Wedding Dance
Lessons in NYC -
Create & Perfect Your First Dance with us
Welcome to Dance Connection’s popular Wedding Dance Program! Choose our group wedding preparation workshop to develop some basic partnering skills or enjoy private lessons to focus on your first dance. We specialize in simple or elaborate choreography tailored just for you!
The Dance Connection Difference
When you choose Dance Connection, you’re choosing more than just dance classes—you’re becoming part of a vibrant community. Our studio is dedicated to creating a positive and enriching dance experience for every student. Here’s what sets us apart:
Diverse Dance Styles:
Learn timeless styles like the Waltz, Foxtrot, and Swing, along with Latin dance favorites like Rumba, Salsa and Bachata.
Flexible Scheduling:
Our small classes and private lessons are available at convenient times and various locations to accommodate your busy lifestyle.
Supportive Atmosphere:
We foster an inclusive environment where students of all levels feel encouraged to grow and succeed. We limit our group class size to ensure personalized attention for all students.
Focus on Technique and Fun:
We emphasize learning new patterns, proper technique and style and also take great care to ensure every lesson is enjoyable, inspiring & fun!
Getting Started & FAQs
How much time do you need?
As with everything else that goes into planning a successful wedding, you want to devote special attention to your evening of dancing together. We suggest that you begin your dance instruction about four to six months ahead of time, so that you are able to enjoy the experience of learning how to dance together. But if you’re already past that point, there’s no time like the present to start!
Which type of instruction is best - group or private?
We will help you determine your specific dance goals and needs and then create your personal dance planner. Our mission is that you look and feel confident during your first dance and really enjoy your music and dancing throughout the wedding!
Special 3 Week
Wedding Preparation Workshops -
Next Session: Wed. May 20th - June 3rd @ 7:30pm. Sign up on our registration
These classes meet one hour a week for 3 weeks and are designed for wedding couples and bridal party members. Instruction will focus on basic partnering skills, developing important lead and follow techniques and simple dance patterns in various Ballroom Dances. The emphasis is getting everyone to feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor! You will not be changing partners in these workshops.
Ongoing Group Instruction -
Next Sessions start the week of June 1st.
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These ongoing group classes generally explore one or two different social dances, where you will learn several basic patterns and focus on the techniques of leading and following. During these classes, we do change partners regularly but if you want to only dance with your partner, check out our Couples Only Programs. By the end of these sessions, you should be able to identify the different rhythms of the dances, dance several basic steps and turn patterns and navigate the dance floor smoothly.
Private Instruction
If you are interested in preparing for your first dance with a specific piece of music, we suggest private instruction. We will then help you decide how to approach your first dance. From your first lesson to your last, we will carefully select the best movement and patterns for you. You may want to keep it simple and improvise a few standard dance steps, or we can create a more structured and beautifully choreographed wedding dance. Whichever direction you decide to go with, we guarantee your experience with us will be rewarding and positive. You will be very prepared for your special day and look and feel confident during your first dance and throughout the wedding! Please see what our past wedding clients have to say on our homepage about their experience.
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Are you experiencing problems selecting music?
If you don’t already have “your song” for your first dance, we will be happy to assist you with your music selection. Whether you are looking for a traditional Waltz or Foxtrot, a passionate Tango, or a lively Swing song, we will guide you in finding the music that is uniquely representative of the two of you. From the Talking Heads, Leon Bridges to Nat King Cole we have created sweet and exciting first dances for hundreds of clients!
Wedding packages for the bride, groom and wedding party.
You may want to include semi-private lessons for yourselves, your parents and the wedding party in your dance planner. These lessons will give you an opportunity to rehearse dancing with anyone else who is involved in your special day. If you decide that you really want the dancing to be a strong focal point that includes all of your guests, consider having a dance lesson given during the reception. This usually motivates everyone to get on the dance floor and enjoy your music! Please inquire about our discounted wedding packages that include a combination of group and private lessons.
Ready to start dancing?
Join us at Dance Connection for Wedding Dance lessons in Brooklyn today! Book your class below!