A Cure For The Awkward Sway(TM)

Creating a First Dance has not changed much over the decades, but the influences have... some good, some bad. We'll share our experience in having helped over fifteen thousand wedding related students create their dances.

What has not changed is:

* A couples' desire to enjoy their First Dance in the arms of their love.

* To not awkwardly sway for 3 minutes, while filled with stress and fear hoping it'll soon end!

* They want to look back over the years and remember this moment fondly, not regret it.

* And among a few other things, we very often hear they still want to dance to their song... a song that has special meaning and brings that warmth to their hearts.

* More couples than not, want to keep things simple but they are feeling some "pressure" to do lifts, or crazy choreography just to "not be boring," or an unsafe "dip," when in fact this is one of the influences we mentioned above.

Sadly, and still a pet peeve of ours and what hasn't changed, are the "Myths" that can distress a couple and lead them to think, feel and believe they can't dance:

* No "Rhythm"

* Two Left Feet

* It's too difficult

* And so on...

The fact of the matter is, dancing IS simple. Sadly, there are no licensing requirements to become a "Ballroom Dance Instructor," and along with the growing popularity of dancing that we see on TV and social media, we see a lot of "interesting" and down right unsafe stuff that we would never think to teach!

If one doesn't understand basic fundamental movement & solid principles, how can they possibly empower another to dance healthfully and have fun? And:

* What about creating a mindset that will enhance learning?

* What about education on how to do a movement that allows your partner to respond rather than "forcing" them to do what you want? That is not a resourceful approach.

Look for upcoming topics where we share what each partner's specific "jobs" are and how to do them. Many great tips to look forward to, even ways to enhance your relationship so stayed tuned, get educated and dance healthfully.

Thanks for "listening."

Until next time,

Chad & Brisa!