10drowning deaths occur while an adult is present

Enrolling your child in swimming lessons is one of the best ways to prevent drowning by teaching them essential water safety skills.

Benefits of private swimming lessons in Rio Verde

Water safety comes first

Our private swimming lessons in Rio Verde teach essential water safety skills from day one. Our Sunsational Swim School instructors focus on helping swimmers learn how to swim confidently to recover from unexpected falls into the water. The โ€œSunsational Swim Sequenceโ€ teaches students to turn around, find the wall, and swim to safety.

Personalized instruction for faster progress

Our experienced teachers make lesson plans guided by each swimmerโ€™s needs and strengths, because every student learns to swim differently. Sunsationalโ€™s classes in Rio Verde utilize gentle, encouraging techniques so that kids and adults can conquer fears and learn to swim more quickly.

Top-rated Instructors

All Sunsational instructors are CPR/First Aid certified w/ minimum 2 years experience teaching baby lessons

Home or community pool: your choice!

You save time and money when you can choose the location that works best for your family. Sunsational Swim Instructors teach lessons at the Rio Verde-area pool you chooseโ€”in your neighborhood or your backyard!

Members Of

Member of National Drowning Prevention AllianceMember of United States Swim School AssociationMembers of Female FoundersMember Stop Drowning Now

How it works?

Start Americaโ€™s #1 rated swimming lessons at your home pool as easy as 1,2,3

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Tell us what you're looking for in your private swim lessons in Rio Verde and we'll match you with the perfect Sunsational instructor.

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Shortly after registering, we'll introduce you to your hand-selected instructor, who will contact you to schedule lessons at a time and place that suits you.

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Start Lessons

Dive in and start making waves! Our private swim lessons in Rio Verde are designed to help you or your child gain confidence and reach your swimming goals quickly.

100,000+

Swimmers since 2009

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We're so confident in the quality of our swim instructors that we stand behind them with our Sunsational Instructor Guarantee!

If your first lesson is anything less than sunsational, just let us know and we can either refund your unused lesson time or re-start your lesson package with a more suitable Instructor, your choice!

Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons

Learn about why parents choose Sunsational for their Private Swimming Lessons

Private Swim Lessons

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Group Swim Lessons


Quick Results with 30+ minutes of individualised instruction

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Slow Progress with limited 1-on-1 attention

Flexible scheduling, book multiple kids back-to-back

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Flexible scheduling, may vary for each child

Save time lessons at your home or community pool

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Time-Consuming - travel required to and from lessons

Faster Progression saves money in the long run

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More Sessions Needed Needed to see real progress

4000+ 5-Star Ratings from Happy Swimmers

Read Sunsational reviews from thousands of happy customers! Learn why families love our top-rated swim instructors and how we help students learn water safety and confidence in the water.

Toby P.

Andrea was so fantastic with our 2 year old! She went from non-swimmer to starfish in 12 swim lessons. AWESOME!

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Ashlee Y.

Charis is an absolute delight, she is always on time and professional. My kids love working with her and I've already seen a big improvement with their swim skills. I would highly recommend her and Sunsational!

Sandra P.

Kristin was amazing and so patient with our little one! Our toddler learned so much and is confident in the water. We absolutely love her!

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Darlene B.

'Teresa is absolutely wonderful!! She is excellent with kids and focuses on safety first. My son absolutely loves her class and has learned so much! I highly recommend!!' - Darlene B.

Grant M.

Alena our swim instructor is the best we've ever seen. So great with our challenging kids. Whatever she does is magic, and we scratch our heads because we can't even get our own kids to calm down and focus as she does. What an awesome swim instructor, will hire again and again!!!

Jennifer G.

Calli has been great with our 2.5 year old! Easy to communicate and schedule. Our son is progressing well so far!

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Steven B.

Kali the instructor that Sunsational Swim School matched us with has been amazing. Kali has been a great instructor to our kids. She has been so understanding of the needs of our kids to help them be more safe around water. They have progressed rapidly with her instruction. She is so warm towards the kids and is a great teacher towards them. She is a great person and I would highly recommend her to anyone I know who is looking to teach a child or adult how to swim.

