Common Wedding Dance FAQ's
As a wedding dance instructor, I hear many frequently asked questions. Whether I'm teaching in Orange County or Washington, DC, the questions are most often very similar.
1- "We're not good dancers! In fact, we don't ever dance."
This is definitely one of the most popular phrases I hear on a daily basis. It's completely fine and expected that you don't have any prior dance experience. The job of your wedding dance instructor is to teach you and help put together an amazing and one of a kind First Dance. If you happen to know how to dance, whether ballroom or other types of dance, that's great, but all that would mean is that we can create a choreography that's a bit more challenging and your instructor would most likely expect more from you.
2- "Our wedding is next week, can you help us?"
Yikes! Those are difficult to do, but not impossible. Your instructor can always help whip up a snazzy routine and give your wedding dance a kick, but in the end you simply need time to rehearse with your fiance. Please keep in mind, as any coaches, we will give you all of the tools and knowledge to become a great dancer, but we can not make you into great dancers. That extra effort has to come from you. Your time, effort, energy and practice will make you shine on the dance floor. With limited time before the wedding, your mind is trying to comprehend and learn various steps, count to music and not step on your partners feet. With practice comes grace and fluidity. Please allow yourselves enough time to properly learn your First Dance and rehearse it.
3- "How many lessons will we need to be good?"
That's a difficult question to answer. People learn differently and at different rates. For some with natural ability, 2-3 lessons is just enough to not only learn the routine, but to master the rhythm and every accent in the music. For others, it is difficult to get the brain to cooperate. In those instances, I recommend at least 3 lessons to get the basics down to music. Anything more would only add to the choreography and increase your comfort level on the dance floor. If you are not sure what type of learner you are, start early. Starting at least a couple months before the wedding will help you not feel rushed and crammed to learn. You can take your time and practice, take additional lessons and relax during this dance journey!
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