If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys
Wedding First Dance Choreography Tutorial
skill level: beginner
Style: romantic with a touch of drama
about this tutorial
If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys is such a lovely and romantic first dance song for couples who want a sweet, relaxed dance with a touch of drama. We’ve included several modifications to the beginner level steps so that the combinations look fresh, interesting and like you’ve been dancing together your whole life, instead of for a week! Learn this tutorial step by step, then put all the moves together into a routine that you will remember forever. When you sign up, you will learn all the movements in the video above including how to put it together with the music. This takes ALL the guesswork out of it so you can stop stressing, 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 three to four 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! I’ve included recommended learning and practicing guidelines to hold you accountable to accomplishing your goals! You can do it!
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 Aly & Pat, photographed by @cdoyc.