THE FIRST DANCE

Today’s Weddings are upping the ante in every way; from jazz trios to magicians for the cocktail hour.to the very popular trend of a choreographed first dance. 
For years the two words “first dance” have struck fear into the minds of most grooms as well as many a bride!  Here you are having just completed a beautiful wedding ceremony, you have posed for the photographer for  photos that will be treasured for a life time and now you must walk to the center of the dance floor while your guest look on with “show me whatcha’ got” in their minds.  You now have three choices:

 1. Bolt for the door grab the limo and head straight to the airport and start the honeymoon early.

 2.  Stand in the middle of the floor and sway back and forth while the guests think “how long will this go on until we are free to hit the buffet or….

3.  You can dazzle the crowd with your fleet feet and terpsichorean skills! To do this many couples enlist the help of a professional choreographer to set the “routine” and help with editing music.

I find that usually, even the faintest of heart and rhythm can accomplish an entertaining first dance with three to four private classes. 

Now if you want to really get into production mode, include the full wedding party in what will become a fun time for all. 

A full choreographed dance line never fails to entertain the crowd, get the party started and the prep/rehearsal brings the wedding party together several times before the big day to socialize and become further acquainted and involved with what is sure to be a great day.

 HINT: Wine, or stronger beverages for rehearsal makes for even more fun!

Pricing for first dance usually begins at $75.00 per hour, depending on your geographic location, and increases to $100.00 or more per hour for groups.  I generally like to keep a single couple number in the time range of two minutes and a “production” somewhere in the time limit of three minutes.

So, whether you are going for Fred and Ginger or John Travolta, Olivia Newton John and the class of Rydell High, get out those dancing shoes (preferably something very close to what you will wear on the big day) and give it a whirl!

 

Jpatrick was a professional  dancer in New York for eleven years with two Broadway shows to his credit.  He now designs exquisite events for a wide range of clients and currently works with SE Events.
Post by: Jpatrick McCann