Be a Show-Stopper on Your Wedding Day!

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Are you looking for that element of surprise and excitement on your wedding day? Would you like to give your guests an experience that they will never forget? Then “rock your reception” with the ultimate first dance wedding routine! While the cake may be gorgeous and the flowers beautiful, a dance choreographed just for you and danced at the most important event of your life will surely steal the memories of most as a highlight of your wedding.

Give your friends and family something truly unexpected with, what we like to call, a “Rock Your Reception” wedding dance. Wedding dance lessons to prepare you for looking AMAZING on the dance floor are a must. If you live in the Phoenix area, head over to Dance FX Studios in Mesa for wedding dance lessons. Guaranteed, one of our choreographers will deliver the perfect dance made just for you. For over a decade, the instructors at Dance FX Studios have choreographed thousands of first dances for Arizona brides and grooms. We have literally done it all! From the elegant and sophisticated wedding dances to the completely outrageous, to the dramatic, we will customize a dance that meets your every wish.

To get started, contact us by email at info@dancefxstudios.com or by phone at 480.968.6177 and set up a wedding dance consultation. The consultation will include a “meet and greet” and some dancing to give us a chance to see where you are at and what it will take to get you to where you want to go. The ultimate goal? To make you shine on your wedding day on that dance floor, of course! Each of our dance instructors is highly skilled at working with brides and grooms when it comes to understanding your wants for your wedding dance as well as your comfort level.

For those who really want to leave a lasting impression, we would be thrilled to teach you a sensual and intimate Argentine tango or a lively and sassy Salsa dance routine. If you were thinking of something more subdued, we can choreograph a beautiful Waltz or graceful Foxtrot dance to suit your personalities. For those on the more playful side, maybe a Swing would be just the dance that would reflect your personal styles. Another fun route, especially for those who live here in Arizona, is a Country Two Step. What a fun dance! Whatever dance style speaks to you, the instructor at Dance FX Studios are here to add that unique touch to your wedding dance.

Wedding dance consultations are offered throughout the week for your convenience. Monday through Friday we can accommodate you from noon to 8 pm by appointment in advance. On Saturdays, we are also available by appointment from 11 am to 4 pm. If you’re wondering how soon before the wedding to get started, the short answer is 4-6 months depending on how elaborate you would like your first dance to look. We have begun preparations as soon as a year in advance or as short as several weeks prior to wedding days, but, with more notice, you will really look and feel your best.

Dance FX Studios is located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona. We are next to Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale (and even close enough to those who live in Queen Creek to make it worth the drive 🙂 ). We would be honored to make your first wedding dance of your dreams a reality. Let us know when you are ready to learn to dance for your big day, and we will help to make your wedding day that much more special.

Getting Married? Check Out These “First Dance” Tips

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Getting married? Congratulations! Put aside those invitations and centerpieces and give your friends and relatives a gift and memory that they will treasure forever on your special day…a one-of-a-kind first dance! Knock their socks off with a sassy salsa dance or a sweet swing, or try a more traditional first dance-wither way your guests will never forget that perfect first dance that you took the time to learn.

At Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona, we have literally choreographed thousands of first wedding dances over the past 12 years. To give you a wedding dance that suits your personalities and style, we start with a wedding dance consultation for just $20. This one-hour meeting will give us a chance to gather as much relevant information as we need to customize the perfect first dance for you.

When coming in for a wedding dance lesson consultation, being prepared will save you both time and money.  Below are a few helpful tips from us to you so that your consultation will be a success. 🙂

  •         Have at least 3 songs pre-prepared (or at least an idea of the style of music you would like to dance to) for your wedding dance consultation.  Without music, where would dance be? Sit down with your fiancé and get some ideas together before your consultation. There are so many different routes that can be taken. You can choose something classic like a Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin, in which case you would be dancing to a ballroom Foxtrot. Are you a Country music lover perhaps? For all of you two-step dancers out there, there a endless fun and/or romantic Country first dance tunes.  For Latin lovers, how about a sexy salsa? Latin pop music is hot right now, giving you lots of options for just the right song. Have you considered something totally out of the box like a Hip Hop dance? The avenues are endless! If you are really not sure what you are looking for, bring in 3 songs that you like so your wedding dance consultant can get an idea of what you enjoy as a couple. From there, we can make suggestions based on your taste. Let’s say that neither of you can agree on any song choices before the consultation. No worries,this does sometimes happen. In this case, we suggest that each of you bring in your top 3 picks and we can get creative from there. The beauty of what we can do at Dance FX Studios is that we have the ability to fuse several songs together and create something completely original and special to each of you so everyone is happy and confident on your big day.
  •         Bring in a floor plan of the room that you will be dancing in. If you don’t have exact measurements, come in with an idea of how your reception room is set up so that we can plan accordingly. Please keep in mind where the dance floor is in relation to your guests and your band/ deejay. In order to make that first dance as husband and wife special, we want to know how your guests are being seated so they can get optimal viewing of you on the dance floor. If your room plans are not yet set in stone, let me recommend something. Seat your guests on as many sides of the dance floor as you can. No matter where someone is seated, they will get a great 360 view of you shining on the dance floor in your first dance.

Now let’s talk about the size of your dance floor. Make sure to get the dimensions of your floor BEFORE you come in. Your instructor wants to give you the best possible estimation as to what is realistic for your space. If you are looking for a first dance that is simple, slow and elegant, anything above a ten by ten will work. Let us say that you are looking for a little extra flair. I would go for no smaller than a fifteen by fifteen square feet of dancing space. For those of you who want to make your first dance a “Rock the Reception” routine and go full out, please try to get a twenty by twenty dance floor. We will need the space to show off your awesome dancing skills!

 

  •         Fashion anyone?  What the bride and groom wear is just as important as the dance and music itself. Let’s start with the groom and buzz through him because, let’s be honest, it is all about the bride. 🙂 Grooms, there are two things you want to be conscience of – footwear and your jacket. When it comes to shoes, go for a leather bottom so you can glide with ease across the dance floor and show off your bride in the brightest light. I highly suggest that the groom remove his jacket before the first dance or even incorporate the removal of the jacket as part of the choreography. Either the bride can take it off for him and toss it into the crowd or even he can take it off himself, twirl it around his head and pass it off to a groomsman. Whatever flavor “suits” you best, (Get it?)

Now, here comes the bride. Ladies, proper footwear is a must! Please try to keep your heel height below three to four inches. Your grooms need you to be balanced when they are showing you off. Also, platforms are not ideal because they create a sense of heaviness which no bride wants. As far as the dress goes, pretty much anything works. Beware of the huge princess ball gown as it has a tendency to get in the way of the feet. At the end of the day, as long as you, the bride, feel wonderful, beautiful and amazing, that matters.
Try out our Wedding Consultation for only $20! Dance FX Studios specializes in making brides shine and grooms feel confident on their wedding day. We are located on the South East corner of Dobson and Guadalupe Rd. in Mesa, Arizona. We are on the border of Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Chandler, so no matter where you live we are just a short drive away!