Say You Won’t Let Go by James Arthur
Wedding First Dance Choreography Tutorial
skill level: beginner
Style: modern with a little drama drama
about this tutorial
Say You Won’t Let Go by James Arthur has been a consistently popular first dance song since it came out in 2016. There’s just something about this song that is easy-going and relaxed, but it also has a little drama and lots of romance to it. The lyrics are both modern and mostly wedding appropriate (“I promise ‘til death we part like in our vows,” “I wanna stay with you until we’re grey and old.”) I have had the occasional couple who doesn’t like some of the lyrics in the first verse, and luckily there are tons of covers out there that are practically the same except they switch out those lyrics. I don’t find it to be problematic because most people are not listening that closely to the lyrics, but instead are looking at you while you dance. If you learn all the movements in the video above, your guests will be distracted by how good you look and nothing else will matter.
can we really learn to dance online?
Yes, you can learn to dance for your wedding online and quickly, even if you've never danced a day in your life. Like learning a new language, learning to dance takes effort and consistency. You won't be able to just watch the videos and then magically be able to dance if you don't actually practice the steps. But I promise, this is still the easiest wedding dance tutorial that exists online. Some couples will find this online method of learning even easier than in-person lessons because you will see exactly how the steps are supposed to look before you even try them.
How long does the choreography take to learn?
The entire tutorial takes two to three hours to complete, including practice time between steps. If you have the time, I recommend focusing on one step per practice session. It will take you a little less than a week to complete if you break it apart into one or two sections per day. If you are a marathon learner or test-crammer, you might set aside several hours on the weekend to learn each step in the course before putting it together into choreography. You’ll still need to practice the dance leading up to your wedding to build muscle memory!
LOVE THE IDEA, DON’T LOVE THE SONG?
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The bride and groom featured on this page are Andrew & Dani, photographed by All Bliss Photography.