Father Daughter Dance Tips For Beginners

[@blazedragon9256]

We are dancing to “This Dance”! It’s a song all about the father daughter dance ❤

[@jcdanceco]

Oh wow! What a tearjerker! ❤️ There won't be a dry eye in the house! 🥰

[@howardlamb6345]

I am going to be dancing to 'This Dance' on Friday 23/6/23 with my daughter. I came here to this site to see if I was doing things rights and maybe pick up a few tips. I like the transitioning from Groom to F.O.B.😊 This Dance is so perfect for the moment. I cannot wait. 🤗

[@BrianBHatteras43c]

My daughter chose Paul Simon “Father-Daughter” which is meaningful for us. Your guidance here is wonderful and appreciated.

[@jcdanceco]

Great to hear that you were able to get some help and guidance. Love the selection of a song that's meaningful to the both of you. That's exactly what the dance should be, and the song should support that. Wishing a wonderful dance together. Reach out to us directly if you'd like further help! Info in the description of the video.

[@Alphagrey]

Considering dancing to the song Butterfly Kisses.

[@juliac2488]

This video is super helpful! I was debating how long the dance should be. We're dancing to "I Hope You Dance". Super excited!

[@jcdanceco]

Glad you found it helpful! :) 4 minutes is definitely on the long side. If you're doing a Father Daughter and you're not learning many steps, keep it down to 2 min max. If you learn a few dance skills, then you could maybe go closer to 2.5/3.

[@JoeDAddario]

Nice simple video. Planning to dance to “Here’s come the sun” with my daughter at her sweet 16.

[@jcdanceco]

Awesome! Hope it goes well! 👍

[@ronhaller8168]

Great video. Dancing with my daughter to Forever Young by Rod Stewart. It's more upbeat and the lyrics are terrific.

[@jcdanceco]

Such a great suggestion! Thanks for sharing and have a great time together at the wedding!

[@KelliGrim-g7b]

Paul simon- father daughter. So upbeat and sweet

[@BobsErik]

Thanks for the tips. "Cinderella" by Stephen Curtis Chapman is the song my daughter chose.

[@jcdanceco]

Great song! 😊

[@rustybooker]

Show me a smile. Fleetwood mac. Great tune.

[@jcdanceco]

Great tune indeed! 👍 Nice, relaxed and easy to dance to.

[@RogerEldard-sj2eb]

I loved her first by Heartland

[@jcdanceco]

Absolute classic. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful moment on the dance floor together.

[@kaylaundercoffer8817]

I’m going to be dancing with my dad to “sunshine on my shoulders “ by john Denver Thank you for the tips,

[@jcdanceco]

You're welcome! Hope our tips helped. 😊 What a sweet song. ❤️

[@luisnazario2764]

Thank you for the video. My daughter and I will be dancing to Heartland: I loved her first.

[@jcdanceco]

A tearjerker for sure!!! ❤️🥰

[@rodger2499]

This morning when I woke up my first thought was. 'I need to find a video that is more specific to a father/daughter dance lesson.' Magically, this video came up first. Such great advice both of you gave. My daughter and I have a similar taste in music, and we both like Fleetwood Mac, we both decided on Landslide.

[@jcdanceco]

Perfect! Glad that you found us and glad that you found a perfect song for you and your daughter! 😊

[@glennchaisson4792]

Thanks you guys so much! I will dancing this simple dance in 2-1/2 weeks with my daughter. We will be dancing to Dance With My Daughter by Jason Blaine. Now for the big question.... How do I get through it without shedding a tear? LOL. You instructional video was a big help, especially the part about guiding her to wherever she needs to go next.

[@jcdanceco]

Hi Glenn, great to connect in the comments. This is a question we have absolutely no answer to!!! We find ourselves tearing up just listening to these songs and having the thought of our daughters dancing at their weddings. Our advice? Let the water works flow!!! Enjoy the moment and don't hold back. Love is love.

