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Preparing for Your Reception with Dance Lessons

You don’t have to be a dancing queen and king at your wedding, but it adds a sweet, romantic touch. More and more couples are opting to dance with their own star on their Big Day, and, as such, are getting into the groove ahead of time.

If you are both excellent dancers, all you need to do is pick a dance and choose a song. It can be the first dance, or one you throw in later on. If one, or both of you, has two left feet, take classes. The last thing you want to do is get up in front of everyone and come across like the elephant in the reception living room. Finding an instructor is an easy thing to do: Simply check the Yellow Pages, do a Google search, and, of course, ask friends for recommendations.

Into the groove.
Ballroom dancing (the kind you see on DWTS) is the most common style couples learn for weddings; that includes the Fox Trot, the Box Step, the Mambo, Rumba, etc. The dances are not that complicated, but nerves can do funny things to your twist. Talk to an instructor, tell her how long you have before the wedding, and make sure you have plenty of time to master the steps. Generally, a good instructor can teach you how to dance in about six weeks. The timeline varies, depending on how many classes a week you take, and your skill level. Also, keep in mind that, as the wedding approaches, you are going to be overwhelmed with other tasks, so make sure you schedule before you’re bogged down with planning.

As for the cost, prices depend on the trainer, location, and how many classes you take. Starting off with about 75 dollars an hour is a good way to begin, and then talk to the studio about discounts for more classes. You can also do group classes, where you get less one-on-one time, but save a chunk of money.

There are dance books and DVD’s available as well. Some of them are great, but keep in mind that you need to have a certain amount of know-how to pick up a dance from instructions on the page. Once you decide to do the dance, you can inform your loved ones ahead of time, or make it a complete surprise. Either way, you’re sure to score all 10s.

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