What Is the wedding Waltz Dance?
(Classic First Dance)
The waltz (slow) is a timeless and elegant wedding dance known for its flowing, graceful movement. It’s a classic choice for first dances and works beautifully with traditional and romantic songs.
If you want your first dance to feel smooth, structured, and effortlessly elegant, the waltz is a perfect option—even for beginners.
Why couples choose the wedding waltz:
✔ Classic, elegant look that never goes out of style
✔ Easy patterns that create a flowing feel
✔ Great for traditional or orchestral songs
✔ Looks polished without requiring advanced technique
✔ Has the ability to stay stationary or travel around the room
Looking for a faster, more flowing version of the waltz?
Try the Viennese Waltz wedding dance instead.
Learn the waltz wedding dance Step-by-Step
The first 5 videos are free! These free videos will get you started—but if you want to confidently build your full first dance (even if you’ve never danced before), our full wedding program walks you through it step-by-step.
What is Waltz for Weddings Dance?
1. Box Step
2. Walk Around Turn
3. Traveling Step
Waltz Beginner Combination for Wedding Dance | Patterns (1-3)
4. Back Rocks 🔒
5. Back Rocks with Underarm Turn🔒
Waltz Beginner Combination for Wedding Dance | Patterns (1-5)🔒
6. Hand to Hand🔒
7. Parallel Walks🔒
8. Forward Twinkles🔒
9. Promenade Twinkle🔒
10. Left Underarm Turn🔒
Waltz Intermediate Combination for Wedding Dance | Patterns (6-10)🔒
Waltz Master Demo for Wedding Dance | Patterns (1-10)🔒
bridal waltz Dance TIPS & TECHNIQUE
Level up your dancing by not only learning the Waltz dance steps, but also how to move, connect and hold yourself so you look and feel like a pro!
Rise & Fall Technique🔒
5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Wedding Dance 🔒
How to Count Wedding Dance Music 🔒
Wedding Dance Position 🔒
How to Dance at a Wedding as a Guest 🔒
Choose Your Wedding Dance Starting Point
Start your first dance with a simple intro that feels natural and confident to get you started.
1. Wedding Intro | Basic (1) 🔒
2. Wedding Intro | Basic (2) 🔒
3. Wedding Intro | Basic (3) 🔒
4. Wedding Intro | Basic (4) 🔒
5. "Bridgerton" Inspired Wedding Intro | Advanced (1) 🔒
6. Wedding Intro | Advanced (2) 🔒
Add a Simple ‘Wow’ Moment to Your Dance
Want to impress your guests? These optional lifts and tricks add personality without making your dance too complicated.
1. Simple Dip 🔒
2. Cradle Lean 🔒
3. Roll In & Out 🔒
4. Shoulder to Shoulder Lean 🔒
5. Arm Slide 🔒
6. Cradle Dip 🔒
7. Developé 🔒
8. Standing Spin 🔒
9. X-Line 🔒
10. Around the World Dip 🔒
11. Change of Places 🔒
12. Change of Places Variation #1 🔒
13. Lean Away Picture Line 🔒
14. Ronde 🔒
15. Lean & Hook 🔒
16. Advanced Change of Places Variation 🔒
17. Candle Stick Lift 🔒
17. Candle Stick Lift 🔒
19. Sweetheart Lift 🔒
20. Patty Cake 🔒
wedding dance FAqs
Your commonly asked questions answered!
How To Structure Your Wedding Dance Yourself? 🔒
Should You Have Choreography For Your Wedding Dance? 🔒
What Dance Style Should I Do For My Wedding Dance? 🔒
How Long Should Your Wedding Song Be? 🔒
What's The Easiest Dance To Learn For Your Wedding? 🔒
How Big Should My Steps Be? 🔒
Need Song Ideas for Your waltzes for weddings?
Click the button below for our Spotify playlist of Waltzes for weddings!
Can You Really Learn This at Home?
Yes—even absolute beginners
Works in your living room/kitchen
Designed for real couples (not professional dancers)
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