Features of the choice and preparation of a wedding dance
The newlywed dance is considered one of the important events during the wedding. There is no certainty about which style to choose, it all depends on the preferences of the newlyweds. Waltz is chosen by most couples, as it characterizes the celebration in the best way.
Which style should you choose?
The first wedding dance of the bride and groom should be light and easy. Better to stop at the one that will not be difficult. However, it can be a fiery tango, oriental or a dance with a surprise.
As for the waltz specifically, both partners must feel each other, so choreographic training may be required. A beautiful and unusual dance accompanied by classical music evokes pleasant emotions among the guests. He is trained with support for several days, so that in the end everything works out as it should. It is especially difficult for newlyweds who have to deal with this style for the first time, but with a good specialist, as a result, all difficulties can be overcome.
If both partners are not afraid to express their own feelings, very active in life, then it is better to pay attention to the fiery tango. There is so much fire and passion in this dance that the audience lights up with this spark, and a good mood reigns at the wedding all evening. Don't think tango is just a few movements memorized for an event. No, this is a real performance, where the main actors are young spouses. Modern stylish dance will surely cause a storm of emotions, and gentle and romantic will allow you to share your feelings and energy with others. You need to dance as if there is no one around so that everything goes well.
Latino is gaining more and more popularity, but it is suitable for temperamental people, since expression and fireworks of emotions reign on the stage during the performance. But it is not so easy to learn these movements on your own, so it is better to contact a specialist who will help you understand them. Guests will be delighted with this soul-stirring performance.
Young couples want an event such as a wedding to be remembered forever, so they are ready to make a sacrifice and choose not traditions, but something original for the guests. Therefore, more and more often the wedding dance is a real staged show. They move from classics to more daring ideas. You can start with a traditional waltz and end with crazy rock and roll.
In fact, there are many options - you can just show your imagination or contact a specialist who can help. The most fun dances that could cheer up at a wedding are:
- jive;
- twist;
- Latin American;
- rock'n'roll.
For some, preparation becomes a test of strength, since most young people have never done choreography. You need to understand that the traditional outfit is not intended for active movements, which is why the waltz is chosen most often, or the newlyweds need to prepare additional clothes to perform the dance.
Any extraordinary production looks original, the main thing is that the bride and groom feel happy and try to include guests in the plot.
How do you find the perfect music?
The song has a special meaning because it is remembered for a long time by the newlyweds and guests. Depending on the dance, the choice of composition will differ, but there are no clear criteria, since there is a huge amount of music in the world, and it depends only on the preferences of the newlyweds which melody should be chosen.
You can offer Sin Ti - Olga Tanon as an option for samba, if it will be a fiery tango, then Tango Forte - Duplex Inc. For an active couple who decided to perform rumba as their first dance, it is better to turn their attention to the composition Am Who I Am - Lara FabianI.
When you want to play a waltz, you have to choose between Sans voir le jour - Enrico Macias and Blut - Wiener. Angels - the Baseballs are perfect for rock and roll dance.
Important nuances
When choosing a dance style, details play a huge role. This is not only what the newlyweds will be dressed in, but also the wedding venue, shoes and other important issues.
A place
You need space to dance. If it is not enough, then you should not choose a style that is too active, since it will be difficult to perform it. On a small site, a waltz looks beautiful and organic, since in a pair both partners move in the same direction, there is no need to move too far from each other. If the ceiling is low in the room, then staging with high support can ruin everything.
Latino and rock'n'roll will not suit such a space at all. The bride will have to jump into her arms, there is a risk of hitting her head on the ceiling, so either such a dance must be abandoned or the number of elements must be reduced. Be sure to pay attention to the flooring. If it is too slippery, then you will not be able to move quickly, there is a great risk of injury. Particular attention is paid to footwear. It is desirable that she be without a heel, but you need to understand that in this version she is not suitable for every type of dance.
If there is parquet on the floors, it will be great to perform a retro dance, waltz or latino, but before the performance, the shoes must be rubbed with a special compound that will prevent the shoes from squeaking on the floor.
Duration
Do not delay the performance of the wedding dance, because although the guests like this spectacle, they will want to quickly return to toast and fun.Two or three minutes are enough for the invited friends and relatives to be able to shoot a short video, take memorable photos. Moreover, the newlyweds themselves can get very tired, shortness of breath will appear, both will sweat. The purpose of the wedding dance is to show your love and affection, not to win the baton.
Clothes and footwear
The bride always tries to choose beautiful shoes for a good dress, but it so often happens that they do not always suit the dance, so it is better to prepare a spare, more stable pair. It is better to pay attention to ballet flats, wedges or wide heels, but not buy stiletto heels, because inexperience during active movements can get injured and the holiday will be remembered not by pleasant impressions, but by unbearable pain.
Too large heels make the girl taller, so if the young have a slight difference in height, you should be very careful with this part of the wardrobe so that the bride does not seem taller than her partner.
Guests
When choosing a dance, you must first find out how tables with guests will be distributed in the room. If they all stand on the same side, then the couple should move from left to right in the dance, so as not to turn their backs to those who came. If people are sitting in a circle, then they will have to move in a dance in a circle, since everyone should consider the newlyweds.
