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Create your own wedding dance choreography: The guide
By Mary De LucaUpdated
- A successful wedding choreography is based on a simple structure consisting of an entrance, a main part with basic steps, and a clear finale.
- Limit the number of different figures to a maximum of two to three easy-to-learn elements.
- Use natural pauses in the song for emotional moments, such as eye contact or a simple sway in place.
- Confidence and a relaxed smile make a much better impression on wedding guests than a professionally choreographed routine that is danced with mistakes.
Creating your own wedding dance is not rocket science. With a few simple tricks, you can build a choreography that is absolutely secure and guaranteed to touch your guests.
What you need for your rehearsals
- A selected wedding song in its final length
- Comfortable shoes that are similar to your wedding shoes
- An open space in your living room of about three by three meters
- Patience and the willingness to laugh together
Structure determines the impact on the dance floor
A self-choreographed wedding dance has a very special charm because it reflects your personality as a couple. You do not need to master complicated turns or artistic figures for this. Much more important for the effect on your guests is a clear structure that gives you confidence and avoids haste. When you design your wedding dance yourself, it is best to divide the song into manageable sections: entrance, verse, chorus, and the finale. For each of these parts, define a fixed, simple movement. Through this visual structure, the dance appears harmonious and rehearsed, even if you only use the basic step and a single turn.
To make it easier for you to get started, you should focus on the simplest couple dances for beginners. A simple Discofox or a cozy Slow Waltz can be counted wonderfully and offer a stable base. Do not put yourself under pressure to fill every second with action while designing it. Pauses, intense eye contact, or a simple sway in place during emotional parts of the song often have a much stronger effect than a restless sequence of steps that you have to count laboriously. Less is definitely more here.
Create your own choreography in five steps
Plan your entrance
Decide where you will enter the dance floor from and how you will position yourselves. A slow walk hand-in-hand to the center of the dance floor looks elegant and immediately helps to ease any initial nerves.
Start with the basic step
Use the first verse of the song to focus entirely on the basic step. This gives you a sense of rhythm and confidence while the guests can tune in to you.
Add a highlight to the chorus
Add a visual highlight in the chorus by having the leader invite the partner for a simple underarm turn. This brings dynamics to the dance without overwhelming you.
Incorporate rest phases
Use the second verse for a gentle sway on the spot or a simple change of position. This gives you a breather and ensures a varied structure in the sequence.
Staging the finale
End the dance with a clear, held pose, for example an elegant stretch or an intimate embrace. Hold this pose for a few seconds so your guests can applaud.
The golden rules for your first dance
How to succeed
- Use secure basic steps as a foundation
- Plan fixed accents for the chorus
- Smile through mistakes and just keep dancing
- Maintain eye contact and enjoy the closeness
Things you should avoid
- Including too many complicated turns
- Overloading every second with new figures
- Stopping in frustration when you stumble
- Staring only at your own feet
Your choreography planning at a glance
Four weeks before
Preparation
Two weeks before
Sequence
On your wedding day
Finale
Frequently Asked Questions
For an effective choreography, two to three simple figures are completely sufficient. Focus on the basic step, a simple turn for the bride, and a beautiful pose at the end so you do not overwhelm yourselves.
A wedding dance should ideally last between two and three minutes. Longer dances often tire out the couple and the audience, which is why you should have the song elegantly shortened in advance if necessary.
Plan to start with the first steps about two to three months before the wedding. This way, you can practice once a week in your living room without any time pressure and anchor the movements in your muscle memory.
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