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Safiya & Alan (c) Mike Edwards

Safiya & Alan (c) Mike Edwards

𝐹𝒾𝓇𝓈𝓉 𝒲𝑒𝒹𝒹𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝐿𝑒𝓈𝓈𝑜𝓃𝓈

theloveofdance.co.uk

💃🏽🕺🏿First Wedding Dance lessons
💪🏻Wedding Fitness & Nutrition
🥂#HenParties
The #FirstDance of the Rest of Your Lives

Take a look at his stunning countryside farm weddi Take a look at his stunning countryside farm wedding venue - the drive to and from @furthomanorfarm always feels so special. Somehow we always have incredible weather when we visit too! The lake where you can have a ceremony, the barn and the chapel are just the cherry on the cake. So much character.

Join us on Sunday 30th March 10-2pm for their next Wedding Show. The Furtho Manor Farm wedding shoes are always excellent - huge range of suppliers - you can literally plan your whole wedding in one day!  It’s just a blooming lovely place to hang out and my little co pilot loves it here too!! 💃🏻💃🏻

#weddingfairnorthants #weddingfairnorthamptonshire #weddingfairbuckinghamshire #weddingfairoxfordshire #weddingfairuk #ukweddingplanning #weddingplanninguk #firstweddingdance #firstdance #weddingdance #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingideas #firstdancesong #wedding2025 #wedding2026
First dance questions for your 2025 or 2026 weddin First dance questions for your 2025 or 2026 wedding? Let’s talk. 

I’m at the @furthomanorfarm wedding fair on 30th March in this picturesque country barn style venue.

Come and meet me there (and get a wedding fair discount off lessons with me too!) or book a consultation in with me through the link in my bio. Hope to connect with you soon 💃🏽🕺🏿💜

#weddingfairnorthants #weddingfairnorthamptonshire #weddingfairbuckinghamshire #weddingfairoxfordshire #weddingfairuk #ukweddingplanning #weddingplanninguk #firstweddingdance #firstdance #weddingdance #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #weddingideas #firstdancesong #wedding2025 #wedding2026
Behind the scenes of Home, I’m Darling rehearsal Behind the scenes of Home, I’m Darling rehearsals with @hdos_theatre in Hertford 💃🏼 🕺🏼 they’re performing 12-15th March with a fantastic cast.

Loving my choreographer for theatre era. Thank you to AD Anna @walktallchiro for inviting me!

#movementdirector #choreographer #theatrechoreographer #fortheloveofdance
Psst.. it's ok! You can have a first dance withou Psst.. it's ok!  You can have a first dance without all the focus being on you.  Want to know how?

Take a note from Erik & Emma's winter wedding reception at @bodleianlibraryweddings .  I've got more wonderful pictures of me in action, to share from @weddingsbynicolaandglen . This first photo is my favourite - I got a dance with the bride!

Accompanied by the incredible @thejesusfourquartet, their guests had a waltz lesson with me at the wedding reception (with my Britney style mic) to get the dance floor started.  There wasn't a 'traditional' first dance in sight from bride and groom.  What better way to get everyone up, socialising, laughing and just giving the bride and groom all the love, supporting incredible memories that will last a lifetime.  It also meant no preparation was needed in advance for the bride to have a father-daughter dance, and for the groom to have a dance with his mother too.  So special, and so grateful to have this opportunity.

The suppliers involved on the day were:
Ceremony & Reception @bodleianlibraryweddings
Pre-Ceremony Photos @ashmoleanevents
Pre-Ceremony Drinks @thestoreoxford
Florals @fabulousweddingflowers
Dress @jesuspeiroofficial
Groom @suitsupply
Hair @carlycoxweddinghair
Makeup @katydjokicmakeup
Catering @oxfordfinedining
Production @tec_oxford
Cake @silviecake
Carolers @mertoncollchoir
Ballroom Dancing @theloveofdance.co.uk
& @thejesusfourquartet
Wedding Consultant @mrs_t_weddings
Photography by @weddingsbynicolaandglen 

