First Dance Charlotte
First Dance Charlotte

First Dance Charlotte

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Introduction: I work with each couple to create a first dance that is special, meaningful and fun to learn and to perform on the big day. Whether you want a romantic slow dance or a something silly or quirky, I'll work with you to create the dance of your dreams. I also work really hard to prepare my couples for all the things that could happen during the wedding reception and provide advice on navigating nerves, how to talk with your photographer and videographer about your dance and what to ask/tell your DJ/band/wedding planner. I do so much more than just teach you steps! There are so many things I enjoy about my job, but I would probably say seeing pictures or videos of my couples performing their dance on their wedding day is my favorite part of the process. I almost always get emotional watching the dance because I am so proud of what they have accomplished in such a short amount of time. I also enjoy the choreography process on my own and collaborating with couples to create something they are really excited about.
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Hired 13 times

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10 years in business

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Peter m.
Jul 5, 2017
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Wedding Dance Lessons
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Lisa D.
Oct 31, 2015
If I had to choose my favorite part of wedding planning it was without a doubt dance lessons with Alex. No matter how stressed out my fiancé and I were during the day, when we got together for an hour of dance lessons at night we were laughing, staring lovingly in eye others eyes, and just spending time reconnecting and romancing! Not to mention Alex is an amazing teacher and it was a relaxed environment, and we always felt comfortable to really push our limits. She created an amazing dance for us based on our vision! Our guests at the wedding were so wowed by our dance and keep talking about it today! Such amazing memories and totally 110% with it! I miss it so much!
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Matt D.
Jan 10, 2016
My wife has all the dancing talent in our relationship, so I wanted to find a dance instructor who could make me feel comfortable for our first dance as husband and wife. Our wedding planner suggested Alex with First Dance Charlotte and we are so happy she did. From our first meeting, we felt at ease and were so impressed that Alex created a routine to match our first dance song. The choreography worked beautifully with the music and through Alex’s patience and guidance we got stronger with each lesson. Leading up to the wedding is obviously stressful for any couple, but we found that practicing our dance was a fun way to focus on a different task and support each other doing so. Our choreographed dance was a surprise to our friends and family which made it even more enjoyable to perform at our wedding. We enjoyed the dance so much we even re-did our routine on our honeymoon in our resort’s pool! We highly recommend First Dance Charlotte!!!
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Jing Z.
Mar 29, 2016
Wedding planning could be quite stressful and out of everything, my husband and I were most nervous about our first dance. Both of us were not good dancers, uncoordinated, and had never danced together before. However, after meeting with Alex, the first dance lessons became the one thing that we looked forward to the most every week before our wedding. Alex is so lovely, has such a fun personality and is a wonderful teacher! She put her heart into preparing the lessons for us and created a beautiful yet not too difficult dance that was perfect for us. I wish we have more excuses to go back to her and have some more fun!!! She’s absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend her to anyone!!!
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Michaelia K.
Dec 12, 2016
TGFA – Thank God for Alex. I grew up playing sports – was never a dancer. Needless to say, we needed a lot of help. My husband and I purchased the 5-class package and Alex choreographed our entire first dance. Alex was a great instructor; she had unlimited patience with our less-than-beginner experience. She was able to transform frustrating moments and repetitive mistakes into lighthearted giggles followed by positive corrections. In addition, her private studio made for a very personal, comfortable learning environment. By the end of our 5 lessons, we felt like professionals. We headed to the dance floor with confidence on our wedding day, and after our performance, we received so many compliments from our guests! The originality and creativity truly made our first dance genuine. We are so grateful we found Alex and we highly recommend her to all future brides!

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    Champagne & Caviar - $550 Recommended for couples who want to master a routine or feel confident leading and following to their chosen first dance song; also perfect for song medleys or surprise dances that require more preparation. Lessons can also be used for Father/Daughter or Mother/Son practice. Includes: -8 private 60-minute dance lessons -Custom first dance choreography to chosen music -Video and notes to practice at home in between lessons Wine & Cheese - $375 Recommended for couples who would like to learn a simple routine and who have two to three months remaining before their wedding. Includes: -5 private 60-minute dance lessons -Custom first dance choreography to chosen music -Video and notes to practice at home in between lessons Coffee & Dessert - $165 Recommended for couples who have less than a month remaining before their wedding. Lessons focus less on choreography and more on steps and techniques that will help you move more easily to the music. Includes: -2 private 60-minute dance lessons -Video and notes to practice at home in between lessons Custom Packages So, you want to do an elaborate first dance that involves six different songs, the entire wedding party and your wacky aunt. No problem. We will work with you to create a custom package to meet your needs. Or, if you need to add on lessons to a package, or drop in a few days before your wedding, we'll ensure you receive a fair price while meeting your first dance goals.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    The most common type of job I do is wedding first dance instruction with choreography. But I also teach father/daughter and mother/son dances. A well-choreographed first dance will make the couple look and feel natural dancing together; will include basic steps, turns and dips that highlight the special parts in the music; and will be fun to perform and to watch.

  • Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

    I am proud of all my students, but I usually feel the most proud when I have a couple that has never danced together or a couple that struggles at the beginning and then they turn around and pull off an amazing first dance. It makes me so happy to hear that it turned out perfectly and all the guests were impressed.