OurWeddingDance.com for great 1st dances!

Hello all you brides and grooms out there…

If your wedding is coming up in the next three to five months you just might want to start thinking about what type of first dance you’d like to do for your big, big day!

Are you the wild March hare types and think a spicy tango is right up your alley?

Are you the easy-going April rider types and want to romantically rumba with your sexy other half?

Are you the “May-be” a little bit of this and a little bit of that types and would like to start out slow with a foxtrot and rev it up in the middle with some fun swing stuff?

Whatever your couple dance personality – there’s no time like the present to get out there and give it a try.

• Learning to lead and learning to follow are great tools to have no matter what type of dance you do.
• Learning how to change weight and propel yourself gracefully across the floor can get you loads of points.
• Learning how to twirl a lady without pulling out her arms in the process is so appreciated.
• Learning how to dance with your gentleman without giving him “heavy arms” is always a plus.

There are literally hundreds of tips and tricks to learning to dance as a partnership and I’d love to be able to share some of them with you.

After all, why shouldn’t you look as beautiful and handsome on the dance floor as off?

Call or text me at 949.400.7347 for availability and let me know what song you’re thinking about too!

Happy… in like a lion and out like a lamb… March

Jillian

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Don't forget to wear some green on Saturday!

Valentine's Day Gift Certificates For First Dance Lessons!

Well, it’s almost that time of year again!

Guys may dread it… Gals may love it…

But never-the-less… Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.

If you’ve tried all the goodies to eat and cuddle with and wear and feel like maybe taking the plunge to try something new – how about dancing lessons?

Either a gift certificate for some fun times to look forward to or maybe even a lesson the weekend before to get everyone in a happy mood.

If you’re getting married this year Valentine’s Day dancing lessons might be just the ticket for a smoother, more relaxed feeling on the dance floor when that first dance big moment rolls around.

I can help you learn some wonderful lead and follow techniques, some kicky steps and of course you’re welcome to bring in your most romantic songs that say “you two” all over them.

So bring some love into your life with a little dancing this Valentine’s Day and I bet it will last you all year long.

Hugs and hearts to all you soon to be brides and grooms out there,

Jillian

Dance Lessons For Your Wedding Dance!

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Click here for some fun song ideas.

Text me about availability and gift certificates at 949.400.7347

Sooo what are your New Year’s resolutions?

… Maybe get married?

… Maybe get some dance lessons?

… Maybe have a fun and romantic first dance?

Thought so

Happy 2012!

Trends for 2012 include keeping that guest list small, going “green” and having the wedding that says “you” all over it…

What better way to say “you” than having a first dance that showcases you and your new spouse dancing to the song that is totally “you”?

Well, if you’ve got that resolution then the time to start is NOW!

A couple of dance lessons getting you both into the lead and follow of it will go a long way toward helping you to feel “oh-so-comfortable” on the dance floor in front of all your nearest and dearest.

Remember first dances can be anything you like them to be… from a friendly twirl and sway combo to a romantic dip and cuddle medley with a sweet kiss here and there.

You can make the dancing go to the song or make the song go to your dancing!

You can showcase the extrovert of the two of you or you can “just dance” and let everyone watch how you smile and have fun with each other.

Whatever you like is whatever we can do.

“Just dance!”

Contact me today to find out more about dance lessons and what you can learn to your special song.  I’ve got lots of song suggestions on my website and in my iPod so don’t hesitate to tell me what you’re imagining and we’ll make it happen.

Here’s to a happy and healthy 2012!

Fondly, Jillian

Visit my FaceBook for some fun 2012 trends… “nude” shoes and bouquets are in and of course vintage weddings and “good night stations”…

Happy New Year from Jillian!

Our Wedding Dance Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts!

Shopping on-line for that special gift?

Look no further…

How about a gift certificate for the 2012 bride and groom on your list?  Or 2012 Mom and Dad of the bride or groom on your list!

I bet they’d find a gift certificate for 1, 2, 3 or more dance lessons to make their first dance or dances sparkle a welcome surprise in their stocking on Christmas morning.

Every year I hear the same thing – it’s getting harder and harder to find something fun and practical to give friends and family members at the holidays.

And do they really need another sweater or blender or pair of candlesticks???

Dance lessons are something that couples can do together and get a real kick out of the process.

And I promise to make it fun and entertaining for all involved!

I bet everyone will thank you loads when the big day rolls around and they look comfortable and happy on the dance floor – no high school prom swaying involved.  

