Start the Dance

Start the Dance First dance lessons so you can shine on your big day!

Welcome to Start The Dance 🤗 First dance lessons so you can shine on your big day!

💍 Private First Wedding Dance Lessons
💫 All Abilities Welcome
🇬🇧 London | UK-Wide | Virtual
✨ 25+ Years Of Dance Experience
👇 Bookings & Information

27/09/2026

Natasha found hers and made every moment of this super-fun dance one of the best moments of the wedding.
Dance is such an incredible way to entertain your guests and share your love story with the people you love.
Thomas & Natasha carefully planned how they wanted to feature not just one, but two dances at their wedding.
This one began with a surprise grand entrance to Ray’s popular Baby, Where The Hell Is My Husband? and boy, did their guests love it!

We helped them map out the movement sequence around the venue so everyone could see, then choreographed a high-energy routine packed with spins, twirls and plenty of performance.

We always work with our guests to help bring out and accentuate the most natural form of performance and facial expression which can make such a difference. When you’re really enjoying the movement, your guests feel it too.

And Thomas & Natasha absolutely brought the energy.

Stay tuned for their second, completely different dance: a beautiful romantic first dance, coming later this week. 🤍

26/09/2026

Tips for a great first wedding dance from our founder and dance champion Jess!🤍

One of the biggest things to remember? Don’t let perfection get in the way of enjoying the moment.
Your first dance isn’t a West End show. It’s your wedding day.

Everyone watching you is there because they love you, and your first dance is a gift to the friends and family who have come to celebrate with you.

So if you forget a step, who cares? Nobody is looking at your feet.

Keep smiling.�Lovely posture.�Stay connected.�Enjoy the music.
And you’re winning. ✨

The couples who look the most natural aren’t necessarily the ones who remember every single step. They’re the ones who relax into it, look at each other and actually enjoy their first dance.

Because years from now, nobody is going to remember whether you missed a step.

They’ll remember celebrating this beautiful moment with you . ❤️

Your first dance doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to feel like you.Dance lessons give you the confidence to forge...
25/09/2026

Your first dance doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to feel like you.

Dance lessons give you the confidence to forget the steps and enjoy the moment.

At Start The Dance, we create a first dance that feels natural, personal and completely yours, so when the music starts, you can stop thinking about the choreography and simply enjoy dancing together.

24/09/2026

Our gorgeous Ben & Gemma who created an entire medley for their first dance, bringing together the songs that meant something to them. A beautiful transition into dancing with all the guests too!

We had the best time creating this with them and watching it all come together. ✨

If you’d love to incorporate a few songs and dance styles, a medley is the perfect way to do it! 💃🕺

A little note that means so much 🤍“Knowing our rehearsals became a calm sanctuary during the wedding planning, and that ...
23/09/2026

A little note that means so much 🤍

“Knowing our rehearsals became a calm sanctuary during the wedding planning, and that the steps travelled from the dance floor to a beach in Scotland and a patio in Crete, is everything I could ever hope for.”

There’s something so special about knowing that the dance we create together becomes part of your story, long after the lessons are over.

From the first steps in the studio to dancing them on beaches, patios and wedding dance floors… these are the moments we love being part of. ✨

Thank you for trusting us with your first dance. 🤍

22/09/2026

This is the lovely Noga & Connor having their dance lesson and dancing beautifully in our home dance studio✨☺️

We love welcoming couples through our doors! This little studio comes to life, filled with joy, music, laughter, and magic. ❤️

We designed this space to be the perfect sanctuary for wedding dance lessons, private and intimate, yet open and filled with gorgeous natural light.

And our little dancer? That’s my niece having the time of her life in the corner! Little ones absolutely love dancing too! 🩰✨

21/09/2026

Welcome to my home & studio. 🤍

I’m Jess, founder of Start The Dance, and I’ve been dancing since I was six years old.

From competing in Ballroom and Disco championships to teaching couples how to feel confident on the dance floor, dance has always been a huge part of my life.

I founded Start The Dance because I wanted to share that passion with more people and show that partner dancing can be fun, accessible and something anyone can enjoy.

Whether you’re preparing for your first dance, learning to dance together as a couple, or simply want to discover the joy of partner dancing, you’re very welcome here.

Come in, have a cup of tea, make yourself at home and let’s dance. 💃🕺

She’s BACK! 🤩 We are absolutely over the moon to welcome back choreographer and performance coach, Rebekah to Start The ...
12/04/2026

She’s BACK! 🤩 We are absolutely over the moon to welcome back choreographer and performance coach, Rebekah to Start The Dance
We know wedding planning can be a whirlwind. That’s why Rebekah doesn’t just teach steps; she creates a space for you to take a breath, connect, and have fun together amidst all the decisions.
Whether you’re total beginners or have some experience, her mission is to take what feels nerve-wracking and transform it into a moment full of confidence, joy, and connection.
Let’s help you create a shared memory that you’ll remember long after the last song. 🎶💍
We are taking bookings for Rebekah now. DM us to start planning your perfect first dance!

Originally from the USA, William Byram is a choreographer/ director currently based in London, UK. He has trained in bal...
10/09/2024

Originally from the USA, William Byram is a choreographer/ director currently based in London, UK. He has trained in ballet and contemporary dance in NYC, Hong Kong and London! William’s choreography has been seen at the Battery Dance Festival (NYC), Dorset Opera, Barbican Centre, Blackheath Halls Dancers Responding to AIDS, Trinity Laban, and Opèra de Baugé. This extensive experience and training in music and dance gives him a broad dance vocabulary that allows him to create modern, creative and fun choreography for his couples. He gets a real buzz from turning beginners who lack confidence into dance floor-ready newly weds, ready to show off their new moves in front of all those who know and love them on their wedding day. He is a wonderful teacher and we are very grateful to have him on our team 💥

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Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm
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