The Perfect Tempo Song for Your Wedding Dance

Your Perfect Wedding Dance

The Perfect Tempo Song for Your Wedding Dance

Many times when I have a new wedding couple coming in for their first wedding dance and they are still undecided about their first dance song, the reason is usually because the couple doesn’t know what tempo is appropriate. The first song is the more traditional, slow and elegant rhythm, maybe an oldie that is very wide known as the wedding song. Such songs are usually the Frank Sinatra’s, Etta James, maybe John Legend, or the current popular love song on the radio.

Then there is the matter of the second song. It is either a quicker tempo, a song that is not widely known or is not one that is considered a “wedding dance song”. These can range anywhere from house music to musicals from Greece, an electric slide or a rap song.

There really is no “wrong” answer here. The style of your wedding, your theme, your audience, personality and energy all play into effect. Your dance instructor can choose which rhythm to focus on and can structure that choreography accordingly. This does not mean that the choreography will be any less sophisticated or graceful. Simply put, your dance will be more uplifting and energetic, which means you can incorporate more “Fun” steps, more dips and turns, lifts and really create a storyline within your dance.

Another option to consider is to combine both songs into one. Start out with a slower dance, begin with a beautiful entrance, and sway with your significant other and somewhere down the line break into your second song. That will not only surprise your guests but will definitely liven up the party! This has been and still continues to be the popular choice amongst wedding couples, father/daughters dances and mother/son dances.

In the end, keep in mind that this is Your big day and you can do whatever you want. It is essential to make sure that everyone has a good time at your wedding, but you can still add your personal touch to the wedding and really make it yours!

Happy Dancing!!!

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