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Wedding Day Advice
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Mike & Mary have worked
with several couples concerning
dancing for
their wedding day, primarily swing dancing, which is
of course our specialty (although we are also adept
at other dances such as waltz, foxtrot, etc)! We've done everything from teaching
the couples a few
simple moves, to teaching a more elaborate routine, to DJing
all the wedding music. It's a pleasure
to see a couple look really good during their
wedding dance and hear other people ooh and aah and
say things like "Don't they look great on the dance
floor!" and "I didn't know they could
dance like that!"
So what advice would Mike & Mary have for the couple
wanting to look good on the dance floor for their
wedding?
Just Dance! Based on our
experience working with couples preparing for a
wedding, it's much easier to learn to dance rather
than try to and learn a choreographed routine.
At the weddings I've attended, the best looking
newlywed couples on the dance floor are those that
have learned to dance. Their dance looked
natural, spontaneous and fun -- because it was!
The key is to learn the basic and a few easy, but
cool looking variations for whatever dance fits your
song choice.
Don't Try to Choreograph a Routine. It may
seem that a choreographed routine to the song of
your choice would be the way to go for your wedding
dance. But in reality, dance routines are
difficult for experienced dancers, and learning a
dance routine adds more stress during a hectic
period of your life. It's a lot to expect of
yourself to memorize a dance routine on what could
be a stressful day.
Song Choice. Song selection
is key for that first wedding dance. A song
that's not too fast, but not too slow usually works
best. You also want a song that has a very
identifiable rhythm.
Don't Wait. Whether you learn
to dance, or you want to learn a routine, it takes
time. Plan at least one-two months ahead. Dont wait until
the last minute to contact an instructor and get the
classes scheduled. When planning a wedding,
details and events have a way of slipping up on you,
so allow yourself plenty of time.
Less Stress. Learning to dance for your
wedding can actually be enjoyable and act as a
stress relief from the hectic nature of a wedding.
That first wedding dance doesn't have to be overly complicated.
With a little turn here, and a dip there,
you'll be able to look at your wedding video later
on and say "Hey, we looked pretty good!" |
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So what's the next step?
Either take the Hepcats
Monday Night Swing Dance Classes, take some
private lessons,
or use a combination of both.
Contact Mike Richardson,
859-420-2426 or
info@luv2swingdance.com for more info! |
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Why
Learn to Swing Dance
with the Hepcats?
We teach the original swing dances of the swing-era, accept no substitutes!
Already know some
swing dance? Move beyond
"step, step, rock step" and take
the challenge
to
be a Lindy Hopper!
Learn
Balboa! To be a well-rounded
and versatile swing-era swing dancer, you
need to learn - and embrace - Balboa! Plus
it's really cool to dance effortlessly to
200 bpm while other dancers just watch
and wonder how you do that!!
It's a great way to meet people.
Dancing will help you stay
physically active.
Men's Health
magazine named
Lexington the
least active city in the nation. Obviously they
haven't
been to a Hepcats event!
Learn from instructors with the
knowledge, experience and expertise
to get you out on the dance floor,
looking cool and
having fun!
The Swing Era = great dancing and great music! |
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