#Dancelessonforevents #Dancelessonforweddingguests #ballroomdanceforweddings #FirstDanceSong
#WeddingChoreographer #WeddingDanceChoreographer #huffpostweddings #FirstDance #FirstWeddingDance #onlinedancelessons
#FirstDanceLessons #LuxuryWedding
#LuxuryWeddingVenue #WeddingVenue
#RealWeddingInspiration #WinterWedding2025 #WeddingCountdown
#BrideToBe2025 #BrideToBe2026 #Wedding2025 #Wedding2026 #WeddingPlanning #BrideandGroom #WeddingDress #WeddingVenue #BrideToBe #Weregettingmarried #CoupleGoals #ForTheLoveOfDance
Busy day of teaching Dance and Pilates classes and Busy day of teaching Dance and Pilates classes and some admin in between! Tiny break sitting in the sun waiting for my studio to open - snacking on my nuts 🤩🥜 with dark chocolate (the least naught choc!), 🍫 and drinking GreenSynergy Elixir to keep the energy going 🌱. Perfect for the NY detox / gut cleanse, I’ve regularly been taking GreenSynergy Elixir from B corporation Arbonne - it has definitely improved my skin and hair!! Tried to capture that in a pic 🤩💪🏼💃🏽

✨Supergreens x13
✨Collagen builder
✨Pre and pro biotics

It’s just genius. So easy to knock back each day and easy to travel with when I’m on the go - especially when I can’t get time to always cook from scratch (but not a substitute for the whole food cooking lol!). Love it!

Highly recommend. LMK if you want more info!

#GutCleanse #NewYearDetox
Happy new year! Is 2025 your year to say ‘I do’??? 

If first dance lessons are on your 2025 wedding planning agenda, get ahead and start planning your first dance well in advance. I recommend no less than 6 months ahead of the big day.

You can go big…or go small(!) like E&J.

Here’s what they said about their experience with The Love Of Dance:
“Alison helped us prepare for our first dance at our wedding - we only booked a 3hr package as we didn’t want something too formal or heavily choreographed and we were tight on time, but just wanted to feel more confident dancing in front of others on the day. Alison was brilliant and got exactly what we wanted, and we ended up with a beautiful short dance that we loved and felt comfortable with. My dress restricted my arms quite a bit and she fully adapted everything to work with that. Thank you Alison! Would absolutely recommend.”

Book a consultation with me via the link in the b!0 to get started! 💃🏽🕺🏿✨

#FirstDanceLessons #Wedding2025 #Wedding2026 #WeddingDanceLessons #TheLoveOfDance
Still processing the magic that happened last week Still processing the magic that happened last weekend at E&E's wedding. So grateful for the opportunity to teach Waltz at their stunning winter (and windy, thanks to #StormDarragh ) wedding at @bodleianlibraryweddings!  E&E's guests embraced their inner ballroom pros and got fully involved! 

The couple had a first waltz lesson with me in the Summer on a sunny day in their garden but were adamant they didn't want an 'all eyes on them' first dance.  What a glorious way to give a nod to a dance floor moment, by sharing the load with the guests...who were also given the chance to learn a few moves, accompanied by @thejesusfourquartet. So beautiful to have the live music, just to make the evening feel like something out of an epic move scene.

Thanks to @weddingsbynicolaandglen for sharing their first glance pics. 

The suppliers involved on the day were:
Ceremony & Reception @bodleianlibraryweddings
Pre-Ceremony Photos @ashmoleanevents
Pre-Ceremony Drinks @thestoreoxford
Florals @fabulousweddingflowers
Dress @jesuspeiroofficial
Groom @suitsupply
Hair @carlycoxweddinghair 
Makeup @katydjokicmakeup 
Catering @oxfordfinedining 
Production @tec_oxford 
Cake @silviecake 
Carolers @mertoncollchoir 
Ballroom Dancing @theloveofdance.co.uk
& @thejesusfourquartet
Wedding Consultant @mrs_t_weddings 
Photography by @weddingsbynicolaandglen 

#Dancelessonforevents #Dancelessonforweddingguests #ballroomdanceforweddings #FirstDanceSong
#WeddingChoreographer #WeddingDanceChoreographer #huffpostweddings #FirstDance #FirstWeddingDance #onlinedancelessons
#FirstDanceLessons #LuxuryWedding
#LuxuryWeddingVenue #WeddingVenue
#RealWeddingInspiration #WinterWedding2025 #WeddingCountdown
#BrideToBe2025 #BrideToBe2026 #Wedding2025 #Wedding2026 #WeddingPlanning #BrideandGroom #WeddingDress #WeddingVenue #BrideToBe #Weregettingmarried #CoupleGoals #ForTheLoveOfDance
THAT MAGICAL PROCESS OF LEARNING TO DANCE ✨✨✨ We see it on TV dance competitions all the time - the transformation the celebs go through, and the growth beyond just learning some moves, and it’s a beautiful thing. And dance lessons could be the best statement present to someone you love at Christmas. Something they can make memories with. To strengthen their bond with each other.

