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Carla & Loray’s First Dance | Here and Now

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Imagine a gorgeous couple gliding and twirling through pink-tinged fog to the romantic sound of Luther Vandross. Yeah, Carla and Loray’s first dance was dreamy.

 

Carla and Loray issing in an oblique line during their first dance

I promise to love faithfully

 

 

 

 

They even look good practicing!

This couple had a lot of pluses starting out. They’re both really sweet, both have lilting Caribbean accents (love that), and are both in the military. Why should that last part matter? In my experience military couples are super easy to work with. They pay attention, take instruction incredibly well, and don’t seem to know the word can’t. Plus, they practice!

 

Carla and Loray in proposal pose during first dance

 

man bringing woman's hand over his head while dancing

 

Carla and Loray stare into each other's eyes during first dance

 

Carla & Loray’s First Dance Was Pure Romance

 

The key to progressing quickly (and having fun doing it) is to learn from your mistakes, but to not take them too seriously. Laughter loosens the mind. Extra props to Loray for being the first person I’ve ever seen get the suave over the head move on the first try!

 

Laughing and learning together

 

Smooth Move

 

Like dancing on a cloud

Thanks to the dream team!

Venue: Imperial Design Hall

Photographer: Hundreds of Moments

Videographer: Luminary Wedding Videos

DJ: DJ Johnny of Blue Chip Entertainment

Dress: The Dressing Room Celebration

 

Three easy ways to find out how we can help you with your first dance.

Visit our Lessons page. 

Contact us at (901) 359 – 6467 or cat@catsballroom.com

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Kari & Camron’s First Dance | Lover

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And there’s a dazzling haze, a mysterious way about you, dear…

couple posing for wedding - Kari & Camron's first dance

A peaceful moment.

 

This couple really gets around (in a good way, of course). She’s from Kansas and he’s from Nevada, they met in Baltimore, and got married in California. Whew! It’s a wonder they ever found each other, so I guess it was meant to be. And lucky for us they live in Memphis, and we got the privilege of working on Kari & Camron’s first dance. 

wedding party posing on beach - Kari & Camron's first dance

I love the attitude in this shot!

 

It’s my contention that the human brain doesn’t process opposites well. Notice how they struggled at first with swiveling in different directions. It’s like that for almost everyone. But then something just clicks, and it all falls into place.

 

Kari & Camron Prepare For Their First Dance

 

We inserted a move that we usually just call the wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, and Kari cracked up and said, “I can’t do that in front of my dad!” She did it, but it’s pretty quick, so see if you can spot it.

 

Kari & Camron’s First Dance

Thanks to the dream team for Kari & Camron’s First Dance!

Venue:  The Resort at Squaw Creek  (Olympic Valley, CA)

Photographer:  Mandy Ford Photography

Videographer:  Lake Full of Pictures 

Wedding Planner:  Jenn Lazon 

 

 

Three easy ways to find out how we can help you with your first dance.

Visit our Lessons page. 

Contact us at (901) 359 – 6467 or cat@catsballroom.com

Try a free lesson to see if you like it. We know your will 😉

 

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Janelle & Stephen – Thinking Out Loud

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Just thinkin’ bout…

 

 

 

This couple is plenty adventurous (They snowboarded into their wedding!), but one of the first things Janelle said to us was, “We both hate dancing in public.” Well I guess we created a monster (two actually), because by the time the wedding rolled around they had learned not only their first dance choreography, but also some push-pull, merengue, and salsa. They were actually looking forward to dancing at the reception!

 

Learning how to not hate dancing!

  

And he still sweeps her off of her feet!

 

Jacque & Datubo – So High

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Fresh as a Ocean Breeze

This couple just proves the old saying “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” You see, while they were taking lessons one of them was living in Memphis and the other in St. Louis. Talk about dedication! Completing this routine took a lot of planning, but it was all worth it when they had their gorgeous and romantic first dance on the beach at sunset.

Teamwork gets it done.
Tropical perfection!