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Back to EpisodesHow Many Dance Lessons Do You Need Before Your Wedding? | WDP Ep 96
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🎧 Listen to learn:
- How many dance lessons you need before your wedding
- What to expect from your first wedding dance lesson
- How to choose a song and dance style that work for you
- When to add dips, lifts or more elaborate choreography
- How to feel comfortable dancing with a partner who has a different experience level
How many dance lessons does it take to prepare for your wedding's first dance? Whether you're nervous about stepping onto the dance floor or dreaming of an elaborate routine, a little professional guidance can make all the difference. On this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, Iron Diamond Media owner Sonja Babich sits down with Nela Menéndez, owner of St. Paul-based Nela Dance, to discuss how couples can prepare for their first dance with confidence.
From simple four-lesson routines to more ambitious choreography requiring twelve or more sessions, Nela explains how she tailors each experience to the couple's goals, abilities and schedule. She shares advice on choosing meaningful music, exploring styles such as salsa, bachata and waltz, and incorporating creative details like dips, lifts and surprise dance transitions.
Nela also discusses helping beginners overcome their nerves, accommodating partners with different levels of experience and creating choreography for father-daughter dances, wedding parties and other celebrations. For couples looking to make their first dance a memorable part of the wedding, her approach offers a practical place to begin—and a chance to enjoy learning something together along the way.
Produced by Dan Riggs Films & Summit Hill Studios summithillstudios.com
and Iron Diamond Media irondiamondmedia.com