NYC’s Premier Wedding First Dance Studio, Lessons for Absolute Beginners
Transform your dance fears into your favorite wedding memory. Over 12,000 couples coached by Peter Jones. Proudly serving couples in Midtown West Manhattan, Chelsea and Flatiron. No dance experience required.
Schedule Your $59 Intro Lesson45 min · No commitment · See how we work together
How many lessons do we need? 4–6 is where most couples land
NYC’s only boutique wedding dance studio focused exclusively on first dances. Peter Jones has coached couples for more than 25 years, from complete beginners to show-stopping routines, but with an emphasis on simple first dance choreography.
Turn love into motion: let your first dance tell your love story.
Absolute beginners welcome
Most of our couples have never danced together before.
The perfect place to start →Private wedding dance lessons
One-on-one coaching built around your song and your story.
Book now · Call/Text (917) 375-3027★★★★★5-star reviews on Google, Yelp, The Knot / WeddingPro & Thumbtack
Celebrity and CEO First Dance Coaching
From Broadway stars to Fortune 500 executives, New York’s most prominent figures trust Peter Jones to craft their unforgettable moments.
Whether you are preparing for a high-profile media spotlight or an intimate, elegant celebration, your choreography will be tailored to match your personal style, timeline and venue.
As Featured In & Trusted By
- Screen & Stage IconsCoached Tony Award winner Patina Miller (Pippin, The Hunger Games), worked with Dancing with the Stars professional Louis van Amstel on ABC’s The Rachael Ray Show, and served as the featured instructor on A&E’s Married at First Sight.
- Industry Titans & ExecutivesChoreographed custom wedding and first dances for global fashion designer Kenneth Cole, the International Director of Black Lives Matter, NBA athlete Marshall Plumlee, Nicholas and Savannah Hochschild (Ellie Goulding performing How Long Will I Love You live), Eric and Lara Trump (to Toto’s Africa), and multiple elite corporate CEOs.
- NYC Media FavoritesCoached anchor Rosanna Scotto live on FOX 5’s Good Day New York, and featured as a top bridal authority on NBC’s I Do, in The New York Times and in New York Magazine’s luxury wedding issues.
The Luxury Experience
Every high-profile routine is handled with absolute privacy, flexible booking options to accommodate demanding travel schedules, and a focus on effortless, sophisticated movement that commands the room.
How Do Wedding Dance Lessons Work?
In my introductory first dance class, we meet, get to know each other, explore a few steps and some of the basics of couples dance, learn how two bodies move together as one unit, and sort out how we’ll work together to make your first dance pop.
Lessons are customized to your needs, and Father–Daughter and Mother–Son dances sparkle with NYC’s best wedding dance instructor.
- Meet & planYour date, your song and the style you want.
- Learn the basicsA comfortable hold and how to move together as one.
- Build your danceSimple and romantic or show-stopping, shaped to your song.
- Own the momentPractice videos for between lessons so you feel confident on the day.
Book Your $59 Intro Lesson
Pick a time that works for you. 45 minutes, no commitment.
Most Frequently Asked Wedding First Dance Questions
How do we learn a wedding first dance with no experience?Learning how to dance together is not hard! Almost all of my couples come to me with no experience and in only a few lessons, and they walk away with a life skill and a Wedding First dance - you will blow your guests minds!
How many wedding dance lessons do we need for our wedding dance?
For most couples, the first real feeling of comfort and confidence dancing together arrives somewhere between lessons 4 and 6. Ten lessons is a solid goal if you want to nail a full song with choreography. That said, your number depends entirely on your goals — some couples want simple and romantic, others want show-stopping. We'll talk through what's right for you in the first lesson and give you an honest recommendation.
How much do wedding dance lessons cost in NYC at BWD?
Our first lesson is $59!, which gives you a full 45-minute session to see how we work together before committing to anything. From there, packages range from $340 for 3 lessons, 4 for $440, 5/$540... up to $990 - $1400 for a 10-15 lesson custom routines. Every package is priced per couple, not per person. See our full rates on the Rates page
What if we have two left feet?
That's genuinely our specialty. The vast majority of couples who come to us have never taken a dance lesson in their lives. What we've learned over 25 years is that "two left feet" isn't a permanent condition — it's just where you start. By lesson three, most couples are already surprising themselves.
Our Promise We start Where You Are: We've guided thousands of couples in bridal dance classes from complete beginners to confident dancersChoreography with Character: We listen to your song and story, weaving your personality into every dance
Learn with NYC's Finest: World-class performers, certified professionals who are passionate, patient coaches
Confidence is the Goal: By your wedding day, you'll own your dance and savor every second
"Peter's wedding dance lessons were the best part of the wedding planning... we'll remember them forever!"
"... BEST INVESTMENT we made in the whole wedding!"
We've guided thousands of couples from complete beginners to confident dancers.
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Free, practical advice for planning, choosing your song and feeling confident on the dance floor.
- Your Wedding Dance: A Step-by-Step GuideRead the guide →
- Five Questions to Help Choose Your First Dance SongRead the guide →
- Super Simple Wedding Dances for BeginnersRead the guide →
- Breakout Wedding Dance Songs 2026Read the guide →
- Beyond the Waltz: 2026 Wedding Dance Styles That Aren’t “Cheesy”Read the guide →
- How Much Do Wedding Dance Lessons Cost in NYC?Read the guide →
NYC WEDDING DANCE PACKAGES
Transparent Pricing
Lessons/packages from $340 - $1400
"First Steps" to "Transformational!"
Less than competitors
Average spend: $340 - $600
"That was UNREASONABLY fun!"
Our focus is exclusively on Bridal choreography for your Wedding First Dance.
Getting started 3-4 months before the wedding is a best practice
My focus is on the social dance nature of partner dancing—not the detailed perfection of dancers on the competition circuit.
Learning how to dance together is a marriage metaphor: working as a team, having fun and making each other look good, a shared journey on the path to getting married.
Leading and following, the foundation of partner dance, are nothing but an exercise in teamwork, communication and collaboration.
Meet Peter Jones NYC Wedding Dance InstructorRainbow Network
As Seen on the knot! A&E - "Married at First Sight"
ABC's "The Rachael Ray Show" with Dancing with the Stars Louis van Amstel
Independent Film: "The First Lesson"
Rosanna Scotto FOX-5 "Good Day, New York"
New York Magazine Wedding Issues since 2005, Alignable,
New York Times
"... BEST INVESTMENT we made in the whole wedding!"
"fantastic!"
Easy to learn dance steps, lessons for beginners
Grace, poise and elegance
Learn to dance comfortably at your own pace with New York's best instructors
Bride and groom Dance, Father daughter and Mother son choreography in NYC
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Private dance Lessons - one on one sessions
Lessons are taught in state of the art studios, focusing 100% of our attention on you; a private room is not guaranteed
Midtown West NYC, Chelsea, and Flatiron
- Private one-on-one lessons
- No experience necessary
- In-studio or Virtual options available
- cancel/reschedule policy