First Dance Songs

Here are a few ideas to jump start your search for a first dance song.

 

“More “	Bobby Darin
“Cheek to Cheek “	Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald
“Deed I Do “	Ella Fitzgerald
“The Way You Look Tonight “	Frank Sinatra
“It Had To Be You “	Harry Connick, Jr.
“Dance Me To The End of Love “	Madeleine Peyroux
“So Nice To Come Home To “	Nancy Wilson
“Everything “	Michael Buble

This is just a sample of great music for dancing. Our instructors enjoy working and teaching to a wide range of music, from the classic standards to Top 40. You and your fiancée should select a song that is special for both of you.

If you haven’t chosen your song yet or you are debating between several, we have a few recommendations to guide your selection.

The following song characteristics are helpful for beginning dancers:

• Moderate tempo
  (Slower is not always easier)

• Strong rhythm section
  (Audible bass and drums will help you hear and maintain a consistent pace)

• Song length of 2.5 – 3.5 minutes
  (Perfect for showing off without too much repetition)

• Makes you smile or laugh
  (It’s a moment for the two of you.)

For private lessons, be sure to bring your song on a CD or iPod so that we can start using it during the first lesson. Should you forget, no worries. We’ll use a similar song (in feel and tempo) from our collection.

We look forward to helping you pick the music that will inspire a fabulous dance and great photos.