How to prepare your wedding dance
- Inga Haas School of Dance
- Nov 19, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: 7d
How does it work?
1) Choose your wedding dance song
Choose your favourite song for your first dance, or even better, make a list of a variety of songs that you would like to use for your wedding dance. Since the song determines the dance style, each song may require a different dance and the dance teacher can help you to choose one of them, show you what the different dance styles are like, and how they fit with your favorite songs. If you haven’t chosen your bridal dance song/s yet, the dance teacher can help you with suggestions or let you know which one of a few you like would be best.
2) Consider the size of the dance floor at your wedding venue.
The dance teacher can take the size of the dance floor in consideration for your wedding dance choreography
3) Practice your wedding dance in similar shoes you'll be wearing for your wedding.
Practice in your wedding shoes or shoes with a similar heel in one of your dance lessons as switching from flat shoes to high heels can be harder than you think. If you are not used to high heels and have more than one lesson, we suggest after the first or second lesson.
4) When it’s best to start your private wedding dance lessons?
6 to 8 weeks would be ideal, or even earlier, as the last few weeks before your wedding can get pretty hectic. More time is always better, but no time is too little. However, if you left it to the last minute, you can still learn the basics of a simple dance with a nice entrance and ending in one or two last minute lessons.
5) Where to take wedding dance lessons
At the dance studio in Cockburn, O'Connor, or if you're short on time and don't want the hassle of driving to a dance school, clear a space in your living room and book a dance teacher to come to your house or workplace. Wedding dance lessons are set for dates and times that suit you and your lifestyle.
6) How long should your first dance be?
The optimum time for a first dance should be around 2-2:30 minutes long, however, many of the most popular first dance songs are over 4 minutes long. Although 4 minutes does not seem to be a long time, when you are the only couple on the dance floor it can seem an eternity. Therefore, it’s best to consider inviting your bridal party or guests onto the dance floor after the 2.5 minute mark to keep everyone engaged. You can also start the song before you walk out onto the dance floor to use up some of the time at the beginning of the music or get the song cut to a shorter version.
7) What is the cost of wedding dance lessons?
Our wedding dance lesson packages are as follows:
"Last Minute" Package
One lesson cost $100 at the dance studio, or $110 for mobile lessons.
Receive the necessary guidance for a memorable first dance and basic moves.
"Simple but Impressive" Package
Three lessons cost $270 at the dance studio, or $300 for mobile lessons.
This package includes a fully choreographed, simple yet impressive dance to your selected song, complete with entrance, lifts, and dips.
Father/daughter or mother/son wedding dance be part of the package. We can also edit your music free of charge.
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"Extra Special Choreography" Package
Five lessons cost $400 at the dance studio, or $450 for mobile lessons.
This package features a fully choreographed dance with more advanced moves, entrance, lifts, dips, or the option for a dance incorporating multiple songs, a blend of songs and styles, or additional polishing and styling of your dance.
Father/daughter or mother/son wedding dance be part of the package. We can also edit your music free of charge.
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All lessons are 60 minutes in duration. At the conclusion of each lesson, we will record a video for you on your device, enabling you to practice the moves or choreography easily at home in between lessons. Love our lessons? You can grab a prepaid package before or right after your first visit. If you enjoy your first lesson and want to upgrade to a package, we’ll count that first session toward the package total! Please note that while packages are non-refundable, they are transferable—so you can always gift your sessions to a friend!
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