© Wedding Dance Specialist
Wedding Dance Specialists
How do you choose the perfect wedding song?
"I would suggest to choose a song which means something to you,
something that reminds you of moments together, maybe something
you listened to a lot when you met. This way your dance will always be
romantic."
What do you do if you really can’t dance?
"If you can walk then you can dance. You can always sway your
body from one side to another and turn the bride a few times. First
wedding dance doesn't need to be a routine taken from Strictly Come
Dancing, it can be simply standing in a dance hold moving to the music."
How do you overcome the nerves?
"Practice, practice, practice… the more you do the less nervous you
will be on the day."
What are your top tips to new dancers?
"Try to relax and go with the flow of the music. Steps are never
perfect to start with, don't give up and you will get there."
What is the most popular song with couples?
"Very popular wedding songs are classics like: At Last by Etta James,
Let's Stay Together by Al Green or Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra."
What should you bring to rehearsals?
"Try rehearsing your wedding dance in the shoes you plan to wear
for your wedding – If you don't want to reveal them before your big day,
pick something similar, so you know you can do the moves."
When should you start learning?
It all depends how elaborate you imagine your wedding dance to
be. If you are after a natural looking piece then a moth before the big
day is enough but if you are after something more spectacular then
even a year in advance is an option.
How many lessons are needed?
"Again it all depend on the dance, it could be an hour long class to
go through basic movements or ten lessons if you wish to wow your
guests with a full on choreography."
What type of dance is the most popular?
"Very popular dances are Rumba, Waltz and Foxtrot with American
Smooth elements. All of them very romantic and slow."
Have you seen an increase in couples doing very choreographed dances
like the Dirty Dancing routine?
"I think couples now prefer to create new and unique routines
rather than copy routines from big movies."
Are people choosing funkier songs, instead of more traditional?
"In fact I do way more traditional songs right now than a few years
ago."
What do you do if the groom is very reluctant?
"I try to find out why he is reluctant and make sure we work on the
issue which worries him."
Is it a good idea for the bride to change into a second dress, so it
doesn’t get in the way?
"I would not suggest to change the dress but I would suggest to
make adjustments before the dance which will allow the bride to move
easily. Many tailors add buttons under the skirt to pin up the trail or put
it up around the wrist, there are many options."
What's the strangest tune that a couple decided to have their first
dance to?
"I don't find any tunes strange, what surprises me is when couples
choose a song which doesn't have a rhythm like an operatic piece."