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Wedding Dance Lessons

Are you getting married? CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Do you want to learn a choreographed wedding dance to show off at the reception? Let us help!

At Prestige Ballroom, we teach over 200 wedding dances a year. Not only do we teach the bride and groom for their First Dance, we also teach Mother/Son dances, Father/Daughter dances, and Bridal Party dances. We are excited to have the opportunity to work with you and your bridal party! With our Sapphire Wedding Program, you will receive 6 beginner private lessons (45 minutes), basic choreography, an entrance, a finale, and a video of your routine. Click Here to buy your Sapphire Wedding Package. This package also makes a great gift! And don’t forget to ask about our Military and First Responder Discount.

Our wedding couples, not only get the chance to learn a special dance for their special day, but this time is also time away from all the planning and just enjoying each other. Here are a few comments from some of the couples we have taught:

“Thank you so much for all the training. We came in with a goal of ‘just don’t look stupid at our wedding.’ We took 6 lessons with David and now feel like we have achieved our goal, plus more! You made each lesson enjoyable, even for a guy who ‘hates’ dancing. I think now on my wedding day, I can now focus on executing our skills/routine, rather than focusing on having all eyes on us. I can’t recommend Prestige enough for their teaching, listening to what we truly wanted, and really caring about our individual wedding and dance. Thank you!!”

“Thank you so much for making Joe and I’s dreams come true for our wedding! We were so worried as we both have zero experience dancing but now we’re going to wow our friends and family while being able to keep this memory (and video J) forever!”

“You are so awesome! As someone who had no experience and wasn’t really that keen/confident in dancing, you made it super fun! Thank you for simplifying things in a way that was understandable.”

“Yoanna- thank you so much for all of your guidance and support while you taught us our very first dance as a couple! You are so lovely and kind- we had so much fun doing this with you!”

“Dear Josiah- this class was a lifesaver!! Chuck & I learned so much and are now in sync when we dance. My 2 left feet are now 2 apprentice left and right. I have been telling everyone about this place. We hope to come back on Friday nights and more classes. Thank you so, so much!!”

Wedding Wednesday: Heather & Jay

Last year, Jay decided he wanted to learn a routine for his first dance with his bride-to-be, Heather! They chose the song "I Get to Love You" by Ruelle! They performed a Viennese Waltz with silver level choreography and had such a great time. We also had the pleasure of working with Jay and his mom on a Foxtrot for their Mother/Son dance! Everyone was so much fun to work with and the routines turned out amazing! Heather and Jay got married this past December and we are so excited for them and the journey they have started together! Congratulations to Heather & Jay!

The Wedding Show at America’s Center

If you did not get the chance to attend The Wedding Show at America’s Center, you missed a wonderful performance by Prestige Ballroom’s Josiah and Yoanna! They danced to the song Mango Tree by Zac Brown Band featuring Sara Bareilles. *Thank you to Rhonda Favor Studios and The Wedding Show at America’s Centers by St. Louis Bride & Groom for the amazing pictures.*

If you are engaged and planning your wedding, don’t forget about the dances. Prestige Ballroom offers dance lessons for anyone and everyone involve in the wedding, from First Dances to Bridal Party Dances. Our teachers enjoy working with each couple and creating a dance routine that the couple loves. This is also a fun time for the couple to get away from the stresses of life and enjoy each other’s company. Click the button below to sign up for your Introductory Wedding Consultation today.

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Wedding Chronicles-Jess and Ryan

Congratulations to Jess and Ryan! We are so excited to be a part of their story! We helped them with their first dance, a father/daughter dance, a step-father/daughter dance, and a mother/son dance!

Let us chronicle your wedding dance adventures!

Wedding Dance Lessons

Prestige Father/Daughter Wedding Dances

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You’ve worked hard over the years to give her the life you always wanted, and you succeeded. She’s bright, well educated, and successful. Now she’s met that special someone and will soon be creating a home of her own and carrying on your legacy. On that special day, she wants to shine in every way possible—a beautiful dress, a glorious location, wonderful food, and dances around the ballroom floor. After walking her down the aisle, you have a few more moments to hold your precious little girl during the Father/Daughter dance. Make it perfect!

