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18/05/2014 AlisonLoveofDance
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Dan & Jo. Photo (c) Kirstin Prisk

Dan & Jo First Wedding Dance

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𝐹𝒾𝓇𝓈𝓉 𝒲𝑒𝒹𝒹𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝐿𝑒𝓈𝓈𝑜𝓃𝓈
Maybe you're sitting on the fence about whether or Maybe you're sitting on the fence about whether or not to have first wedding dance lessons, or you're sure you can crack the code to creating a fabulous first dance yourselves, but just don't know where to start. You might have even downloaded the free Find Your First Dance Music and Style Guide by now and are feeling inspired. So I'm giving away my trade first dance choreography secrets in a step by step DIY Your First Dance Manual and Online Masterclass. The guide is download-able and designed to accompany a one hour Masterclass with me! This masterclass will set you up with some clear steps to help you push forward with alllllll the choreographic tools to help you plan your very own first dance! Crazy huh?! You see I think everyone can become a choreographer when we're considering your own first dance dreams, desires and personalities! See the link in my bio for more info to purchase your DIY Your First Dance and Masterclass and to download the First Dance Music and Style Guide!
Yes @mrs_t_weddings I'm realllllly missing partyin Yes @mrs_t_weddings I'm realllllly missing partying too, but we might as well plan a joyous celebration of love in the meantime. VISIT Mrs T's IGTV profile to replay my interview with Constance and discover ways to bring joy at a tough time for many x Thanks so much for having me Mrs T! So lovely to catch up and be part of #Sweet15. For the links to the blogs I mentioned, and to book a no obligation consultation with me, click the link in my bio. 💜💍💜 #Repost @mrs_t_weddings • • • • • • Fancy a dance? 💃🏼 me toooo... oh how I can’t wait to go out again 🥂 In the meantime the wonderful Alison @ftloveofdance is joining me on Mrs T’s Insta Lockdown Lives at 1pm tomorrow (Thursday)✨ We’ll be chatting all things dance and most importantly learning that scary first dance 😬 I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to hear all Alison’s tips and advice on how to nettle those nerves and nail your first dance on your wedding day 🙌🏼 See you tomorrow at 1pm 🤍 📷Mike Edwards 💃🏼 💃🏼 💃🏼 #sweet15 #dancelessons #firstdance #firstdancelesson #ukfirstdance #firstdanceinspo #dance #iamengaged #gotengaged #weareengaged #engagedtobemarried #newlyengagedcouple #engageduk #bride2021 #engaged2020 #2021wedding #bridetobe2021 #wedding2021 #microwedding #intimatewedding #smallwedding #pandemicweddingplanning #pandemicwedding #covidbride #covidgroom #covidwedding #covidweddingplanning
🎀Sorry not sorry if I start Christmas spamming 🎀Sorry not sorry if I start Christmas spamming from now onwards. 🎀 I'd love some support by your like, share and save of this post, to #supportsmallbusiness x My Christmas Gift Vouchers are here to coincide with the fabulous push for everyone to support small in the lead up to Christmas... and beyond!! Give the Gift of Dance or Fitness this Christmas with virtual: 🎅First Dance lessons 🤶Wedding /General Fitness (Pilates lessons) 🎄A Dance Party or lesson/s across up to 3 households Link in my bio for more details! #supportsmallbusiness
First Dance Foxtrot. Classic, simple, chilled and First Dance Foxtrot. Classic, simple, chilled and romantic. Swipe ➡️ to watch a snippet of Caroline & Tim's Foxtrot choreographed by The Love of Dance. Link in my bio for more inspiration, helping you find your First Dance Music and Style! 🎶 Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton. I do not own the rights to this music. 📸 @jacksonandco
You might have got a first dance song in mind, but You might have got a first dance song in mind, but don’t know how to move TOGETHER to your song! And believe it or not many wedding planning couples struggle to find their first dance song. Or some might love a style of dance they've seen and want to find a song that suits the style of dance. You know you’d like to do something a little coordinated for the first dance, but haven’t got a clue how to start or what style of dance will work with the song. But this FREE ebook - First Dance Style and Song guide (link in bio), written by me, First Wedding Dance Choreographer of 10 years, is the solution for guiding wedding planning couples through the various first dance style possibilities in preparation for their first dance. Get some clarity on what styles of dance might suit your first dance song, personalities and level of dance skills. Discover how you could take your first dance journey to a whole new level. This is the perfect starting point even if you’re not yet sure that first dance lessons are going to be for you. Click the link in my bio to grab my First Dance Music and Style Guide and get get inspired today.
