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Wedding Music

Miriam Combs on April 12, 2015

Wedding Music

At Phoenix Dance Studio we have quite a lot of people come in for lessons especially for their wedding dance. That first special twirl around the floor as husband and wife is something that they want to be remembered for all the right reasons (they looked fantastic) as opposed to all the wrong reasons (they both ended up flat on their backs on the dance floor). From the feedback we get and the recommendations we receive, I think that we’ve done a good job of helping them to look their best as they dance on such a special day.

As couples come in, they are often concerned about their choice of music.

“Is this too weird?”, “Is everyone else using this one?”, “Is this what you’re meant to have at a wedding?” and “Can you dance to this?”

We always say to choose the music that they like and that means something to them, not to worry about other peoples musical tastes and, as we are experienced dance instructors, there isn’t much that you can’t dance to. Some tracks might be more challenging than others, but we can get you dancing to pretty much anything.

I’m sure that I’m not shocking anyone by saying that, usually, the big romantic song of the moment will be chosen by every second couple coming in to the studio for a month or so, until the next big one. For example, when Tom started teaching it was almost always Celine Dion with “My Heart Will Go On” and on, and on, and on. The lady that taught him to dance remembered with a shudder how many times she had heard “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston.

There are some great songs that are brought in by couples maybe once or twice a year though, that never go out of style. Here are a few of them.

“Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhujM7T1_fQ

“Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COiIC3A0ROM

“Feelin’ Good” by Nina Simone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfJRX-8SXOs

“It Had To Be You” by Harry Conick Jnr.

So, what was your choice of wedding music? Did everything go according to plan with your dance? Did someone from Phoenix Dance Studio help you with it? Let us know in comments below.

If you’re looking for more information about a wedding dance and what Phoenix Dance Studio can do to help you with it, just click here.

 

Vive la France! Medal Night & Dance Party

Miriam Combs on March 29, 2015

Vive la France!

Medal Night & Dance Party

Our first dance party & medal night of 2105 is coming up soon and tickets are already on sale for the event.

This is going to be a great night. Lots of dancing to live music, a few student showcase performances and of course, the brave souls who are going for their medal exams. Make sure that you’re there to cheer on your friends, have a glass of wine on us, get up on the dance floor and try out everything that you’ve been learning and just generally have a great time!

At Phoenix Dance Studio, we try to open up a world of dance and music for you, so this event we are going to have a little bit of a Parisian flavour to the night with a wonderful duo playing music for you throughout the evening.

Don’t forget, if you are going for a medal exam, the progress checks are on Saturday 18th April at 2pm.

medal night pdf

Group Classes for April 2015

Miriam Combs on March 29, 2015

Group Classes for April 2015

As always, we’ve got lots of different dance styles for you to learn. Don’t limit yourself to a single dance, get along to as many classes as you can to learn a range of them that will allow you to dance all night, wherever you are.

Don’t forget about our new Latin Shines group class every Tuesday at 7:45pm with Maryna.

Tuesday Group Class

Tuesday at 7pm is always Salsa with Adriano. Come along and put together a sweet little combo of moves while learning how to lead and follow properly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnZbVYd4Dmk

Wednesday Group Class

On Wednesday at 7pm Tom will be working on Quickstep. Focusing on the the V6 and the Fishtail and how to move around the floor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7PJPMLWN3M

Thursday Group Class

Thursday at 7pm you will be developing your Rumba technique with Maryna by learning some simple patterns that will allow you to work on you movement and styling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWvOh5VR_a8

Saturday Group Class

On Saturday morning at 11:30 Tom will be teaching Argentine Tango. This month he will be focusing on using the Ocho.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWRsXD36rLI

Flashmob

Miriam Combs on March 23, 2015

Flashmob

It took a wee while but here it is at last. Footage from the first of the two flashmobs performed on Bridge Road on Sunday 1st March.

Thanks to everyone who came to practice on the Saturday mornings throughout February and then got up and danced their way down the street! You were all awesome guys!

Showcase Challenge!

Miriam Combs on July 16, 2014

Showcase Challenge is getting close!

The first week and a half of choreography and rehearsal has gone flying past already. It’s all very exciting putting it all together. We’ve got students working on routines for Cha Cha Cha, Waltz, Samba, Rumba, English Tango, Salsa, Quickstep, Jive, Merengue and Swing! Each of these dance styles have their own unique challenges and each of our dancers is having a unique showcase routine choreographed for them. Any time your in at Phoenix Dance Studio you’ll see people working hard on their dances for 9th August.

Remember, if you don’t have your tickets for the Showcase Challenge night yet or are likely to need more, get them sorted out quickly as this one is likely to be a sold out event. Just talk to your instructor or call the studio and we can help you arrange that.

It’s been great to see everybody pushing themselves, whether it’s with a favourite style or something a bit out of the comfort zone, all the entrants are really going for it.

See you on the dance floor.

Dance Event – Showcase Challenge

Miriam Combs on June 5, 2014

Dance Event – Showcase Challenge – 9th August 2014

Contestants have 5 weeks to learn a uniquely choreographed performance in a dance style chosen at random. On the night of the challenge they have to perform to the crowd in full costume and nail it.

Think you can meet the challenge? – Interested contestants contact Tom at info@phoenixdancestudio.com.au by 5th July.

If you’re keen to be in the audience and also have the chance to join in with some great social dancing – Contact Tom at info@phoenixdancestudio.com.au