At Last by Etta James
Wedding First Dance Choreography Tutorial
skill level: beginner
Style: romantic & classy
about this tutorial
At Last by Etta James is arguably one of the best first dance songs of all of time. The lyrics are perfection. The song is short and sweet. Wedding bands can’t mess it up. And the original recording by Etta James will literally never go out of style. So many things to love in one three-minute song! The choreography for this dance is simple, elegant and so romantic. It is also very easy to learn and the entire tutorial can be completed in just a few short hours, even if you’ve never danced a day in your life. When you sign up, you will learn all the movements in the video above including how to put it together with the music. This takes the guesswork out of it so you can enjoy your first dance and truly be in the moment!
can we really learn to dance online?
Yes, you can learn to dance for your wedding online and quickly, even if you've never danced a day in your life. Like learning a new language, learning to dance takes effort and consistency. You won't be able to just watch the videos and then magically be able to dance if you don't actually practice the steps. But I promise, this is still the easiest wedding dance tutorial that exists online. Some couples will find this online method of learning even easier than in-person lessons because you will see exactly how the steps are supposed to look before you even try them.
How long does the choreography take to learn?
The entire tutorial takes two to three hours to complete, including practice time between steps. If you have the time, I recommend focusing on one step per practice session. It will take you a little less than a week to complete if you break it apart into one or two sections per day. If you are a marathon learner or test-crammer, you might set aside several hours on the weekend to learn each step in the course before putting it together into choreography. You’ll still need to practice the dance leading up to your wedding to build muscle memory!
LOVE THE IDEA, DON’T LOVE THE SONG?
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The bride and groom featured on this page are Alison and Andrew, photographed by Gandee Photography.