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Arizona Wedding Season is Coming!

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Teacher and student dancing in Mesa, ArizonaFlooding or not, wedding season is upon us! Since it’s usually too hot for Summer weddings in Phoenix, our wedding season falls a little later in the year. Whether you’re planning a Fall or Winter wedding or you’re looking to be a Spring bride, now is the time to look into one of your biggest moments… Your first dance! At Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ, we accommodate every bridal couple we can, no matter what your budget or time frame. We offer different types of wedding dance lessons, so which one is right for you?

Is your wedding elegant and classic? If you want to sick with a more standard wedding, it doesn’t mean you have to stick with the prom sway. We can help you learn a simple and sweet first dance that doesn’t take away from the simple beauty of your big day, but still makes you look like a star. Whether you have 6 months or 2 weeks, our wedding consultants can help you create the perfect first dance, without it looking overdone or choreographed.

However, if you’re looking to be a little more of a rockstar, we also offer Rock Your Reception wedding dance lessons! This can be anything from a fun Swing dance number to a a flashy Salsa dance routine to anything you else you can imagine. Although we specialize in partner dance, we have done our fair share of wild and crazy first dances. Although these usually need a little more time – we recommend starting dance lessons at least 6 months before the wedding – we can also help you rock it out with a crash course. Just be ready to sweat!

Now, we do more than just make you look great for your first dance… We also want to help you shine for the rest of the reception! We offer social dance lessons (at a discount when we do your first dance!) for brides and grooms who want to keep dancing all night! If you’re having a Country wedding, why not learn how to Two Step? You’ll have Country music playing all night, so you might as well be able to dance to it. Dance FX Studios is known for our unique teaching style that focuses on true lead and follow. Instead of just teaching routines and patterns, we teach you how to really communicate on the dance floor so you can dance to all your favorite songs, instead of just one.

Still don’t know what to do for your first dance? Stop by our studio in Mesa, Arizona and meet with one of our wedding dance consultants. We’ve choreographed thousands of first dances, so we can hep you figure out what is right for you. We will also help you find the right song, dance style, and answer any questions you may have about your big day. If you aren’t interested in wedding dance lessons, but still want to get out on the dance floor, join us for private dance lessons or fun group dance classes! We offer Latin Dancing, Country Dancing, Ballroom Dancing, Argentine Tango and more. Let us make your perfect day even more perfect.

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.

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Our Favorite Ways to Involve Your Guests in Your First Dance

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Wedding couple learning first dance in ArizonaThe first dance can be one of the scariest parts of your wedding. Everything else has been meticulously planned, from invitations to wardrobe, down to the napkins at the tables. But what can you do to plan the first dance? If you know you want it to go smoothly and for your guests to enjoy it, your best bet is to get custom choreography from a studio like Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona. The only way to get yourself a good dance is dance lessons, right? Well aside from great choreography, make your guests feel like part of the dance. This is about your journey, and these are the people that helped get you there. Here are our favorite ways to involve your guests in your special dance:

Write out the song lyrics

Most brides and grooms choose their first dance song because it has special meaning to them. If the words are important to you, print the words of your first dance song in your program, or use it as table settings. By providing the lyrics, your guests can have a much clearer idea of what you two are trying to express to one another during your dance. It’s also a nice keepsake if anyone wants to take it home!

Bring them onto the floor

End your dance on a high note by bringing out friends and family onto the dance floor. Plenty of couples use the first dance to kick off the dancing for the night, so really go for it! If you’re already doing a fast paced routine, like a salsa or hip hop number, it’s really easy to transition into fun dancing with everyone. If you’re doing a more traditional dance, but still want to make sure everyone gets out there, ask the DJ about creating a mix of your song that goes straight into party music!

Involve the crowd

if you don’t necessarily want to bring Grandma out on the floor, you can still involve the guests by inviting them to clap along. This can especially be fun at a Country Wedding if you decide to go for a Two Step or Country Swing first dance! With upbeat music like that, it’s easy to get everyone clapping, stomping, hooting and hollering. If you think your family might be a little reserved, you may even want to verbally invite them to clap along before the dance starts so they know they won’t offend you.

Choose songs that are special to your friends and family

Another way to make everyone feel involved without making them actually do anything can be with song choice. If you and your bridal party all grew up on the same music, consider bringing out something old school. If Vanilla Ice or N*Sync was your jam, then pump it up! Make a mix with songs that are meaningful to everyone and they will feel as a part of your dance as you do. It’ll definitely be something they’ll remember.

*P.S. Another fun idea is to ask guests to make song requests on their RSVP. Maybe not for the first dance, but it can make creating the night’s playlist a lot easier!

Have another cool idea that you think could work? Let us know! The wedding dance professionals at Dance FX Studios have been doing this for years, but we are always open to new ideas. If you’re in the greater Phoenix area and want to create the perfect first dance, give us a call. With everything from basic wedding dance lessons to fully choreographed routines, we have exactly the right fit for any bridal couple. Whether it’s sweet and simple, or crazy and fun, we’re here to help make your dream dance a reality! We’re just off the 60 and the 101 in Mesa, minutes away from Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, and Scottsdale. Call us at 480-968-6177 to book a wedding dance consultation today!

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.