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Founders of The first wedding dance and true dance enthusiasts

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Ben & Stefanie

We love guiding couples on the journey to their first wedding dance – from the excitement of choosing your song, to creating your dance in the studio, all the way to that magical moment on your big day. Whether you're looking for a one-off lesson to learn a few trusted moves to your favourite song, or you'd love a complete, professionally choreographed routine, we'll be delighted to help. You can find out more about our different options on our 

Planning a wedding can be both exciting and a little overwhelming at times. There are so many decisions to make and details to consider – something we came to appreciate ourselves when we got married in February 2020! That's why we're so passionate about making the first dance one of the most enjoyable parts of your wedding preparations. With our help, you'll feel relaxed, confident, and ready to enjoy your first dance as one of the most memorable moments of your day - a moment you'll both cherish forever.

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world
championship
finalists

together 
since 
2008

Married at Gosfield hall, february 2020

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professional ballroom dancers

founders of

The first
wedding
dance

Husband & wife

Our story

We started dancing together as teenagers and soon became one of the top ballroom couples in the UK. After a long competitive dance career of 14 years together (from 2008 to 2022) we accomplished many achievements in the UK and abroad, including:

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  • Ranked #1 Amateur Ballroom couple in the UK
  • World Finalists and World Cup winners
  • Vice-Champions at the British National Championship
  • Being crowned English Champions in Amateur Ballroom
  • Professional Rising Star finalists
  • Professional World Championship quarter-finalists

In 2022 once we decided to retire from the international competitive dance floor, and as the requests from wedding couples continuously increased, we decided to devote our time and energy to The First Wedding Dance. 

Off the dance floor, we have been a couple since 2008 and got married in February 2020 at the beautiful Gosfield Hall in Essex. We experienced first-hand the excitement of planning a wedding, and in particular preparing our first wedding dance. You can read more about our own special day, and what we created for our very own first wedding dance and much much more all in the blog!

The first dance lessons can take place in any of the below dance studios: 

Locations

Witham: 
Studio 5, Broseley House, Newlands Drive, Witham, CM8 2UL

Cheam: 
Dance Options, 8-12 Ewell Road, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8BU

Cambridge: 
Adelie Studios, 121 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3AT

Not local to any of our studio locations? No worries! We also offer online first dance lessons, bringing expert guidance and personalised support straight to you - wherever you are.

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 Fennes is an incredibly elegant wedding venue in North Essex set in a Georgian manor estate with picturesque grounds and garden – including the iconic bridge.

fennes

As a former royal residence, Gosfield Hall is a truly elegant and romantic wedding venue.
As it is our own wedding venue, it is extra special for us to be a recommended and trusted supplier. 

Gosfield hall

Down Hall offers luxury and elegance for all their couples getting married at the historic mansion with extensive gardens. 

Down hall

Professional members of

UKA DAnce

The wedding 
business club

An industry leading club for wedding suppliers and businesses

Professional dance society

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