Couple's first dance after taking wedding dance lessons.

Wedding Dance Lessons

Congratulations! As you’re here, you’re probably wondering how to prepare for your first wedding dance — and you’ve come to the right place. Our wedding dance lessons are designed to help you feel confident, relaxed, and completely at ease on the dance floor. Whether you are total beginners or have a little experience, our expert teachers will create a bespoke first dance that’s perfectly “you.”

We offer private first dance classes across the UK — at home or in a local studio — so you can learn in comfort, privacy, and at your own pace.

Bride and groom hugging, with testimonial.

Why Couples Love Our Wedding Dance Lessons

Learn in the comfort of your own home or at a local studio
Friendly, professional teachers who make learning fun and stress-free
Bespoke choreography to your chosen song, tailored to your style and ability
Perfect for beginners – no dance experience needed
Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends
Range of wedding dance packages
Calm, supportive teaching at your pace
No deposit required and no hidden costs
UK Wide – if you’ve been searching ‘wedding dance lessons near me’ – we are where you are!

From First Step to Final Spin

From your very first lesson to the big day itself, we’ll guide you through every step to ensure your dance looks and feels amazing. Our goal is simple: to help you enjoy every moment and create a first dance that will be remembered forever.

With over 18 years’ experience, we know exactly how to make your first dance amazing. We’ve helped thousands of couples shine on the dance floor with confidence and ease and we’d love to help you too.

Your lessons are tailored around you: your song, your pace, your personality. Our goal is to create a magical first dance that’s perfect for you – creating an unforgettable moment that reflects your story and your connection.

From your very first step to the final flourish, we ensure a flawless journey. Whether you want to wow your guests with a showstopping routine or simply share a graceful, natural moment together – we’ll make sure you enjoy a first wedding dance to be proud of. 

bride and groom dancing with quote.

First Dance

A headshot of Amy Nelson, who is a wedding dance lesson planner and founder of Wedding Day Dance UK, which is a first dance company.

Hello, I’m Amy!
I’ve been helping engaged couples in the UK with their wedding dance since 2007.
If you’d like to chat about your first dance Get In Touch
If you are ready to book, simply fill out a Booking Form, and I’II reach out to schedule your lessons.
I absolutely love sharing our couples’ first dances. Follow us on Instagram to see how amazing they are!

Wedding couple dancing, surrounded by guests.

Wedding Dance Lesson Gift Vouchers
Give the gift they will never forget – their first wedding dance!
Our wedding dance lesson gift experience is a great gift for engaged couples – or, your fiancé / fiancée.
All you need to do is give the voucher, they can then organise the lessons for locations, dates and times that suit them.
Contact Us to buy a voucher.

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First Wedding Dance Lessons FAQs
Where will my wedding dance lessons take place?

For your convenience and privacy, wedding dance lessons take place in the comfort of your own home. They are ‘in-person’ not online, meaning your dance teacher will travel to you. Taking lessons at home means you can learn in a relaxed atmosphere without distraction. It also saves you travel time in the hectic lead up to your big day. However, if you’d rather learn to dance in a hall or studio, that’s no problem. Some of our dance teachers have their own studios, but if yours doesn’t, we can let you know where can be hired in your local area.

Do you have wedding dance lessons near me?

Yes! Our team of wedding dance teachers covers the entire UK, so whether you live in a village, town or city, you can take our classes.
We cover the whole country, coast to coast, from John o’Groats to Land’s End and everywhere in between!

How much space do we need for wedding dance lessons at home?

Many couples are surprised that it’s possible to take wedding dance lessons at home, so here’s an explanation… I’m sure you’ve seen the dancers on Strictly Come Dancing whoosh across the floor? Their costumes are light, and the dresses are never longer than ankle length. Wedding dance is different because wedding dresses are floor length and heavier, making it much more difficult to travel quickly across the dance floor. Therefore, you don’t need as much space as you might expect to learn your first dance at home.

If you both stretch your arms out to the side and turn on the spot without bumping into anything, you are marking out the minimum that we could work with. So, if your space is bigger than this, you have enough space! It’s roughly 3m x 3m. Of course, bigger is better, so we encourage you make your space as large as possible. For example, you could push back the furniture to maximise your homemade dance floor!

What if we don’t have enough room?

That’s fine, as we can teach you somewhere else, such as a dance studio, function room, hall or leisure centre.

