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Making Your Wedding Day Special With A Customized First Dance

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rsz_1rsz_dsc05409So your soulmate recently got down on one knee and popped the question. Of course you say YES! as you cry tears of joy, but now you have a lot to think about when it comes to planning your wedding. Whether your wedding is three months from now or two years from now, you will need a unique and memorable first dance as a married couple, no doubt. Here at Dance FX Studios in the Phoenix East Valley, we can help relieve some of your wedding day stress with Wedding Dance Lessons. We teach many different styles to our brides and grooms, but here are some of our favorites.

If you’re a southern lady, or gentleman, then you may be more drawn to a Country themed Wedding Dance. We love Country Dancing for wedding couples as Country dancing has been trendy for several years now. If you want something fun and upbeat, then Country Swing may be just the dance for you! The Country Swing is fun and exciting as a dance, and will surely get your friends and family on their feet for you! In your Wedding Dance Consultation with us at Dance FX Studios, you can even try out the basics of  Country Swing dancing to see if it suits you. Country Two Step dancing for your wedding dance would be another great option if you want something a little slower, but still crowd pleasing.  Whichever Country dance you choose for your first dance, you’re going to want to change into your Cowboy boots beforehand to get into character for your special dance. 🙂

If you’re looking for something more traditional and romantic, we can also teach you to Waltz or learn another slow dance called the Nite Club Two Step. Your first dance will look classy, and you will still have a great time doing it. A lot of couples lean towards doing these types of dances because they are sweet and simple dances for your wedding. Most importantly, you get to enjoy each other and stare into each other’s eyes as husband and wife for the first time. Both the Waltz and the Nite Club Two Step are great if you are having a traditional wedding on your special day.

If your personality is a little more “out there” then we know that an unexpected dance that includes your bridesmaids and groomsmen is a cool surprise for your guests. Add a surprise element can really liven things up a bit at your wedding by having your best girlfriends and buddies learn a choreographed dance together. What a great way to create more memories with your friends! You could do something creative like a flash mob that is pre-planned and perfectly executed, with Wedding Dance Lessons, of course. These surprise routines have becoming very popular and are even trending on the internet. Who knows, maybe you and your wedding party will become YouTube famous! It really shocks your audience and will have them doubled over in laughter (in a GOOD way) while they watch you, your new husband and your wedding party do the moon walk, Hip Hop dancing, or whatever you can think up. We love a new challenge!

Let us help you choose a one-of-a-kind wedding dance that is customized for you. The team at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ can plan out your dream wedding dance to give you a wedding to remember.

Country Wedding

Ways to Enhance Your Country Wedding

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Country Wedding | Two-Step Lessons | DanceFx StudiosSo you’re having a Country themed wedding. You’re already planning on the Cowboy boots and a full Country Western playlist, but how can you really get into the Country party mode? Country themed weddings are incredibly popular in Arizona, so we’ve put together a list of a few fun ideas to play up your big day!

Centerpieces

Centerpieces are a great way to tap into your wedding’s theme without being too overpowering. If you’re planning on having floral arrangements on each table, try adding a little hay to each piece. This is a playful way of bringing in your Country vibe while maintaining a bit of class. Or, you can introduce your theme into cool planters. Miniature barrels, branded wood boxes, boots, mason jars, watering cans – the options are endless! If you’re feeling adventurous, barbed wire makes a great addition to any centerpiece.

Decor

Aside from the centerpieces, there are plenty of places to let your Country style shine through. Old whiskey or wine barrels make the best tables for that authentic Country flair. They can either be mini-tables on their own, or you can use 2 or 3 to make the base of a homemade table. If barrels aren’t your thing, consider making use of old wooden picnic tables and benches with throw pillows. You can keep the rustic feel with the tables, while adding an element of comfort of pillows for your guests.

Favors

I doubt you want to hand out free boots to everyone who walks in, but you can still stick with your theme when it comes to your wedding party favors. Make homemade jam for all of your guests. It seems like a daunting task, but it’s pretty manageable if you do it in bulk. If you aren’t interested in making your favor, consider giving out small plants. It fits the outdoorsy theme while giving your guests a new house plant!

S’mores bar

Who doesn’t love a good s’more? Country weddings are all about the great outdoors, and nothing says outdoor life quite like a s’more. Stock up on graham crackers, marshmallows, and lots of chocolate so your guests can make these sweet treats at your receptions! You can either have a huge bon fire for people to gather around, or build your own fire bar. Just fill a case with glass or stone pebbles, then place cans of sterno in a line in the pebbles. That way you can enjoy these delicious treats inside or outside!

First Dance

A first wedding dance can be pretty scary, especially if you don’t want to look silly by just doing the 8th-grade sway. Make your first dance something upbeat by learning to Country Two-Step or Country Swing. Then, your first dance can be a part of your wedding to look forward to, not dread. You’ll look good, feel good, and have an awesome new dance to take with you the rest of your life. If you’re in the Phoenix area, check out Dance FX Studios in the East Valley when you decide it’s time to learn. As the only non-competition studio in Arizona, we focus solely on teaching you dances that ou can actually use in the real world. We’ve also choreographed thousands of wedding dances, so we definitely know what we’re doing. Whether you want to Two-Step, Swing, or go for a slow Nite Club, we will help you to shine at your Country themed wedding!

Contact us to begin your dancing journey…

 

Private dance lessons are available by appointment Monday-Friday from 12-8 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am-3 pm. For more information, call us today at 480.968.6177.