[@fixithamilton6086]

I need help with that also. 😂😂😂 😢😢😢

[@jcdanceco]

@@fixithamilton6086 Like we always say, be present and enjoy the experience and all the emotions that come with it. The more true you are in the moment the better for you, your daughter and all your guests. We'd love to hear how it all goes for you! Reach out directly if you fell you need more specific help. Our info is in the description of the video.

[@johnnymotoeveryday8206]

Thank you for these tips!!

[@jacquelinechitwood1303]

You two are the best ❤ Thank you so much

[@jcdanceco]

Thank you for your message! Wishing you a wonderful dance!!! Reach out directly if you'd like personalized help from us.

[@xXScorpi0Xx]

Turn Around by Harry Belafonte -- it's very slow, but also short ~2:20

[@jcdanceco]

It's actually a Waltz, which a box step would work well with!

[@briannapeterson7294]

Transitioning by leading the bride and a handshake. I never thought of that! Thank you ❤️

[@jcdanceco]

You're welcome. It's all the little details that add up to build a wonderful experience for everyone. All the best and reach out to us if you need further help!

[@tamikaseabolt9747]

you two are too cute, i'm so glad i saw this!

[@jcdanceco]

Thank you so much. Glad you found us, and wishing you loads of fun on the dance floor!

[@pokey62521]

God Bless the boy (Cori's song) with my daughter in law, her dad can't be there. She cried at this song at the 1st concert we went to. I made her a promise that day to always be there for her. May not make sense to everyone but does to us.

[@michaelmcdonold8874]

We are dancing to "You are so Beautiful" by Joe Cocker

[@jcdanceco]

A classic!

[@RunjeetRampadaruth]

Hi. Want to dance on this song "this dance" for my lovely daughter's wedding

[@jcdanceco]

ooh. Another tear jerker! 👍

[@TheSonsOfIreland]

Awesome, thank you.

[@jcdanceco]

Hi Robert, you are so welcome. Have a wonderful time dancing at the wedding, and please let us know how it went! If you need any further help, feel free to connect with us directly. Contact info is in the video details.

[@douglaselliott610]

John McDermott, Sweet daughter of mine. About fathers thoughts while dancing with daughter at wedding

[@cherylsmith4235]

Will this work to Forever Young by Rod Stewart

[@jcdanceco]

Certainly! A side tap basic would be great for this song! 👍

[@charlessincennes2677]

I loved her first

[@jcdanceco]

Beautiful song... bound to leave tears on people's faces! 😭

[@Ariel-ps8je]

Gonna be dancing to Light by Sleeping at Last

[@jadelewin3047]

Look Through My Eyes - Phil Colins (from Brother Bear)

[@briealbuernes1251]

Im watching this tutorial for my quinceañera! We are dancing to es mi niña bonita by Vincente Fernández

[@jcdanceco]

Nice! Where are you watching from? Hope it's helpful!

[@RubenRodriguez-jk1fc]

Awesome video. Awesome suggestion. I don’t dance by lee brice is gonna be our dance but it will be part of a mini mix.

[@jcdanceco]

Great! Glad you enjoyed our video! I Don't Dance is a great song to dance to!

[@Celebatar]

Thank y'all so much for this video! I'll be dancing with my daughter to Walk with You by Edwin McCain.

[@jcdanceco]

You are so welcome. Enjoy the special moment together on the dance floor!

[@justyntyme114]

Thanks for these vids. As the dad bride wants to dance to Butterfly Kisses.

[@jcdanceco]

A beautiful song. ❤️

[@madisonbethel9421]

Luther Vandros- Dance with my Father

[@jcdanceco]

Oooh! A classic! Definitely a perfect Father Daughter song! Just keep in mind that 4 min is a bit long, so feel free to fade it out after 2-3 min, depending on what dance skills you have learned and have up your sleeve!

[@cliftondjones1]

Great tips!😊

[@jcdanceco]

Glad you found them useful! 😊👍

[@miss_midge_]

How about the song I loved her first by Heartland?