When you complete the Booking Form, we will ask whether you would like lessons at home or in a studio, as well as your address. Then, we can provide you with more precise information about space hire options in your local area, as they vary so much. For example, city locations are typically more expensive than rural locations. Also, halls are cheaper than dance studios.

Some of our teachers prefer to work from their own studios and these charges range from minimal to completely free of charge. Interestingly, if you are a gym member, it’s always a great idea to enquire about the studio space, as some gyms allow members to use it for free.

Also, when hiring space, you will probably be asked if the teacher has Public Liability Insurance, and the answer is always yes.

How long are lessons?

All wedding dance lessons are 90 minutes, so 1.5 hours. We feel this is the ideal lesson length because it allows time for your teacher to explain and answer all your questions, as you learn and practise the steps they create for you. Consequently, you will have a calm, effective learning experience, without feeling rushed or stressed. Also, if you need to take a short break, you can take a rest and reset, ready to go again!

When will the lessons be?

When you fill out your Booking Form, you’ll notice that we ask when is convenient for you. Weekdays, weekends, daytimes and evenings are all options, as is a mixture of these, as you don’t have to have classes on the same day each week. Then, according to your teacher’s availability, we will make suggestions for you to choose from. You can be confident that the schedule will suit your lifestyle and will fit around your commitments.

How much are wedding dance lessons?

Our wedding dance lesson packages start from £285, with options to have additional lessons if you’d like more time to perfect your dance. Each private lesson is 1.5 hours long and scheduled to suit you.

3 lessons – £285
4 lessons – £370
5 lessons – £450

How can I pay for wedding dance classes?

We offer several options of payment, accepting direct bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Once you are happy with your schedule, we will send you an invoice. You’ll have three days to pay and once you do, your lessons are confirmed. We are proud to operate in this way, because we feel it’s important that the lesson schedule suits you, before you commit financially. Importantly, there are no hidden costs, we don’t charge extra for travel or VAT and we don’t require deposits.

What if we need to reschedule?

That’s fine! All we need it 48 hours’ notice and we can either re-arrange (if possible) or refund. To read more on this, here are the Terms & Conditions.

When should we start wedding dance lessons?

We recommend taking your wedding dance lessons around six weeks before your big day. This gives you plenty of time to learn and practice, so your dance feels natural and confident – without learning so early that you forget the steps or lose the excitement.

Six weeks usually strikes the perfect balance – your dance will be fresh in your mind, and you won’t feel rushed or overwhelmed.

Of course, every couple is different. If you have holidays or busy schedules before the wedding, you can start earlier. And if you have less than six weeks to go, don’t worry – we’ve even helped couples learn their first dance just three days before their wedding day!

How much time should there be between lessons?

Ideally there will be 5-10 days between lessons, as hopefully it will allow you time to practise. For instance, if there’s a large gap between lessons, the momentum of learning can be a bit slow. However, if this is your only option don’t worry, as there are ways around it. For example, you could film yourself at the end of your previous lesson as a reminder should you forget anything.

What if we don’t have a first dance song?

That’s OK! We are very happy to advise you and help you choose your first dance song. It’s a great idea to make a short list of songs you like, as this becomes the starting point to finding the song that’s perfect for you. Here are some ideas for First Dance Songs For Weddings and Unusual First Wedding Dance Songs.

Can I buy a wedding dance lesson gift voucher?

Yes! You can buy a wedding dance lesson gift voucher for the happy couple – or if you are getting married – for your fiancé / fiancée. Vouchers are available for all our wedding dance lesson packages and you can find out more by clicking on wedding dance lesson gift voucher

Are wedding dance lessons worth it?

Wedding dance lessons are worth it because they help you feel confident and relaxed on the dance floor, turning nervousness into excitement for your big moment – which you will remember forever.
They also create quality time together as a couple, before the wedding, making lasting memories while learning a fun and meaningful skill.

We can’t dance, are totally hopeless and have four left feet between us. Can you help?

Yes! We definitely can. Our wedding dance lessons are perfect for people who can’t dance, as we start from scratch, which is essential for beginners. Therefore, you will learn and develop one step at a time, at your own pace. Even if you have zero confidence and no rhythm, you don’t need to worry. As long as you have some enthusiasm and the desire to learn, we’ll provide you will the skills you need for wedding dance floor success!

Credit to these talented photographers for the images on this page:
Simon Biffen Photography
Juan Licandro Weddings
Rachel Wood Weddings