Look and feel natural.
No cringe ballroom steps here. Learn the steps that make you look like you know what you are doing, naturally and effortlessly.
Learn in YOUR unique way.
Not everyone learns best from JUST watching videos. Save a lot of frustration and learn in the way that is most natural to YOU.
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Practice makes permanent.
This tutorial will hold you accountable for actually practicing so you will absolutely accomplish your wedding dance goals.
This is the quickest and most stress-free way to learn how to dance for your wedding online.
Wedding couples are the busiest and most stressed out people I know (next to my mom friends!) Unlike other online wedding dance tutorials that are aspirational at best and cringe-worthy at worst, this tutorial will take you from absolute beginner to looking and feeling like you've been dancing together for years, in a fun, quick-to-learn and stress-free way. You won't just learn choreography, but gain the confidence and skills to dance together effortlessly and naturally. When you can be in the moment and have fun with it, your first dance will become one of the best parts of the entire wedding day. Let me show you how it's done.
Meet Alex, your instructor, cheerleader and wedding dance expert...
Hey there! I’m Alex — award-winning wedding dance instructor, wife, and my favorite role: mother to two darling girls and future dancers (I hope!) I’ve been teaching wedding dance lessons in Charlotte, NC since 2014 and I absolutely love what I do. To help you express your love through dance, to be a tiny part of your wedding day, is one of my greatest joys. If I can help you look like you know what you are doing during your wedding dances while also taking the stress away from the process, I’ve done my job. Over the years, I’ve taught 2,000+ beginner couples how to dance, IRL and online. And I still firmly believe anyone can learn to dance for their wedding with a little bit of time and effort. Bring on the beginners and your two left feet! I can’t wait to show you how fun this can be.
Course Curriculum
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1
Welcome! Plus, everything you need to know to be successful here...
- Hello and welcome from Alex! Free preview
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So much information, so little time...
- Do you know your preferred learning style? Free preview
- Meet my partner, Jordan Free preview
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Technical notes (tips on using the tech behind the tutorial)
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Time estimates
- Dancing is for everyone! Free preview
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How to get in touch with Alex
- The key to success with this tutorial... Free preview
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Now the real fun can begin...
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2
How to break away from the dreaded "prom sway"
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Time Estimate: 20-25 MINUTES
- What we're breaking away from... Free preview
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The "lifted" or formal dance frame
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Alternate holds and positions based on height
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How to start "slow dancing" or "swaying" to the music
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How to look more natural, part I: hips, knees and upper body
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How to look more natural, part II: the CLOSE SWAY/OFFSET position
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LET'S DANCE!
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The Single Counterclockwise Turn
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Time Estimate: 20 MINUTES
- Why you must include a twirl (or two, or three!) in your wedding dance... Free preview
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Quick Demonstration of The Single Counterclockwise Turn
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Breaking down the mechanics: feet and direction
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A closer look at what to do with your hands
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LET'S DANCE!
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The Box Step
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Time Estimate: 30 MINUTES
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Can't we just sway?
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First, learn the feet
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Next, add the upper body (leading and following 101)
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How to look more natural, part I: hips, knees and upper body
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How to look more natural, part II: rotating the Box Step
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Timing
- LET'S DANCE! Free preview
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Dips!
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Time Estimate: 20-25 MINUTES
- When I dip, you dip, we dip Free preview
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How to dip without wobbling or falling over
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An alternate version of the dip
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Troubleshooting a less-than-secure dip
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The Big Dramatic Dip
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Big Dramatic Dip Variations: Leg and Knee Kick
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LET'S DANCE!
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Turn Kiss Promenade
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Time Estimate: 10-15 MINUTES
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Demonstration and Breakdown of TKP
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LET'S DANCE!
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The Promenade
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Time Estimate: 10-15 MINUTES
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Demonstration and Breakdown of The Promenade
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LET'S DANCE!
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CHOREOGRAPHY
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Choreography is just a dance story
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CHOREOGRAPHY: Study Guide
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CHOREOGRAPHY: Printable PDF
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CHOREOGRAPHY: Voiceover Video
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LET'S DANCE!
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K.I.T. (Keep In Touch)
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Need help? Have feedback? Want to share photos with me?
