Ballroom Dance Chicago specializes in a variety of adult dance classes in Chicago, IL.

You're considering taking dance lessons for your wedding, but still need some persuading? Look no further! Read more about why you should take dance lessons to prepare for your first dance. 

Matthew Sove, a Master Dance instructor in Chicago, shares some advice about learning to dance for a wedding reception.

Wedding dance isn't just about the couple's first dance.

Matthew Sove, Ballroom Dance Chicago's owner and Master Teacher, talks about why Swing is the coolest of cool dances. 

Also learn about what type of swing classes we offer. 

Learn a little bit about what it takes to learn Salsa. 

And don't forget to watch the tutorial at the end to learn the Salsa basic step. 

Check out our Salsa dance lessons in Chicago

At Ballroom Dance Chicago we offer a variety of private ballroom lessons and BYOB ballroom group classes. Learn more about those here and, in addition, learn a little bit more about style of ballroom dance we focus on. 

There are many misconceptions about planning a wedding, from “all of our guests will be able to fly from Chicago to Greece for our wedding, right?” to “I can totally DIY all of our flower center pieces by myself.” We’ve all been there, and we’ve all found out that sometimes things just aren’t as they seem, and so it is with the first dance. Here are 3 things you “know” about the first dance that are actually totally wrong.

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There are hundreds, maybe even thousands of details to be accounted for when planning your wedding reception, and of course, every couple has their own priorities. But, whether your wedding will be a formal affair or a quirky, unique celebration, your first dance as a married couple is the one detail that can’t slip through the cracks of your wedding planning process. So, why is the first dance so important?

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