A final first dance rehearsal in Caroline and Tim' A final first dance rehearsal in Caroline and Tim's barn wedding venue meant they knew the gentle dips in the gorgeous flagstone floor so well, so we could tweak the direction of the choreography and avoid the edges of the dancefloor that were uneven. A gorgeous venue for us to hang out in for a morning! Photo (c) @jacksonandco Venue: @priorywymondley - - - - #FirstDanceLessons, #HenParty #EventEntertainment #WeddingPlanning #Wedding #WeddingVenue #WeddingDress #brideandgroom #barnwedding #littlepriorywymondley #HertfordshireWedding #Dance #Foxtrot #Waltz #Rumba #Salsa #Jive#Swing #StreetDance #Bride #Groom#Engaged #WeddingReception
I keep banging on about how dance isn't just a ski I keep banging on about how dance isn't just a skill learnt for a first dance, it's an investment into dancefloor skills for life. Swipe right 👉 to see an incredible pair who just look like they've danced together forever. I'd love to learn more about them: where they're from; how long they've danced together. If anyone knows please share! You dont stop DANCING because you grow old. You stop DANCING because you grow old. - - - #Motivation #FirstDance #FirstWeddingDance #socialdance #jive #swing #GetMeOnADancefloor #ForTheLoveOfDance #Dance #inspirationalquotes #MotivationalQuotes #DailyQuotes #Quotes
Swipe ➡️ to see the final first wedding dance Swipe ➡️ to see the final first wedding dance rehearsal of 💜Hazel & Rich💜 in their stunning wedding venue, @cainmanor. (See my IGTV for full version) Happy Second Wedding Anniversary to this lovely pair. How fabulous is their jive. So much fun! Neither of them had danced like this, let alone jived, before. They looked so chilled. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 The final rehearsal with me in their wedding venue made all the difference. With this option couples can: 💜 picture themselves on the dance floor and confirm where their guests will be sitting - ie which way to face their dance; 💜 relieve nerves with a visualisation technique used by pro performers to imagine how it will feel when they're in front of their guests; 💜 have a mini 'Dress Rehearsal' - Try out the shoes and get used to the floor type (e.g. Is it slippery, uneven?!), and try wearing a dress/skirt similar to the wedding dress - or the underskirt; 💜 get excited about being in their glorious venue. It all starts to hit home about how special their day is going to be. And here's the gorgeous feedback from H & R: "Thank you sooooo much Alison!!!! We really enjoyed our first dance and so did all of our guests!!! You were a fantastic teacher and I think Rich and I are a little sad our lessons are all over now!! Thank you so much again!! Hazel and Rich x” 🎶'Follow Me' by the Baseballs 🎶 I do not own the rights to this music.
So pleased to be part of this fantastic initiative So pleased to be part of this fantastic initiative...introducing Sweet 15 from @mrs_t_weddings • • • • • • Why wait when you don’t have to? Sweet 15 is here to allow you to get married safely under the current 15 person restrictions for £15k all in 🤍 yup, that’s everything from dress to flowers to venue to rings (the list is pretty long) all for £15k and everything organised and planned by me 🙋🏼‍♀️ To quote pretty much everyone I’ve spoken to about Sweet 15 ‘That’s amazing!’ 💫 We want to keep it simple, you still get a stress-free bespoke wedding for £15k 🔥 With over 50 suppliers on board and the list growing daily it’s time to stop putting your life on hold and time to get married 💕 Now is the time to get in touch - link in bio ⬆️ 1️⃣5️⃣ 1️⃣5️⃣ 1️⃣5️⃣ #sweet15 #intimatewedding #microwedding #15personwedding #smallwedding #pandemicwedding #coronaviruswedding #15wedding #15weddingplanning #oxfordshireweddingplanning #oxfordweddinganning #buckinghamshireweddingplanning #bucksweddingplanning #miltonkeynesweddingplanning #mkweddingplanning #bedfordshireweddingplanning #bedsweddingplanning #bedfordweddingplanning #hertfordshireweddingplanning #hertsweddingplanning #londonweddingplanning #justengaged #rockmywedding #bridetobe #groomtobe #2020bride #2020groom #2021bride #2021groom
