Perfect by Ed Sheeran
Wedding First Dance Choreography Tutorial
skill level: beginner
Style: Sweet & Romantic
about this tutorial
Perfect by Ed Sheeran is one of the most beautiful first dance songs to be released in the past several years. It’s romantic, sweet and even has a little drama, which makes it a great first dance song for incorporating lots of twirls, dips and big movements around the dance floor. This song is on the longer side, so I’ve included information for how to shorten the dance if you’d like, and how to add extra drama like a lift, if you are craving that. You will learn all the movements in the video above, including how to put it together with the music, as well as all my tips and tricks to make you look and feel natural and relaxed while dancing, even if you are an absolute beginner. Enrolling in this tutorial takes all the guesswork and stress out of learning to dance, so you can enjoy dancing at your wedding (and the process of learning) 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 include your questions there.
The bride and groom featured on this page are Sarah & Paul, photographed by Haley George Photography.