Dana V.

'Jordan was wonderful! My sons loved her and really learned a lot in 12 sessions. I would definitely recommend her to other parents looking to get their babies water safe for the summer. Thanks Jordan and Sunsational Swim School!' - Dana V.

Featured swim instructors in Rio Verde, AZ

We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in Rio Verde. Every Sunsational swim teacher has a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, is CPR/First Aid certified, passes a national background check, and has a proven track record of successful teaching before they even land an interview with Sunsational.

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*If you'd like to work with a specific instructor, we'll do our best match you with your request. However, instructor availability is not guaranteed. If the instructor is unavailable, we'll pair you with a swim instructor who's equally qualified!

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Carlie H.

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Carlie and I have taught swimming for 2 years with kids aging from 2-13. I have also worked with children in school settings, home settings, and in my personal life for over 15 years. I graduated form UC Davis in 2017 with a BA in Communication and minor in Human Rights. I am currently a graduate student at ASU earning a MA in Social Justice and Human Rights. I swam and played water polo through high school and it brings me joy to share my passion for the water with others.

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cate c.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85255

Certification N/A

Hi! I'm Cate Clowers, and I have been a swimmer for 14 years now! I started teaching swim lessons in March 2023 and fell in love with it! I love to swim, and it makes me so happy to have the opportunity to teach others how to swim or become better swimmers!

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Natalie B.

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Certification N/A

Hi! My name is Natalie, and I have been teaching swim lessons since February 2019. I have always loved swimming and being in the water, so it is my joy to teach students of all ages, helping them enjoy the water as much as I do! My goals are to foster safety, comfort, fun, and technique. I am a naturopathic doctor currently working on building my practice, so I have a high level of training in water safety and lots of experience working with both children and adults!

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Kelsey A.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85259

Certification N/A

Hi, Im Kelsey, a fellow mermaid and swimming enthusiast. I love helping people of all ages remove their fears about the water. Once we move past water safety, it becomes even more fun learning and perfecting swimming styles for the best strokes. I have a background in water acclimation, survival-based swimming, and stroke development.

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Calli S.

Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hello! My name is Calli. I started out my love for chlorine as a lifeguard when I was 15 years old. I progressed as a deep water guard and then I became a swim instructor. I've been a swim instructor for 2 years now. I absolutely love working with the kids and being able to teach them a lifelong skill they can hold onto forever. I have 3 younger siblings that I've taught how to swim and I've worked with children as an au pair in Colombia. I look forward to spending the pool season with you!

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Thomas V.

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Tommy and I've taught swim lessons for 3 years. I've also been a recreational coach for 2 years. I have experience with toddlers, children, young adults, and adults. I have experience with special needs children and fearful children. I love to see children of all ages develop a love of water. I'm a graduate of the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona and have a degree in marketing. I'm a former competitive swimmer and have a passion for all things swimming!

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Kristin T.

Phoenix, AZ 85054

Sunsational Certified Since 2022

Hi, my name is Kristin. I've been teaching swim lessons for 16 years with swimmers of all ages and abilities, infant to adult. I swam competitively and coached at the summer league, high school and U.S.S. Club levels. I graduated college quite a few years ago. I have a Bachelors in Business and a Masters of Business Admin. I love teaching because watching a swimmer build confidence and skill is so rewarding. Also as a parent, I want to do my part to reduce water related tragedies in Arizona.

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Alex R.

Phoenix, AZ 86260

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi my name is Alex and I am a native of the valley! My experience comes in the form of 4 years of private one on one swim instruction mostly focusing on children ages one to 12. I also have experience working with adults of all ages up to 75 years of age. My passion is to help my clients achieve total and complete confidence in and around water and to also enhance swimming proficiency. I love to teach and cant wait to help you achieve your swimming and water safety goals!

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Christa P.

Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Sunsational Certified Since 2020

Salutations, my name is Christa and I've been a lifeguard for about 8 years. I grew up around water, swam competitively in high school, and played water polo for the UA. I have taught swim lessons for about 4 years from infants to adults. I love teaching swim lessons because while living in toasty AZ, it is important to spread awareness of water safety to prevent childhood drownings.