During the reception, the First Wedding Dance is followed by the Father/Daughter dance. The perfect Father /Daughter dance begins with dance lessons 90 days before the big day. New dancers, especially those new to partner dance, need a healthy dose of repetition and practice. If you give yourself (and each other) the time and space to learn, your Father/Daughter dance will complement the Wedding First Dance with style and grace.

During your first visit to Prestige Ballroom Dancing, not only will you have a fun time, you will have many special moments with your daughter. Your instructor will also introduce you to the basics of wedding dance, listen to your ideas about the reception, and help you craft a Father/Daughter dance that works smoothly with the Wedding First Dance. At the end of your wedding consultation introductory dance lesson, you will have a clear idea of what your Father/Daughter dance will look like, a plan to get there, and the confidence to help you look fabulous.

The Perfect First Wedding Dance

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The venue is booked. The dress is fitted. The flowers are picked. The catering menu is ordered. Everything seems to be going according to plan—until you realize you haven’t learned your PERFECT FIRST WEDDING DANCE—t he few glorious (or disastrous) moments that will last well beyond the day! The cake will be eaten, the dress will go into storage, the flowers will wilt, and the tuxes will return from whence they came, but the time you two will spend learning your perfect wedding dance— time that will begin with lessons together months before the wedding –will remain one of your most treasured memories, even after many years.

Your perfect first wedding dance is the joining of your two unique personalities to create one beautiful expression of your love and commitment. To experience your perfect first dance, you— as a couple –should seek lessons at least 90 days before the big date. If you, like the hundreds of other couples who learned their Wedding Dance at Prestige, can open up your calendars during the time you are learning to dance, the impossible becomes possible! New dancers, especially those new to partner dance, need a healthy dose of repetition and practice. If you give yourself (and each other) the time and space to learn, your first dance will wow your guests and be a smashing success!

During your first visit to Prestige Ballroom Dancing, not only will you have a fun time (think—date night), your instructor will also introduce you to the basics of wedding dance, listen to your ideas about the reception, and help you craft your ideal wedding dance . At the end of your wedding consultation and introductory dance lesson, you will have a clear idea of what your wedding dance will look like, a plan to get there, and the confidence that you will look fabulous together, in your first public presentation as Husband and Wife!

Congratulations Clayton & Shannon!

We are happy to announce the newly wed couple: Clayton & Shannon. We enjoyed having you in the studio, and we look forward to working with you in the future. We appreciate the card:

Dear Emi and the team at Prestige Ballroom,

Thank you so much for all your help and support in teaching us our first dance for our wedding. We felt so comfortable and confident in our routine that our dance was a breeze! We got so many compliments. We have you to thank for that! We had a blast at Prestige Ballroom and plan to come back soon!

Thanks,

Shannon & Clayton

Weddings, Vendors and Dancing–Oh My! Fox 2, Allegro Entertainment and Prestige Ballroom

Don’t be that soon-to-be married dude or bridette who is stressed and lost when it comes to the event, your TEAM, or your DANCE. If you don’t know where to start with the planning for your wedding, or just want to check out what else may be available, Prestige Ballroom invites you to join us at Havana Nights hosted by Allegro Entertainment and New Covenant Weddings on March 3 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm! This Cuban-themed open house will have Latin music, fresh Mojitos, hand-rolled cigars, and fabulous decor. Of course, Prestige will provide the Salsa dancing! We would also like to give a shout out to Twisted Lilies, LLC, Russo’s Catering, and Divine Events who will be featured at the event along with many others.

If you are getting married–we invite you to go ahead and get started on the fun and exciting dancing part of a wedding–as early as is practical. Touted as St. Louis’ premier studio for Wedding Dance (First Dance, Father-Daughter and Mother-Son), we work with hundreds of couples every season–turning them from beginners into a confident, smiling, relaxed couple who not only looks great, but has a tremendous time learning in every lesson. Get started on your dance journey today–give us a shout by phone, or book your lesson above–we’re here for you and can’t wait to help make your special day the absolute best!