T H I S . I S . M E Look out world 'cos here I co T H I S . I S . M E Look out world 'cos here I come!* Thought I'd introduce myself to some new followers, the face behind The Love of Dance. I'm Alison, First Wedding Dance Choreographer - I founded The Love of Dance 10 years ago to help wedding planning couples who didn't know where to begin in planning something a little special for their first dance. Most of my clients over the years have been 'non' dancers (I hate that phrase because everyone is a dancer in their own right!) and they needed anything from learning some basic social ballroom steps (footwork), to a first dance extravaganza choreographed for them! I'm also a Pilates Instructor and incorporate postural strength into my service in helping couples stand tall, proud and confident on their day, or generally help them strengthen and tone. (Downward Facing Dog optional!). I'm based in Bedfordshire but thanks to the wonder of tech I now teach couples/clients all over the UK... maybe I'll be able to say 'the world' soon! "Look out (world) 'cause here I come, And I'm marching on to the beat I drum, I'm not scared to be seen, I make no apologies, T H I S . I S . M E" *Oh, and yes - I love The Greatest Showman. Slightly edited the words, but If ever there's a power ballad for 21stC, that's the song!
I love seeing the transformation of my clients, fr I love seeing the transformation of my clients, from rehearsal to the wedding; the moment the dress and the suit help give a couple that look of fairytale royalty dancing in a grand ballroom, 👑 in their stunning venue. A gorgeous afternoon working with Tania and Luke. They had a medley of songs, which Tania, being a dancer already, had coordinated and they just needed help with some ballroom technique. We did some chilled #Rhumba footwork to one of their songs "Nobody But You" by Charles Bradley. I can't wait to see the footage of their complete routine! We rehearsed at @stourspace - a cool #HackneyWick #ArtGallery overlooking the canal and #OlympicStadium. #Lovemyjob. And for anyone struggling to find calm at the moment, often feel tired, stressed and burned out, take a look at Tania's incredible festival coming up @gmhfestival with some really interesting speakers to help find joy and purpose in daily life - especially when the struggle is real. X
Wedding Fitness Motivation!  I wrote a blog for Wedding Fitness Motivation!  I wrote a blog for @carmelaweddings recently with my Pilates instructor hat on. Follow the link in CW's bio to her website, and then to the blog page.  https://www.carmelaweddings.co.uk/cw-loves-the-love-of-dance/ Here are some highlights... A good, holistic fitness plan will support your physical and mental health in advance of your wedding. Prepare for every aspect of the day and hit so many fitness benefits by picking and mixing your fitness/movement styles:* 1. Reduce stress // calm the nerves. 2. Strengthen Posture // stand tall and confident. 3. Tone Up // work on areas your wedding outfit will flaunt. 4. Skin Boost // glowing skin through sweaty workouts!  5. Release happy endorphins // working out doesn't have to be a chore. Establish a plan you enjoy or can build in to a daily habit to help you stick to it - Walking or cycling to work or finding a fun physical adventure. Kayaking? Cycling? Trampolining?!   >>plus other amazing benefits of being active: 🌟Feel healthy, strong and confident // feel good vibes will radiate from the inside, to the out. 🌟Boost the immune system // keep lurgy at bay in advance of your day. 🌟Bond, motivate and support // by working out as a couple! A good, enjoyable fitness plan may just stick for life, not just for your wedding day! Online Pilates classes available - DM me for information. *The boring but important stuff: Always seek a qualified fitness instructor or professional who can recommend the fitness plan for you e.g @cimspa is a good place to start. Find classes and instructors at the local gym – some gyms are offering online classes to their members. Ask your doctor if you have any health concerns or know of any reason you should take advice about the type of fitness activity you can participate in.
