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I am doing this! I hate regular wedding music, it's so gross. I really do think that people will dance to it. My dj said that if he notices people aren't dancing, he will change the music slightly to things that might get them to dance, so even if it's a completel flop he will save us! He did say he has done this at weddings before and that people do dance, but it really just depends on the group of people.
I think it would be super fun! I'd love to do that! I hate dancing, and I'm terrible at it, so this would let me learn without looking stupid.
I think that will work out great. Just have a second activity (ie: food or something) for those that choose not to take part in the dance lesson.
Sounds great. The only thing is that I think 45-60 minutes is a little long. I used to swing dance and sometimes I would do gigs where corporations would hire us to teach and get everyone dancing. We usually taught for about 20 minutes (just basic 6 count rock step stuff) and then get everyone dancing. It seems like it would be hard to keep people's attention for longer than that. They want to have fun and party.
I have had people do this for their weddings and it turned out awesome. I think definately so.
I love swing dancing, it sounds great! Hope you have some slightly active people though...
I love swing dance and some of my dancer friends have done this at their weddings. I had an all-swing music reception and loved it!
I would make the lesson half an hour rather than an hour. That is the typical length of a beginner lesson--long enough to learn the basic without getting overwhelmed. Also, make sure the DJ plays slower swing songs at the beginning.
I also agree that having an alternate activity (like food) is important so that people don't feel pressured to take the lesson. When you introduce the lesson, you could really encourage people to take it but offer sitting out and enjoying appetizers as an explicit alternative option.
I LOOOVVVEEE swing dancing! If my FI was a dancer I would SO be doing it! So much fun and you'll find that alot of your older couples will love it too!
My family and I aren't big dancers - we're debating wether or not to even do a daddy/daughter dance. I think it's up to your guest list - if you have a bunch of dancers who are outgoing and fun, go for it! (I'll look forward to your YouTube video! Hehehe!)
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Both my fiance and I (as well as most of our friends) love to swing dance, and are planning on playing jazzier songs at our reception. It will also be a brunch reception in the early afternoon, with breakfast and juice and coffee provided. As for entertainment, we're thinking about having a 45-60 minute long dance lesson (by some of my friends) after the ceremony while the bridal party goes off and does photos. It seems like that'll work out great by giving our guests something to do while also teaching them how to dance. Will this work? Do you think that people will actually participate/get up and dance later on in the day? I know that it depends a lot on the group of people who are attending, I'm just always worried I'm forgetting about some detail or something!