Click here to visit my gift certificates page or give me a call or text at 949.400.7347 or email me at Jillian@OurWeddingDance.com

I can email you a personalized gift certificate ready to print out on your printer today.

And I take cc’s over the phone to make it as easy as possible for you to get those last minute gifts taken care of for 2011.

Happy Holidays to all you 2012 brides and grooms,

Jillian xxoo

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RAIN!

Ok, so you haven’t really even dared to think about it, but there it is staring you in the face!

RAIN

The Weather Channel is calling for some “scattered showers” on your day of days!

Well, there’s no time like the present to think about that “possibility of rain” and plan for it.  Talk to your wedding planner about a “Rain Plan” and what your options may be for you and your groom and guests.

If your wedding is going to be outside look into some good old fashioned tents to keep everyone dry while your pictures turn out gorgeously!

It’s a known fact that photos taken in the rain are really fantastic but of course no one wants to catch a cold or be too uncomfortable.  Click here for a cute rainy day wedding article and adorable groom and best man pic walking in the wet stuff!

And there are always umbrellas and don’t forget they come in some pretty fashionable looks and colors these days.  All the way from white to clear and some bold black ones for the groomsmen and colors to match the bridesmaid’s dresses.  Click here for some info.  Click here for some adorable pics of “Wellies” for your wedding day.

Warm drinks and warm food can really help with the chill so discuss some “Rain Plan Refreshments” with your caterer.  After all, it could be fun to have a bit of a sprinkle and some hot apple cider and warm cookies on your special day.

Did you know that in many cultures rain on the wedding day is considered quite lucky?  The idea is a “wet knot” is harder to untie and since marriage is often referred to as “tying the knot” there you have it!

What about that dance?  Again, if you’re going to be outside you may want a “Plan B” for your dance since you’ll want to be safe in your high heels and not get your dress wet and dirty on the ground.  Luckily dancing stirs up the blood so at least you’ll be warm waltzing, foxtroting or whatevering with your dashing groom!

And finally remember… your wedding day will be absolutely fantastic simply because it is your wedding day!  And no little sprinkles from the sky can change that fact.

Happy Wedding Day even if it rains…

Jillian

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Bridal Veil Lengths

The wedding veil and… the first dance!

Will you be dancing your first dance with your veil on?

If you answered yes, how long or short is it?

Does it reach to the floor?

Just a “finger tip”?

A “blusher”?

Whatever the veil is let me know about it when I’m learning about your special clothing and shoe issues you have for your first dance.

A long veil has the hidden “opportunity” of getting wound-up around the groom’s arms as he leads the bride in a twirl or cuddle… and we don’t want him to end up trapped in a web of white netting!

Shorter veils don’t get in the way as much however, there is still the chance that the groom may take his lovely bride into the dance frame and trap the veil underneath his right hand on her back.

This would not be optimal since he certainly doesn’t want to pull anything (read that hair and veil attachment combs or pins) that might endanger the bride’s carefully coiffured wedding day hair-do!

Here are a few dos and don’ts for first dances with veils:

1. Do consider bringing a “practice veil” of the proper length to one of your dance lessons if you think your veil could be an important accessory for your groom to remember;
2. Do consider removing your veil if your first dance is going to be a frisky swing or salsa (you can always put it right back on afterwards!);
3. Don’t worry if you are really in love with your veil or it goes super perfectly with your amazing gown – we can always work out the logistics with your groom and you and the veil will be safe from embarrassing windups or hair disasters;
4. Don’t forget to let me know how you’ll be dressed either before your first lesson, so your groom won’t hear about THE dress, or we can send your groom to get a drink of water and you can show me a picture on your phone and give me all the details.

Want to know more about all the different types of wedding veils?

Visit this informative web page at http://www.wedding-veil.com/how-to-choose-a-veil-old.html on “How To Choose A Perfect Veil”.

Happy almost Halloween & hope you get lots of treats!

xxoo Jillian

Visit my couple’s testimonials page at http://ourweddingdance.com/couples.htm to read wonderful notes from so many of my fantastic brides and grooms.  You can always email me at Jillian@OurWeddingDance.com or text or call me at 949.400.7347 about your wedding veil!

If your wedding is coming up in October, November or December now is the time to consider your first dance!

Will it be slow and romantic or upbeat and swingy?  Will your dance have  lots of movement  to show off a big dance floor or are you working with a small square or runway floor and need something compact?