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Isabella C.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

Certification N/A

Hi, my name is Emery (They/Them)! I have been a dedicated teacher with experience since February 2021! I have worked at community pools and the YMCA, providing both group and private lessons, as well as adaptive lessons for children with special needs. I have a passion for working with students of all ages and levels. Whether they are a new swimmer or want to work on advanced techniques, I am willing and able to teach them! I believe swimming is a very important skill that can also be a lot of fun! I'm excited to meet your student and start our swim journey together!

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Emily T.

Phoenix, AZ 85050

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Emily and I have been a competitive swimmer since I was 6 years old. I swam 4 years on a Division 1 swim team at Valparaiso University and graduated in May 2017 with a degree in Biology. I taught swim lessons to children ages 4-11 for one summer. I love teaching swim lessons because I love seeing children having fun and completing tasks in the water. Also, I love encouraging kids and knowing the children will be safer near and in the water.

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Calvin S.

Cave Creek, Arizona 85331

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hello! My name is Calvin Stephenson and I've been teaching swim lesson for 8 years. I have a BA in English from the University of Idaho, where I acquired most of my skills. I've taught everyone from babies just trying the water for the first time, to adults who've been water-shy their whole lives. I also have lots of experience working with special needs children in and out of the pool. I love teaching swim lessons because my students have a great time and there is no one I can't teach!

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Boston B.

Mesa, Arizona 85215

Certification N/A

Hi everyone! My name is Boston, and I am currently a college student at the University of Arizona. I have spent a majority of my life in the water, having played at the Junior Olympics for water polo and doing competitive swimming for 5 years. I also have 2 prior years of lifeguard experience and swim instruction with kids of all ages. I am super excited to hopefully coach your kids and work with you all! I hope to see you soon.

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Benjamin W.

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hello. My name is Benjamin Weber. I have been providing swim and surf instruction for 6 years. I have taught children to swim ages 6 month up to adults. I have just begun working part-time as a substitute teacher as well. I graduated from CSUMB in 2016 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. I have a deep love for water, whether it be pools or oceans. It is my goal to be able to share that love with others by providing a personalized experience to each client.

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Erica O.

Cave Creek, Arizona 85331-6693

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi! My name is Erica Olson and I have been working as a swim instructor for over three years! I teach swim lessons of all skill levels (basic water safety to stroke perfection) to kids of all ages. I can't wait to start our swim journey!

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Grace V.

Phoenix, Arizona 85050

Certification N/A

Hi, Im Grace! Ive been a competitive swimmer for as long as I can remember, and the water has always felt like a second home to me. Ive been teaching swim lessons since March 2023 to students of all agesfrom babies learning to get comfortable and safe around the water to middle and high schoolers working on technique. Im passionate about helping others build confidence in the water while having fun and staying safe. I cant wait to share my love of swimming with you or your child!

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Paul M.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85250

Certification N/A

My name is Paul Miller. I have been a swimmer since I was 5, starting in private lessons just like this and working all the way up to swimming through college and beyond. It has been a constant throughout my life, and it would be my pleasure to offer you an opportunity to find as much joy from it as I did!

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Lindsay C.

Mesa, AZ 85207

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

My name is Lindsay Cote and I have 17 years of experience teaching swimming lessons/lifeguarding to all ages from infant to adult. I have a bachelors degree in education and have taught for over 11 years. I do have experience with special needs students.. As well as swimming being a passion of mine I have also coached softball and soccer to ages nine to eighteen. I have a passion for the water and love swimming. To me it is an essential skill for safety and enjoyment.

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Colleen C.

Mesa, AZ 85203

Sunsational Certified Since 2021

Hi, my name is Colleen and I've been teaching swim lessons for eight years with ages 1 to 12 years old. I've also worked with children for five years as a teacher. I went to school at Arizona State University and earned a bachelors degree in elementary education in 2013. I love teaching students the fundamentals of water safety, and taking part in their learning process. I look forward to working with some great kiddos!

