We are getting married in oct. our song for our first dance is once apon a dream by tchycosky we are trying to figure out what sort of dance would be appropriate, we were trying waltz but it seems awfully fast

Hey Jacob,

Have you been taking lessons? Maybe a little background on your dance experience will give us some point of reference, but in the meantime, I can tell you that the type of waltz that would be appropriate is Viennese Waltz.

Instead of a box step, basic Viennese Waltz is done with balances. You should consult a dance teacher in-person with your music if you really want the right help.

Another key to dancing to music that seems fast to you is to take smaller steps. Smaller steps will make you work less and you'll look like you're enjoying yourself instead of running a marathon.

Also, another thing you can do is get the music pitched/slowed down, so that it's more do-able. You can see a deejay in advance that can do this for you, or you can find some tools to do this on your computer.

Good luck, and most of all, remember to have fun and smile (that's worth a lot more than the steps you do during your wedding dance).

--Porfirio

"Do or do not, there is no try," Yoda, Episode V

Where I'm from (western Canada), there is the original folk dance version of the Viennese Waltz that was brought here by German and Ukrainian imigrants 100 years ago. Around here it is just referred to as "old time waltz." The basic form of it has similarities with other "old time" ballroom dances like polka. Unlike its ballroom cousin (Viennese Waltz), the dance itself is not very difficult for a beginner to learn at a basic level.

Blair

I'm not familiar with the music in question, but assuming Porfirio is correct and it's a Viennese, another possibility may be to do a regular waltz to "every other beat." I, at least, think Viennese is a difficult dance for a beginner (due to the speed). If you're not use to doing the turns, dizziness can also strike, especially if your dance is occurring after any toasts involving alcohol or after a reception dinner. This could lead to all kinds of events you might laugh about a few years down the road, but might not enjoy living through during the actual experience. I think the bride and groom might be under enough pressure without that!

Hope this helps, congratulations and best wishes