ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO
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Got two left feet ? Here ’ s 5 tips from the pro ’ s to make your first dance magical We get it , it ’ s the most important day of your lives and you are throwing the party of the century . Every guest you ’ ve invited has a cell phone and can record their favorite moments - and post to social media . Are you ready for your First Dance ? Today more than ever , brides-to-be are not satisfied with merely swaying back and forth doing “ The Building ,” they want their First Dance to be magical , or at least not a nightmare that they get to relive over and over on video . Here are 5 key tips from the Pros at Arthur Murray Dance Centers , helping wedding couples is one of their favorite things to do ! The best part - they specialize in Two Left Feet and guarantee your lessons with them to be both easy and fun , especially if you follow these key tips .
1 | Start early The last thing you want to be stressing about a month before your wedding is trying to pack in learning to dance for your wedding . Most couples come in a minimum of three months before the wedding , many start 6 months to a year before ! This way , you can relax and enjoy the process with your fiancé , and you have the time to really make the dance part of your wedding vision . What better way to spend an evening then in each others arms ?
2 | Choose your special song in advance When you go in for your first dance lesson , it helps if you and your fiancé have decided on the song ( or songs ) you wish to dance to for your first dance . This way , your teacher can help you decide what type of dance best fits to what you want and can get you started right away .
3 | Allow the vision to evolve You may want a traditional slow romantic song with an elegant Waltz or formal Foxtrot like in the movies . Perhaps you want to do something “ out of the box ” with a fun upbeat song . Maybe you want to stun your guests by starting out traditional and then suddenly switching to something zany , whatever your vision , let the Pros help you make it a reality ! Make sure you choose a dance studio that has a great reputation in the area and one that specializes in weddings .
4 | Should you budget for your wedding dance ? Dance lessons are a great idea for a wedding . In fact , they may be the only item in your wedding preparation that will reduce stress , bring you closer together , and let you spend some quality romantic time with your fiancé , it makes for an awesome date night . In addition to that , keep this in mind : everything at your wedding will fade , wither , decay , or be sold on Ebay , aside from your rings , of course - but not dancing . Unlike the cake , name cards , place settings , favors , fancy appetizers , live band , bartender , and venue - you get to keep your dancing !
5 | Consider the father / daughter and mother / son Dances What your guests will see is a father and his daughter dancing together like something out of a Hallmark card commercial . What they won ' t see is all of the wonderful experiences you will share together on your dance lessons leading up to the big day . The mother and son dance seems to play second fiddle in a typical US wedding reception , but not anymore . Since we know wedding couples have lots of expenses , at Arthur Murrays NWI location , should you join on a basic wedding program for your first dance , the parents of both the bride and groom are entitled to a complimentary private lesson as our way of saying thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day .
So there you have it , with a little preparation and some help from the pros , learning to dance for your wedding can be fun and easy . If you feel you or your partner have ‘ no rhythm ’ or ‘ two left feet ’ it ’ s more important than ever to get some help , we guarantee you can do it , and if you follow the tips above , you will both enjoy the process as well .
Anthony & Julie Coberg are the Franchisee ’ s of Arthur Murray Dance Center of NWI . They are conveniently located on Route 30 in Merrillville and serve all of Lake and Porter County . They have been voted “ Best of the Region ” by readers of the Times newspaper multiple years in a row , and have been serving NWI for over 37 years in the same location . They have also received the prestigious “ Studio of The Year Award ” from Arthur Murray International as one of the top Studios world-wide . You can visit them on the web at www . arthurmurrays . com or you can call them at 219-738-9041 . Email inquiries to dance @ arthurmurrays . com
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