The Love Of Dance First dance gift vouchers for your fiancé/ fiancée or the wedding planning couple! Order via the link in the b!0 🔗
✨✨✨You’re not just gifting first wedding d ✨✨✨You’re not just gifting first wedding dance lessons, you’re gifting a MAGICAL PROCESS✨✨✨The Love Of Dance Christmas Gift Vouchers help the engaged couple - (or any friends/family engaged or not!)to prepare the most beautiful fairytale first dance to share with their guests on their wedding day. 💃🏽 🕺🏾💜💍 🎄PRICELESS 🥰

Give or receive the Gift of Dance or Fitness this Christmas with Gift Vouchers for virtual:

🎅First Dance lessons

🎀Pilates lessons (1:1 or group) 

🎄Dance Party or lesson/s across up to 3 households

Link in bio to book.

Gift vouchers are redeemable against private online dance lessons, a party or Pilates sessions. Stream to 2-3 locations so households can learn together!

Have car will travel to 20 mile radius of Buckingham.

Dance styles: Waltz, Foxtrot, Salsa, Jive, street/themed (e.g. musical theatre). A Strictly Come Dancing night maybe?! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

Purchase in multiples of £50 per hour.

My Christmas Gift Vouchers coincide with the fabulous push for everyone to support small and sustainable in the lead up to Christmas... and beyond!! Support small this year, rather than huge conglomerate retailers who don’t give a figgy pudding about anything but their bottom line. (think Smile...)

#ChristmasGiftVouchers #EngagedCouple #ChristmasGiftIdeas #ChristmasGiftInspo #FirstDanceMusic #FirstDanceGuide #StrictlyComeDancing #StrictlyBandwagon #FirstDance #FirstDanceLessons #WeddingDance #WeddingDanceUK #firstdancechoreographer #firstweddingdance #firstdancesong  #wedding2025 #weddingtrend2025 #wedding2025 #weddingtrend2025 #ForTheLoveOfDance
Can I just give a moment to these wonderfully tale Can I just give a moment to these wonderfully talented wedding suppliers who shared the space at the stunning Oxfordshire venue @milton_hill_house_weddings wedding show yesterday organised by @guidesforbrides !
Thank you @robyven72 for our perfect bouquets with @pitchperfectceremonies @the.booth.fairy (my mum was especially happy to receive some flowers in return for her babysitting - and my daughter posed for the rest of the day princess style with hers 🤩)

Great to see and meet: @cupcakebakeoff @thenickygeorge @charltonparkgardencentre @bicesterbridal @deansevents @nick_baskerville_photography @matthewellacottphotography @samandstevephotography @lovers_rock_diamonds (I didn’t get to say hi!) @mattpattphoto @magicalmemoriesphotobooths @suits_newbury 

#firstweddingdance #firstdance #fortheloveofdance #firstdancesong #firstdancelessons #weddinginspiration #weddingdancelessons #weddingplanning #weddingplanninguk #oxfordshirewedding #oxfordshireweddingvenue #oxfordshireweddingsuppliers
💃🏽Your first dance, your way!🕺🏾 Every 💃🏽Your first dance, your way!🕺🏾

Every year I teach I understand more about what makes a successful first dance journey for my wedding planning couples: 
💃🏽I adapt my process for each couple;
🕺🏾the choreo is tailored and tweaked as we go, to suit their personalities, or we talk about what bits they do/don’t like; and 
💍 I give mindset support to prep them for the dancefloor.

I love it when my more introvert clients suddenly unleash their dancefloor alter ego that they didn’t realise they had within them! I clock it, tell them I’ve spotted it - quite often they then make a point of bringing their alter ego to every lesson 🤪🤩💃🏽🕺🏾.

Of course I don’t force anything but sometimes we just need a little permission and encouragement to just Let It Flowwww!!! 