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BONUS EXTRAS (for the overachievers in the classroom)
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Time Estimate: 10-15 MINUTES
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How to enter and exit the dance floor
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All the extra things to make your dance EVEN better
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BONUS STEP: The Kissing Dip
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BONUS STEP: The Lottery Lift
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LET'S DANCE!
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If they can do it, you can do it!
Hear REAL feedback from REAL couples who have learned how to dance for their wedding online with me.
My daughter and I had so much fun and created many memories while preparing for our father/daughter dance at her recent wedding. We were a bit anxious about our dance but the instructional on-line tutorials from First Dance Charlotte allowed us to develop dance skills we did not think possible. The choreography was specific to the song we chose which made everything flow together in a natural way. Because of First Dance Charlotte, we were able to enjoy my daughter’s special day without being nervous about the dance. Although we were not perfect, our minor mistakes went unnoticed, and we received many compliments. I highly recommend First Dance Charlotte, tremendous value and great results!
Father Daughter Dance Success | My Girl by Temptations
Every single person I spoke with after the dance said it was amazing, the best dance they have ever seen, and the dance kept getting better and better as the dance went on! And all those positive comments from our family, friends, and even the videographer are because we decided to take your dance lessons! We would practice in the evenings and started practicing 2 weeks before our wedding and even had one last dance practice the night before. Both my wife and I (that's exciting to get to say lol) had no prior dance experience before this, so we fully trusted your choreography! And we both had the same reaction of how fun and special the dance made our wedding night. We were nervous when we first stepped on the dance floor on our wedding night, but as soon as the music played we were able to put those nerves aside as we started hearing all the wows, ahhs, and applause! I will 100 percent recommend you and your choreography to everyone I know! I can't thank you enough for how simple and easy your step-by-step instructions made it, from just teaching us how not to be a stiff zombie, how to box-step, how to spin and dip, and of course the lottery lift. Then putting it all together was no problem once we knew each part of the choreography.
First Dance Success | Everything by Michael Buble
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I work nights as a nurse practitioner in the ICU and my husband is a surgery resident, so we had very little time together to devote to dance classes. Luckily, we found Alex's online tutorials, and we are so glad that we did. The tutorials were easy to navigate and the choreography was easy to learn. Alex designed the course in a really thoughtful way that allowed us to build on each step and break our learning into small chunks whenever we had time, and it was highly effective. Our dance turned out wonderfully and we had such a blast learning and performing it. It was a really fun activity as a couple and we are so grateful to Alex for making it happen and for making our first dance so special.
First Dance Success | Beyond by Leon Bridges
The dance went amazing!! We had so much fun and the guests were cheering and enjoying it too!! Thank you so much for the amazing work that you do!! Matt and I couldn't be happier with our choice of getting your online course!!
First Dance Success | A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
My daughter and I wanted to create a choreographed dance for her wedding, but with me retired and living in paradise in Mexico and her based in the United States, we needed a solution that didn’t require us to be in the same studio. Enter Alex at First Dance Charlotte! Alex made the process so easy and enjoyable. We chose our song, reviewed several choreographed options, and received detailed step-by-step written and video instructions. Learning the dance remotely was such a fun experience—we practiced individually with other partners, compared notes, and shared videos along the way. Even with just a few days to practice together during the week of the wedding, it felt like we’d been dancing as a team all along! People were so inspired by our performance, and I walked away with not only a memorable experience but also newfound confidence in ballroom basics. I highly recommend Alex at First Dance Charlotte for anyone looking to learn a dance remotely or without going to a studio. The process was seamless, fun, and incredibly rewarding. Highly recommend!
Father Daughter Dance Success | The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
Thank you so much for your incredible tutorial! My wife Erika and I were so confident and loved showing off our dance moves. Neither of us knew a single step before starting. I have already recommended you to a few upcoming couples!
First Dance Success | This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole
Our reception and first dance together was so sweet and magical! My husband had never danced, and was able to learn the dance so amazingly, you would never have guessed it was his first time! It couldn't have been more perfect!!! I would eventually love to do this again, as my husband is willing to learn how to dance, so we can occasionally enjoy dancing at various events. Thank you!
