Awkward shuffle ...or choreographed first dance?
Whether you're looking to impress your guests with a first dance to remember or simply want to replace that awkward shuffle across the dance floor with some basic steps, Just Dance UK can help.
We can choreograph a simple and traditional first wedding dance to the song of your choice, or alternatively, if you have something a little more challenging in mind, we can also choreograph a fun, slightly different routine to the song of your choice, be it the tango, salsa, waltz or even hip hop!
All our instructors are professionally trained dancers with a wealth of teaching experience to ensure that learning your unique wedding dance will become a fun and exciting addition to the preparations for your big day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We recommend learning your first dance at least a month or two before your wedding day. However, we have worked with couples who have contacted us 2 weeks before their wedding and we have successfully choreographed and taught a completely choreographed first dance in this time. As long as we have availability we will do our very best to schedule in lesson times convenient to you.
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We offer two first wedding dance packages, designed specifically for two very different services. If you want to learn a fully choreographed dance from beginning to end, we recommend our Main First Dance Package. Our Basic Steps Package is designed for those who just want a little guidance in learning a few simple steps with your first dance song choice in mind.
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We recommend splitting up the sessions into two 1.5 hour block lessons allowing you time between the sessions to practise the steps. If your time is very limited, we have successfully completed entire wedding first dances in one 3 hour lesson. We recognise that there is a lot of planning involved in the weeks running up to the big day and we will do our very best to work around you.
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We recommend having the lessons at least 1-2 weeks apart. This allows time for you to work on the choreography you have already learnt and come to your next lesson having mastered the first section/s!
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No! Most of the couples we work with are complete beginners. Even if you think you have two left feet, we will do our very best to have you gliding around that dance floor with confidence by the end of your lessons!
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If you have chosen a song or have narrowed your selection down to a few songs we can certainly advise what might work best choreographically but ultimately, your first dance song choice is yours. It is important that you LIKE (or preferably love!) the song you have chosen. Choosing your first dance song is a very personal thing so take the time to really think about a piece of music that you both love or a song that means something to the two of you.
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The style of dance you learn is usually determined by your chosen first dance song/music. If you would like to include a specific style or movement, please do let us know. We recently choreographed a first dance for a couple who wanted to include the use of an umbrella in their first dance (their first dance was the Manic Street Preacher's version of 'Umbrella') ...anything goes!
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While learning your dance, we advise that you wear loose fitting clothing or whatever you feel comfortable dancing in. We usually suggest that on your final lesson you try the routine a few times through in the shoes that you will be wearing on your wedding day to allow you to get used to dancing in them. We also always ask the bride about her dress and will choreograph the routine with the dress design in mind.
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Most couples prefer to learn their wedding dance in the comfort of their own homes and as we are a London based company we will travel anywhere within zones 1-6. If you would prefer to learn your routine in a dance studio or alternative venue, please let us know and we will do our very best to find a conveniently located studio for you. Should you choose to learn your dance in a studio, we also ask that you cover this additional cost.
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Most average sized living rooms with the furniture pushed to the side are big enough to learn your first dance in. If you have chosen a genre that requires a great deal of movement across the floor such as the waltz, we are happy to teach you the basic movements at your home and then perhaps book a studio for your final hour's tuition so that you can practise your dance using all the space available to you.
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First of all, fill in the form on our enquiry page. We will then be in touch, within 24 hours, to confirm our availability before we schedule in your lessons and organise payment for the lessons chosen.
Wedding First Dance Testimonials
“Firstly, Just Dance UK rocks. Well they not only rock they salsa, jive, tango… anything you want! We contacted Just Dance about two weeks before our wedding and thought there would be no way they could come up with a dance in a week to the music we wanted. But they were pros. We chose a tango and were taught slowly bit by bit – the instructor helped us with every move and helped ease our panic and nerves. We didn’t think 3 hours would be enough but true to their word we were dancing across the floor confident with the steps. Our family and friends couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw us, many commenting that it was the best first dance they had ever seen. We would recommend anyone who is uncertain of what to do for their first dance to contact Just Dance UK – you won’t regret it! Thank you, if only we could do it all over again!”
“Saying thank you doesn’t seem enough! Our instructor was awesome and made the whole experience truly amazing. Thank you so much for your perfect choreography. I can’t believe we learnt it all in the space of three hours ...and a bit of extra practising! We were very nervous before we came for the lesson but our instructor was a true professional and really put us at ease! It was an extremely enjoyable experience and we totally blew all our wedding guests away with our spot on performance! Your excellent dance routine really impressed and made our wedding day experience truly unforgettable!! Amazing dancers and fantastic people! ”
“Just Dance UK were totally brilliant. Not only did they choreograph a cool (but easy) routine, but also they were so much fun that everyone really enjoyed learning the dance (even the boys!). After our wedding I asked Tom what his best moment of the day was? He said “Probably the first dance”! I couldn’t believe it! So thank you so much - as one guest put it “Now THAT is how you get a party started!”
