Weddings

A lively, fun first dance...the dance you've been dreaming of.

Swing dance lessons for your wedding are a fun gift you give yourselves as you're preparing for a wedding. Not only can dance lessons help prepare you for your wedding reception and first dance, but they will also provide you with a relaxing break from the stress of getting ready for the Big Day.

One of the most intimidating moments of your wedding reception can be your first dance. All eyes are on you. Even just one dance lesson can greatly increase your ease and comfort in dancing with each other. Using the easy techniques and fun styling that we'll teach you, you can really wow your guests and add some pizzazz to your wedding video!

Pre-Wedding Dance Lessons

Swing Des Moines works with wedding couples all the time! If you're preparing for a wedding, we have two options for you: Group lessons and Private lessons.

Private Lessons
During private lessons, we help couples to feel comfortable dancing with each other, performing basic leading and following and also recovering from mistakes. We do not teach wedding couples a choreographed dance, which you're all but guaranteed to forget by the time you reach your wedding reception. Instead, we focus on teaching you basic, simple moves that look great and can be easily led and followed. We can also help more adventurous couples with big, fancy moves and simple dips and tricks.

Private lessons are scheduled at your convenience and provide you with one-on-one time with our instructors. You may also choose to schedule your private lessons with your wedding party, your parents, or anyone else.

Group Lessons
Many couples planning a wedding opt to just sign up for any of our beginning-level group classes. The classes are not geared specifically towards wedding preparation, but you will definitely leave feeling comfortable with the material presented in the class.

Crash Course Lessons for Your Wedding Party or Reception Guests

One popular option is to have our instructors come to your rehearsal dinner or even to your wedding reception to give your wedding party and other guests a crash course in swing dancing. We keep the lesson brief and fun, encouraging guests to get up and dance. These crash courses have a long record of very positive feedback, and we have even heard from guests after the wedding letting us know how much fun they had learning to dance at the wedding!

Wedding Reception Services

Swing Des Moines can help make your wedding reception a success!

Crash Course Lessons
As mentioned above, we can come to your reception to give guests a quick course in swing dancing

DJ Services
Our swing DJ, DJ Swingin' Goat (or you may prefer to call him Randy), can be hired to provide swingin' music for your wedding reception. You may choose to have DJ' d music as your only music for the reception, or you can also have the Goat provide DJ' d music while your band is taking a break, or after they go home. Please see his website for more details.