Dancing is easy! Right?... Well just like learning anything
new for the first time, whether riding a bicycle or learning a new language,
sometimes we need extra time to get the hang of it. Yes some people do have a
knack for picking up dance moves quickly and that is great but ballroom dancing
is a whole new beast. Partner dancing now involves 2 people moving together in
harmony. If you have never formally learned how to dance in a pair, this
typically causes issues. Coordination between 2 people is challenging and
getting onto the correct rhythm together and most importantly, keeping that
rhythm does not come easy. Please give yourselves ample time to not only learn
your choreographed first dance but also give yourselves enough time to practice
and perfect it.
Typically I recommend starting anywhere between 1.5 to 2
months out before the big day. This will typically allow for the couple to
learn their routine, feel comfortable with the music and of course incorporate
some dance tricks into your routine. After the first dance is set, now you can
practice on your own without having a huge gap between your last lesson and the
wedding day. We wouldn’t want you to forget the dance!!
Some couples will start as early as 6+ months before the
wedding to begin learning their first dance. There’s nothing wrong with that.
In the end you want dancing to be a hobby for you and your significant other,
so why not start sooner?
However there are those couples that call a week or even a
day before the wedding. Better late than never…true but you have to be honest
with yourself. Will you truly be able to practice at home and actually dance
what you learned in a few hours? If you and your fiancé can’s see yourselves
practicing that night or early the next morning, then there is a 99% chance
that you will resort to swaying. Dancing isn’t difficult so much as it is
repetitive. Practice makes perfect is a true slogan because we need to rehearse
and help our brain memorize the pattern. One lesson will not benefit you fully
and I would honestly recommend at least 2 dance lessons.
Dancing is a sport and an art in one. It isn’t easy but not
impossible either. Try your best to have ample time to really get ready for
your magical first dance. It will be worth in the end!
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