First Dance Success | Perfect by Ed Sheeran
My daughter and I had so much fun and created many memories while preparing for our father/daughter dance at her recent wedding. We were a bit anxious about our dance but the instructional on-line tutorials from First Dance Charlotte allowed us to develop dance skills we did not think possible. The choreography was specific to the song we chose which made everything flow together in a natural way. Because of First Dance Charlotte, we were able to enjoy my daughter’s special day without being nervous about the dance. Although we were not perfect, our minor mistakes went unnoticed, and we received many compliments. I highly recommend First Dance Charlotte, tremendous value and great results!
Father Daughter Dance Success | My Girl by Temptations
I work nights as a nurse practitioner in the ICU and my husband is a surgery resident, so we had very little time together to devote to dance classes. Luckily, we found Alex's online tutorials, and we are so glad that we did. The tutorials were easy to navigate and the choreography was easy to learn. Alex designed the course in a really thoughtful way that allowed us to build on each step and break our learning into small chunks whenever we had time, and it was highly effective. Our dance turned out wonderfully and we had such a blast learning and performing it. It was a really fun activity as a couple and we are so grateful to Alex for making it happen and for making our first dance so special.
First Dance Success | Beyond by Leon Bridges
My daughter and I wanted to create a choreographed dance for her wedding, but with me retired and living in paradise in Mexico and her based in the United States, we needed a solution that didn’t require us to be in the same studio. Enter Alex at First Dance Charlotte! Alex made the process so easy and enjoyable. We chose our song, reviewed several choreographed options, and received detailed step-by-step written and video instructions. Learning the dance remotely was such a fun experience—we practiced individually with other partners, compared notes, and shared videos along the way. Even with just a few days to practice together during the week of the wedding, it felt like we’d been dancing as a team all along! People were so inspired by our performance, and I walked away with not only a memorable experience but also newfound confidence in ballroom basics. I highly recommend Alex at First Dance Charlotte for anyone looking to learn a dance remotely or without going to a studio. The process was seamless, fun, and incredibly rewarding. Highly recommend!
Father Daughter Dance Success | The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
Our reception and first dance together was so sweet and magical! My husband had never danced, and was able to learn the dance so amazingly, you would never have guessed it was his first time! It couldn't have been more perfect!!! I would eventually love to do this again, as my husband is willing to learn how to dance, so we can occasionally enjoy dancing at various events. Thank you!
First Dance Success | Perfect by Ed Sheeran
Every single person I spoke with after the dance said it was amazing, the best dance they have ever seen, and the dance kept getting better and better as the dance went on! And all those positive comments from our family, friends, and even the videographer are because we decided to take your dance lessons! We would practice in the evenings and started practicing 2 weeks before our wedding and even had one last dance practice the night before. Both my wife and I (that's exciting to get to say lol) had no prior dance experience before this, so we fully trusted your choreography! And we both had the same reaction of how fun and special the dance made our wedding night. We were nervous when we first stepped on the dance floor on our wedding night, but as soon as the music played we were able to put those nerves aside as we started hearing all the wows, ahhs, and applause! I will 100 percent recommend you and your choreography to everyone I know! I can't thank you enough for how simple and easy your step-by-step instructions made it, from just teaching us how not to be a stiff zombie, how to box-step, how to spin and dip, and of course the lottery lift. Then putting it all together was no problem once we knew each part of the choreography.
First Dance Success | Everything by Michael Buble
The dance went amazing!! We had so much fun and the guests were cheering and enjoying it too!! Thank you so much for the amazing work that you do!! Matt and I couldn't be happier with our choice of getting your online course!!
First Dance Success | A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
Thank you so much for your incredible tutorial! My wife Erika and I were so confident and loved showing off our dance moves. Neither of us knew a single step before starting. I have already recommended you to a few upcoming couples!
First Dance Success | This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole
Ready to stop dreading your wedding dance?
No awkward prom sways here. And no overly complicated, stuffy, “ballroom” moves either. Just the steps that look and feel the most natural. And so easy to learn, that you’ll feel more confident within the first 20 minutes of learning. Seriously. Let's get started!
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