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Weddings Gone Wrong…What Not To Do In Your First Dance

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wedding dance choreography in Phoenix ArizonaBrides and grooms, how many times have you searched for “outrageous” or “funny wedding dance routines” on YouTube for a good laugh? If your answer is “Never”, you have got to take the time to look at some of the videos online. They are a riot! From couples smashing into their wedding cakes (by accident, of course) to entire bridal parties joining in the mix for an unexpected Swing or Salsa choreographed dance routine, wedding couples, and I’m assuming their dance instructors, have thought of it all! You’d think, “go big or go home” when it comes to “wowing” your guests, but sometimes less really is more. Here are a few examples of what not to do in your wedding dance.

First, my number one rule as a Wedding Dance Instructor/Choreographer is No Lifts! While re-creating the final scene from Dirty Dancing may really impress your friends and family, it is NOT a good idea on your wedding day. Even if the bride to be has taken years of cheerleading (believe me, I’ve heard this a million times), it is never a smart plan to fly high above your husband’s head in your wedding gown (or really in anything for that matter).

Safety first, fun second…that’s my approach to Wedding Dance Choreography. That said, I love a unique Wedding Dance! Let’s fill your first dance with excitement and drama with a sexy Argentine Tango, or make it playful and fun by doing a Swing dance, but let’s not put our bride in jeopardy of ending up in the hospital, or on top of her wedding cake, for sure!

Another common mistake that brides and grooms should learn from previous wedding dance disasters is the issue of wardrobe malfunction. Ladies, if you plan to wear a mermaid dress, and you want to dance something more than the 7th grade prom sway, I am going to recommend an outfit change. Even if you put on a new dress just for part of the reception, you will be able to move freely and comfortably without restriction in a dress that allows for movement. Mermaid and other tighter fitting dresses do look amazing on the right body type, but they are very limiting and often uncomfortable after a while.

A dress change for the perfect wedding dance is truly worth it! You’ll be able to spin freely and relax, rather than get caught up in whether you may ending up falling. Plus “costume changes” add another dimension to your first dance, helping to capture your audience’s attention and bringing some fun to your wedding choreography.

Lastly, to evade a “wedding gone wrong” experience on your big day, be mindful of the placement of your guests when performing your wedding dance. It’s super-cool to Country Two Step your way around the dance floor, but not if you end up spinning right into grandma’s lap! To avoid this catastrophe, know the dimensions of your dance floor and where your guests will be seated/standing, so you can have the space you need.

By starting the process of Wedding Dance Lessons with a Wedding Dance Consultation first, you will get many of these common mishaps out of the way before they ever become a thought. In some ballroom dance studios, you can receive a free consult, but I always recommend paying for one, even at a nominal rate, especially if a mini dance lesson is included. I firmly believe in “you get what you pay for”, so consider that when signing up for a consultation with an experienced instructor.

Wedding dance lessons can vary in price depending on what studio you attend, but keep in mind that no matter where you go, Private Dance Lessons are an investment. I always suggest picking a place that makes you feel comfortable so that you can relax and enjoy the journey of learning to ballroom dance for your wedding. It is a wonderful way for brides and grooms to de-stress during wedding planning times so call your local dance studio and let the fun begin!

Take Your Wedding Dance Lessons Now

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Brides and grooms…it’s not too late to learn to dance for your spring wedding, but you’ve got to get started now. With so much planning involved for the biggest day of your lives, wedding dance lessons sometimes get put on the back burner. It may seem that learning to dance may not be as much of a priority as have the perfect bouquet, but can you think of a better gift to give to each other and your guests? A romantic, elegant or playful first dance is the perfect touch to kick off your reception and set the tone for your party. Here are a few steps to getting started with dance lessons for your wedding if you live here in Arizona.

1. Contact us at Dance FX Studios today!: Dance FX Studios is located in Mesa, AZ, just off the 101 highway in the Phoenix East Valley. We have proudly choreographed wedding first dances for brides and grooms for over a decade. It would be our pleasure to help you to learn to dance as well! To show you what we can do for you, schedule a wedding dance consultation as soon as possible. We will help you to pick out the perfect music that says what you want to say on your wedding day. From the classic Frank Sinatra tunes to Swing, Salsa, Argentine Tango or an elegant Waltz, we do it all with your personality and vision in mind.

2. Research other wedding dance routines for ideas: Our website or Youtube are both great resources for seeing what you like and what you don’t like in a first dance. Over the years, we have choreographed everything from Bollywood to Hip Hop and Two Step to Tango. Remember that with a customized first dance at Dance FX Studios, the sky is the limit!

3. Make time to learn to dance!: Be realistic with how long it may take you to learn a new skill that you may not have tried before. Give yourself at least a month for us to prepare you to shine on your wedding day-even longer for a more elaborate dance routine. Dance lessons for couples are a wonderful way to re-connect after a long day of work and during stressful times like planning for a wedding. Give yourselves the gift of dance to see how you can glide into your wedding day with ease.

Set up your wedding dance consultation today at Dance FX Studios to discover how dancing can be the perfect touch to your big day. We will give you a dance to remember and a hobby to enjoy for years to come.

Make an Impact With Wedding Dance Lessons

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Brides and grooms…Are you looking for an experience that will relieve your wedding planning stress, bring you closer together and give you a hobby that you can use together forever? Learn to dance for your wedding at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona and see how you can gain these benefits and so many more! Here are just some of the MANY more cool aspects of taking wedding dance lessons prior to the most important day of your life.

Get Fit and Feel Great!: Imagine getting into shape for your wedding without having to hit the gym. Choose a fun dance like the Salsa or Swing and see how you can shed a few without even trying. Learn to Tango for a way to tone those legs and arms or try out Country Two Step dancing for a fun way to burn calories and add excitement to your first dance. Wedding dance lessons at Dance FX Studios will provide you with set appointment times so that you will know you will be getting your “workouts” in for the week. Learn to dance for you wedding AND get fit! Who knew?!

Get Connected on the Dance Floor: With over a decade of experience of preparing brides and grooms for their wedding dance, we can tell you that the journey of taking dance lessons together is an exciting and rewarding one. Couples find themselves much more in tune with each other after learning how to lead and follow on the dance floor. Non-verbal communication with each other is primary when learning to dance, but off the dance floor it is a skill that is often not developed. With first dance lessons at Dance FX Studios’, you will soon see the beauty that comes with understanding each other and communicating through movement. Dancing re-enforces teamwork and symbolizes moving together through life, which are two key components to a successful, long-term marriage.

Impress your friends and family with a customized first dance that will remain in their memories for a lifetime. From the simple and elegant Waltz to the spicy Salsa and playful Swing dance, we will give you your dream vision of the perfect wedding dance.

Wedding dance consultations are available by appointment Monday through Friday from 12-8 pm and on Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm. Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ serves all neighboring communities from Scottsdale to Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe and Queen Creek in their wedding and social dancing needs. We will make you shine on your wedding day on the dance floor with wedding dance lessons at Dance FX Studios!