The First - Dance Lessons

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About

What you'll love about working with The First in the lead up to your wedding:

  • Expertly-designed packages. The First offer a range of curated packages to ensure there's something for everyone. From a few simple steps to a fully-choreographed routine - you'll be spoilt for choice!
  • Highly experienced team. Owner and founder — Chanelle Freeland — boasts over a decade of international professional dance experience and is eager to share her refined technical skills and passion with couples throughout Newcastle and surrounds. Focused on inclusivity, fun, and comfort, this dedicated team won't disappoint. They are all about turning your creative vision into a flawless, exciting reality.
  • Mobile and in-studio services. Whether you want to learn in the comfort of your own home or prefer a dedicated studio space, The First have you covered! They can come to you or hire a more suitable hall or studio


WED SHED DISCOUNTED PACKAGES:

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  • "The Power of Love" - 4 x 1 hr lessons

A great choice if you’re looking for an elegant routine with simple, charming choreography. Use these lessons to learn the basics and finish with a charming duet that both you, and your guests will enjoy


  • "Love Me Tender" - 5 x 1 hr lessons

Whether you're a seasoned dancer or have never danced before, we've got you covered with this option of tailored choreography and easy-to-learn steps. Get ready to dazzle on the dance floor with a little extra time in rehearsals to perfect your moves


  • "Don't Stop Me Now" - 6 x 1 hr lessons

Sweep your guests off their feet with this offering of a specialised, choreographed routine, allowing ample time to perfect the movement and take your dancing skills to the next level. Whether you use this as an opportunity for a regular date night, or you’d like the extra time to boost your confidence and dancing ability, this is the option for you.


  • "One Love" - 1 x 1 hr lesson

Perfect if you would like to learn a few basic steps, or you are short on time

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  • " Father/Daughter dance" - 2 x 1 hr lessons

Or Mother/Groom, Father/Groom, Mother/Daughter. Whoever you’d like to pair together. Replicate the special bond you share together with simple, easy to follow steps.


  • "Didn't See That One Coming" - Free to add on to any package

Watch your waltz transform into an upbeat jazz routine with simple, energetic moves that will have your guests falling off their chairs with shock, laughter and applause. Complimentary music editing.


  • "Bridal Party"

Want to share your first dance with your besties? Or perhaps have their entrance choreographed? Get in touch to arrange a custom package to suit your specific needs

Celebrate your love through movement with this innovative, passionate dance team.

*Additional travel fee outside of 20km radius applies


You can find more information via our website here.

Chit Chat

  • Three words that describe you? ✨
  • Lover, Patient, Passionate
  • Fav thing about your job? 💓
  • The ultimate reward is meeting couples with little to no dance experience and seeing them confidently take the stage in their final rehearsal
  • #1 dance-floor song request 🪩
  • Baddy on the Floor - Jamie XX & Honey Dijon 🥵

More about the vendor team

The First - Wedding Dance Lessons is a talented dance studio servicing Newcastle, Central Coast and surrounds, with over a decade of dance experience. We offer couples the chance to brush up on their skills and WOW their guests with beautifully choreographed routines. We endeavour to turn the creative vision you have for your big day into a beautiful reality. Blending lyrical dance with a ballroom fusion, The First takes on a specialised, thoughtful approach for each couple, focusing on inclusivity and fun. We ensure you walk away feeling as comfortable as possible in the lead up to your wedding day, whilst sharing a few laughs in the process.

Our offerings come in the form of packages, with lessons curated to bring out confidence, joy and creativity in each and every one of our couples. We suggest six lessons to learn the choreography at a comfortable level and gain confidence throughout the rehearsal process, or a minimum of four lessons for a simplified routine.

If our Packages don’t work for you, get in touch and we can discuss creating a custom-made package catered towards your ideal desires.

Servicing Newcastle and surrounds, The First will plan your first dance wherever your imagination takes you.

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