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Erika B.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85250

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hi, I am Erika and I am a California native and have grown up for a love of water and the ocean. I began swimming at a young age and competitively from high school through college. I have over 8 years of experience teach private lessons from infants to adults, from water safety to advance technique. I have also had the honor of being a club swim coach for the the ages of 5-18. I still enjoy swimming in my free time and look forward to bringing my passion for swimming to those I teach.

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Lauren M.

Mesa, Arizona 85213

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi, Im Lauren! Im a swim instructor from Phoenix, AZ, and Ive been teaching for 3 years with the city of Mesa. Ive worked with all ages (6 months to 68!) and with students with varying abilities. Im also a current Nursing student, lifeguard, and EMT, and have a background in synchronized swimming! Ive always loved the water and grew up diving, skiing, and wakeboarding. I love helping students gain confidence in the water while having fun and staying safe. Whether youre a parent with a kiddo whos just getting in the water or youre just looking to improve your skills, Im excited to be a part of your swimming journey!

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We have answers. What makes private lessons better than group classes?

We are so confident in our private, one-on-one instruction that we offer a Learn-to-Swim Guarantee for all students ages 3 and up!* We guarantee your child will be able to resurface, turn around, swim back to the edge of the pool and grab the wall unassisted after they complete their Learn to Swim Guaranteed package. If your child completes their lesson package and hasn't achieved the agreed-upon milestones, we'll work with you to provide up to 4 additional lessons at no extra cost until they do. This program is our commitment to building a foundation of safety and confidence for your child in the water.

Our pricing is transparent and based on the swim lesson package you choose. Packages are available in 6, 12 and 18 lessons with options for 30-minute, 60-minute or longer sessions for multiple students back-to-back. Every package includes a certified, background-checked instructor who comes to your home or preferred pool. Because lessons are private and personalized, youโ€™ll see faster progress and greater value compared to group classes. Start a registration to build a package and see an exact, no-hassle price on options best for your goals and budget.

We make scheduling easy. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend lessons are avaialble 6AM-8PM to fit your familyโ€™s lifestyle. You choose the days, times and number of lessons per week that works for you. Because all lessons are private, scheduling is completely flexible and can be adjusted for vacations or weather. In Rio Verde, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever youโ€™re ready.

Our core service is providing private, at-home swim lessons. Your trained instructor travels to your home pool, community pool or aquatic facility anywhere in Rio Verde or across Phoenix Metro. If you don't have a pool, our instructors are happy to meet you at any safe, local pool of your choosing. If using a facility pool, be sure to have authorization to have your Private Swim Lessons there.

Absolutely. Every Sunsational swim instructor is rigorously vetted with comprehensive background checks and is certified in CPR and first aid, and insured under our company insurance policy. Our instructors have a minimum of 2 seasons of teaching experience before being certified. Many also have specialized experience working with infants, toddlers, special needs learners, or adults overcoming fear of water. In Rio Verde, where backyard pools, HOA pools make swimming skills essential, you can trust that your instructor is not only qualified but passionate about building water confidence and safety in every student.

We understand if you're concerned about selecting the right swim instructor for your lessons, because we are too! Our full-time, dedicated matching team carefully reviews your registration and hand selects a swim instructor for your lessons based on your swimmer's age, goals and your schedule. You'll receive a detailed instructor profile with experience, certifications, and reviews. If you'd like to request a specific instructor in Rio Verde, we'll do our best to accommodate. But rest assured that we stand behind each of our swim instructors and selections with our Satisfaction Guarantee.

We stand by the quality of our instructors and offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. While we are confident in our rigorous selection process (all instructors are background-checked and CPR-certified), we want you to have the perfect match. If you're not completely satisfied with your first lesson, just let us know, and we'll restart your lessons with a new instructor or refund your unused lessons, your choice.

For baby and some toddler lessons, parent participation is encouraged for building water comfort. For older children (typically ages 2+), parents are not specifically encouraged to be in the water, as our one-on-one private instruction is designed to build independence. However, we always require a responsible adult to be present on the premises for all lessons with minors. If you have specific preferences or concerns, our team is happy to accommodate them in your registration. We tailor each lesson to your comfort and goals.

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