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Vogue Front Cover July 2014

30/06/2014 AlisonLoveofDance
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As seen in British Vogue July 2014

British Vogue, First Wedding Dance, Hen Dance Party, Event Entertainment

𝐹𝒾𝓇𝓈𝓉 𝒲𝑒𝒹𝒹𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒟𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝐿𝑒𝓈𝓈𝑜𝓃𝓈

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The #FirstDance of the Rest of Your Lives
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 . . . . . 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
Have you sorted your gift for your Valentine?? Cue Have you sorted your gift for your Valentine?? Cue soft focus montage: candle light, bottle of fizz, dreamy slow mo scene of a couple learning to dance and laughing together…Oh! It’s you and your beau! 🤩🤩🤩💃🏽💃🏽🕺🏾🕺🏾🤪 This is a dance lesson date night for couples who need a laugh, a moment to escape and to get some magic, quality bonding time with each other - with online basic Latin or ballroom dance lessons. 🥳 💃🕺🥂 “I would definitely recommend this to anyone considering it.. We had a date night dancing lesson with Alison and it was SO much fun. We are not natural dancers and I was a bit unsure how it would work over zoom but I was really surprised with how well she was able to show us the moves and help us remotely. Most importantly it was a fun activity for the 2 of us. 💃🕺” Steph & Lee 💃£129: have 3 hours worth of your own private lessons over the months of February and March. Choose from romantic, ballroom classes or spicy hot Latin vibes; or 🕺£29: an online ballroom class with other couples in a small group. 🕺🕺🕺🕺💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 Private lessons to be used by end of March 2024. Ts & cs apply. Book through the l-i-n-k in b i o . . . . . #valentinesproposal #valentinesdayproposal #valentinesdate #specialoffer #FirstDanceInspiration #FirstDanceSong #FirstDanceStyle #FirstDance #FirstWeddingDance #DIYYourFirstDance #DIYWedding #FirstDanceLessons #LuxuryWedding #WeddingDanceChoreographer #huffpostweddings #datenightdeas #datenightinspiration #lockdowndatenight #lockdowndatenightinspo #onlinedancelessons #WeddingDanceLessons
This is how your Valentines Date Night dance lesso This is how your Valentines Date Night dance lesson could look! (although not sure I could recreate the hearts in the lessons!) 🤪🥰 This is your sign to do something lovely for your partner - like book your Valentines date with me! Learn some basics of a Latin or ballroom social dance with my support after the lessons - helpful if you’re working towards a special event…(a wedding perhaps 🙃). Or why not do it just for the gorgeous, romantic experience of dancing with your loved one - just a moment for the two of you to enjoy behind closed doors. 💕 A group online class on 14th Feb, or private online lessons on your own scheduled in to suit your diaries. Learn to navigate yourselves around a dance floor in a coordinated way and feel comfortable and calm - oh and have loads of fun with it too! Link in my bio to get the easily bird bonuses too by midnight Thursday 8th Feb 💃🏽🕺🏾💜🥰 This offer ends on midnight Monday 12th February. Private lessons are booked by end of March 2024. Ts & cs apply. Book through the l-i-n-k in b i o . . . . . #valentinesproposal #valentinesdayproposal #valentinesdate #valentinesspecialoffer #FirstDanceInspiration #FirstDanceSong #FirstDanceStyle #FirstDance #FirstWeddingDance #DIYYourFirstDance #DIYWedding #FirstDanceLessons #LuxuryWedding #WeddingDanceChoreographer #huffpostweddings #datenightdeas #datenightinspiration #valentinesdatenight #valentinesdatenightinspo #onlinedancelessons #WeddingDanceLessons #fortheloveofdance
Are you looking for something a little different o Are you looking for something a little different or a Valentines gift this year? It's got to be dance lesson date night! I'm looking for 10 couples who want to spice up V Day - couples who need a laugh, a moment to escape together and to get some magic, quality bonding time with each other - with online basic Latin or ballroom dance lessons. Snap up this One Perfect Valentines Gift! 🥳 💃🕺🥂 maybe it will end with the proposal so you can flash your moves at your wedding! ;) "I would definitely recommend this to anyone considering it.. We had a date night dancing lesson with Alison and it was SO much fun. We are not natural dancers and I was a bit unsure how it would work over zoom but I was really surprised with how well she was able to show us the moves and help us remotely. Most importantly it was a fun activity for the 2 of us. 💃🕺" Steph & Lee Option of either: 💃£129: have 3 hours worth of your own private lessons over the months of February and March. Choose from romantic, ballroom classes or spicy hot Latin vibes; or 🕺£29: an online ballroom class with other couples in a small group 6-7.30 pm on 14th February. 🕺🕺🕺🕺Book the 3 hour private lesson offer by midnight on Thursday 8th February and join the group online session AND get a box of delish handmade chocolates to deliver to your beau with the date night gift voucher!💃💃💃💃 This offer ends on midnight Monday 12th February. Private lessons to be used by end of March 2024. Ts & cs apply. Book through the l-i-n-k in b i o . . . . . #valentinesproposal #valentinesdayproposal #valentinesdate #specialoffer #FirstDanceInspiration #FirstDanceSong #FirstDanceStyle #FirstDance #FirstWeddingDance #DIYYourFirstDance #DIYWedding #FirstDanceLessons #LuxuryWedding #WeddingDanceChoreographer #huffpostweddings #datenightdeas #datenightinspiration #lockdowndatenight #lockdowndatenightinspo #onlinedancelessons #WeddingDanceLessons
