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YOUR MOMENT IN TIME - 1ST DANCE
The Key To Surviving Your First Dance
As a Professional Disc Jockey and Master of Ceremonies, I often take for granted that the entire world does not know how to dance. Actually over the years I've discovered for a few the spotlight of being the only couple dancing, with everyone's eyes transfixed on them more overwhelming then the actual wedding ceremony.
If as a couple you intend to dance the traditional first dance, but know nothing at all about dancing as the big day approaches it is possible your sense of panic can increase. Here are a few tips for you to avoid such anxiety.
1. Planning Ahead Is Key: You will quickly discover to achieve your wedding dreams you will be engulfed with advanced planning of the details associated with your wedding, your first dance should be included in your list of Key Ingredients for planning success? (Clients, view sample of Key Ingredients List here) If your not a seasoned dancer, ideally you should begin practicing 6 to 12 months ahead of the reception.
2. Consider Dance Lessons: Learning to dance is surprisingly painless and a great opportunity to spend quality time with each other. If you can't afford private lessons - and the thought of group classes sends chills up your spine - consider an instructional videotape - learn at home and avoid the worry of looking awkward in front of others.
3. Be Creative: If you are undecided about your first song, or can't decide between several, practice dancing to them all, and choose the one that feels most comfortable. If you narrow it down to three or four songs and still can't decide, remember, I will play all of them for you during the reception and you may want to consider the First Dance Ballot procedure. (Clients, read and download required information here)
4. Editing Is An Option: You're not required to dance to the entire song. As your Professional Disc Jockey I can edit out long intros and mix out during the song break creating a shortened version of your twelve minute song selection... The Key Is: If your not comfortable dancing "LESS is MORE". You'll look better dancing in the spotlight doing four terrific dance steps for two minutes, than dancing for five minutes and attempting ten poorly executed moves.
5. Bring Your Song Version: Once you've selected your first dance song, make sure I know the Album, the Artist, and track name. For instance, don't assume your selection of "The Way You Look Tonight" was only sung by one artist, I have this song performed by twenty three singers.
Now, you would assume if you told me the artist was Frank Sinatra and I have a track with that name sung by Frank Sinatra we are good to go... This could be a disaster in the making - If you have been practicing your dance to the "live" in concert version, with it's long intro and slower tempo, and I played the studio recorded version with no intro and faster tempo, your timing would be off and it would make you look awkward during your dance. Knowing these types of details is what sets me apart from newer less experienced DJ's. It's a good idea if your learning to dance to a specific song that you bring the song for me to play. It's the real deal and the added confidence will make you shine on the dancefloor.
6. Consider The Dancing Area: If you've planned an outdoor wedding, make sure a dance floor area is included or installed - you will have a hard time spinning each other on a brick patio and it's pretty much impossible to spin on the beach. Size can mean everything if the dancefloor is the size of a bathroom and your dance is a dynamic waltz. Practice your first dance in an area similar or smaller in size to what you will be using the day of your wedding.
7. A Brides Nightmare: I've had more brides tell me there largest fear was tripping in her dress. Consider this when you start practicing your dance, if your planning to incorporate the steps you saw in the theater, remember, they were most likely wearing clothing designed for professional dancing. Bear in mind when you plan to make your first dance similar, if you are wearing an off-the-shoulder wedding gown you will experience difficulty lifting your hands over your head in all those spins.
8. And Speaking Of Off-The-Shoulder Gowns: Practice your first dance as if you are dancing at your reception. Grooms: wear a sports jacket and dress shoes. Brides: I know nothing in the closet will resemble your wedding gown, however you should wear a long skirt, and wear your actual wedding shoes. This is a very important tip and worth mentioning several times "Wear Your Actual Wedding Shoes". This will accomplish two things: it'll break your shoes in, and more importantly, it will give you a solid sense of security about dancing during the actual reception, eliminating the nightmare of falling in your dress.
Over the years I can't remember how many grooms and brides I've seen almost limping at the end of a reception due to tight-uncomfortable shoes. This is no way to start a honeymoon and I highly recommend breaking in the shoes. If you're worried about getting them dirty, protect them with an old pair of athletic socks.
9. Don't Expect Perfection: Your guests are not anticipating that the two of you will put on a Broadway show. You're not a professional dance team - and if you are, we are going to have fun! While the two of you are learning and practicing, you are bound to make the occasional mistake. Just stop, give each other a kiss, a hug, talk it out, and try again. Remember you two could stand in the center of the dancefloor, looking into each others eyes, rocking back and forth in a hug, and your guests would applaud.
10. Be Yourself: Know each of your comfort zones. If you don't like a song, don't dance to it! If you would both like to incorporate the dip and kiss at the conclusion of your dance practice it. If you are paying for dance lessons and you don't like a certain move your instructor insists on showing you, say so. (Be polite, though!) It is, after all, your day, your dance, Your Moment It Time. If you are happy and comfortable you will look wonderful, and that should be your ultimate goal..
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July 9, 2007
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