Wedding Dance Programs

Wedding Special Offer!

30-Minute Wedding Dance Lesson and Consultation, ONLY $35!

Your Dream Wedding Dance Starts Here!

Planning your big day? Let Fred Astaire Dance Studios Richmond – Short Pump help you create a first dance to remember!

Take advantage of our $35 Intro Offer – a 30-minute private wedding dance lesson and consultation with one of our expert instructors. Whether you have two left feet or already love to dance, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

We’re open Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday by appointment.

Call or text us today at (804) 457-6543 or (804) 291-7584 to get started and schedule your first lesson!

Studio Location:
10960 Three Chopt Rd, Unit F
Richmond, VA 23233

Let’s make your first dance unforgettable—fun, easy, and uniquely you!

Good for new students only (single or couples). One package per individual or couple. No partner necessary!

Wedding Gift Card Options! 

Give the gift of dance in the form of credit, redeemable for any wedding lesson purchases at our studio!

Please Select Your Preferred Gift Card Amount:

$50 Gift Card $50.00 USD

$100 Gift Card $100.00 USD

$150 Gift Card $150.00 USD

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Your Wedding Day First Dance

Your First Dance is an everlasting expression of your love and commitment – for you and your new spouse, as well as for the special guests celebrating with you. From a few simple steps to get by to a fully choreographed routine, we can help make your first dance as unique as the rest of your wedding day.

Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Dances
A memorable Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dance is a wonderful complement to your First Dance. Including your parents (or the special friends or family members who will be standing in that traditional role) in your wedding dance is a wonderful way to show your love and appreciation. We’d recommend also scheduling a few wedding dance lessons for them, too.

Wedding Party Dance Routines
Looking for something really memorable? We can choreograph a “YouTube-worthy” wedding dance for the whole wedding party, that’s set to your favorite music! Extend those special wedding day moments with an awesome routine you’ll want to re-live, again and again.

See What Others Have To Say!

M. Llaneta
Dance Student
I had an exemplary experience learning with Daria together with my fiancé for our wedding. Take note, my fiancé has zero knowledge with dance and I have very little idea with couple dances. I want to have a choreographed first dance that we will cherish forever. I looked at reviews and found this and I am glad I picked this place. The ambiance is great! They have a nice dance floor for practices. We opted for private lessons and Daria did not disappoint. She encourages us and boosts our confidence. She has a fun personality and she brings it to the dance floor. I can say that whenever I am having a bad day coming in to the studio, I come out bright and bubbly after her lessons. As a beginner willing to learn, I can say that those are the qualities I need to effectively master the steps. Today is actually our last day. We had so much fun. And we will be back for sure! 💕
Charissa Alethea AuDance Student
My husband and I took dance lessons at this dance studio before our wedding and would absolutely recommend to anyone! Our instructors Daria and Yaroslav were so kind and encouraging, and everyone else at the studio was wonderful as well. I was definitely nervous considering I had never danced before, but Daria was so patient in breaking down each step and guiding us through our dance that she choreographed to the song that we'd chosen. Our dance ended up being such a fun experience — both learning at this studio and also on our wedding day. It was a lovely break from some of the stress of wedding planning and a great way to hang out and learn something new together even if you don't have an event to go to. We've definitely talked about coming back just for fun because it was such a great experience!
DomDance Student
I've zero experience with dancing. Negative experience even. Daria got me and my fiancée ready for our first dance at our wedding in October in just a couple months. With just 6 sessions we feel ready to surprise everyone at our wedding. Highly recommend this dance studio!
Karen Held MainwaringDance Student
We have found a new family of friends at Fred Astaire Short Pump. My husband and I wanted to learn some dance steps so we could dance together at his daughter’s wedding. Daria and Yaroslav are wonderful teachers. They are patient and kind. They made us feel comfortable from the start. We can't believe how much we've learned. We love this studio and all of the people we've met there. There are many opportunities to dance at parties and group lessons.
Krista PoloDance Student
Yaroslav was amazing! We decided last minutes to do lessons for our wedding first dance. He helped us choreograph a perfect dance in a short amount of time. The studio is beautiful and clean. All the staff is so kind and friendly.

Your Day, YOUR Wedding Dance Experience

In just a short amount of time, our certified Dance Instructors can help you learn a few basic steps, so you’ll feel at ease and confident on your wedding day. Have something bigger in mind? We can choreograph the whole dance with you – even include the wedding party! There are no hard & fast rules – so you decide on the plan. We do recommend scheduling your lessons at least a month before the ceremony (and further in advance, for more involved routines) so give us call today for a consult. Bring along your favorite song, pictures of your venue, wedding attire… everything you’d like to share, to help us make your dream dance a reality.

Have Fun Along the Way To Your Wedding Day and Beyond!