For more details on the FREE event, check out this page https://www.eventbrite.com/e/havana-nights-new-covenant-weddings-open-house-with-a-cuban-flair-tickets-42019167461

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Divine Events

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4 Minutes of Fame or 4 Minutes of Shame! How dance Lessons can Save Your Wedding – Classic Wedding Mistakes

One of the biggest “classic wedding mistakes” stories I hear when I talk to couples is that they wish that they had taken dance lessons. It doesn’t matter if they are recently married or have been for years. There are several different reason that always come up, so I started compiling a list. Here are the top reasons couples always say they wish they had gotten dance lessons for their wedding

4. They turned out to be more nervous then they thought

Most people don’t think that the first dance is that big of a deal; they think that it’s just a dance – how hard could it be. They think this until the moment actually comes. When the time actually comes and the music starts, most people realize that they are surprisingly more nervous than they previously thought. The confidence that was there at the beginning fades as they realize that they don’t really know how to dance. This leads to just some simple swaying for four whole minutes with everyone’s eyes on you, which is no fun at all.

3. They looked bad while they they danced

There are some nightmare stories out there about dancing. You don’t here them often, but they exist. Where you are out dancing and things are going good, the groom starts feeling a little overconfident, tries to mix it up and spin the bride, and she falls. Is it the end of the world – no – but most people want to avoid this if possible. In fact, the fear of this happening pushes people to play it safe when they dance, and again just sway back and forth through the duration of their song. While this will definitely avoid any embarrass trips or falls, it doesn’t really look very good. It’s kind of dull, and a reason a lot of people wish they would have taken dance lessons beforehand.

2. They didn’t think they would care but they did

Many couples say that when planning their wedding they thought about taking lessons. That they knew they didn’t really know how to dance, and while they realized that it would be a little boring they didn’t think they would care. However, whenever the moment actually came, they felt a little differently. They wished they knew a few steps and looked good in front of all of their family and friends.

1. Looking back they wish they would have looked better for videos

When looking back on their weddings many couples say that they felt in the moment that they should have gotten dance lessons, but that feeling is very fleeting. Once the dance is over the feeling passes and the rest of the night goes on without a hitch. However, something that still repeatedly comes up is that they wished they had taken them for the memory. Yea you want to look good for all of your family and friends, but at the end of the day, it is a once in a lifetime moment that you get to spend with the person of your dreams, and a lot of people regret passing up the opportunity to make that memory. Many couples say that they wish they would have taken lessons so they could record the dance and always have those four minutes to look back on.

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Wedding Jitters?!?! We Can Help!!

Lots of people get the “wedding jitters” and are scared with the idea of a spotlight on them especially if they have to dance. While stage fright is totally normal, you shouldn’t spend your wedding day worrying about dancing. A wedding is a day full of love, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime. Taking dance lessons is a great way to allow every moment of the day to be enjoyable–including dancing in front of friends and family. We recently received a letter full of thanks and appreciation for battling those scary wedding jitter monsters back under the bed. We want to share a few quotes from this heart-filled thank you:

“Thank you so much for guiding me in learning dancing and especially thank you for preparing me for the father daughter dance…I use to have a dreadful fear of dancing.”

“I will not always remember all the details you taught me….but my memories of your abundant kindness and unwavering patience will never fade.”

“I stumbled across the best ballroom studio in St. Louis!”

There is so much more to dancing than simply understanding where to put your feet. Our approach is that learning to dance teaches you to trust and smile and provides a place of comfort. Included with these wonderful words of wisdom, was a beautiful gift pictured below.

So whether you are preparing for your first dance, a father-daughter dance, showing off the whole night at your reception, or any other great reason to dance, we welcome you. If a picture is worth 1000 words, imagine what an entire dance with another rocking in your arms will mean. So kick those wedding jitters in the butt and come in to Prestige Ballroom!

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