The first dance at a wedding is often the most anticipated—and the most feared. It is very common nowadays for neither the bride nor the groom to have never taken any kind of dance lessons, and now they are expected to dance in front of all their friends and family. However, this moment does not have to be painful—in fact, it can be beautiful and romantic simply by taking some wedding dance lessons before the first dance at the wedding.
Wedding Dance Lessons make the First Dance Fun
Signing up for a few wedding dance lessons is a great way to get in shape and unwind a little during the weeks approaching the wedding, not to mention the fact that the couple will know what to do when their song starts and everyone is watching them in their first dance as man and wife. After the first dance, they will be able to dance all night long with the steps they learned.
Wedding dance lessons can be cheap or expensive, depending on the type of lessons taken and the studio. Group lessons are an inexpensive alternative, although participants get little personal attention. Private lessons are more expensive, but the couple can learn simple choreography that goes with their song.
It is best to start taking wedding dance lessons several months before the wedding, because the body needs to learn to move to the music and the couple needs to learn to work together. However, this is not always possible, and one or two lessons is better than nothing.
Which Dance to Learn for the First Dance
Many wedding couples want to learn Waltz for their first dance, because it is traditional and romantic. It is a good choice, and easy to learn. However, the Waltz beat is very specific—three beats per measure—and there are few popular songs that are Waltzes. Most first dance songs couples pick are actually Foxtrots.
Foxtrot is a great dance to learn, because it is versatile—it can be danced to almost any song that has four beats per measure. Foxtrot can be slow and romantic, or it can be lively and upbeat. It is just as easy to learn as Waltz is.
Couples should not feel like they have to follow tradition in their first dance. They should choose a song or dance that suits them—whether it is a slow and romantic Waltz, a sensuous Tango, or a lively Swing.
The first dance at a wedding is one of the most romantic moments of the whole day. Investing some time and money into wedding dance lessons is a good way to make the most of that moment, making it memorable for the couple and guests for years to come.