Don’t have a song yet?

Well, let me tell you what some of my couples are using right now so you can get those creative juices flowing!

Click on the (Lyrics) link to see the wonderful words to these great first dance songs and see if they don’t just describe your relationship perfectly!

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First Dance Songs!

“Wrapped Up In You” by Garth Brooks (Lyrics)

“Someone Like You” by Van Morrison (Lyrics)

“Yellow” by Coldplay (Lyrics)

“Better Together” by Jack Johnson (Lyrics)

“When The Stars Go Blue” by Tim McGraw (Lyrics)

“I Knew I Loved You Before I Met You” by Savage Garden (Lyrics)

“These Are The Days” by Van Morrison (Lyrics)

“L-O-V-E” by Frank Sinatra (Lyrics)

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin” by Michael Buble (Lyrics)

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Whatever song you choose you’ll want to get started soon on learning how to lead (gentlemen) and how to follow (ladies).

I write everything down at the end of each lesson so you have something to practice with at home and you’re always welcome to bring your phone or camera and we can video some steps too!

Remember the further away from the big day you start the more the dancing steps and technique have a chance to get into your muscle memory.

After all don’t you want to be gazing into each others eyes rather than trying to remember what comes next in your dance

For more song suggestions visit my Music page at:

http://www.OurWeddingDance.com/wedding-music.htm

And… you can always text me at 949.400.7347 and ask me what type of dance would go well with the song or songs you’re thinking of using!

Happy September,

Jillian

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Read on for some new ideas:

1)  “Reasons to Love You” by Meiko

Super romantic and a great sound!

Click on the URL below to hear Meiko’s haunting and romantic voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0mc1rQG7Uc

Lyrics:

“Give me a reason to fall in love
Take my hand and let’s dance
Give me a reason to make me smile
Cause I think I forgot how

I wanna fall asleep with you tonight
I wanna know that I am safe when you hold me tight
I wanna feel like I wanna feel forever
Girls need attention, and boys need us
So let’s make everybody glad
That they have each other in each others arms
Oh let’s make everybody glad

I want you

I wanna dream away with you tonight
We can go anywhere you would like
I wanna feel how I wanna feel forever

(Instrumental)

I want you”

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2) “All About Lovin’ You” by Bon Jovi

One word – “love”!

Click on the URL below for a great song and video with a wonderful ending!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb1oFIqBVzA

Lyrics:

“Looking at the pages of my life
Faded memories of me and you
Mistakes you know I’ve made a few
I took some shots and fell from time to time
Baby, you were there to pull me through
We’ve been around the block a time or two
I’m gonna lay it on the line
Ask me how we’ve come this far
The answer’s written in my eyes

Chorus:
Every time I look at you, baby, I see something new
That takes me higher than before and makes me want you more
I don’t wanna sleep tonight, dreamin’s just a waste of time
When I look at what my life’s been comin’ to
I’m all about lovin’ you

I’ve lived, I’ve loved, I’ve lost, I’ve paid some dues, baby
We’ve been to hell and back again
Through it all you’re always my best friend
For all the words I didn’t say and all the things I didn’t do
Tonight I’m gonna find a way

Chorus:
Every time I look at you, baby, I see something new
That takes me higher than before and makes me want you more
I don’t wanna sleep tonight, dreamin’s just a waste of time
When I look at what my life’s been comin’ to
I’m all about lovin’ you

You can take this world away
You’re everything I am
Just read the lines upon my face
I’m all about lovin’ you

Guitar Solo

Chorus:
Every time I look at you, baby, I see something new
That takes me higher than before and makes me want you more
I don’t wanna sleep tonight, dreamin’s just a waste of time
When I look at what my life’s been comin’ to
I’m all about lovin’ you

All about lovin’ you”

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3)  “Radio Love” by Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina

A real change of pace!

Click on the URL below for the YouTube video  – beautiful!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Z3YrHJ1sU

Lyrics:

“When you gonna stop breaking my heart
I don’t wanna be another one
Paying for the things I never done
Don’t let go, don’t let go to my love

I hate to see you cry, your smile is a beautiful lie.
I hate to see you cry, my love is dying inside.
I can fix all those lies, oh, baby, baby, I run, but I’m running to you
You won’t see me cry, I’m hiding inside
My heart is in pain, but I’m smiling for you.

