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A helpful guide to creating your perfect Wedding Dance

A helpful guide to creating your perfect Wedding Dance

Song Choice

When choosing the perfect song for your first dance, the most important factor is that you both love the song and that it speaks to your relationship, love and commitment to each other.

Before coming in for your first free private lesson, we recommend you take some time and listen to lots of different pieces of music, and we strongly encourage you to have a few favourites up your sleeve. A song is just like a wedding gown or tux – you need to try it on for size before making any final decisions. Some songs can be beautiful to listen to but challenging to dance to, especially for newcomers learning how to dance. 99% of our wedding couples have never taken partnership dance lessons before, so having a few songs to choose from will allow you and your instructor to make the perfect selection.

Dance Floor Size

Once you’ve locked in your song choice, the next step is determining the dance style/genre and the size of your dance floor will influence this decision. Certain dances, like the elegant Waltz or the dramatic Tango require a decent amount of space to execute comfortably. If space is limited, there are other styles such as rhythm, latin or club style dances that may be better choices. Your instructor will consider this information when guiding you to the best choice of dance style.

The Wedding Gown

Are you wearing a mermaid style gown? Or maybe a relaxed fit-and-flare? Whatever you choose, this can be a factor in the final choice of song and dance style. For example, if a bride is wearing something very fitted, the size of the steps that can be taken will be reduced and picking a dance that uses smaller footwork, such as the Rumba, Cha Cha or Nightclub 2 Step may be more comfortable and suitable. No matter the type of gown you’re wearing, rest assured your instructor will guide you every step of the way in designing your personalised program for your wedding dance.

Ceremony Style & Theme

Do you have a set style or theme in mind for the big day? Some weddings are a traditional affair, and this style may lend itself to a soft, romantic approach for your first dance as husband and wife. Ballroom and Smooth dances such as the Waltz, Tango and Foxtrot tend to be very popular choices for the traditional style wedding, allowing the bride and groom to create a WOW effect on the floor. And on the flip side, smaller, more intimate affairs are becoming increasingly popular with couples opting for a fun and upbeat approach to their first dance. Instead of having your audience swell up with emotion from the elegant Waltz, you might love to see them laugh and sing along as you create a more energetic, fun dance such as the Swing, Rock n Roll, Dirty Dancing, Salsa, Bachata… and that’s just to name a few!

Free Wedding Dance Lesson

No matter the style you’re going for, at Arthur Murray Crows Nest we can help you achieve the perfect first dance for you and your partner. And, your first lesson is 100% free, so there’s no obligation or commitment - just see if we’re the right fit for you. Click here to book in today.

If you’re having difficulties getting started with song choices, below is a Top 50 list of some of our couple’s favourites – from what’s hot right now, to age-old favourites!

We’ve also created a Spotify Playlist which you can find here!

Top 50 Song Choices From Our Students

  1. Perfect, Ed Sheeran

  2. Consider Me, Allen Stone

  3. Holiday, KSI

  4. Titanic Theme song, Celine Dion

  5. At Last, Etta James

  6. Your Song, Elton John

  7. Just the Way You Are, Bruno Mars

  8. Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Queen

  9. Endless Love, Dianna Ross/Lionel Richie

  10. Wild, John Legend

  11. Better Together, Jack Johnson

  12. Love Me Tender, Elvis Presley

  13. In Case You Don't Live Forever, Ben Platt

  14. Everything, Michael Buble

  15. To Die For, Sam Smith

  16. Pretty Woman, Roy Orbison

  17. Crazy Days, The Shires

  18. All Of Me, John Legend

  19. All You Need is Love, The Beatles

  20. Book of Love, Peter Gabriel

  21. Gentle Heart, Joshua Hyslop

  22. No Judgement (Acoustic Version), Niall Horan

  23. Nothing’s Going To Stop Us Now, Starship

  24. Come Away With Me, Norah Jones

  25. This Will Be (An Everlasting Love), Natalie Cole

  26. I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, Aerosmith

  27. Baby I Need Your Loving, The Four Tops

  28. Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Frankie Valli

  29. Cardigan, Taylor Swift

  30. My Heart Will Go On, James Horner

  31. The Time of My Life, Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

  32. When You Say Nothing At All, Ronan Keating

  33. Around the World, Nat King Cole

  34. Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Elton John

  35. Crazy in Love, Beyonce

  36. Livin’ on a Prayer, Bon Jovi

  37. I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Whitney Houston

  38. My Love, Justin Timberlake

  39. Sweet Creatures, Harry Styles

  40. I’m Yours, Jason Mraz

  41. I Do, Colbie Caillat

  42. Let’s Stay Together, Al Green

  43. Love & Marriage, Frank Sinatra

  44. It Had to Be You, Harry Connick Jr

  45. Stand by Me, Ben E.King

  46. Fly Me to the Moon, Frank Sinatra

  47. She’s the One, Robbie Williams

  48. Islands in the Stream, Dolly Parton/Kenny Rogers

  49. Everything, Michael Buble

  50. Thinking Out Loud, Ed Sheeran

About Author: Arthur Murray Crows Nest has been teaching couples how to dance for over 50 years on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.