Shooting
At almost every wedding today, there is a photographer and a person with a camera, so everything needs to be done in such a way that everyone has the opportunity to take the best shots, which will then be remembered.
How to learn?
To get the maximum pleasure from the performance for both guests and newlyweds, you will need to memorize all the elements well and work out each one. The earlier you start training, the better the dance will turn out, since there will be more time to eliminate mistakes. It is advisable to contact a choreographer, because only a specialist in a short time will be able to teach how to move correctly. In addition, it is a specialist who can find an individual style for a couple and a dance in which it will be easy for both. On average, rehearsals begin one and a half months before the wedding. This is enough, even taking into account the employment of both, to learn everything to the smallest detail. The original dance takes up to six lessons, but only if the newlyweds then repeat the movements at home.
If your budget is tight, you can try and practice the show yourself. Numerous video tutorials will help with this. These activities have many benefits:
- no need to adjust in time;
- lack of payment;
- no hesitation;
- you can pick up any movement in terms of complexity.
The only negative is that no one will be able to point out the shortcomings, give advice and show how this or that movement can be simplified. When studying dance on their own, both in a couple can feel confident, focus on the details. Men especially do not like to look stupid, so training at home is one of those pastime options when young people can become even closer to each other. Such a fascinating creative process delays, fills the future dance with life.
Any room in the apartment is suitable for rehearsals, you just need to clean the space as much as possible and remove excess furniture. If we talk not only about the pros, but also about the cons, then the couple should be as motivated as possible in order to bring the matter to the end. It is not so easy to calculate their strengths, sometimes it happens that a couple chooses something very difficult at first, but after a few weeks they understand that it is impossible to perform a dance due to poor preparation of both. As a result, both are upset, time is wasted.
It is not easy with the selection of a composition, it takes a lot of time to find it. It is not always clear from the video how this or that support, turns are performed. When difficulties arise, not every couple reaches the end and most often simply gives up.If one of the partners has at least some experience in dancing, then everything is easier, it takes up to two weeks to study a production with constant rehearsals. But it is not enough just to choose good music, it is necessary to put all the movements together so that they look harmonious. By eliminating complex supports and other elements from the dance, the learning curve can be shortened.
It becomes clear over time how and when to dance, but it is not always easy to independently figure out which style is best for a couple. Partners must take into account their temperament, physical fitness, the nature of each. It will be difficult for a man whose woman is larger, it will be difficult to catch her in flight, this must be remembered and must be put in the first place.
If there is not much time left before the wedding, then it is best to master the waltz, it always goes well with wedding clothes, it can be performed in almost any room and no additional effort is required. You can choose any waltz:
- slow Viennese;
- Boston;
- figured.
If the couple has already taken part in dancing, it is better to take the Viennese version as a basis, since it will require plasticity, flexibility, and good endurance from the partners. Boston is perfect for romantics, which is very elegant and discreet. For those who want the dance to be remembered forever, there is simply no better option than tango. As for the figured waltz, it can be described as a dance with amazing, but simple movements. It is suitable for girls who are planning a fluffy outfit with a wide skirt.
If you want the celebration to turn out incendiary, then all the attention is on rumba, salsa or cha-cha-cha. These rhythmic movements can be memorized by everyone, and to perform them does not require special preparation. It is these dances that are able to demonstrate the whole gamut of feelings that newlyweds have for each other. The most important thing is that if one of the couple suddenly forgets one of the elements, you can easily improvise, and no one will guess anything.
There are no special requirements in this case for the dress and shoes. An elegant loose dress, comfortable shoes and clothes for the groom are enough.
Couples looking for something different can be offered classic styles and retro styles, the movements of which will be combined in one production. The mix always surprises and pleases with its originality. If you make a selection of music, then the dance will turn into a real performance for guests, bright and exciting. Active and abrupt movements work out especially well for those couples in which the girl is small and petite, and the man is large and strong.
Major mistakes
If you want to learn the dance, be in time for the wedding date and not forget it, you need to rehearse at least once every three days. If you do less, then each time you have to go back to the beginning. As clothes and shoes, you will need to choose the most similar to the wedding dress, since this way both partners will get used to feel the other half and coordinate their own actions. If there is a train in the outfit, then it is necessary to train the performance of the dance, constantly holding something in your hand. A beautiful dance is always a huge amount of work, including correcting mistakes. Of course, none of the guests will demand perfect performance from the couple, but I want everything to be as harmonious as possible in the video and photo.
If possible, then each rehearsal should be filmed so that later at home you can correct the shortcomings on your own. They analyze not only turns, but also the quality of support, the position of the legs and arms.
Almost all newlyweds make the same mistakes while learning the wedding dance. In order not to face them, you need to heed the following tips:
- if one of the partners does not like something in the dance, then you should think about choosing another element;
- you need not to get hung up on guests during the performance, but to enjoy the interaction with your partner;
- do not make a speech for more than three minutes;
- before the wedding, they must train in the clothes in which the dance will be performed at the celebration.
If the couple treats the rehearsal responsibly, then the dance will turn out to be beautiful and effective. Then guests and relatives will remember it, and the video can be shown to children. There is no need to try to surprise those who came, the most important thing is that both in a pair should feel comfortable and not constrained.
For information on how to learn a wedding dance on your own, see the next video.