The Royal Treatment Ballroom Dancing
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Meet Jaklyn Royal

The art of dance. The heart of teaching.

Professional ballroom dancer. Studio owner. Choreographer. Coach.

For Jaklyn, ballroom dance has always been about more than movement. It's about discipline and freedom, precision and expression, partnership and individuality — and the moment when movement begins to feel like something more.

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A Life Shaped by Dance

Ballroom Has Never Been Just a Profession

It has been a lifelong passion — and a family one.

Born into a family of professional ballroom dancers, Jaklyn Royal began her dance journey at the age of three and entered the competitive ballroom world at just six years old.

An entrepreneur since 21, she opened her first dance studio that year and owned it for seven years. Her career then took her to New York City, where she managed one of the nation's leading Fred Astaire Dance Studios while continuing to compete at an elite international level.

She subsequently established her own successful ballroom dance studio in Denver's Cherry Creek neighborhood, operating it for eight years before selling the business. Now based in the Longmont–Boulder area, Jaklyn brings a lifetime of experience, artistry and personalized instruction to clients seeking something beyond the ordinary dance lesson.

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The Journey

From the Family Ballroom to Your First Lesson

  1. Age 3

    A family of professionals

    Raised by two professional ballroom dancers, Jaklyn begins dancing almost as soon as she can walk.

  2. Age 6

    Into competition

    She enters the competitive ballroom world — the beginning of a decorated competitive career.

  3. Age 21

    Her first studio

    Jaklyn opens her first dance studio and runs it for seven years.

  4. New York City

    Fred Astaire Dance Studios

    She manages one of the nation's leading Fred Astaire Dance Studios while competing at an elite international level.

  5. Denver

    Cherry Creek studio

    Jaklyn founds and leads her own ballroom studio in Cherry Creek for eight years before selling it.

  6. Today

    The Royal Treatment

    Based in Longmont, she offers private, wedding and competitive instruction throughout Boulder County and Greater Denver.

Why "The Royal Treatment"

A Name That Is Also a Promise

Royal is Jaklyn's family name — and the royal treatment is exactly how every client should feel. Especially when creating a custom dance, Jaklyn takes the time to get to know you, understand your story and your celebration, and design something unique to you.

Excellence and encouragement belong together.

Teaching Philosophy

Beautiful Movement Begins With Understanding

World-class standards and a welcoming learning environment can exist in the same room. Technical precision matters — so do patience, encouragement, enjoyment and trust. And yes, it should be fun.

Clarity
Understanding what you're learning and why it matters.
Connection
Developing awareness of yourself, your partner and the music.
Confidence
Building trust in your movement through thoughtful progression and practice.
Expression
Allowing technique to become a vehicle for personality, emotion and artistry.
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Professional Expertise

What Jaklyn Brings to Every Lesson

  • A lifetime in ballroom, from a family of professional ballroom dancers
  • Competitive experience at an elite international level, with numerous titles
  • Instruction across approximately 28 partnership dances
  • Owner of two ballroom studios and former manager of a top Fred Astaire Dance Studio in New York City
  • Choreographer for weddings, shows and fellow professionals
  • Coach for professionals, amateurs and Pro-Am competitors, plus a dedicated Competitive Mindset Coaching program

I Would Love to Be Part of Your Dance Journey

Whether you're preparing for a milestone celebration, exploring dance for the first time or refining years of training — bring your curiosity and your questions. We'll take it from there.

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