Joey & Vidhi's Surprise First Dance
Joey & Vidhi wanted to start with a slow, romantic song for their first dance, then break out into a surprise choreographed routine, complete with spins, lifts, and dips.
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Most Popular First Wedding Dance Songs
Finding the perfect first dance song is tough! But, familiarizing yourself with the most popular first dance songs can definitely help guide your search. The 7 songs listed in this blog are popular for a reason: each one has a unique style, includes lyrics that are fitting for a wedding, and inspires movement that makes sense for a first dance.
Sam & Leo’s Classy & Sweet First Dance
Sam & Leo tied the knot in Palm Beach, FL, in May 2015.
Learning to Dance as a Practice
Many people that come to us expect us to tell them the exact number of lessons they’ll need to “feel good” or “wow their guests at their wedding” or “know how to dance together,” but truthfully, there is no magic number of dance lessons. Dance is a practice, much like yoga or faith. Now what do we mean when we say “a practice”? In this context, the dictionary defines practice as “to do (something) regularly or constantly as an ordinary part of your life.”
Mike & Ainah’s Graceful & Playful First Dance
Mike & Ainah got married at the Four Seasons in June 2015. Read about their fun and playful first dance, and advice they'd offer to others preparing for their first dance.
Bill & Kinsley's Fun & Classic First Dance
Bill & Kinsley tied the knot at the Chicago History Museum in September 2015. Rachael choreographed a beautiful dance to the song "Orange Colored Sky" for their first dance.
Spring Clothing Drive at Ballroom Dance Chicago
Ballroom Dance Chicago is hosting a clothing drive. Bring us all of your tired fashion from last season.
Brooke & Brian’s Indie Pop First Dance
Brooke & Brian tied the knot in Chicago at The Ivy Room on August 15th, 2015.
Be Happy about Dancing! 5 Attitudes to Bring to your Wedding Dance Lessons
You’ve decided to take dance lessons in preparation for your wedding. Hurray! We love to hear that you’re spending time with your loved one, preparing for an important moment of your wedding day. Now, we know that the decision to take dance lessons might not be one that was met with joy and excitement. It might feel like just another thing that you need to check off your wedding to-do list. Well, we’re here to help you change that feeling! While it’s our job as dance instructors to inspire your interest in dancing, there a few changes you can also make to ensure you have a great time learning and spending time together. Really, it all comes down to the way you think about dance lessons.