The First Dance

22/07/2024

It's that time of year when I'm starting to get lots of feedback on successful first dances and some fabulous new reviews on my google business listing. I'm always so grateful to clients for taking the time to write these for me, and it's reassuring that they've had fun and enjoyed their lessons, and felt fully prepared and confident.
If you'd like a memorable first dance too please take a look at the website or get in touch for more information:
https://sites.google.com/view/the-first-dance

Fun, affordable private dance tuition for the beginner by a specialist - over 20 years experience Contact Suzy Smith on T: 07791 967657 E: [email protected]

20/05/2024

Fantastic feedback from Kirsten and Sarah when I asked how they got on after their 'emergency wedding dance lesson' for one of my favourite songs:
"I’ve just read your message after me and Sarah just finished dancing ‘our’ dance in our living room! We love it so much we dance it nearly every day :)

And the wedding was just magical. The most amazing, beautiful day with so much love. And we got such a warm reception to our dance and had an absolute blast dancing it!

We cannot thank you enough, you gave us something that we will treasure and remember (and hopefully dance to) for the rest of our lives.

13/02/2024

I've taken lots of bookings for wedding dance lessons over the last few weeks, with quite a few choosing songs with a Viennese Waltz rhythm - like this absolute classic from The King. The good news is that there aren't too many steps to learn for this dance, However, the poise, speed and rotation requires lots of technique and plenty of space to dance in. I'll usually teach you the Slow Waltz first to give a greater understanding of the fundamentals of the Viennese.

04/01/2024

Come and meet me at Surrey's longest running FREE wedding fair on Sunday 14th January 11:00-16:00. Includes fashion shows and 50 local wedding suppliers.

03/01/2024

One of the sayings I've heard most often when I've started new classes or exhibited at wedding fairs is "I can't dance, I've got two left feet'. Well, over the 18 years I've been teaching I've cured hundreds of pairs of 'two left feet'!
So if you think you have them please don't think that you can't dance! Some people have natural abilities but for most it takes some patience and determination and above all PRACTICE! It doesn't have to make PERFECT but I'll always aim you at confidence and fun. Give it a try and discover the JOY OF DANCE.
If you're newly engaged and thinking about your first dance why not come and meet me and have a chat at The Epsom Grandstand 'Celebrated Affairs' wedding fair on Sunday 14th January - it's full of local suppliers and has a fabulous fashion show of wedding dresses.
https://celebratedaffairs.co.uk/epsom-downs-racecourse-wedding-show/

06/12/2023

Looking for an unusual and fun gift voucher for Christmas? How about private dance lessons? Learn for your wedding or just for fun! Available to purchase by the hour - please message for further information.

09/10/2023

The studio is looking so much fresher and brighter thanks to an excellent painting job by Debbie, our super efficient caretaker.

25/09/2023

Well! What an opening show for Strictly on Saturday! Nigel certainly did Katya's brilliant brilliant choreography proud. So many great dances and promising dancers but this Paso was my favourite dance of the night.

18/09/2023

More fantastic feedback! From Michaela & Piotr who went all-out with a full on Jive for the their first dance to Hall & Oates 'You Make My Dreams Come True'.
"The dance went really well! With your assistance we were able to fully enjoy the moment and surprise Piotr's family with his new dance skills! We really had a blast and are so grateful for your help! Thank you for everything."

29/08/2023

Lovely feedback from Tristan and Nick this morning:
"Put simply, we had the best day ever. It was so magical. And we absolutely loved doing our first dance! We feel that we did it quite well on the night (nerves aside!) but all our family and friends found it so cute and romantic. They loved it. So thank you so much for helping us with it. It really helped make our first dance a memorable one. "

08/08/2023

Lots of enquiries coming in already for 2024 - it's never too soon to book!

03/08/2023

Some truly gorgeous songs for first dances this year including this one which is going straight into my Top 10 favourites!

03/07/2023

Tristan and Nick finished their first dance training on Saturday. They chose this gorgeous song which although it wasn't their 'most favourite song ever' they found the lyrics to be perfect for a same s*x couple.
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20/06/2023

Some really interesting song choices for first dances coming through this year. I love working with something a bit different like this classic chosen by Josh & Andrea.

05/03/2023

Aww, I haven't taught for one of these in a little while. Super start yesterday afternoon to Virginia and Clive's Father-Daughter wedding dance. They'll be dancing to 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' with an easy-going Box Step through the verses and a few fun smooth-moves on the chorus.

17/02/2023

Ana & Paul have also booked in their wedding dance lessons and we'll be working with this classic wedding song from Ed Sheeran. The tempo works great with some Rumba basics and a few smooth Ceroc moves

08/02/2023

Sarah and Tom have just signed up for their wedding dance lessons with this absolutely gorgeous song choice. Can't wait to start working with them on it!

11/01/2023

Yay! Lots of wedding dance bookings coming in now for 2023. Love this emotive and unusual song choice from James and Helene.