[@jewlesutley]

My dad and I are dancing to Lean on Me by Bill whithers

[@jcdanceco]

Great choice! ☺️

[@janicesmith9706]

Do you have mother groom video? We r doing My Wish. I like ur videos best!

[@jcdanceco]

Unfortunately, we don't have a mother/groom video, but we're gonna have to make one! Glad you like our videos! 😊🙏

[@neryvilcarima2002]

This dance - Scott Thomas

[@jque1956]

Going to dance by Dance with my Father - Luther Vandross

[@jcdanceco]

❤️

[@cooterschipper]

My Stepdaughter I have raised since she was 3, My Boy(My Girl Version) by Elvie Shane

[@jcdanceco]

Great! Have a wonderful dance together!

[@daniels1715]

Any recommendations songs or dances for a quinceanera?

[@jcdanceco]

Thanks for the question. We're not so familiar with quinceaneras, but how about these to start your search: "Lean On Me" - Bill Withers, "Count on Me" - Bruno Mars, "Forever Young" - Rod Stewart, "Isn't She Lovely" - Stevie Wonder. Let us know what you end up using!

[@christophergreer9278]

Thank you both for these great introductory videos. A big help for this challenged Father- of-the-Bride! We are planning to dance to Sinatra's "The Way You Look Tonight". An honorable mention to Louis Armstrong's "It's A Wonderful World"

[@jcdanceco]

Hi Christopher, great to connect and glad to be of help. Dancing really can be a very easy and accessible skill once people take the right approach. Have an amazing time with your daughter, and love the node to the "classic" song selections!

[@jcdanceco]

Both great classic songs! Glad to hear that our videos have helped! 😊👍

[@katelynmae9]

You'll be in My Heart

[@carriekoehn5189]

Our daughter wants to dance half of her chosen song with her dad and the second half with me, her mom. What would be a smooth and graceful way for us to do that transition? We'll be dancing to Father and Daughter by Paul Simon, and although it specifically mentions the word father, the lyrics express sentiments that apply equally to both of us, her mother and her father. Your videos has been extremely helpful for learning simple moves as well as learning about communication/connection between dance partners. Thank you!

[@jcdanceco]

Glad that our videos have been helpful for you! For a smooth and graceful transition, you could either go and tap her dad on the shoulder and ask to cut in, or you could have her dad end the dance with a hug and kiss and walk her over to you. If you don't feel comfortable tapping him on the shoulder to cut in all by yourself, you could have an escort take you to the floor and do it with you (if you think you might be too nervous or bawling too much 😭). Hope that helps!

[@zoyegilliland8452]

Do u have a mother son dance step tips

[@rochelletorres7444]

our daughter has chosen butterfly kisses

[@jcdanceco]

Ooo, good one! Thx for sharing!!!

[@502troy5]

We are dancing to "best parts of me"

[@jcdanceco]

Another tearjerker! 😭

[@alansmith7579]

Our song will be “God Bless the Boy” by Cody Johnson

[@terryjohnson2619]

Sweet child of mine by Jasmine Thompson

[@jcdanceco]

Nice. Never heard that version before! 😊

[@kavindiamarasinghe3455]

Butterfly fly away ❤

[@jcdanceco]

Beautiful song choice! 🥰

[@dswank8578]

Extremely helpful advice!

[@jcdanceco]

Glad you found our advice useful! 😊

[@ariannasilva1311]

this was really helpful! I'm planning my quinceñaro and I'm having a father-daughter dance with the song "Gracy Girl"

[@jcdanceco]

Aw... that'll be really sweet! 🥰

[@93Hiroko]

Im planning on Silly Love Songs by the Wings

[@davenelson4334]

I'm so scared and you helped me understand exactly what to do. Wedding is Sept. 2.

[@jcdanceco]

Glad to hear that our video helped. How was it?

[@davenelson4334]

@@jcdanceco The wedding was awesome and I felt so much better about dancing with my daughter. She and I practiced along with your videos and we looked like we knew what we were doing. Thank you so very much!