Honoured to write a blog for the wonderful wedding Honoured to write a blog for the wonderful wedding planner @carmelaweddings : some inspiration to design a holistic fitness plan supporting every aspect of your Wedding Day and beyond - from feeling great to reducing stress. Would love to hear your wedding fitness plans, goals, motivation in the comments! VISIT THE BLOG LINKED IN HER BIO! https://www.carmelaweddings.co.uk/cw-loves-the-love-of-dance/ Feeling motivated? I've got some Pilates courses coming up in September: More info in the bio on my @dancingmamafitness page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/dancing-mama-fitness-30868174193
EARLY BIRD ENDS TOMORROW on these New Mat Pilates EARLY BIRD ENDS TOMORROW on these New Mat Pilates programmes Beginners, and Int/Advanced! VISIT @DANCINGMAMAFITNESS to book. Pilates has amazing benefits, especially perfect for helping Wedding Planning Brides and Grooms to feel fit, strong and healthy, improving posture and to relieve stress. Discover how Pilates helps to strengthen and tone whilst improving posture and reducing stress and illness by incorporating it in to daily life. This 6 week online mat pilates course from Dancing Mama Fitness will take the beginners through the simple steps to understanding the ABC of pilates and how to put into daily practise, and take Intermediates a step further. The course will include a complimentary 1:1 session, which we'll schedule on your registration, where we'll delve deeper in to anything you'd like to work on, or option of additional 1:1 sessions also available. We'll meet every Wednesday on Zoom for 1hr Pilates and 15 minutes mindfulness relaxation at the end. 2 September - 7 October 2020. Hope you can join me in September. Get in touch if you have any questions: alison@theloveofdance.co.uk
⭐⭐COMPETITION CLOSED⭐⭐ It's 10 years of T ⭐⭐COMPETITION CLOSED⭐⭐ It's 10 years of The Love Of Dance and 40 years of me!!! So a competition to celebrate to WIN 8 online hours of First Dance tuition with meee! Time to learn some basics in a style of Dance that suits your song, and perhaps even a bit of choreography! To enter: 1. Follow The Love Of Dance on Instagram 2. Like this post 3. Tag another wedding planning bride or groom to be and comment why you think either you or they should enter. Every new tag and comment is classed as a new entry. 4. Share this post to stories giving a reason for someone else to enter for 5 extra entries for you. The winner will be picked at random and fairly on Monday 31st August 2020 at 5pm. Good luck!! Ts & Cs This is an Instagram only competition for online first dance lessons. The prize cannot be exchanged for money, but can be transferred to another type of online Dance lesson - e. G. Hen party or option to learn a dance for a birthday party. Entry is only valid if the above rules are followed. The Love of Dance has the right to retract this offer at any time. This competition is no way associated with Instagram or any other social media platform it is promoted on. 📸 @dm_photographyuk (Hazel & Rich)
“The Love of Dance choreographed the first dance “The Love of Dance choreographed the first dance for our wedding and Alison, our teacher, was absolutely brilliant! Alison, completely understood our vision and bought it to life! She is a great teacher, patient, full of energy and has great ideas. Thank you for making our first dance look and feel so special”  Karina & Theo
Just a little more of Karina and Theo - IG isn't e Just a little more of Karina and Theo - IG isn't enjoying the music copyright! 😅
A beautiful Indo-Greek combination. Happy 4th anni A beautiful Indo-Greek combination. Happy 4th anniversary to Karina and Theo. This gorgeous couple got married in Santorini @santo_wines, with their reception here at @pyrgos_restaurant. Everything you'd want a dream destination wedding to be. They've started their little family now in East London (imagine how cute their little boy is). Here's their first dance. A calm, composed and classic foxtrot. Miss you guys. With love x
And here is Dan and Jo who became my poster boy an And here is Dan and Jo who became my poster boy and girl! Since this day Dan and Jo have gone on to grow a beautiful family in East London. Fun fact: Dan modelled the heads for the wax works at Madamme Tussauds. I've certainly taught some wildly interesting people including the CEO of a top dance music mag, the owner of a popular Shoreditch bar, and a group birthday flashmob dance for the owner of an Old Street gay club - rehearsing in the club. Now that was just pure comedy. 🤩🤩🤩 📸 @kirstinprisk
Ahh reminiscing over the first couple I officially Ahh reminiscing over the first couple I officially taught for first dance lessons, when I discovered that people were actively looking for wedding dance lessons. I was teaching group dance classes in East London and Dan and Jo found me somehow through an internet search... and so I decided to 'brand' what I do. Dan and Jo probably don't know that by choosing me, they helped me to discover the magic and unleashed me fully into the wedding world! 💍 💜 💍 💜💍💜💍💜💍💜💍
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