Learning to dance for you wedding can be the most special gift that you and your spouse-to-be can give one another! It could last a lifetime! Feeling confident and poised when you dance together will ensure that your very first dance as Husband and Wife will be a memory that you and your family and friends will cherish forever.
That's why prospective brides and grooms, who want to give an exciting and fun First Dance on their big day, are increasingly opting to take dance lessons. First dances are posted all over the internet these days. It all looks so easy. However, there is much to consider. Tips from the experts:
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MOST IMPORTANTLY - YOU MUST NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! "I know couples who've spent more time choosing ribbon colors than working on their first dances!" Not only will your schedule get very hectic as your wedding day approaches, but dancing is a sport. There is no special book or video to watch to make learning to dance with your future spouse look and feel beautiful. It takes TIME and PRACTICE, as do most things in life that are worthwhile. Experts recommend starting four to six months earlier to allow time for practice. NO matter what anyone tries to sell you; waiting until the week before your wedding to try to learn to dance together will not be an experience you'd want to remember or repeat! |
Couples dancing is the art of two people moving together as a unit on the
floor. There is so
much more involved than "just doing steps." You will
want you movements to
look and feel effortless, whether your song is slow
and elegant or fast and
funky! You never want to have the appearance of
someone who's had one
lesson and is desperately trying to "remember" what
to do. Who wants
that added stress on the most important day of their
lives? Dancing is
supposed to be enjoyed!
Dancing IS MUSCLE MEMORY! The only way to achieve muscle
memory is to
practice and repeat a movement over enough, so you DO
NOT HAVE TO
THINK ABOUT IT! Dancing is only fun when it become
second nature.
It is not possible to achieve this in 30 minutes or even 3
hours & 30 minutes
- even and especially if you had a ballet lesson when you
were 5! If
you've never learned how to lead or follow someone, dancing
is a new sport you
are going to try to learn before your wedding day! Your
dance will look and
feel only as good as you want it to be! You will only get
out of the
experience what you put into it!
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IF you allow enough preparation time, dance lessons are not only a stress
reliever, but also a wonderful form of exercise. The lessons take you
away from the hustle and bustle of the day, to spend quality time with your
intended, having fun and working together. It can also be a great way
to maintain some romance while planning the biggest event of your life! |
Waiting until the last minute will have the complete and opposite affect on
your wedding planning and
even on your relationship!
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Our wedding specialists are here to take the stress out of your First Dance
as a married couple. We will help you either pick your music, or show
you the dance that goes with your song. We suggest that your song be a
reflection of your relationship; not just something someone mentioned you
should dance to on your wedding day! If the music doesn't move you;
most likely, you will not want to spend the time and effort needed to
perfect your dance! You should come to the studio armed with important information, such as the amount of dance space, the size of the gown, the type of shoes, how spectacular you want the dance to be, live band or dj, etc. We will help you as much as we can! However, we ask that you put some thought into the most important dance of your life, so we may help you produce the best result possible! |
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We have many options available for the bride and groom, fathers and daughters, mothers and sons, as well as your entire wedding party. Arthur Murray is here to help you!! Gift certificates are available as well and make special gifts! |
Each bridal couple has a unique vision of their first dance. The first step in preparing for your special day is the CONSULTATION. The dance floor, reception space, first dances with family and friends, are some of the details to be considered.
For $40.00, we offer a complete consultation with a dance counselor, which will include a private dance lesson conducted by a dance specialist, to determine your abilities and desires. By the end of the lesson, you will have enough information to make the right decision for YOU!
It is our pleasure to assist you in the dance of a lifetime! (Just imagine the photographs and videos!) Please keep in mind that it is ESSENTIAL to call us WELL IN ADVANCE of your big day to schedule your private consultation.
Don't wait until the last minute! Call today!!
540-774-1900
E-mail dancinroanoke@aol.com
