Your First Dance, Choreographed by a Champion's Team.
From three weeks out to twelve months: a plan that fits your song, your timeline, and the partner who'd rather not dance.
5.0 on GoogleChoreography overseen by a 7-season Dancing With the Stars pro
PHOTO: real couple in wedding-prep lesson, warm candid; no ring close-ups, no staged dip cliches
- Since 1947
- The Fred Astaire method: structured lessons, certified instructors
- Private first lesson
- One instructor, one student or couple, nobody watching you learn
- Reply within one business hour
- We answer during studio hours, Mon-Fri 12-9, and call back the same day
However much time you have, there's a plan.
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3-6 weeks out
A simple, elegant first dance: clean steps, a confident start and finish. Usually 3-5 lessons.
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2-4 months out
A polished routine to your song, with time to practice. Usually 5-10 lessons.
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6-12 months out
Fully choreographed, fully rehearsed: plus time to actually enjoy learning. Custom plan.
Tell us about your wedding. We'll map the plan: free.
Booking by phone
(858) 209-8402HoursMon-Fri 12:00-9:00 PM
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One nervous partner is normal.
Half the couples who walk in have one partner who got talked into it. Our instructors are good with skeptics: simple steps first, zero spotlight, and the nervous one usually ends up enjoying it most.
"My fiancé and I are getting ready for our first dance for our wedding! Julia and Ruslin are amazing and make it a lot of fun and easy to learn!"
How it works
Free planning consult (in studio or by phone).
We choreograph to your song.
Rehearse at your pace.
Dance it like it's easy.
Father-daughter and mother-son dances, handled.
We choreograph parent dances too: simple, meaningful, and rehearsed until they feel natural.
Student reviews
What local dancers say
Five out of five stars.5.0 average on Google, 17 reviews
My fiancé and I are getting ready for our first dance for our wedding! Julia and Ruslin are amazing and make it a lot of fun and easy to learn!
They meet you at your level, help you progress at the right pace, and genuinely care.
I had such a wonderful experience at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Solana Beach! The instructors are incredibly welcoming, patient, and professional, making every lesson both fun and comfortable.
MAP: static map snippet, 140 Lomas Santa Fe Drive
We've prepared couples for weddings across Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, and the North County coast.
140 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite 100, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Visit the studio
Visit the Solana Beach studio
- Address
- 140 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite 100, Solana Beach, CA 92075
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 12:00-9:00 PM
- Phone
- (858) 209-8402
- Parking
- Free parking
Serving Solana Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, Cardiff, and Rancho Santa Fe.
Questions
FAQ
How many lessons do we need?
It depends on your timeline and how choreographed you want it: anywhere from 3 lessons for a simple, confident dance to a fully rehearsed routine. The free consult gives you an honest number for your date.
My partner really doesn't dance. Will this work?
Yes: reluctant partners are half our wedding students. We start simple, keep it private, and build confidence fast.
Can you work with our song?
Yes. We choreograph to your song, and we can advise on edits or timing if it needs a trim.
What does it cost?
Wedding programs are sized to your timeline and goals. Your free consult ends with an exact quote, explained once, no pressure.
We're down to the last few weeks. Too late?
No. The 3-6 week plan exists exactly for you. Call us today: (858) 209-8402.