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First Dance Charlotte

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Desired wedding dance
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About
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.
Overview

Hired 13 times

1 employee

12 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Level of experience

No experience

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Intermediate

Desired wedding dance

First dance

Parent dance (i.e., father/daughter)

Wedding party dance

Preferred dance style

Waltz

Slow dance

Swing dance

Foxtrot

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Reviews

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Rebecca H.

Sep 24, 2017

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Private Dance Lessons
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Kelli P.

Oct 30, 2016

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Alex is a phenomenal teacher! She listened to what we wanted for our first dance and created the most amazing dance. We had so much fun each week and have plans to return to Alex for lessons "just for fun" in the future. We received so many compliments from our guests after the wedding about our dance; they were definitely not expecting all the lifts and dips we had in our choreography! We would highly recommend Alex to anyone looking for a memorable first dance!
Wedding Dance Lessons
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Cheryl S.

Oct 1, 2015

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My husband and daughter went to Alex for help with their father/daughter dance for her upcoming wedding. Alex did an amazing job! She was well prepared and not only was a great teacher, but also listened to their ideas and suggestions and incorporated them into their dance. What a fun experience! We highly recommend her!
Wedding Dance Lessons
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Cathie D.

May 25, 2017

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When my husband and I went to Alex to learn a dance for our wedding day, she had her work cut out for her! Neither of us had any dance experience but figured if we had to dance in front of a hundred some people, we may as well give it our best effort. Alex choreographed a dance to our song that was way beyond anything I ever expected to be able to do, and taught it to us in just 5 lessons. :-) I felt like I was dancing with the stars on our wedding day! And for all the guys out there, my husband was not looking forward to the whole dance thing, but ended up having a ton of fun. And now we're even talking about what type of dance lessons to take next! Alex was awesome! We highly recommend her to anyone wanting to nail their First Dance!
Wedding Dance Lessons
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Malone M.

Jun 22, 2016

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Alex choreographed our first dance for our wedding. She was so much fun to work with. She changed the choreography to fit our skill level making it more difficult if we handled the small stuff and changed anything we wanted. We loved working with her and our first dance was amazing!
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I loved working with you too, Malone! I cannot wait to see pictures and videos of your first dance. :-)
Private Dance Lessons

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.

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