It's Time to Dance!
Thank you for signing up for our Wedding Dance Program. You are only a few steps (and spins) away from having the time of your life at your wedding!
And remember, we are only a click away. You can always schedule a virtual livestream lesson with us if you need any additional help with your dancing. And if you are interested in Custom Dance Choreography, we’d be happy to help! Simply fill out this questionnaire and get started!
Ready to dance? Start with the essential dance elements below.
Learning the Steps
After learning all of the essential dance elements, you are now ready to learn the important steps in the choreography! After practicing the steps below, you can move on to the last section of the program, in which we will show you how to connect the steps. Have fun dancing!
Learning the Choreography
Now, let’s put all of the steps you’ve learned together into this lovely routine! To learn the routine, we suggest you learn it in sections. Practice each section without music first and then with music. Also, watch the demo video and use the written instruction listed below for musical cues. Have fun!
If you need additional help with your dancing, feel free to schedule a virtual livestream lesson with us. And if you’d like to make changes to the dance or spice it up more, you can hire us to choreograph something special for you. Get started here.
Dance Demo
Full body
Written Instructions
Intro (2 sets of 8)
Walking in from opposite sides of floor- Leader on L, Follower on R
Join with R hand and walk around one another clockwise
Leader stops moving feet once facing L side of floor, both join L hands above the head
follower keeps walking around- matador circle
Follower spins once more clockwise
Double face loop over leader’s head
Pattern 1 (2 sets of 8)
Sway- tap x2
Lover’s Lean on “falling for eachother”
Cradle
Follower spins out + reaches out R arm
Leader’s face loop
Follower free spins into waltz frame
Pattern 2 (2 sets of 8)
Rotating box
Half box into Inside Turn
2 Smooth Swing basics
Leader’s Wrap (no rock step after)
Leader walks under arms to stand behind follower
Both bend to prep for lift
Pattern 3 (4 sets of 8)
Reach lift on “shine”
Both shift weight R to L, body goes up and over
L arm loops over (follower’s) head, R arm loops over head, R arm turns follower clockwise to face leader, loop R arm around leader’s face to get into hug position
2 turning top spins (pivot points are Leader’s R leg + Follower’s L leg), follower releases upper back on 2nd spin
Prep with small lunge on Leader’s L, Follower’s R
Follower double spins clockwise (traveling slightly) under Leader’s L arm towards upper R hand corner of floor
Progressive
Rotate to butterfly traveling back towards center of floor
Repeat Pattern 1 *with slight changes* (2 sets of 8)
*facing R side of floor to start sway-taps*
After cradle spin out, follower spins back in counterclockwise on “she was the baddest”, leader catches them from behind, holding waist in their R arm
Both L arm goes up and over on “can you even imagine” (follower rests L arm over head), Leader switches to hold Follower’s R
Follower turns to face leader counter clockwise, arms meet back in Waltz Frame
Repeat Pattern 2 *with additional choreo* (4 sets of 8)
After leader’s wrap, get follower into shadow position from cross hand
Side Basic + Flip
Follower walks around counter clockwise matador style to finish behind leader in shadow position
Follower can add an extra arabesque before walking around if wanted
Leader walks under arms to get behind follower, both reach R arm around
Leader turns follower’s hips clockwise 360 (prep for lift)
*you can omit the extra spin before the lift if wanted*
Repeat Pattern 3 *with slight changes* (4 sets of 8)
Small lunge to prep for double traveling spin happens this time on Leader’s R, Follower’s L
Double traveling spin travels towards upper L corner
When finishing Butterfly, add an extra Inside Turn (counterclockwise)
Slow Dip to finish
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