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What is Your Ideal Wedding Dance?

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adult dance studios near Gilbert ArizonaAhhh, your first dance. It’s romantic, sweet and elegant. Wait. You don’t want a “sweet” wedding dance? What type of wedding dance do you want? The great news is that today’s first dance can be ANYTHING you want, as long as you’re in capable and qualified hands, of course.

Modern brides and grooms are looking for more and more when it comes to making their wedding dance one to remember, and that means that no idea is off the table. At Dance FX Studios in the Phoenix East Valley, we have literally choreographed it all. From the cheesy 1980’s Journey songs with the groom sliding across the dance floor on his knees playing air guitar, to dramatic Argentine tango routines that require costume changes (and a fedora, of course), we have brought many a vision of the perfect first dance to life. In 2016, dream big, or small, because your options are limitless.

For those of you who are on the conservative/traditional side, not a problem! Make sure to 1. Find an adult dance studio in your area that choreographs wedding dances for brides and grooms, and 2. Let your choreographer know what ideas you may have/what overall look you’re going for. A great dance instructor will listen to your vision and give you something that you’re comfortable with for your first dance. A slow song is most likely in order here, so doing a little research on wedding songs that you enjoy prior to setting up a Wedding Dance Consultation. Videos from YouTube will also be helpful when it comes to articulating what excites you. Video really says a lot, so we as choreographers can use that as a place to start when customizing your wedding dance.

For those of you who want to rock your reception with an unexpected and surprising first dance, the sky is the limit. As a dancer, it’s wonderful to be creative and choreograph something unique! Here’s a bit of advice that I always give my wedding couples who want a more elaborate wedding dance.

1. Don’t dance for more than 3 minutes. Keep your edited music short. Two to three minutes is plenty so that you can capture your guest’s attention and keep them intrigued. They will definitely remember your wedding dance, as long as you keep it short and sweet.

2. Never include a lift in your wedding dance. Please, for the safety of you and your guests, keep all four feet on the floor for the entire dance. While lifting your bride above your head, a la Dirty Dancing, sounds like a really cool idea, too many “accidents” can occur, making your dance one that no one will forget, and for all the wrong reasons. Avoid this disaster by staying away from lifts and tricks that can cause harm to anyone, especially the bride and groom.

3. Consider your clothing. An out-of-the-box wedding dance that may include Hip Hop, Salsa, or another non-traditional dance style may require a costume/shoe change. Five inch heels or a tight, fitted dress will not be ideal or comfortable for something out of the ordinary, so consider changing into a reception gown, or a different pair of shoes, if even for only the dance.

Wedding dance lessons are great fun for brides and grooms! You can discover a romantic, new hobby that you can use for years to come once you know how to dance. The key is to finding the right dance studio for you with a comfortable learning environment.

If you’re getting married in 2016, it’s not too early to begin your search for that perfect dance studio for you. Wedding Dance Lessons will be one of the best investments you will make into your big day. Enjoy!

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How to Get The Wedding Dance of Your Dreams

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wedding dance lessons near Chandler ArizonaWe are just days away from the end of 2015, and that means we get to ring in the new year ahead with friends and family! YAY! It also means that many couples will be getting engaged. New Year’s Eve is a common, but very romantic, day of the year to say “I do”. With that being said, enjoy the holiday because the year ahead will be filled with lots of wedding day planning.

If you’re wanting the wedding of your dreams, and why wouldn’t you, then kick off 2016 with a very important part of your big day with Wedding Dance Lessons. Yes, now is the time to begin thinking about exactly what you would like your first dance to look like. Were you thinking of a romantic Waltz, a seductive and surprising Argentine tango, or a playful Swing dance? All great ideas! Maybe you hadn’t gotten past, “We just don’t want to look ridiculous in front of our loved ones”. That’s OK. We don’t want you to look or feel silly either, so let’s get you started on the right foot with a Wedding Dance Consultation.

At Dance FX Studios in the Phoenix East Valley, we invite all of our brides and grooms to schedule a private, one-hour Wedding Dance Consultation so that we can get to know you and find out about the wedding dance you have always wanted. We will assist you in finding the perfect song (or songs) that suits your personalities, as well as begin to develop a vision for your wedding dance.

As I mentioned, some couples truly have no idea of what they want. Many have never even danced before. This is why it’s so important to begin taking dance lessons for your wedding now, rather than wait for everything else to be completed. Ordering flowers does not require you to learn an entirely new skill together as a couple, so it is definitely a priority to start learning to dance while you’re figuring everything else out. By the end of your Wedding Dance Consultation with us, you will get all of your questions answered and we will even personalize a dance program for you so that you can look amazing on your wedding day.

To make the most of your consultation, here are a few of my favorite tips…

  1. Bring in up to 10 of your favorite songs. Forget about whether they sound too slow or seem to fast to dance to; we will help determine that for you. The key is to find music that you love, that speaks to you. If you have a story behind the song, great! If you just like rocking out to it in the car, no problem! If your music doesn’t work for dancing, we’ll let you know. Our goal is to make you look great and, as professionals with 20+ years of wedding dance experience, that will happen!
  2. Come with a few ideas of your perfect wedding dance. Slow and romantic, sultry and smooth, unexpected and original, or a combination of all three…we have literally done it all! Again, if it won’t work, we’re not shy to let you know. What’s most important is that you are prepared and relaxed so that you can look your best. That’s where our expertise comes into play. 🙂
  3. Print out a layout of your reception space, with dimensions of your dance floor. We want to know everything from the material that you will be dancing on (wood, cement, tile, carpet, etc..) to where your guests will be seated. We can’t have you doing a beautiful dip facing a wall, right? Every little piece matters, so bring in what you can and we’ll get you ready from there.

A Wedding Dance Consultation with us at Dance FX Studios includes so much more than even what I’ve included above. There’s really no better time that January to make time to learn to dance for your wedding. Even if you’re not tying the knot until the end of 2016, you’ll be glad that you had the year to learn to couple’s dance. Plus, with Wedding Dance Lessons, you will have a great way to stay connected and sane through your wedding planning process. Trust me, it can be daunting, but with a great way to relieve stress as well as learn a new, romantic hobby, your wedding planning can be a breeze. We look forward to helping you to shine on the dance floor in 2o16!