This list of first dance songs arranged by dance helps you narrow the choice down to a particular type of dance you might want to go for.

But, how do you know the first dance song you want to use and the dance it applies to are a good fit for one another?

It comes down to the speed of music and the nature of the basic steps of the actual dance. When the rhythm of the song fits well the basic steps of the dance you chose for it, you have a winner! 

What's more, many wedding dance songs can be danced to more than one dance.

For example, Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheran can be a great wedding dance song if you were to dance social Rumba to it. This is because Rumba's basic step is a box type movement and fits the song's tempo without needing massive steps, which can interfere with the wedding gown. You could do Waltz or even Fox-Trot to it, yet Rumba is a perfect fit.

You can also shorten and merge two songs into one first dance routine. I had a couple once who merged three songs into a three minute first dance.

If you want to merge two songs into one dance, it is best to start with a slower, romatic one and then switch into a faster, more upbeat song. It works really well. 

On the left-hand sidebar menu, you'll find a detailed list of wedding songs arranged by the type of dance they apply to.

For rare choice wedding dances, such as Quick-Step or Ceroc, there is a page at the bottom of the sidebar called Other First Dance Songs. 

Call or email Paul now using the details at the top of the page to discuss your first dance song and book adult dance lessons in London for your big day.