Dancing at Your Wedding

It was not so long ago that a couple’s first dance as husband and wife, as special as it was, was only an effervescent memory -- a fact that was no small blessing for couples who happened to be poor dancers. With the advent of home video, a newlywed couple's first dance is almost always recorded on tape, available down through the years for all of posterity to see.

That’s why prospective brides and grooms who want to give a polished and graceful performance on the their big day are increasingly opting to take dance lessons to help prepare for what may be the performance of their lifetimes.

If a couple is planning to get married, here are a few tips from the experts on learning to dance for their big day:

• Don’t wait until the last minute. Remember that the schedule will get very hectic as the wedding day approaches. Dance instructors recommend starting four to six months earlier to allow more time for practice, especially if our students are newcomers to dancing.

• Remember that dance lessons can actually be a stress reliever. It is good exercise, and the lessons help our students put aside the hustle and bustle of the day to spend an hour or so with their loved one. It also provides a chance for them to have fun and work together productively at the same time.

• Besides the Waltz and other traditional dances, the Mambo, Salsa, Swing and even the Hustle are all popular at weddings today.

• We ask our couples who plan to dance to a special song at their reception to bring a recording of it to the dance lessons so it can be used by the instructor. (We also recommend ways to coordinate with the wedding videographer to get the best "coverage" of that special dance.)

Learning to dance for a wedding is a special gift that you and your spouse-to-be can give to each other. A couple who feels confident and poised when they dance together will ensure that their very first dance together as wife and husband will be a memory they will cherish forever.

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