Hello,

We're getting married and have chosen "Out of the Blue" by The Band as our first dance song, but we have no idea how to dance to it. It is in 6/8 time with a very strong 1 and 4 beat. The 1 and 4 beats are at 60 bpm.

We tried breaking it up into 123 456 and doing a waltz, but that was way too fast. If we just use the 1 and 4 beat, then we lose the 123 of the waltz.

Any ideas what type of dance would be appropriate? I can't tell you how much I appreciate the help!

Thanks!!!
Kimberly

Have you tried Viennese Waltz?

I didn't know the song, but judging by the 30-second clip on iTunes, the tempo is fractionally slower than 160 beats per minute - which is just about spot on for Viennese Waltz.

As a wedding dance, VW has a lot going for it: a very limited range of simple figures, but with lots of rotation, movement across the floor and a romantic feel. The biggest challenge is to get used to the rotation, so that you don't get too dizzy - which comes with practise. If you are novice dancers, you won't want to attempt the fleckerls, but a standing spin looks very similar (at least to the untrained eye) and makes much the same effect.

Good luck, whatever you decide.