Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Pick your First dance song

Picking your First Dance song for your #weddingdance is sometimes not obvious or easy, if you don't have a "This is our song!"  situation. Here are some of the top songs, and you can go to https://www.ballroomweddingdance.com/first-dance-songs  for links to these, and some of my all time favorites!   

TOP TEN WEDDING DANCE SONGS 2021

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Last week I filmed a segment with one of my couples (Manisha Mahajan and her fiance Alex) for the #RachelRayShow with #DWTS pro #LouisVanAmstel crashing my#weddingDanceLesson! It was a blast! Then they went on to the Rachel Ray studio and danced on National TV! They were amazing! 
Don't know the air date yet, but I'll keep you posted!
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Everything is easy, once you know how, whether you want to recreate a dance or create your own unique wonderful moment, learning how to dance for your wedding is a fun part of the wedding planning. Oh, and you'll pick up a life skill you will use frequently, I hope!. The thing to remember is that, if you can walk, you can dance!


Peter Jones
www.BallroomWeddingDance.com
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Katherine and Mark took their last lesson last night getting ready for the big day. Michael Bouble's Everything is a fantastic Foxtrot which we combined with a Swing break, and a fast-paced piece of choreography in the middle when the song's dynamics kick into high gear. They look good after only 3 lessons, unfortunately spaced out over about 2 months! They look good, and have promised me pictures from the wedding, so I'll get the professional shots up as soon as I get them.


Peter Jones
www.BallroomWeddingDance.com
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Laura and Jason have decided to go back to At Last for their first dance. We're putting together a rumba/salsa mash with an uptempo style to match their personality, balanced on the slow beat of the music.
They were off to see Alan Cummings' Macbeth last night. (I'm a little jealous...) But they are doing an amazing job. (pics to follow)


Peter Jones
www.BallroomWeddingDance.com
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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Choosing a dance studio or instructor

Choosing a quality Dance Studio or instructor takes some research and common sense. If you are shopping around and are looking for the cheapest thing you can find, keep in mind that you generally do get what you pay for - you may learn a few steps, but you might not be learning how to dance.

Some of the factors you might consider include professional certification. Some studios employ teachers who are not certified. Certification is simply a professional affirmation of a skill level, and is always nice, but perhaps you are not looking for an instructor that will drive you to winning competions in a few months.

One of the things I have noted in the past is that students work best when they are comfortable and relaxed, so be sure that you actually like your instructor! That should be the first thing you decide when you start your lessons. Take advantage of a Trial lesson, which is either low cost or free. (But be prepared for the interview afterward, when the instructor or studio presents their comments and recommendations, and of course the Pitch. After all, the Studio does want to sell you lessons - it has to, to stay in business. But do not let a hard sell trap you - if the studio has to resort to being a used car salesman, it may not have a lot of confidence in its instructors.)

Know what you want, going in. Do you want the personal attention you get in a private lesson? Do you want a slower paced Group lesson? You will learn faster in a private lesson, but group lessons are much less expensive, and can be a lot of fun. Would you prefer to have a small group of your friends come in together and make a private Group lesson? There are always lots of options.

Look for atmosphere. Are people friendly? Is the Studio clean?

And always have fun.
Peter Jones
www.BallroomWeddingDance.com
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The real partner dancing pointer!


The most important thing is to remember to have fun when you're dancing. Specific step patterns and rhythms are just tools you use to make the dancing (communication between two bodies) easier.
Peter Jones
www.BallroomWeddingDance.com
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