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Wedding First Dance Lessons NYC: Private Lessons for any Wedding Couple's First Dance at our Studio or Your Location

Dance Lessons for Wedding Couples--Wedding First Dance Lessons NYC: Private Lessons for any Wedding Couple's First Dance at our Studio or Your Location

Wedding First Dance Lessons in Manhattan Testimonials

"He converted into a swing dancer just for me. It was the best wedding gift he could have given me... I can't thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding so special. Our first dance was my absolute favorite part of the whole evening!" Lenore Welby and Lawrence Ward

"We had worked directly with Evita & Nathan in private lessons to come up with a dance sequence. I can not say enough about either of them and how wonderful they are...Evita & Nathan are a huge part of why Meredith and I continue to come back (Dance Manhattan’s caliber...is a large part as well), braving traffic, and drive down from Westchester County once a week to keep up the classes."
Jason & Meredith Black, First Dance Video: choreographed by Evita Arce & Nathan Bugh

Dance Lessons for Wedding Couples in NYC-Wedding First Dance Lessons Manhattan: Private Lessons for any Wedding Couple's First Dance at our Studio or Your Location.

"Thank you so much to our instructor, Jason Myra, and the wonderful dancers from our Dance Manhattan performance class who generously offered this gift of a performance at our wedding."
Mitchell & Tanya, First Dance Video: choreographed by Jason Myra, 2011

Get Started with Crash Courses, Group Classes and/or Private Lessons

It's best to prepare for your first dance with the same care you give to your invitations, gowns, catering, flowers and music. Start planning at least 6 months prior to your wedding date so that you can choose your special song, the type of dance you want to do, and take lessons before "wedding frenzy" sets in! But...if you find yourself in a last minute crunch...we're at your service!

Private lessons are best as you will be able to dance exclusively with your fiancée and work on choreography for your first song. If you would also like the classroom experience where you can meet other couples and learn the basics of a number of different dances, our COUPLES DANCE SAMPLER Group Classes are for you! (Couples classes are also great for after the wedding!) Wedding couples often take a combination of both, but the choice is yours!

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Private lessons can be purchased singly, in discounted packages, or in combination with group classes. A package of 10 lessons is recommended for those who want their wedding song choreographed but shorter packages are available for those who want a more casual approach or are short on time.

In this video clip from NBC's Today Show instructor's Heather Gehring and Lou Brockman demonstrate the newest in Wedding First Dances. With just a few simple ideas they demonstrate how we can make even the newest, shyest dancer look amazing. Slow song or fast...makes no difference! We have all the right moves for you. Come in and learn from the best at Dance Manhattan.

Choose Your First Wedding Dance Music

If an orchestra will be playing your first song, we'll help you choose a recorded version to use during lessons and for practicing at home. Or, bring us a recording you like and we'll help you determine if it's "dance-able" and which dance best fits the music (i.e. Foxtrot? Waltz? Swing?)

Expert Advice

Lessons in NYC for Wedding First Dance--Dance Lessons for Wedding Couples & Wedding First Dance Lessons NYC: Private Lessons for any Wedding Couple's First Dance at Dance Manhattan Studio in NYC

We'll help you decide if a choreographed (planned) routine is best for you, or random patterns you choose during your lessons to be done spontaneously during your first dance.

Choosing shoes suitable for dancing is important if you want to move gracefully, so don't hesitate to discuss these matters with your instructor.

Your instructor will be happy to make suggestions regarding the music for your first dance, the music itinerary for your whole event, or even how to select the right orchestra or DeeJay for your wedding.

Wedding Entertainment Professional Dance Lesson

Instruction : Inquire at our front desk or call us about having our talented instructors come out and teach lessons at your wedding. Often times, the people you invite could use a little ice breaker lesson to get them away from the tables and onto the dance floor.

Performances : We'd also be happy to coordinate a couple or a group of dancers to perform at your wedding. It's a perfect form of entertainment for your guests!