[@jcdanceco]

@@davenelson4334 Success!!! So happy for you and your daughter. Keep those dance skills in your back pocket for whenever a great song comes up. Life is better with dancing!!! Thank you for sharing with us. 😁

[@paulpaulc4523]

I like Frank Sinatra's 'The Way You Look Tonight'

[@jcdanceco]

A great classic song! 😊 Some of our couples have even chosen that one!

[@abigailwaters6651]

We’ll be dancing to The Best Day by Taylor Swift

[@tompatnaik2327]

Luther Vandross, Dance with my Father.

[@jcdanceco]

A Classic for sure! 🥰

[@wfdfi501]

My daughter is getting married in a couple weeks. I decided on Cody Johnson’s God Bless The Boy

[@jcdanceco]

Beautiful song! Perfect for a father daughter dance! ❤️

[@Blissful_Soundscapes]

In 8 days, will be Little Wonders by Rob Thomas…. I’m in trouble 😢😂

[@jcdanceco]

Aw. How did it go? Hope some of our tips helped! 🙏

[@kevinm6790]

Thanks for sending me to this video. Very helpful! As I commented on the other video, my daughter and I are dancing to Then They Do by Trace Adkins. It’s a song we’ve listened to dozens of times over the years. Is it ok for a grown man to cry on the dance floor? 😊

[@jcdanceco]

We've had dads shedding tears in dance lessons before the wedding! It's all part of the experience. Have a wonderful time, and enjoy all the emotions of the moment!!!

[@geraldclark5812]

Stevie Wonder You Are the Sunshine of My Life: Is the rhythm a little too tricky/upbeat? I don't want a slow song, but this one might be too difficult (both father(me) and daughter are nervous beginners).

[@jcdanceco]

You are the Sunshine of My Life is actually perfect! It's a great tempo for a nice and casual side step home base. 😊 With our Everyday Dance Style, you can dance to pretty much any tempo with ease. Keep it simple and it'll be great! 👍

[@ericdunford9452]

You’re Going to Miss This

[@jcdanceco]

Wow, what perfect lyrics! Thank you for sharing the song with us and our viewers. As a dad myself of two daughters...songs like these give me the feels!

[@mikaelaquynh]

Thank you for the video! I learned some helpful tips! My stepdad and I will be dancing to Edwin McCain - Walk With You

[@jcdanceco]

You're so welcome! Glad the tips are helpful, and thank you for sharing that song with us. Just a reminder that we do suggest to keep the song length shorter than the original 4:30 length. Let us know how it ends up!

[@brittanycarroll5254]

You'll Be In My Heart by Phil Collins

[@jcdanceco]

Great song! 👍

[@Speakinginhues]

I'll Keep it With Mine (Cover by Fairport Convention)

[@jcdanceco]

Nice!

[@lupefelix_]

Tu Sangre en mi cuerpo- Pepe Aguilar y Angela Aguilar.

[@RebeccaBujak]

Rob thomas “little wonders”

[@pa4life]

Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman

[@jcdanceco]

Great song! We always recommend to keep it short if you are not taking any dance lessons. Keeping it down to 2 min would be ideal unless you learn some twirls and other moves.

[@yt100210]

Wildflowers, Tom Petty

[@jcdanceco]

Great song! Has a bit of an upbeat feel to it, which is nice! 😊

[@FynlieNephew]

Thanks i’m a daughter not really sure about dancing with my step dad but i am very nervous. But what should i say ?

[@jcdanceco]

Honesty is the best policy. Let your step dad know how you feel, and what you're concerned about. If it's on a personal level, then have that difficult conversation and see what the best solution is for you. If your nerves are purely based on dancing technical concerns then find trusted professionals to help you and your step dad dance together confidently. Although there are many father-daughter dances on KZbin that are super crazy, please understand that this is not the norm, nor should it be expected of you. Having a natural, and confident dance is definitely possible with the right strategy and lessons. When all goes right, you'll actually be looking forward to dancing at your wedding! Feel free to reach out to us directly if you'd like direct help from us.

