FAQs
Where are your lessons held?
All lessons are currently held at 4/9 Oakdale Road, Gateshead. We welcome couples from across Newcastle and the Hunter for relaxed, personalised wedding dance lessons.
Do we need any dance experience?
Not at all! Our lessons are designed for couples of all experience levels, including complete beginners. We’ll guide you at a pace that feels comfortable and help you build confidence together.
When should we start, and how many lessons will we need?
For a simple first dance, starting around two to three months before your wedding is a great place to begin. More detailed choreography may benefit from extra time. Some couples feel ready after one lesson, while others prefer a four- or six-lesson package. We’ll help you choose an option based on your dance style, confidence, timeline and how much time you have to practise.
How long are the lessons?
Standard lessons run for one hour. Our Final Step package is a longer, 90-minute session designed for couples wanting some extra guidance or a final polish before the big day.
Do we need to have our song chosen before our first lesson?
Not necessarily. If you already have a song, fantastic! If you’re still deciding, bring along a few favourites and we can help you explore which one feels right for your dance.
Can you help with song edits or live music?
Absolutely! You don’t need to dance through an entire song if you’d rather keep things short and sweet. You might invite your wedding party onto the dance floor partway through, ask your DJ to fade the music at a particular moment, or have us create a custom edit to suit your routine.
Sophie has spent years creating music mixes for dance and competition routines, and she can help shorten songs, adjust their speed or even combine multiple tracks into something uniquely yours. Depending on your lesson package, your finished music can be emailed directly to you or your DJ, or saved onto a USB ready for your wedding day.
If your song will be performed live, we can also work with your musician to make sure everything flows smoothly. A simple rehearsal recording (phone recording is fine) helps us prepare your routine for the exact version you’ll hear on the day.
What should we wear to our lessons?
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow you to move freely. As you become more confident, practising in your wedding shoes—or something similar—can help you feel prepared for the big day.
Will our wedding-day outfits and shoes affect our dance?
They certainly can! Long trains, fitted clothing, restrictive trousers, higher heels or slippery shoes can all influence how comfortably and safely you move, turn, dip or lift. Let us know early in your lessons if anything about your wedding attire or footwear might affect your movement so we can plan your routine accordingly.
And don’t worry—if you’d like to keep your wedding-day look a surprise, we’re more than happy to discuss the details privately without your partner finding out!
How much space do we need to practise at home?
You don’t need a full-sized dance floor. A clear, safe area with enough room for both of you to move comfortably, take a few steps and practise your turns is usually plenty. We can help adapt your routine to suit the space you have available.
What should we know about our venue and dance floor?
Before we put your routine together, it helps to know the approximate size and shape of your dance floor, what the surface is made from, where you’ll enter from and where your guests will be seated or standing. This allows us to position entrances, dips, lifts and special moments so they face the right direction and can be seen by your guests. A photo or floor plan from your venue can be especially helpful.
We saw an amazing wedding dance on YouTube. Can you teach us that routine?
We love seeing other couples’ amazing first dances and are happy to use them as inspiration. However, out of respect for the original choreographer, we won’t recreate someone else’s routine exactly. Instead, we’ll create something original that captures what you loved about it while being tailored to your music, experience, venue and personalities.
What if we have an injury or movement concern?
Please let us know before your lesson. We’ll consider any current or previous injuries, mobility concerns and personal comfort levels when planning your choreography, so your first dance feels safe, enjoyable and suited to you both.
Have more questions?
We would love to hear from you! Please click the links below to email or call us and we will answer any other questions you may have.