A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
Wedding First Dance Choreography Tutorial

skill level: beginner

Style: romantic WITH a TOUCH OF DRAMA

about this tutorial

A Thousand Years by Christina Perri is a modern classic and is a great choice if you are looking for a first dance song that is all romance, all the time. If the lyrics, “I have loved you for a thousand years / I’ll love you for a thousand more” don’t make your heart swell with happiness, I don’t know what will. The dance that accompanies this song was choreographed to highlight the most dramatic moments of this song, while still being incredibly attainable for beginner dancers. You’ll learn all of the movements in the video above including how to put them together into a gorgeous first dance routine, so you can enjoy your first dance and truly be in the moment.

can we really learn to dance online?

Yes, you can learn to dance for your wedding online and quickly, even if you've never danced a day in your life. Like learning a new language, learning to dance takes effort and consistency. You won't be able to just watch the videos and then magically be able to dance if you don't actually practice the steps. But I promise, this is still the easiest wedding dance tutorial that exists online. Some couples will find this online method of learning even easier than in-person lessons because you will see exactly how the steps are supposed to look before you even try them.

How long does the choreography take to learn?

The entire tutorial takes two to three hours to complete, including practice time between steps. If you have the time, I recommend focusing on one step per practice session. It will take you a little less than a week to complete if you break it apart into one or two sections per day. If you are a marathon learner or test-crammer, you might set aside several hours on the weekend to learn each step in the course before putting it together into choreography. You’ll still need to practice the dance leading up to your wedding to build muscle memory!

Love the idea, don’t love the song?
Or, Still Have Some Questions?

Head back to my Online Lessons page if you need ALL THE INFO. Don’t miss the “Library” section with all of my available tutorials listed: click on an image to learn more about that tutorial and see a preview of the dance. If you still aren’t sure, please visit my FAQ page or submit a Get Started form and send me your questions!

The bride and groom featured on this page are Kirby & Brian, photographed by Amy Kolo Photography.