Sometimes they find themselves asking to add in a move - effectively becoming choreographers themselves - and I’m like ’bring it onnn’! I’m not precious about my choreo as I want them to be comfortable and proud of their routine.

Just love the ever evolving journey with each unique couple, to support them with a learning process and a first dance that works for them💜

P.s. don’t forget to start learning your first dance well in advance of your wedding - it takes time to learn a first dance that you can confidently and calmly share on your wedding day x

📸 Hazel & Rich @dm_photographyuk at @cainmanor 
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FirstDanceInspiration #FirstDanceSong 
#WeddingChoreographer #WeddingDanceChoreographer #huffpostweddings #FirstDance #FirstWeddingDance 
#WeddingInspiration
#weddinginspo #onlinedancelessons 
#FirstDanceLessons #LuxuryWedding 
#LuxuryWeddingVenue #WeddingVenue 
#RealWeddingInspiration #InspireMeWedding #SummerWedding2023 #WeddingCountdown
#BrideToBe2023 #BrideToBe2024 #Wedding2023 #Wedding2024 #WeddingPlanning #BrideandGroom #WeddingDress #WeddingVenue #BrideToBe #Weregettingmarried #CoupleGoals #ForTheLoveOfDance
Sharing my love of first dance, hen parties, fitne Sharing my love of first dance, hen parties, fitness & nutrition yesterday. A gloriously sunny wedding show after the storm, which ended in a rainbow at @furthomanorfarm 
Ft
Thanks for the serenade @domplayssax, the tunes all day @mk_parties
the yummy food @ianbrodiecatering & @banditstreetfood Literally every supplier you need to plan your MK/ Northants / NBucks right here!:
@themodernballooncompany 
@sophbeefloral
@kellyhcelebrant 
@francescacheckley
@bradgommonphotography 
@thebrotherssupper 
@revilotwistmagic 
@hoofbooth 
@chocolatier_fountains 
@evacockrellcakedesign 
@hotshotsmk 
@hannahraffertymakeup 
@hkhairwellness 
@two_hearts_wedding_cars 
@cremebrewlaitcatering 
@samsa_mays 
@cheeky__cheesecakes 
@wildeflowerboutique.co.uk 

#firstweddingdance #firstdance #weddingdance #weddingfitness #henpartyideas #WeddingSupplierintheUK#henparty #UKwedding #Northantswedding #NBucksWedding #Wedding2025 #Wedding2026 #WeddingSupplierintheUK #weddinginspiration #fortheloveofdance
Getting married A/W 2024 or into 2025? Book time w Getting married A/W 2024 or into 2025? Book time with me to chat through your #firstdancedreams !

Pretty much any style of dance and music: I’ve got it covered!

#FirstWeddingDance #FirstDance #FirstDanceUK #UKweddingdancelessons #weddingdancelessons #Onlinedancelessons #Firstdancesong #fortheloveofdance #WinterWedding2024 #Wedding2025
Not sure how I have a 7 year old now. Meet my litt Not sure how I have a 7 year old now. Meet my little dancing diva who had her birthday last week. She’s a phenomenal dancer and gymnast already with hardly any training. The sky is the limit! 🥰🥰🥰💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💜
💃🏽Free Find Your First Dance Music & Style G 💃🏽Free Find Your First Dance Music & Style Guide🕺🏾
Don’t know where to start in planning your first dance? Getting all inspired by Strictly Come Dancing and now feel like you want to do something a little different and avoid the typical 2 step sway or shuffle? This could be what you’ve been waiting for! The first steps of research & inspo for your dream first wedding dance. The first intro to how I can help you!
💃🏽 🕺🏾 💍 💜 
The free Find Your First Dance Music and Styles Guide is designed to help give some clarity for you to decide what style of dance might suit your song/s! It may also help you find your first dance song! Either download the guide through the link in my bio or DM me if you want to ask questions. Hope this helps! It could be the start of a beautiful journey into dancing together forevermore, with me to support you along the way. 
💃🏽 🕺🏾 💍 💜 

#FirstDanceMusic #FirstDanceGuide #StrictlyComeDancing #StrictlyBandwagon #FirstDance #FirstDanceLessons #WeddingDance #WeddingDanceUK #firstdancechoreographer #firstweddingdance #firstdancesong  ##wedding2023 #weddingtrend2024 #wedding2024 #weddingtrend2023 #ForTheLoveOfDance
Dip your tippy toes in to this! Link in my bio for Dip your tippy toes in to this! Link in my bio for a First Dance Masterclass!

