Wedding Dance Lessons

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

Why you can learn your first dance at home
Couples are often surprised to hear that wedding dance lessons can work well at home. You might imagine dancers on Strictly Come Dancing sweeping across a large floor, but a wedding first dance is very different.

Professional dancers wear light costumes, and their dresses are usually no longer than ankle length. Wedding dresses are typically floor length and heavier, which makes it much harder to travel quickly across the dance floor. Because of this, you will not need as much space as you might expect when learning your first dance at home.

How much space do you need?
A simple way to check your space is for both of you to stretch your arms out to the side and turn on the spot. If you can do this without bumping into anything, that is the minimum space we can work with.

• As a guide, around 3m x 3m is usually enough.
• If you have more room, even better.
• You can create extra space by moving furniture back.

Why a realistic practice space matters
Ideally, you should practise in a space that is a very similar shape to the one you will have on your wedding day. Wedding venue dance floors can look spacious when they are empty, but once the tables, chairs, DJ or band, and guests are in place, the first dance area can be much smaller. If you aren’t sure how much space you’ll have for your first dance, your venue should be able to let you know.

Learning in a realistic space makes you fully prepared, so on your wedding day you don’t find yourselves about to do your first dance, knowing the music is about to start and thinking “oh no, our guests are all in the way!”

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.

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 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.

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. For more information click wedding dance prices

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 experience

https://weddingdaydanceuk.co.uk/wedding-dance-lessons-gift-experience/

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!