Wedding dance lessons are a great way to have fun and relax before the Big Day. With all the decisions, schedules and deadlines involved in wedding planning, enjoying this time together that’s just for you can help you both de-stress and re-energize – and we promise you’ll have lots of fun doing it! Contact us today, and give everyone at your wedding a dance to remember.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Lessons

From ceremony to reception, your wedding day is a celebration of your love for each other. Everything you’re planning – the venue, flowers, attire, food, music, and more will be a reflection of your style and personality, and your First Dance should be, too! For many couples, however, their First Dance can be a nerve-wracking experience. But after just a few Wedding Dance lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studios, you’ll have the skills and confidence to wow your guests on the dance floor and create special memories you’ll always treasure. Wedding Dance lessons are also a great way to have fun and relax before the Big Day. Think of it as “date nights”! With all the decisions and deadlines involved in wedding planning, enjoying this time together can help you both de-stress and re-energize, and we guarantee you’ll have LOTS of fun.
At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, our Wedding Dance programs are tailored to you – your style & personality, and your priorities for the music and choice of dance. Our friendly, certified Dance Instructors can teach everything from a few simple dance steps to a fully-choreographed routine for your entire wedding party – it’s up to you!
If you’re reading this now, it’s probably time to get started because the longer you wait, the less time you have to create your dream Wedding Dance! Due to wedding couples’ typically hectic schedules, we recommend getting started at least 5-6 months before your wedding. This will give you plenty of time for scheduling lessons (for you, and possibly your parents and wedding party), and to truly feel confident with your dance. Of course, we can help couples who have less time available, too. Don’t put it off – contact us today to get started.
It all starts with a free consultation at Fred Astaire Dance Studios. We’ll discuss your plans, and learn more about your dream Wedding Dance. We encourage you to bring along favorite songs, pictures of the venue & your wedding attire, examples of dance videos you love, etc. Everything you can share helps us understand your goals for the day, so we can help you create a Wedding Dance experience that will amaze your guests and make your wedding even more special.
We offer special introductory packages that help you create a dream Wedding Dance that’s a great value. Beyond that, we will tailor a program to meet your individual goals and budget. Lessons with just the two of you can range from a few simple dance steps to a fully-choreographed dance. We can include your wedding party, for a YouTube-worthy routine. And including your parents (or special friends or family members who will be standing in that traditional role) in your Wedding Dance can be a wonderful way to show your love and appreciation. It’s totally up to you!
Absolutely! These days, more and more couples are including their wedding party in dance lessons – to create a unique dance routine, or even re-create a famous dance scene from your favorite movie, musical or video! A YouTube-worthy First Dance can be a show-stopping surprise for your friends and family, and will become moments you’ll all want to re-watch, again and again.
Yes! Including your parents (or friends or family members who will be standing in that role) in your wedding dance can make your time on the dance floor extra special, and it’s a demonstration of your love and appreciation for them. While our main focus and priority will be on your First Dance, we do suggest a few lessons for parents if you plan to feature a traditional Mother/Son and Father/Daughter specialty dance during your reception.
We realize that some Students arrive for lessons straight from the office, and others may be dressed more casually for their lessons – either is fine. The most important thing is to wear something comfortable, which allows you to move easily. Of course, you’ll also want to select comfortable shoes. We suggest leather-sole shoes for gentlemen, and a shoe with a back for ladies (similar to what you might wear to go out dancing). If you’ve already purchased your wedding shoes, we suggest you bring them along to your first lesson, so we can help you determine if you’ll be able to dance comfortably in them. Please note that athletic shoes do NOT work well on the ballroom dance floor because they stick, which will make it difficult to move your feet.
While wedding shoes are a beautiful accessory for your wedding attire, they are not always designed for comfort or movement. We recommend that you bring your wedding shoes to your first dance lesson, so your Fred Astaire Dance Studios Instructor can help you determine whether you can comfortably dance in them, or whether you should consider a pair of ballroom dancing shoes for your First Dance and reception. Your friends and family won’t even notice the switch – but you’ll be so much more comfortable!
The number of lessons you’ll want to take depends on the type of First Dance you want to create. Our certified Instructors and Fred Astaire Dance Studios’ proven method of teaching ensure that you’ll learn as much as possible, in the shortest amount of time, with the most retention, and the most FUN. We work with you to create a First Dance that fits your vision, in the amount of time you have available. We can guarantee you’ll feel confident and comfortable on your Wedding Day. In fact, you’ll be on your way to confident dancing by the end of your very first lesson!
Not at all. If you have a specific song in mind, definitely let us know so we can help you select a dance that matches it well – but it’s not required. In fact, when you’re introduced to the different styles of partner dance, you may discover that you really like a dance style that doesn’t match your music! Whatever you decide, we’ll be there to help make your First Dance totally “yours”.
At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, we are experts at all styles of ballroom dance – and can incorporate any one (or more!) of them into your Wedding Dance choreography. From a classic Waltz or Foxtrot or sultry Tango, to a fun & lively Country Western Two-Step and more, our certified Dance Instructors can help!