{"id":7379,"date":"2020-05-15T16:05:12","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T20:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pleasant-prairie\/?p=7379"},"modified":"2021-03-18T13:17:46","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T17:17:46","slug":"newlyweds-continue-first-dance-tradition-despite-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pleasant-prairie\/blog\/your-wedding-dance\/newlyweds-continue-first-dance-tradition-despite-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Newlyweds Continue First Dance Tradition Despite Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Fred Astaire Dance Studios is ensuring the tradition of celebrating a marriage with a first dance continues, despite the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.<\/p>\n

The first dance at a wedding is a time-honored custom, like cutting the cake, best man toasts and tossing the bouquet. It serves as an everlasting expression of a couple\u2019s love and commitment. The tradition evolved from balls held in Europe as far back as the 17th century, where the hosts, or guests of honor, would open the celebration with a dance. Over the years, couples showcased their personalities on the dance floor with romantic waltzes, upbeat ballroom dances, or over-the-top choreographed performances designed to inject fun and levity to get the party started.\u00a0Fred Astaire Dance Studios<\/a>\u00a0helps couples make their wedding day memorable by offering customized dance lessons designed to impress their wedding guests. We give couples the confidence and skills to show off your elegance, style and personality on the dance floor. Learning to dance for your wedding is a great way to break up the stress associated with planning a celebration.<\/p>\n

Stay-at-home orders issued by many governors nationwide caused couples to change their wedding plans this year. Social distancing guidelines forced them to cancel receptions, limit guests and in some cases, get married alone with loved ones watching the ceremony online. New technology, innovative wedding vendors and supportive families are helping couples carry on the first dance tradition and comply with new safety guidelines during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Check out the unique ways these couples and vendors are celebrating first dances during this unprecedented time.<\/p>\n

James Rodrigues and Francesa Baldissera of Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, near Vancouver, had to scrap their wedding reception following the outbreak of the pandemic. Wedding guests were unable to attend the small ceremony, but many of them turned up to help the couple celebrate safely. Guests were able to watch the newlywed\u2019s first dance from their cars in the church\u2019s parking lot.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.citynews1130.com\/video\/2020\/03\/21\/getting-married-during-a-pandemic\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Brian Stylez, the DJ and owner of Stylez Entertainment, is making sure couples in Hudson Valley, New York, area don\u2019t miss out on a first dance. He has been visiting the homes of his clients to play their first dance song outside to create a positive memory.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/spectrumlocalnews.com\/nys\/hudson-valley\/news\/2020\/05\/20\/dj-helps-couples-with-first-dance#<\/a><\/p>\n

The cast of the hit television series, \u201cThe Office,\u201d danced online to help one special couple celebrate their big day. John Krasinski, one of the former stars of the hit sitcom, has been hosting a YouTube video highlighting good news since the beginning of the pandemic. Inspired by the groom\u2019s proposal, which imitated the actor\u2019s TV proposal, Krasinski surprised the couple with a unique wedding celebration on Zoom.<\/p>\n