FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
Most of my Father Daughter couples take my five lesson package and use the five hours to work weekly with each other on an easy going dance that incorporates some fun moves, lots of lead and follow and a pretty ending. Sometimes the daughters are out of town so Dad will come in and bring his wife or significant other and practice with them.
Often the daughter that was out of town will come in the week or two before the wedding and we can get in some quick practice.
I try to keep the moves different from the ones the bride and groom will be doing for their first dance but similar enough so the bride doesn't have to learn too much new choreography unless of course the Father Daughter Dance is meant to be entirely different.
The music you choose should be special in some way to you both.
I can help you with song selections, but ultimately I'd recommend that the song reflect your feelings about each other and your Father Daughter relationship as it has grown throughout the time you've known each other.
In the past, I've worked with songs that highlight the seriousness of the occasion all the way through sentimental, fun, funny and downright crazy music. One dad even was "allowed" to do his famous chicken dance half way through and another dad finished the piece with his John "Travolta point" disco dad move!
Give Dad A Chance On His Dance // Calling All Dads
Anything goes as long as it means something to you both. After all, this is your first time dancing together as a married daughter with the first man in your life - your Dad. :))
SAMPLE FATHER DAUGHTER SONGS
(Click on the song to go to a YouTube)
- I Loved Her First by Heartland
- Sunrise Sunset from Fiddler On The Roof
- Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
- Run for the Roses by Dan Fogelberg
- Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart
- What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
- Unforgettable by Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole
- Hero by Mariah Carey
- Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
- My Father's Eyes by Amy Grant
- Teach Your Children Well by Crosby, Stills, Nash
- Through The Years by Kenny Rogers
- You're My Hero by Teresa James
- My Girl by The Temptations
- Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
I had one bride and groom work on a foxtrot for their first dance and then the bride and her Dad worked on a swing - lots of fun for all the guests to watch and the bride didn't have to go too crazy doing two super different dances! See below for Cindy's testimonial:
Just wanted to let you know that Adam and my dance was a great success! Everyone was impressed with it. They didn't know Adam could move like that. My dad and I also impressed the crowd as well. Our wedding was beautiful and I can't wait to watch our video to see the dance. Thanks again for all your hard work in teaching us! - Cindy, Adam & my dad, Pete
Make your Father Daughter Dance as special as everything else on your wedding day!