Wedding Dances have trended and gone viral over the years and have wowed guests with showstopping routines! From Dirty Dancing lifts, Gangnam Style breakouts and beyonce’s put a ring on it, Wedding Choregraphy has exploded and there is no sign of this wedding trend slowing down!
First dances are notoriously embarrassing for most people especially if you haven’t had dance experience before, so hiring a wedding dance choreographer could be your saving grace and is the perfect idea to settle those pre-wedding dance nerves! Not just for the extroverts who want to show off a full-on routine but also for the couple with two left feet who don’t know where to start! Thankfully Joanne from True Love At First Dance is here to chat with us about how the natural first dance (and learning the basics) is trending this summer and how she can help boost your confidence for your wedding day dances!
What type of wedding dance is popular?
Couples are looking to get away from old fashioned stifled wedding dances. First dances are notoriously embarrassing for most people without any dance experience. Practicing a simple routine can make couples feel so much more confident in front of a crowd whilst also giving their guests a more personalised wedding day experience.
What would you recommend for couples who haven’t had any experience with dancing before?
More relaxed wedding dances without set choreography is huge in 2021/2022. You might want to use the old format of a couple swaying to the music arm in arm but have a few moves under your belt to shake things up a bit. This means you don't have to practice and rehearse a routine but your guests are watching more than a couple swaying back and forth.
Can you recommend any advice for couples getting married outdoors?
For outdoor weddings your choreographer should think about the floor on which you are dancing. It could be a beautiful meadow setting... your teacher can set more steps for your dance instead of turns which would create a bit of a mess on your bridal shoes!
What different types of wedding dance do you usually offer for weddings?
Father of the bride dances suits a classic ballroom set. Adoring fathers can use turns to show off their beautiful daughters and embrace their precious and special time together.
Bride and groom dances are as individual as the couple. Starting with a classical ballroom piece and then breaking out into a fun dance is a great way to enjoy your special moment but still show your personality as a couple.
Group dances including aisle entrance or exits ideas and movement training, you can even incorporate learning a group dance into your hen/stag party which are always so much fun!!
Any tips or advice you can give to couples or groups who want to have a wedding dance at their wedding?
If you are hiring a teacher make sure they know what type of dress you are wearing. They can choreograph the movements to compliment the line of the dress and also avoid any steps that could be inhibited by a close cut fishtail!
You don't have to follow any set rules! Remember, if you are worried about remembering a routine on the day then simply don't! Just learn three or four movements with your partner and pick music that is special to you. Your wedding day is there to be enjoyed and not stressed over!
For all your wedding choreography questions contact Joanne below:
trueloveatfirstdance@gmail.com | 07984596811 | www.trueloveatfirstdance.com | www.facebook.com/Trueloveatfirstdance
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