So pleased to share I’m a finalist for the secon So pleased to share I’m a finalist for the second year running in the @guidesforbrides Customer Service Awards Entertainment category! Thank you to all the wonderful newlyweds who reviewed me. Fingers crossed for March when the winners are announced 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 #gfbawards2024 #firstweddingdance #firstdance #weddingdance henpartiy #fortheloveofdance
Christmas is done - but there’s so much to look Christmas is done - but there’s so much to look forward to! Maybe you’ve been putting wedding 2024 or 2025 planning on hold…or maybe you’ve just got engaged (Congratulations if so!) and have got a new focus for the year, getting ideas together! So let’s get the evening party plans started for you, and talk through your first wedding dance - see b - i - o to book a meeting with me 💃🏽🕺🏿🥂 Don’t forget I do hen dance parties too - the ladies I’ve taught have been known to BECOME the evening entertainment as they whip out their hen dance moves during the evening flash mob style. These hen dance parties are a perfect activity for getting the hen crew bonding before the wedding through learning a cute dance routine - burlesque, Beyoncé mash ups, 80s dance party - you name your music jam, we’ve got something for everyone! You could even get the whole bridal party involved in the first dance sending them a video of an easy-to-learn routine in advance if it’s hard to get you all together that they join in with. I’ve got so many ideas so let’s chat! #engaged #proposal #weddingproposal #wereengaged #weddingplanning #weddingplanner #wedding2024 #wedding2025 #bridetobe #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #henparty #henpartyplanning #firstweddingdance #firstdance #weddingdance #weddingdancelessons #firstdancesong #fortheloveofdance
Happy new year! I seem to end up spending NYE with Happy new year! I seem to end up spending NYE with this one - one of my dearest oldest friends who I met when we were teaching at stagecoach (me dance and she was teaching singing) c. TWENTY YEARS AGO!! And now I’m so proud of her with her own Stagecoach franchises @stagecoachchorleywoodricki , which I help manage when she needs a helping hand. Here’s to many more NYE’s with you @redheadedrainbow and so excited for what’s to come 💃🏽💃🏼 (sorry they didn’t have any red headed dancer emojis!) x
Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a peaceful, Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a peaceful, healthy and bright new year! Hope I can support you if you are jumping on the wedding planning next year with your fitness and health or first dance goals - I'm sure you will be getting seriously focussed, but for now, switch off from the strategy mode and get into festive, cosy and calm mode! 💃 💪 🕺🕊🎄 Peace and love x (this is a scheduled post 😉 )
S&C didn’t have a winter wedding - more an end o S&C didn’t have a winter wedding - more an end of summer one at the stunning Thames riverside location @vocooxfordthames, but as I’m just getting to share my 2023 highlights I thought it appropriate to add the snow effect 🤷🏻‍♀️🤩💃🏽🕺🏿 loved working with this lovely pair. More of this in 2024 please! #FirstDance #firstweddingdance #firstdancesong #firstdancegoals #wedding2024 #2024weddingplanning #weddinginspo #firstdanceinspiration #firstdanceinspo #fortheloveofdance
“I didn't know I could dance - noone had never s “I didn't know I could dance - noone had never shown me how..." I hear this so often at the end of the first dance process. If you think you can't dance, if you've never had the opportunity or reason to learn to dance, why would your bodies automatically know how to dance?! You might love dancing like a wildchild at a rave (?!) but might feel out of your depth when you have to try a 'social partner' dance - moving wtih someone in a foxtrot, salsa or jive might just feel weird and majorly awkward. I break down the basic steps of the style of dance that will suit your first dance song, so you learn the true technique of the style - you'll have this gorgeous skill for the rest of your lives together. AND if performing the dance in front of your guests feels weird, I'll help you with techniques to calm your nerves and to improve your confidence - and this can go beyond the dance floor, as the practice of working on posture and, yep - a little bit of fitness in my sessions - can make. you feel great for every part of the eyes on you moments of your wedding from the moment you walk down the aisle through the rest of the day.
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