Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers or Fred & Wilma Flintstone?
Many a woman has dreamed of gliding around the dance floor with her very own Prince Charming on one of the most memorable days of her life, her wedding day. Imagine yourself in your beautiful gown, hair and make-up done perfectly, looking more radiant than ever before. He's suave and dashing in an elegant tuxedo. The two of you look so sophisticated together--but when you get on the dance floor will it look more like you're back in high school doing the good old "prom hang"?

Learning to dance is one of the most wonderful things you can do together. And it's not an activity you can use only during a certain time of the year--you can dance year round, whether it's for fun or for a special occasion.

One Couple's Experience
"Over the past four months we have learned a number of different dances and a pile of different dance steps! We can't remember all of the steps all of the time, but we have grown extremely fond of ballroom dancing. Dancing has introduced to the both of us a new form of communication. We have gained more patience, understanding and a different way of laughing together. Dance has heightened our sensations and we have gained a new love for movement. The staff at Fred Astaire have great skill in teaching while having fun. The best part about dancing for us is knowing that when the music comes on, we won't be hiding in the crowd or wiping off sweaty palms anymore. We feel that this is an activity we will be able to do for the rest of our lives." --Tim & Joy McClure

Not Just For The Wedding
Whether you attend others' weddings, have business functions which include social dancing as you both become more established in your careers, or simply need quality time together away from an increasingly hectic lifestyle, social dancing is a growing trend among young (and not so young) wedding couples who are discovering it's a wonderful shared activity, before and after the wedding. Even men who are sometimes reluctant partners find that once they become comfortable with the basics and learn how to lead, they really enjoy dancing and can become better dancers than they (or their partners) ever expected!

As the wedding draws closer you'll have many details to handle and will feel that things are getting more and more hectic. How could you possibly fit in dance lessons? But once the cake is eaten, the flowers dried and the dress packed away, dancing is one of the only things to last beyond the wedding day itself. It's a romantic reminder of your wedding which the two of you will enjoy together for years to come, so take the time.

Don't Get Caught Short
It's a good idea to start private lessons about six months before your wedding day so you both have enough time to become comfortable and your dancing looks and feels relaxed and natural, not stiff and awkward. Are you going to feature a father/daughter and mother/son dance? Others in the wedding party also may want to take private lessons themselves or it can be fun to take group classes with your parents and/or the wedding party so everyone feels comfortable and has more fun at the reception!

We teach all partnership dances and will create a wedding dance for your chosen song or can help you choose one that's romantic and easy to dance to. Some couples like to have fun with it by fooling their friends and family, starting with the "prom hang" and then transitioning into an elegant and romantic wedding dance. And here's a creative idea: some of our wedding couples who already own most of the "stuff" they need have included us in their registry so after the wedding they can continue to enjoy quality time set aside just to focus on each other, learning and growing together. What a great way to build a lifelong relationship! For further tips about dancing and your wedding, go to our "Tips and Tricks" page.