wedding dance

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Top Wedding First Dance Songs Playlist

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Top Wedding First Dance Songs Playlist

I know it can be challenging to choose a first dance song, or a father-daughter or mother-son song for your wedding. With the entire history of music available, plus new wedding love songs coming out every year, it can seem overwhelming to narrow it down.

If you are actually planning to dance during your first dance or parent dances (and not just prom sway), then the best playlists to listen through are ones compiled by wedding dance instructors. (Hint: if you are reading this, you are in the right place!)

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First Dance Inspiration: "Young And Beautiful" by Lana Del Ray

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First Dance Inspiration: "Young And Beautiful" by Lana Del Ray

I’m starting a new series on my blog of “First Dance Inspiration” posts, featuring my gorgeous students and the wedding dance choreography that I am particularly proud of. I’ll be sharing videos or photos of first dances that I love. If you want to see more, jump to the bottom of this post and subscribe to my email list, or follow me on Instagram or YouTube.

Now, without further ado, the following video is of Andrew and Dani’s first dance to Young And Beautiful by Lana Del Ray…

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Featured: Wedded Podcast Interview with First Dance Charlotte's Owner, Alex Zsoldos

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Featured: Wedded Podcast Interview with First Dance Charlotte's Owner, Alex Zsoldos

I’m so excited to share that I was recently interviewed by Jenn and Steve Van Elk of the Wedded Podcast. We had so much fun chatting about all things “first dance” — how to navigate first dance lessons during the pandemic, how to prepare for your first dance, my favorite first dance songs, and so, so much more. I hope you’ll give this podcast a listen to learn more about me and my teaching philosophy.

Click read more for links to the podcast.

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Be Like The Royals: Thoughts On Meghan & Harry's First Dance to "I'm In Love" by Wilson Pickett

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Be Like The Royals: Thoughts On Meghan & Harry's First Dance to "I'm In Love" by Wilson Pickett

Have you heard the news?

Apparently, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry actually danced to a different first dance song then previously reported. (WHAT?!)

My thoughts on both songs, as well as links to listen, after the jump.

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Wedding First Dance Choreography to Disco Classic "Come And Get Your Love" by Redbone

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Wedding First Dance Choreography to Disco Classic "Come And Get Your Love" by Redbone

Have you considered dancing to “Come And Get Your Love” by Redbone for your wedding first dance? It’s a great choice for a first dance because it’s upbeat, fun and funky, and the disco dance possibilities are endless!

Check out the following post for a video of Kaitlyn and Alex’s epic disco first dance to this song.

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How to Actually Learn How to Dance for Your Wedding, Even If You Have 'Two Left Feet'

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How to Actually Learn How to Dance for Your Wedding, Even If You Have 'Two Left Feet'

When I had to stop teaching lessons during the North Carolina shutdown, I thought I would have all this time to focus on other parts of my business, like writing blog posts, posting on Instagram regularly and creating a new online wedding dance choreography course every week.

HA.

Keep reading to learn how accountability helps me meet my goals and how it can help you learn how to dance for your wedding, even if you have “two left feet.”

Pandemic Elopement: Couple Performs Their First Dance In a Peach Orchard During North Carolina's Shutdown

Pandemic Elopement: Couple Performs Their First Dance In a Peach Orchard During North Carolina's Shutdown

Anna and Zach’s wedding was planned for March 21 of this year. If you will recall, that was pretty much the first weekend of North Carolina’s Stay At Home executive order.

When I spoke with Anna a few days before her wedding she told me, “I won’t let the Coronavirus take my wedding day away from me!”

Keep reading to learn more about how Anna and Zach overcame their pandemic challenges, got married anyway, and performed their first dance among flowering peach trees.

Three Things I Learned About Marriage During Preparation for My First Dance

Three Things I Learned About Marriage During Preparation for My First Dance

Once we really got started with our first dance, I realized a lot of things about our relationship - what areas we need to work on, where we are completely in sync, when to let things go, and when to change course when things aren't working the way we wanted them to. Dancing together gives you insight into your relationship and can reveal a lot of things about you as a couple and as an individual. Here are three things, among many, that I learned while dancing with my husband.