Get yourselves from confused and overwhelmed to super clear about how to 
practice and prepare for your first dance. 
• Find your own flow of dancing together and relax into the moment.
• See how learning to dance together can be a fun experience – many of my 
couples have been amazed at how they’ve bonded together more through the 
process. Nervous about the first dance or ready and raring but don’t know how to start – this is for 
you! 
Guess what? It can be fun to dance together.
A typical first dance will only last a few mins of your life. It can be over before you know it...
you might even find you can dance like noone else is watching!

#FirstDance #Firstweddingdance #firstdancelessons #firstdancemusic #firstdancesong #weddingdance #weddinginspiration #firstdanceinspo #weddinginspo #bridetobe #wereengaged wedding2025 #wedding2026 #fortheloveofdance
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 14 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 inspired today. 

#Firstweddingdance #firstdance #weddingdance #learntodanceformywedding #learntodanceforawedding #weddingdancelessons #weddingdancechoreography #firstdancesong #firstdancemusic #bestfirstdancesongs #fortheloveofdance
Ready to find some joy in your wedding planning? I Ready to find some joy in your wedding planning? Investing in first wedding dance lessons doesn’t just give you skills for life. The experience will also bring you dancefloor JOY! 

Research has proven the positive benefits of dancing - meaning your money will bring you so much more than just some fancy footwork: creating memories; strengthening your bond; boosting mental health; decreasing stress and keeping that magic spark alive...wink wink!

But you don’t just have to hunt around the net to find the research. Search Google for my reviews of The Love of Dance. You’ll find all the feels and the keywords there. Check the link in my bio for my latest special offer until the end of this month or book a chat to start finding some happy vibes.

#Firstweddingdance #firstdancelessons #weddingdance #learntodanceformywedding #weddingdancechoreographer #weddingdancechoreography #weddingdancelessons #fortheloveofdance
Wedding nutrition plan sorted - and free wedding f Wedding nutrition plan sorted - and free wedding fitness included when you order by 31 March! 

A fresher, smoother, more vibrant YOU is coming for your wedding 2024 - or even in to 2025! Weight management, energy and Strength is boosted more powerfully when it’s guided with gut cleansing nutrition support group coaching to keep on track. 🚀 The perfect reset after the Easter choc 🍫 indulgences. Maybe ask your family for this instead of an Easter egg 💁🏽‍♀️…(not quite breaking the lent by asking for the healthy goodies, but I don’t care). Have you got someone who could treat you??!

Get ordering by the end of the weekend to get a free personal Fitness session from me - and the products could arrive as soon as early next week! We start 15th April (it’s a monthly thing). #Detox #HealthyGut #HealthyHormones #weddingfitness #weddingnutrition
Just look at the joy. 💃🏽 🕺🏾 @paulnel Just look at the joy. 💃🏽 🕺🏾 

@paulnelsonweddings beautifully captured Sarah & Carl’s #firstweddingdance and I couldn’t be more grateful for their permission to share these moments with you. 

They danced to Fly Me to the Moon by Frank. Think it sums this scene up perfectly. 

Here’s what they said: 💜

“We adored our dancing lessons with Alison. My husband was initially reticent to take classes and he was very much “doing it for me” when we started, but he loved it! Alison was easy to be around, friendly and a great teacher so he felt immediately at ease and could have fun with it. The sessions felt informal and casual which really helped set the tone. We had 6 classes and by the end of it, we felt like we had the routine in a place that we felt confident and comfortable with. It made the start of our evening do feel extra special for the wedding and we cannot recommend taking classes with Alison enough. If you have got as far as reading the reviews – sign up because it is totally worth the price and the time to have such a lovely way to spend a few hours together preparing for the wedding that doesn’t involve a spreadsheet – and is something that will last a lifetime too. We both learnt so much and had such a lovely time during the lessons – we want to take on some more ballroom classes. Learning to dance has been a skill for life not just for the wedding. We will be cracking out the moves for years to come.“ Sarah

#firstdance #weddingplanning #firstdancesong #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #firstdancejoy #thefirstdanceoftherestofyourlives #fortheloveofdance
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