Wedding Dance Lessons
The first dance is taken seriously in Switzerland, and most dance schools sell a wedding course built around it: a handful of private lessons, a choreography to your own song, and a rehearsal in shoes you will actually wear. Some also teach a group class for the wedding party, or a Viennese waltz for couples marrying somewhere formal. Book early enough that you have three or four weeks of practice, not three days. Ask whether lessons can be taken in English, how long a typical choreography takes to learn, and whether the school will come to the venue for a final run-through.
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Zurich dance studio at Bucheggplatz that prepares couples for their wedding dance, teaching in German, English and Italian with private lessons and classes.
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Long-established Zurich Oerlikon dance school with a wedding course of three group lessons plus a private lesson from CHF 160 per person, and private first-dance coaching.
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Network of wedding dance coaches with studios across Switzerland, teaching first dances in private lessons only, with published 5, 10 and 20 lesson packages.
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Wedding dance lessons in Zurich and Aarau with Christoph Buchholz of TanzPlus Zwicky, winner of the Swiss Wedding Award 2024, with choreographies built to each couple's song.
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Zurich's self-described flying dance school, run by Titus Capaul since 1995, teaching wedding dances in short courses or private lessons at home or in Wiedikon.
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Long-running dance school and dance hall in Wallisellen near Zurich, with short Honeymoon workshops for couples, private lessons and weekly social dances to practice at.
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Large Winterthur dance school with wedding lessons for the couple, private courses for parents and witnesses, and a crash course for last-minute guests.
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St. Gallen dance school founded in 1978, teaching ballroom, Latin, Disco-Fox and more, with a wedding-dance course listing and private lessons.
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Winterthur dance school led by Esther Assenmacher for over 40 years, with published wedding-dance rates, a wedding crash course and group options for guests.
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Zurich-Altstetten dance school, founded in 1997, whose wedding course covers Viennese Waltz, English Waltz, Disco Swing and Jive with attention to each couple.
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Couple-dance school in Niederlenz near Lenzburg, open since 1997, with a short wedding course in Viennese Waltz, slow waltz and Discofox plus private choreography to your song.
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Dance school in Pfäffikon ZH and Uster with published prices and dates for its wedding dance courses, open to couples, parents, witnesses and guests.
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Zurich dance school with a second location in Bern, offering first-dance coaching at published prices, prep courses for wedding guests and a team that lists English among its languages.
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Bern dance school with 4-lesson wedding couple courses at a published price, private choreography to your own music, and studios to rent for a celebration.
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Dance school in Stäfa and Winterthur teaching a couple's own first-dance choreography in private lessons, with a free first consultation and short-notice preparation possible.
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Zurich dance school with 2-hour wedding dance courses for couples and guests, a teacher who speaks English, and an offer to teach at the wedding party.
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English-speaking dance studio in Zurich offering tailored wedding first-dance sessions, bachelorette dance classes and beginner-friendly drop-in classes.
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English-language West Coast Swing, Modern Blues and Modern Jive school in Zurich Oerlikon, teaching since 2013, with private wedding dance preparation.
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Basel studio where performers Kiko and Christina choreograph a private first dance to each couple's own song, with music editing and practice videos included.
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Basel wedding dance coaching by dancer Chiara Jarrell, listed with the Reconnecting Circles studio, offered in German, English and French and built around each couple's story.
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St. Gallen dance school giving private lessons at its studio or at the couple's home, at Fr. 120 for 60 minutes, with a personal wedding dance as one option.
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St. Gallen dance school teaching the wedding waltz in private lessons, offering dance animation for wedding guests and renting its halls for weddings with catering arranged.
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Wedding dance instruction and group classes near Basel with free trial lessons and personalized coaching for the first dance.
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Dance school in Wünnewil-Flamatt near Bern with a three-week wedding course at CHF 127 per person, private lessons at CHF 129 per couple and a team of competition dancers.
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Dance school in Kriens near Lucerne, with a second studio in Zug, teaching modern, commercial and hip hop classes, with private lessons for a wedding dance or a Polterabend.
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Disco Swing, Disco Fox and West Coast Swing school in Chur with individually choreographed wedding dances, private lessons, online courses and monthly dance nights.
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Latin dance school in Winterthur teaching Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba, with wedding dance courses, private lessons and a connected Latin club for practice.
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One-teacher couple-dance school in Oberhofen near Thun, run by Ruedi Wenger, with published prices, wedding and private lessons, and courses brought to groups.
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Basel wedding planner Agnieszka, working across German-speaking Switzerland, offering full and partial planning, day coordination, first-dance coaching, and wedding mirrors and signage.
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Rhythmia Salsa Tanzschule provides private wedding dance lessons tailored to your specific timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Can we learn a dance to a specific song we have chosen?
Yes, several schools offer private choreography tailored to your own music. This allows you to create a personalized routine for your first dance.
Are there options to teach our wedding party or parents?
Many dance schools provide courses specifically for parents, witnesses, and guests. Some even offer crash courses for last-minute learners or instructors who can teach directly at your wedding party.
Do these schools offer lessons in languages other than German?
Some studios in the Zurich area offer instruction in English and Italian. It is best to check the specific listing to confirm the language availability for your preferred school.
Can we find courses that include more than just the couple?
Yes, many providers offer packages for groups, including workshops for the wedding party or even special honeymoon workshops for couples. Some schools also host social dance nights where you can practice your moves in a relaxed setting.
How many lessons should we book for our wedding dance?
Options vary from short two-hour courses to structured packages of 4, 5, 10, or 20 lessons. You can choose between quick crash courses or extended private lesson series depending on your experience level.