Your Rochester Wedding Dance with Esther Brill
Rochester, NY 14610
(map) Phone: 585-721-8684
Reviews for Your Rochester Wedding Dance with Esther Brill
GUEST
We went to Esther Brill to have a dance lesson prior to our wedding. We wanted our first dance to be memorable--and for good reasons! Esther and her husband invited us to their home for the lesson and immediately put us at ease and showed us some simple moves that looked great. Our wedding day was beautiful, and some of our favorite shots are of that dance. Thanks!!!
GUEST
If you are intimidated by the "first dance" one visit to Esther Brill will calm your fears. She will help you pick out a song, coreograph a dance that you are comfortable with and practice with you until you are completely comfortable. Your guests will be amazed at your newfound dancing skill and it will take the pressure off both bride and groom for this important event.
GUEST
Prior to our July 2009 wedding, our photographer (Heather McKay) recommended that a dance lesson with Esther would be a great way to make us more comfortable with being the center of attention on the dance floor. She could not have been more right! Esther was wonderful and completely eased our first dance fears. We had a song picked out, so she was able to customize a few simple dance moves & teach us some easy transitions to make our first dance more interesting than the "stand & sway". It made for wonderful photos, a few rounds of applause from the crowd and we even dance at other people's weddings now! Some of the best money that we spent!
GUEST
Prior to our wedding, we went to Esther looking for some help. We wanted to do a "unique" dance, but weren't quite sure how to put it all together. Ester gave us some GREAT tips and our first dance was wildly successful. We danced to "Every Little Things She Does Is Magic", and two years later, still have people talking about our memorable dance!
I really don't know why I'm the only Photographer in the area that tells my couples to get dance lessons, because they are an invaluable addition to the planning process! Taking lessons has given my couples confidence and style when performing the dances at the reception. As for Esther, my couples RAVE about her and thank me for suggesting her! One Groom said that, hands down, the lesson was the best part of planning the wedding. She is so friendly and relaxing to work with, and most of all she builds on what people can already do! I am so happy to have this little trick up my sleeve, since this service sure makes for more interesting photographs! Thank you, Esther for taking such good care of my Bride and Grooms!
About Your Rochester Wedding Dance with Esther Brill
- want to feel good & look good on the dance floor – for their wedding dance and the rest of the reception…
- have picked out their wedding song (or I can help them finalize their choice) and want a dance that fits their music…
One or two lessons are all it takes, depending on your interest, comfort level, and time available. The lessons are a relaxed and fun experience - We start with partners moving together to the music with lead & follow, add some nice turns and moves that work for you both, and show you how to start & end your dance.
If you want to go further, I can also teach you specific dances - swing, salsa, waltz, foxtrot …
I teach in a studio in my house in the Park Ave area, and have a flexible day/evening/weekend schedule. You can choose a
> One-lesson package: $80 for an initial 75-minute lesson
> Two-lesson package: $140 for the initial lesson with a one-hour follow-up lesson, typically a week or two later
FAQ for Your Rochester Wedding Dance with Esther Brill
step into the spotlight with confidence & grace.
GETTING STARTED…
>We put this off to the last minute – can you help us? With all you have to think about, you may have put off learning to dance until the last minute... But what you learn with Esther will be easy to understand and simple to execute. You’ll be dancing in no time flat.
>How long does it take to learn how to dance? Every couple learns to dance at a different pace. It depends on their experience, patience, and how much time they can practice.
>We have two left feet! Can we really expect to learn to dance comfortably at our wedding? Any couple can learn to dance for their wedding with the right instruction and a little patience. It just takes information and some practice… If you can walk, you can dance.
>My fiancé is a nervous wreck about dancing at our wedding… Many grooms are nervous about dancing. But they usually begin to enjoy it when they realize they are in charge - they're leading! - and that dancing is just a skill that can be acquired.
LEARNING TO DANCE…
>How will we be able to relax while dancing in front of ALL of our guests?! You will feel most relaxed if you feel prepared. So, make arrangements to start learning with Esther a few weeks prior to your wedding; make time to practice between lessons, to your actual song.
>What should we wear when we practice? It’s nice to be relaxed when you practice, so wear whatever you are comfortable in. But closer to the wedding day, you should practice in the actual shoes you will be wearing. The bride should consider practicing in her slip, underskirt or garment that approximates the fit of the wedding dress.
>Should we try to memorize a routine? Probably not. Your wedding day is likely to be a whirlwind of activity. Do you really want to worry about choreography with all the other things that will be going on that day? However, it is good to plan the beginning and end of your dance.
>How will we be able to remember all that we will learn in a private lesson?
Esther can give you a handout describing some dance moves and turns. Also, you may want to bring a video camera to record some of what you have learned.
YOUR WEDDING DANCE…
>What do we need to consider in choosing our song? It is always best to dance to a song that you love, regardless of the dance style - you are most likely to dance well to something you enjoy. Then Esther will help you hear the beat in your song, and find what kind of dancing works for you and goes with your song. There are no rules except that you both must feel comfortable!
>What are popular first dance songs? Esther can provide lists of songs - available on the internet at www.theknot.com - if you need help in your selection.
>How can we conquer our fear of our first dance? Your friends and relatives aren’t looking at the steps you do – they’re looking at the joy on your faces. If you just keep smiling, no one will notice any uncertainties. Most of the general public doesn’t know how to dance – even if you just remember your basics, you know more than they do.
>How do we start and end our dance without feeling awkward? If your dance has an introduction - an opening section without a vocal - you can use that time to walk onto the floor. If there is no introduction, you can decide on a point in the music where you will begin, and practice that so you look and feel smooth. A good way to end your dance is to do a simple dip or lean - it's easy to learn. Or, the groom can roll the bride into an embrace and you can kiss. If you plan to have members of your wedding party join you on the floor, you don't need to worry about ending your dance in a formal way, Just stop, give each other a small bow/curtsey - or a kiss - and resume with the new partner.
>How long should our first dance be? The first dance should last no more than 3½ minutes. (Professional competition dancers dance for no more than 3 minutes, so certainly you don't need to dance longer - if you go too long it may become repetitive and uncomfortable. Ask your band leader or DJ to provide the right length version of your song.
>How can family & guests to join the bride & groom on the dance floor? There are several ways you can invite guests to join you on the floor. If you wish to have only parents or wedding party members, arrange it ahead of time; you might even do a run-through at the rehearsal dinner. If you want to include all of your guests, have the bandleader, DJ, best man or maid of honor announce the invitation at the appropriate time. You might want to ask a few good friends prior to the event to be "ringers" in the crowd - friends who are prepared to leap to their feet at the big moment, so that there's no pause…
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