Trends
September 15, 2026
6 min read
Wedding dance trends couples are actually asking for
Shorter edits, quiet confidence over big tricks, and the return of the full-floor waltz. What couples are booking this season.
Read the pieceJournal · NYC Wedding Choreography
Notes on first dances, from the studio floor
Practical wedding dance advice from a New York choreographer — first dance trends, how to choose a choreographer, and which dance style suits your song.
Planning
September 15, 2026
7 min read
How to choose a wedding dance choreographer
The questions worth asking before you book, what the lesson count really depends on, and the warning signs of a bad fit.
Read the pieceStyles
September 15, 2026
8 min read
Wedding dance styles, and how to pick the right one
Six styles compared by feel, difficulty, and the songs they suit — so you can match a dance to your music instead of the other way round.
Read the pieceGuides
September 15, 2026
9 min read
Wedding dance lessons in NYC: how many you need, what they cost, and when to start
Most couples need four to six lessons. Here is how that number changes with your song, your schedule and your starting point — plus costs and a realistic timeline.
Read the pieceGuides
September 15, 2026
7 min read
A first dance for couples who have never danced
No experience, no rhythm, no problem. The order to learn things in, and the four details that make the difference on the night.
Read the pieceGuides
September 15, 2026
6 min read
Parent dances: songs, length, and how to keep them from dragging
Two minutes, one shared move, and a plan for who joins the floor. How to make parent dances land instead of drag.
Read the pieceSongs
September 18, 2026
7 min read
Father-daughter dance songs: 45 picks that actually work
Forty-five songs that hold up on a real wedding floor — grouped by style, with the tempo notes that matter when you have to dance to them.
Read the piecePlanning
September 18, 2026
5 min read
How long should a first dance be? (Honest answer: shorter than you think)
Ninety seconds beats four minutes almost every time. Why length matters more than style, and how to cut your song properly.
Read the pieceLessons
September 18, 2026
6 min read
First dance choreography: what it actually involves
Choreography does not mean lifts and spins. It means a dance built for the two of you, your song, and your actual ability — here is how the process works.
Read the pieceLessons
September 18, 2026
5 min read
5 easy first dance moves that look impressive (and feel natural)
You need fewer moves than you think. These five cover an entire first dance — and none of them require experience.
Read the pieceLessons
September 28, 2026
7 min read
How to slow dance at a wedding: a beginner’s guide
A calm, practical guide to finding the beat, holding your partner, turning smoothly and recovering when you lose your place.
Read the piecePlanning
September 28, 2026
7 min read
How to dance at a wedding without looking awkward
You do not need more moves. You need a comfortable hold, a clear beginning and ending, and a plan for the moment something goes wrong.
Read the pieceSongs
September 28, 2026
8 min read
Unique first dance songs that still feel timeless
Thirty-five less-expected songs that are still romantic, danceable and built to age well in your wedding film.
Read the piecePlanning
September 28, 2026
6 min read
How big should a wedding dance floor be?
How much space your first dance really needs, what to ask the venue, and how to adjust choreography for a tight or oversized floor.
Read the pieceLessons
September 30, 2026
7 min read
First dance in NYC: how New York couples prepare
A New York–specific guide to preparing your first dance: timelines, city venues, busy schedules and what lessons in Manhattan actually look like.
Read the pieceLessons
September 30, 2026
7 min read
Wedding dance lessons in Manhattan: a practical guide
What to look for in wedding dance lessons in Manhattan, from studio location and private instruction to preparing a first dance for your venue.
Read the piecePlanning
September 30, 2026
8 min read
Planning a wedding in NYC: where the dancing fits
A month-by-month NYC wedding planning timeline for everything dance-related — from song choice to the final rehearsal.
Read the pieceReady to start your first dance?
Private wedding dance lessons with Sandro at 939 8th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Start with a free 10-minute call.