Wedding Bridal Party Dances: Why?

You are probably more familiar with the Electric Slide and the YMCA than you are with other wedding dances. Well you are not alone. Today it's just a few young couples who can take on the Lindy or the Mambo. Very few can do the waltz without any mishaps.

If you don't know these dances you don't have to worry as most traditional wedding dances are quite easy to master. Below are some tips to help keep your two left feet in line.

Take classes

If you are not sure of where to start, look for a class that specializes in wedding party dances. A typical wedding party dance may include:

• Tango
• Waltz
• Lindy
• Fox Trot
• Swing
• Slow Dance

If you do your home work then dance classes can be economic. You can visit the yellow pages, ask recently married couples or even take online classes.

Learn From Experience

Another option is to ask mom and dad or even your aunt from the other state for a few hours of tutorials. They may be flattered by this and it can all be a pleasant experience. It will also be easy on your wallet. Make sure that you only ask for family member with whom you easily get along with, this is because the process can be shaky and frustrating at first and if you are not in good books you are more likely to end grabbing each other's necks. Be sure to express some gratitude after that, dinner would do.

Jazzy Tunes

If you have already hired a DJ or band, ask them whether they have certain songs in their playlists. If not ask them to add them. You will cope easier with songs you are familiar with.

Also make sure to choose a song that is significant to you and your loved one. Such a song could a memorable one of the first day you met.

Dance Etiquette

The DJ or band may help you on the dance floor by inviting other people to come and share the platform with you, but it is always helpful to know a little bit of wedding etiquette prior to the reception.

The bridal couple always have their first dance alone usually soon after the speeches and announcements. The DJ will invite you to the dance floor and the bride's father may cut into your dance at some point, most probably after a couple of photo shots have been taken of the two of you. The bride dances with her father and then the groom with his mother.

Most couples end here, and from then onwards other guests get to join in on the dance floor and get to dance. However traditional weddings are a little different and the transition is done in chronological order.

Wedding bridal dances are meant to be enjoyed, so take time to learn the moves before you go on the dance floor.