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| - As we were planning for our big day in October 2015, my now-husband and I decided to add a dance routine to spice things up, you know, because we gays can't just settle for a wedding, we want a full-on production. As I called around and did some research, I found this Fred Astaire Dance Studio to be one of the most welcoming to same gender couples. Everyone is so warm and fuzzy here - they all give hugs. We came to this studio with basically no ballroom dance experience and wanted a "Dancing With The Stars" first dance. Nikki Wicker was our main instructor/choreographer and bless her heart because we were such divas to work with. We wanted a sexy/sassy Argentine Tango/Hip-hop-ish routine to an R&B song. At first I wasn't sure how this was going to pan out, but thanks to the creativity and patience of both Nikki and Martin, our wish came true. Nikki even edited our song for us. We had such an amazing time with our first dance and even had our wedding guests roaring! **booty shake curtsy**
The most helpful thing perhaps, was that we were provided multiple opportunities to perform our routine in front of audiences at the studio before wedding day. It definitely helped us get the jitterbugs out way in advance and dance confidently at our wedding. All-in-all, it took us eight private lessons for a three minute routine, a lot of bickering between me and my husband, one or two bruises, a bucket full of laughs, and a lot of dedication. Honestly, I think the prices are great. Definitely money well spent. We enjoy taking the group classes with the entire LV Fred Astaire staff and are looking forward to more lessons! Oh yeah, and one more thing, they provide breath mints to which I'm addicted! How considerate!
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