What Wedding Dance Music Will You Choose?

Choosing the right type of wedding dance music is hardly trivial at all. There're lots of factors influenced your decision, e.g. specific songs, the dance style, recording or live music, etc... Luckily, I've found the following article from Miss Sharon Ashe, a dance intructor who has been teaching couples to get prepared for the big day.

Your First Dance

By Sharon Ashe of nowyouredancing.com

It will be your first dance as husband and wife, and you will be stepping into the spotlight surrounded by your family and friends. Make this moment an expression of yourselves and your love. Take some time to choose a special song and decide how you want to involve your bridal party. If your idea of dancing is the old “stand and sway” from junior high school days, maybe now is the time to work on your dancing skills. Here are some suggestions that will help you make this moment fun and special.

If you have not yet chosen a song, you may want to consider what type of dance you would like to do and work backwards from there.

Would you want the classic romance of a waltz? Or would you prefer a relaxed and jazzy foxtrot? Maybe the exuberant energy of a swing dance or the intensity of an Argentine Tango is more your style. If you enjoy latin rhythms you may like a slow rhumba, or a more lively salsa. A simple slow dance is always an option. Please keep in mind that some dance styles are easier to learn than others, so time may be a factor in your decision.

Will the band be playing your song or will you be dancing to a recording? This decision will also affect what song you choose. Standards such as “Our Love is Here to Stay”, “It Had to be You”, and “Time after Time” are songs that every jazz band should be able to play for you if you let them know in advance.

Just mentioning the title of the song is not enough, however, be sure to tell your bandleader what tempo you would like them to play and for how long. If you have been practicing to a certain recording of your song, be sure to make a copy for your bandleader so that he/she understands exactly what type of arrangement and feeling you are expecting.

You've made the right choice of wedding dance music. The next problem is "do you have the right stuff? Show me your move, if you have any". I can see you're sweating. Don't be.