The choreographed first dance has become a must for nearly-wed couples, with even celebrities choosing to entertain their guests with a perfectly performed routine. For example, Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright performed their version of a Dirty Dancing routine.
Tristan Dance Studios, based in Huddersfield, are offering multiple Wedding Dance Packages with private lessons to create a routine to suit the style and capabilities of the bride and groom. This is one of only two dance studios in Huddersfield offering wedding dance lessons.
In 2017, the studio helped 24 couples perform the perfect dance for their wedding day, taking in to consideration the brides outfit choice – from heels to rhinestone trainers.
Their teachers are experienced in various dance styles including Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Freestyle and Street, which is advantageous when choreographing for those with limited time or dress restrictions. The most popular wedding dances they teach are a basic Rumba, Bossa Nova, Bachata, Cha Cha or Tango.
Lindsay Edgar, a director of Tristan Dance Studios, said:
‘We devised the packages and worked out the least amount of time to learn and perfect a wedding dance. Five hours is that time. The first lesson covers the basic steps, timing, hold and posture. The second lesson adds more choreography, or an amendment to the basic step to add more content or a turn, this is then repeated so the couple remember it and perfect each part. Lesson three is usually finishing the main routine, adding a wow factor of a lean or a sweet moment between the couple. Lesson four we add a beginning and ensure the dance is timed to music before adding an end. Lesson five is polishing the whole routine from start to finish over and over again.’
Miriam Helen Biran, a former client at the studio, commented:
‘Emma choreographed a dance routine for our wedding and it was fab from start to finish. We had such a laugh learning the routine & my husband got really into it even though he's never had dance lessons in his life! Everyone loved it on the day & still talk about it now. If I could do it all again I would!’
The packages start with a Bronze Package, which offers a simple and easily repeated routine with a few moves to ‘wow’ guests. The Silver and Gold Packages are ideal for those who are nervous about dancing and need longer to practice, or those who want a more difficult routine to impress.
The prices are as follows:
- Bronze Package - Five hours of lessons £175, with a £60 deposit
- Silver Package - Seven hours of lessons £230, with a £85 deposit
- Gold Package - Ten hours of lessons £300, with a £110 deposit.
- The studio also offers one-off lessons for those couples who have left it a bit late at £40 per hour, but this means the routine is usually very basic.
For more information please contact Tristan Dance Studios LTD: 01484 613623 tristanedgar@yahoo.co.uk
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About Tristan Dance Studios
‘Since opening in 1970 we have had 100% success rate in examinations and our expertise has also lead many pupils to progress further to attain full scholarships for the Royal Ballet, West End Stage productions and TV appearances on ITV, BBC and Nickelodeon.
The Tristan Dance Studios offer a wide range of dance styles and dance classes, courses and private lessons for all ages and abilities. Our dance floors and venues have attracted dancers, celebrities and competitions from across the country, including various dance champions, Dancing on Ice stars and also Strictly Come Dancing. Our fabulous dance studios are also available to hire.’