Fairytale Dances
Frequently Asked Questions
Quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, cotillions and weddings. Serving all of the USA; we’ve danced in 19 states plus DC so far.
Booking & retainer
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking your event 8–12 months in advance. The earlier you book, the more availability we have for rehearsal days.
How much is the retainer?
$400 (non-refundable) for local quinceañeras and Sweet 16s, and $500 (non-refundable) for travel events; $200 for weddings. It goes toward your total.
How do I book?
Call or text us at 323-715-4555, or reach out through our Contact page, and we’ll help you plan your package. Ready now? You can also book online on our Book Online page.
Packages & pricing
What type of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, credit/debit cards, Venmo and Zelle. We do charge a 4% fee for credit cards.
How are payments made?
For local choreography, it’s a retainer to reserve your date, then 2 payments due at your 1st and 5th rehearsals. For local chambelanes, it’s a retainer, then 2 payments due at your 1st and last rehearsals. Travel packages have their own payment schedule; see the Travel section below.
Are your prices going up?
Prices increase January 1, 2027. Book before January 1 to lock in current pricing, even if your event is later.
What events do you choreograph?
Quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, cotillions and weddings.
Do you provide chambelanes for hire?
Yes. Local chambelanes packages start at $2,700.
Do you also provide damas?
Yes, we provide damas as well as chambelanes.
Are outfits included for chambelanes and damas?
Yes, our chambelán and dama packages include all the outfits needed for the dances.
Rehearsals
When do rehearsals start?
We start rehearsals 2–3 months prior to your event.
How often are the rehearsals?
The rehearsals are once a week.
How long do the rehearsals run?
The rehearsals run for 2 hours for quinceañeras, Sweet 16s and cotillions, and 1 hour for weddings.
Where are rehearsals held?
Rehearsals are held at your home or at our studio, Fairytale Dances.
How many rehearsals are included?
Package A includes 11, Package B 9, Package C 8, Package D 4, and chambelán packages include 8.
Music
Who picks the music?
We recommend the quinceañera picks her own music, and we mix and edit it for you.
How many songs can we pick?
We usually use 1 song for the waltz. For the surprise dance, send us 3 to 5 songs you love, and we'll mix up to 4 of them for choreography packages, or up to 3 for chambelán packages.
Can you edit our music?
Yes. Music editing is free with our choreography packages, or $80 on its own.
Need song ideas?
Check out our song ideas page and our free planning guide.
Event day
Does the choreographer attend my event?
Yes. Packages A–C include a choreographer or representative at your event for up to 2 hours. Extra time is $50 per hour.
Travel
Do you travel?
Serving all of the USA; we’ve danced in 19 states plus DC so far.
How much are travel chambelanes?
Travel chambelanes packages start at $3,500.
How much is travel choreography?
Travel choreography starts at $2,800.
Are flights and hotel included in travel pricing?
Yes, travel pricing includes flights and hotel.
How do payments work for travel packages?
For travel chambelanes, it’s a retainer to reserve your date, then 3 payments due on the 1st of each month, starting 3 months before your event. For travel choreography, it’s a retainer to reserve your date, then 2 payments due on the 1st of each month, starting 2 months before your event.
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