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General Wedding Dance Questions

When should we start preparing for our first dance?

We recommend couples start sooner rather than later. However, our courses will help you get the wedding dance of your dreams regardless of your time frame.

Our signature StepByStep course is designed for couples looking for a choreographed dance complete with beautiful entrances, lifts, dips, and a picture-perfect ending. To get the most of the course and have fun in the process, we recommend couples start no later than four months before the wedding. You can absolutely start later than that, but be prepared to practice more often than if you started earlier.

Our Wedding Crash Course is designed for couples crunched for time (with less than 8 weeks until the wedding). You’ll learn a few moves to help you feel more natural and confident on the dance floor. No need to memorize a fully choreographed dance!

How do we choose the song for our first dance? How long should it be?

The right wedding song will give you all the feels. Every time you hear your song, it will transport you back to your special day. In our experience, the 1.5 to 2.5 minutes is the perfect length for a wedding dance. It’s long enough to create an emotional and meaningful moment and short enough to keep your guests wanting more. Any longer, we find that guests tend to lose attention. For detailed tips on how to select your wedding song and how to pick the dance that best fits the song, download our “Ultimate Wedding Dance Guide.”

Do we need to have lifts or dips in our dance? What if we don’t want to or can’t do them?

Absolutely not! If you don’t want to do a dip or lift - no problem. Our courses are fully customizable, and you can create a wedding dance with or without lifts or dips. What makes a wedding dance unforgettable is the genuine love between the newly wedded couple, not the fancy moves. The most important thing is that you feel confident and natural, and that you can be fully present in the special moment.

How do we know what dance style is right for us?

Great question! Every dance style sets a distinct mood. The Waltz is timeless and elegant. The Foxtrot is smooth and modern. The Swing is upbeat and lively. In contrast, the Bachata and Salsa create a sensual, Latin flair. We created a flowchart to help you narrow down which dance style is right for you. Download it here!

We already have a song. Can you help us determine which dance style goes best with our song?

Absolutely! Our “Ultimate Wedding Dance Guide” has step-by-step instructions on how to find the characteristics of your song (tempo, time-signature, and mood) and match it to the appropriate dance. Download it here!

What if we want to do a “mash-up” of two songs?

Mash-ups are so much fun! A crowd-pleasing combination is to start with a slow, romantic dance and then surprise your guests with an unexpected fun and upbeat dance. In our Signature Course, you can learn to do just that. For your first song, choose steps taught in the Classic Steps Module. Then spice things up for your second song by choosing steps from the upbeat dances like Swing, Salsa, Bachata, or HipHop.

If you have your heart set on a mash-up but choreographing it yourself seems like a lot of work, then let our instructors do all the heavy lifting! Purchase VIP Tailor-Made Package to have our instructors cut the music and send you a tutorial with custom choreography tailored to your preferences and specifications.

Course Questions

Can I really learn to dance online if I’m a complete beginner?

Absolutely! Our StepByStepTM method is designed for absolute beginners. Even if you have two left feet, you will feel more natural and confident after taking our course. Each step is taught in bite-sized videos that you can watch whenever and wherever you like. All steps are presented from multiple angles and in different ways, and you will be able to rewind and rewatch as often as you need. All of this is designed so that you can learn and practice until you and your partner feel comfortable!

How much space will we need to take the course and practice the dance?

You don’t need much space at all! At a minimum, you can practice individual steps in a standard-sized hallway. Or you can carve out some space in your living room by moving aside the coffee table. For lifts, you will need a bit more room (at least 8x8), so you don’t kick over any lamps or vases.

Since you can watch our courses on any mobile device, some of our couples practice in their garage, patio, or backyard. Some even take it to a park along with a picnic basket and make it a date! If you want to simulate your big day by practicing on the same sized floor as your venue, we recommend heading to an empty parking lot. Bring heavy objects like books or weights so you can mark the dimensions of the dance floor.

How often should we practice?

Our motto is “Practice Makes Present!” The more you practice, the more natural you will feel, and the more you will feel present and enjoy the moment. Practicing doesn’t have to be a huge production! It can be a few minutes here or there - just put on music (it doesn’t have to be your wedding song), grab your fiance, and enjoy a dance together. Have a post-dinner dance, dance in the shower, or start your Saturday morning with coffee and a dance. Remember, dancing together can and should be so much fun!

How will we know if we learned our dance correctly?

With the Video Feedback Add-On, you can video your dance and receive feedback from our instructors with personal tips and adjustments. You can send a video of just one move, a sequence of steps, or the entire dance.

Most importantly, free yourself of the mindset that there is a “CORRECT” way! We love to remind our couples that only YOU know what the choreography is. Your guests only see the love and the confidence. In all of our courses, we give you tips on what to do if the dance doesn’t go exactly as planned. Many of our couples exclaim how proud they were to have been able to keep dancing and to stay confident no matter what happened. And the guests never even noticed!

Will I be able to do all these dance moves in my wedding dress?

YES! Our moves are suitable for all dress styles - from big ball gowns to tightly fitted mermaid dresses. If you want to practice in your dress without ruining the surprise, we recommend purchasing an inexpensive petticoat in the same style. Check out our Favorite Products page with some recommendations.

I don’t want any “choreography,” just simple steps. Which course is right for me?

The 1st Dance Crash Course is the one for you! The course covers a few simple steps that you can freestyle without needing to memorize complicated choreography. We will also give you important tips to help you look and feel more natural and confident.

How long do I have access to the course for?

You have unlimited access for one year! You will be able to watch at your own pace and revisit as much as needed. (That said, sharing your account with another wedding couple is not allowed and will result in losing access to your account.)

*If your wedding is more than a year away, we are more than happy to extend the course to your wedding day. Please send an email to [email protected]

How many times can we watch each lesson?

As much as you need! We want you to be able to watch at your own pace and revisit the tutorials as much as you need. Each video tutorial has chapters and timestamps to make reviewing the material easy and efficient.

What’s the format of the course content?

Short, practical videos ranging from 2-10 minutes each that you can watch whenever and wherever you like. All steps are presented from multiple angles and in different ways, with the ability to rewatch as often as you need. The course also includes helpful, printable PDFs. All of this is designed so that you can learn and practice until you feel comfortable!

Can I download the course videos?

Course videos are available by streaming only.

Is this course LGBTIQA+ friendly?

Yes! Love is love, and we are deeply committed to inclusivity and acceptance. Throughout all our courses, we use the term “Leader” and “Follower” instead of “man/groom” or “woman/bride”.

We purchased the Crash Course and are having so much fun. Can we upgrade to the Signature StepByStep Course, or do we need to purchase separately?

We’re thrilled you’re having so much fun dancing and learning together! You are absolutely able to upgrade to the StepByStep Course. Please send an email to [email protected], and one of our team members will help you with the purchase.

Do you offer discounts on the course?

We intentionally priced the course to make it affordable for as many people as possible while still honoring the value and time we put into creating it. If you decide to purchase and aren’t happy with the results, reach out to us at [email protected]. If you email us within 30 days of your purchase, we’ll refund your order in full. (Yes, we believe in the course THAT much.)

Still Have Questions?

Go on a 1st date with us! Join us for a fun 30-min WEBINAR to get an overview of the StepByStep^TM method, a demo of the course content, and all your questions answered. The highlight will be the mini-dance session where you'll watch a tutorial from the course, practice the moves, and see just how FUN & EASY it is to dance.

So grab a drink, get cozy, and make sure we're the right fit for you!