There are so many beautiful first dance styles out there to choose from for your big day. And while you might think that choosing a first dance can be difficult, there’s no need to stress — we’ve done the heavy lifting for you, and have compiled a list of some of the most popular modern first dances.
The first popular dance style learnt by couples for their wedding is the waltz.
The Waltz
The waltz was created in the 19th century by Austrian composer ‘Franz’. The waltz is danced in a three step pattern, with the gentleman taking two steps forward and one step back, and the lady doing the same thing. Waltzing is a very relaxed dance, with both partners holding each other closely and moving around the dance floor gracefully.
The Viennese Waltz
The second dance we’re going to cover is the Viennese waltz. This dance originated from Austria, but was also popular in Europe during the 18th century and the 19th century. It’s a variant of the waltz, but is slower than a waltz and has more steps.
The Foxtrot
The foxtrot is a very fun dance, and is one of the more popular wedding dances. Both partners begin by standing side-by-side, then do two steps forward, followed by one step back. The dance continues until there are no more steps left to do.
The Russian Quickstep
The Russian quickstep can be danced by any couple, and is a fun, fast dance that is sure to get everyone on the dance floor. This dance is very similar to the waltz in the sense that it’s danced at a slow pace, but also has a few more steps than the waltz.
The Tango
Tango is a very sexy dance, and is one of the most popular first dance styles out there. This dance originated in Argentina, and is a very cool way to kick off your big day.
The Samba
The Samba is a very popular Brazilian dance. This dance originated in the 1940s when a group of dancers from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, went to New York to perform at the 1939 World’s Fair. They were highly successful in their performances, and soon after other dancers started to incorporate samba into their dance routines.