[@skoman5924]

Yours by post malone

[@followthesheppards]

Celine dion - because you loved me 🤍

[@jcdanceco]

Beautiful song!!! 🥰

[@1AlexanderCole]

Hoping to dance to Sway!!!

[@jcdanceco]

Fun song! Have a great time dancing together.

[@JeffReed-y8t]

My wish

[@jcdanceco]

Wishes do come true!!! A few fundamental skills, understood fully and practiced naturally will help make it a reality for you. It all starts with taking that first step and having the courage to try something new. Reach out to us directly through our contacts in the description of our videos. We're here to make your wish a definite reality.

[@waynepepper4478]

Beauty and The Beast

[@jcdanceco]

A classic. ❤️

[@jcdanceco]

What song are you dancing to for your Father-Daughter dance?

[@garrywilkins9792]

My dance my Scott thomas

[@jcdanceco]

"This Dance" by Scott Thomas is beautiful! Definitely a tear-jerker! 😭

[@jesusleal8315]

My girl

[@jcdanceco]

Always a classic! :)

[@davidkeegan7048]

Isn't She Lovely, Stevie Wonder

[@jcdanceco]

Great Father-Daughter song! ❤️

[@CincyWahoo996]

Daddy Dance With Me

[@jcdanceco]

Good suggestion!

[@RebeccaMathieu]

I've chosen a non-standard song to dance with my dad at my wedding in 3 weeks and we're both a little worried about pulling it off. The sheet music says it's a 4/4 beat and neither one of us are "dancers". The song is called "Not All Heroes Wear Capes" (acoustic version) by Owl City. Please help! Is this even a danceable song?

[@jcdanceco]

Hi Rebecca, great to connect. We feel your anxiety about the dance and the song, and please understand this is a very normal feeling for non-dancers at such an important day of their lives. The song selection is awesome. Live the sentiment and lyrics. Yes, the song is 4/4. Instead of trying to formalize the musicality, follow our instruction of "Boom-Chic". It's how we get total beginners to dance to basically any song out there. Use the slapping of the strings as the "chic" as a clear cue to listen for. Here's a link to a video where we go over some basic musical concepts for beginner dancers like you and your dad: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aojJm3d7h8x2n5Y If you want to get more personalized help, (including seeing us dance to your song on time), reach out to us directly. All our info is in the description of the video. Don't be shy. We help couples have a miraculous turn around in timeframes that are much shorter than yours (like a few days before the wedding!!!).

[@yeesintx7]

How about mother-son dance songs? 🙂

[@rustybooker]

Show me a smile by Fleetwood Mac….give it a listen

[@dagmarvansteelant378]

Take good care of my baby - bobby vee …. But the probleme is my dad cant dance ….

[@jcdanceco]

Oh, such a great song! Thank you for sharing the gem with us. Get your dad to watch some of our videos and then reach out to us. We've helped tonnes of dads and daughters have fun on the dance floor together.

[@donaldhenderson2497]

Beyonce, Daddy

[@DebbieHoscheidt-n8n]

Do you have any dance song suggestions for groom /mother dance?

[@caseyleila4850]

This dance by Scott Thomas

[@jcdanceco]

Hi Casey, great suggestion. Thx for sharing, and have a wonderful wedding.

[@caselaoffaith27]

What about a mother-daughter dance? I am giving my daughter away! No father involved .

[@jcdanceco]

The bond and love between a parent and a daughter is wonderful and unique, regardless of gender. Please use our tips for Father-Daughter dances and directly apply them to Mother-Daughter dances. You and your daughter just need to decide who will dance in the lead role and who will dance in the follow roll during the dance. If you'd like more direct help, please feel free to connect directly to us. Info in the description of any of our vids. Enjoy the moment and make it special for the both of you.

[@patriciamccormic6017]

Wasted to much time talking🤔

[@DebbieHoscheidt-n8n]

Do you have any dance song suggestions for groom /mother dance?