The History of the First Dance and Wedding Lessons in Orange County In ancient times the First Dance was used to for opening ball ceremonies and other special events by royalty members. This special occasion was led by the guest of honor. The first dance…
Read moreWedding traditions vary all over the world. Here is a peek at a few wedding traditions from other cultures! Mexico – The Lazo is a cord, often decorated and symbolically joins the bride and groom. Placed around their necks in a figure 8 after the…
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The Wedding Dance and Other Wedding Traditions Weddings are like modern day balls. While we don’t typically attend balls anymore, weddings offer a chance to dress up, eat, drink, dance and…have a ball (pun intended). The tradition of a first dance between the bride and…
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Irish Dancing Thursday March 17th will mark 2016’s Saint Patrick’s Day and will give many a reason (or excuse) to celebrate. While most don’t even know the true history or reason for the holiday, most recognize its name and will participate by wearing green or…
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“Whatcha DOIN Boo Boo??” These were the words that came out of my mouth when I saw Drake dancing in his “Hotline Bling” video for the first time. Drake’s moves, for better or worse, have received so much press that I had to give the…
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Mexico is said to have a romantic culture, so it is no surprise that Mexican weddings are full of rich traditions, and that Mexico itself is popular for destination weddings. Mexican wedding traditions are present in each stage of the wedding, even before the groom…
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Here at Bella Ballroom, we teach dance to wedding couples from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds. In Orange County, CA there is a prominent Persian community, so we have the opportunity to work with Persian couples often. Persian brides and grooms will commonly…
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History of the First Dance The “first dance” of a bride & groom as a married couple is a popular tradition in European and American cultures. This comes from a custom in old-fashioned balls. The guest of honor, who was usually the person with the…
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Glamour, patriotism, precision, commercialism, entertainment, and joy; these are just a few of the words that can be used to describe The Rockettes. Created in the 1920’s, this dance company has persevered well into present day and generated an American legacy. The group was originally…
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