Can I get to your soul ? Can you get to my thoughts ?
Can you promise we won’t let go ?
All the things that I need, all the things that you need
You can make it feel so real.
‘Cause you can’t deny, you’ve blown my mind
When I touch your body, I feel I’m losing control
‘Cause you can’t deny, you’ve blown my mind
When I see you baby, I just don’t wanna let go

When you gonna stop breaking my heart
I don’t wanna be another one …

I hate to see you cry, your smile is a beautiful lie.
I hate to see you cry, my love is dying inside.
I can fix all those lies, oh, baby, baby, I run, but I’m running to you
You won’t see me cry, I’m hiding inside
My heart is in pain, but I’m smiling for you.
Oh, baby, I’ll try to make the things right
I need you more than air, when I’m not with you
Please, don’t ask me why, just kiss me this time
My only dream is about you and I.”

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Make an appointment today to come in and start dancing to your dream song!

Happy Spring, Jillian

Jillian@OurWeddingDance.com

949 400 7347 – message and text

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Our Wedding Dance for 1st Dance Help Fast!

It seems like it was just yesterday and I was thinking about presents and cookies and getting my December wedding couples happily on their way to wedded bliss and dreamy dances!

2011 is here!

The start of a new decade and we’re experiencing some cold, cold weather.

So, what better time then now to get that blood flowing and get out on the dance floor and do some dancing to get ready for your 2011 wedding.

I’ve got a couple right now getting married January 22nd and they’re well on their way to a fabulous wedding dance of rumba and tango complete with an awesome dress and long stemmed rose!

Another father/daughter dynamic duo just graduated with a beautiful waltz that will have all the ladies in their crowd reaching for their hankies and the gentlemen green with envy .

One of my December couples decided to even pantomime some of their awesome song with romantic gestures to each other as well as some hot swing and foxtrot moves.  (Their song was “Lucky” by Jason Mraz.)

Lots of brides… and grooms… are getting into the spirit and contacting me about their Spring and Summer weddings right now.

Don’t leave that first dance until the last minute.

Go ahead and take the plunge and email me at Jillian@OurWeddingDance.com and ask me about your song choice or choices and tell me a little bit about what you’re imagining for your beautiful first dance.

Time flies when you’re planning a wedding and before you know it the big day is just around the corner.

With over ten years of experience in the wedding dance choreography business and over, shall I admit to this??? , thirty years as a dancer – you can bet I’ve got a lot of ideas.

Happy Wedding Planning and can’t wait to email with you and start brainstorming about your first dance!

Jillian

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PS:  Ok, I can’t resist – here are some of the goodies I baked over the holiday!

Homemade Gingerbread Houses!

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What with Thanksgiving and baking a sweet potato pie with marshmallow meringue for the first time and all this crazy weather… I can scarcely believe tomorrow is December 1st.

Around this time of year my thoughts always turn to holiday gift giving and what to get those friends and relatives who literally have everything they think they need or want. 

Well, almost…

What I like to do is give people something they might not give themselves.

Something that can give them joy and fun for more than just a day or so.

Yes, you guessed it – how about some ballroom dancing lessons!

Lots of friends and family members just love to watch Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance but might not ever even dream about actually going into a dance studio and taking some lessons in steps and choreography and lead and follow.

I’ve seen grown adults sashay around in front of me saying,

“And then he took her like this and they dipped and they held this pose, oh dear, I’m not doing it justice, but it was sort of like this and I just loved it and thought it was so pretty and so romantic”.

So bring some of that sparkle this season to someone you know who watches the shows and ohhs and ahhs over the gorgeous costumes and breath-taking choreography!

Give a ballroom dancing gift certificate to your favorite dance enthusiast.

Give a wedding dance gift certificate to your friends who are getting married.

Give dance lessons this year to that couple looking for something fun to do for “date night”!

I offer gift certificates for hour long dance lessons in any denomination you’d like and I take credit cards over the phone and can even arrange everything through email.

You can have an emailed printable gift certificate in minutes to put in someone’s lucky stocking, or give as a hostess gift or even wrap up in a little box with cookies or chocolates.

Your friends and family members can learn lots of new dance moves, polish up old skills and lead and follow with ease and flair.

Call me today at 949.400.7347 or email me at Jillian@OurWeddingDance.com for more information.

Click here for my Ballroom Dancing Gift Certificates page and more information.

Happy almost December, Jillian

Happy Holidays!

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