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Mother-Son Wedding Dance Classes

If you’re planning a mother-son dance for your upcoming wedding, the Arthur Murray Dance Studio can help. Arthur Murray is known for teaching all types of wedding dances to make sure everyone involved is ready for the big day, including grooms and their moms. After all, this is a huge moment in both of your lives that you, and everyone in attendance, will cherish forever. Learn more about wedding dance lessons below or feel free to call the studio with any questions.

About Mother-Son Dance Lessons

A mother and a groom pose for a picture outdoors.

Your lessons will start with a consultation. You’ll get to meet with one of our experienced dance instructors, who will talk about timelines, schedules, song suggestions and dance styles with you. Just tell us what you hope to achieve, and we’ll do our best to make it happen in time for the wedding reception. Our studio teaches a wide variety of styles, including the popular waltz. Other great options for a wedding include the Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Cha-Cha, and Rumba. You can view the complete list of dance styles we teach online.

Once you decide on a style and song, the instructor can get started with the choreography. You’ll learn the basics first, like footwork, positioning, posture, and leading/following. Over the course of your lessons, you’ll start learning different patterns before finally putting it all together.

The Arthur Murray teaching method is designed for dancers of all skill levels. It’s okay if one, or both of you, lack any dance experience or are feeling nervous about being under the spotlight. We work with you one-on-one to make sure you learn all the material at a pace you’re comfortable with. We want you to feel as excited and confident about your mother-son dance as possible.

Why Take Mother-Son Wedding Dance Lessons?

Are you on the fence about whether or not dance lessons are right for you? Consider some of these benefits:

  • Mother and son get to bond with each other during the lead-up to the wedding
  • You’ll both feel more confident and relaxed on the dance floor
  • You can make sure the dance goes smoothly without any hiccups
  • The steps will become second-nature, so you can simply relax and enjoy the moment
  • You’ll be able to use the skills you learn in class for a lifetime of dancing
  • Dancing is a great way to exercise and relieve stress

Getting Ready For Your First Dance Lesson

For lessons at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Princeton dress comfortably in clothing that lets you move. For your first class you may want to wear flats. As you get better with the combinations you may want to upgrade to professional dance shoes. Be sure to bring water with you as dance is exercise and you will break a sweat.

For weddings, special occasions or the weekly Friday night club dance you should to be familiar with smooth/standard dances. Sign up for classes at our Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Princeton, NJ and you can walk in and dance out. Contact our team to register for your introductory dance lesson today!

Song Suggestions

Your dance instructor will accommodate whatever mother-son dance song (and song length) you choose. If you’re having trouble picking one out, just ask. We have experience with an array of dance styles, and we’ve got a long list of great songs that mothers and sons fall in love with. Here are just a few popular suggestions:

  • My Wish by Rascal Flatts
  • Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd or Shinedown
  • Mother Like Mine by The Band Perry
  • Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw
  • You’ll Be in My Heart by Phil Collins
  • Don’t Blink by Kenny Chesney
  • Thank You Mom by Good Charlotte

Schedule Your Consultation

If you and Mom are ready to start practicing for the wedding, contact the Arthur Murray Dance Studio today to set up your initial consultation. We have locations in both Princeton and Montclair. After the consultation, you’ll be on the right track to dancing the night away.

Arthur Murray Princeton

64 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Suite 21, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

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