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Last update: June 2025

Welcome to New Beginnings London - your Wedding Dance HQ! We are a mobile First Dance company based in Islington, North London. Whether you’re dreaming of an elegant and effortless First Dance or a dazzling showstopper, you’re in the right place. Our skilled instructors come directly to your home, offering a bespoke experience tailored to your unique style and preferences. It’s the most convenient and personalised way to prepare for your special day... what could be more perfect?

We travel around London, Berkshire, and Surrey. With over a decade of professional knowledge, we specialise in teaching beginners and making your Wedding Dance journey truly unforgettable.

What we offer:

  • First Dance Lessons in your home
  • First Dance Lessons in a studio local to you*
  • Bridal/Group Party Dances and FlashMobs
  • Father - Daughter Dance Lessons
  • Mother - Son Dance Lessons
  • Wedding Day Speech Coaching

*Please note studio hire is an additional fee to the package.

Why choose us?

We wanted to create a First Dance business that catered to the modern day couple, an approachable service designed for everyone, regardless of dance experience or background. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive company, tailoring each lesson to suit your schedule, timeline, and vision, as well as providing continuous support as your Big Day approaches.

Your First Dance should be more than just learning the steps – it’s a fun, meaningful bonding experience that enriches your wedding journey and creates cherished memories. At New Beginnings London we create exceptional choreography that will leave you feeling confident, excited and ready to shine in front of your loved ones.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Location:

Mobile
Studio

Style:

Flashmob
Foxtrot
Hip Hop
Rumba
Salsa
Swing
Two Step
Waltz
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Reviews for New Beginnings London - Private Wedding First Dance Lessons

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Laureen Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We loved it!

I can only agree to all the other lovely reviews. Emma was a great teacher, and I am a bit sad that we've already completed our lessons. But couldn’t be happier with the result:)

I would recommend Emma to anyone wanting to book dance classes ahead of their wedding.

We've really enjoyed the lessons, and are super thrilled by the dance Emma has put together for us.

Initially I wasn't sure if doing the lessons at home would work well, but I actually loved that we didn't have to travel and found a bit of living room space really is all you need.

Thanks again Emma :)
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Vicky Sent on 22/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So memorable!

We had a dance lesson the week before our wedding after attempting some YouTube video tutorials and not getting anywhere! The lesson was so tailored to what we wanted, the steps were straightforward enough that we could remember them but included a couple of great lifts which wowed our crowd. People didn’t expect it but it really got the dance floor going and we genuinely really enjoyed it :) thank you so much for your patience during the lesson. Would recommend this to anyone to take the “stress” out of the first dance experience!
John
John Sent on 12/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best choreographer and teacher - 5 stars!

Emma is a consummate professional and lovely person who really invested time in making sure our first dance was tailored to our personalities and helped us to improve and feel confident in a very short space of time. She put together beautiful and very thoughtful choreography based on our chosen song and was patient in teaching us the moves. We would recommend her very highly and are so pleased we chose her as our teacher and choreographer.

PS we nailed the dance, Emma! We'll send video when we have it! :)
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Hannah Sent on 21/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

I’m still in shock as to what we achieved!! Thank you, Emma!

We were so nervous about our first dance when we started planning the wedding, and equally anxious about having lessons… but Emma was amazing and put us at ease straight away. Emma was calm and really tailored the sessions to suit us, which we loved. Our dance was more than we could have imagined we would achieve and I am so thankful to Emma for making our day so special. 100% recommend!!
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Elizabeth Sent on 20/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A wonderful experience - we couldn’t recommend Emma anymore!

We booked 6 lessons with Emma at New Beginnings London and had the best experience. Emma was extremely patient and made the whole process really fun. Myself and my partner had not danced before but we instantly felt at ease with Emma and were beyond thrilled with the result on the day. Our friends and family were extremely impressed and it was our favourite part of planning the wedding!
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Kelly Sent on 14/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Super fun experience!

Emma is a fantastic teacher, who was so friendly and lovely to learn from! Really positive, approachable and encouraging. We had SO much fun learning our routine together - it was the perfect antidote to wedding admin related stress! Our routine was half ballroom half modern/hip hop, to a Beyonce track, that Emma choreographed so well! My husband and I had different levels of dance experience, so Emma planned a routine that worked for both of us. Emma recorded our sessions so we could practice at home, which was super helpful. Thanks again, Emma!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 04/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing First Dance Lessons with Emma – Made Our Wedding Unforgettable!

My husband was very adamant to learn a routine for our first dance, as we both had no experience in dancing and he did not want to sway for 3 minutes.
We had our first dance lessons with Emma for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! Emma made us feel comfortable, confident, and excited for our big day.

She took the time and instructed different dance moves and together we three create a routine that felt natural, elegant, and just right for our song. When we struggled with certain moves, she found ways to adjust the choreography so that it felt effortless and fun. She was incredibly patient, breaking down each step in a way that was easy to follow; even recorded the routine at the end so we could practice.

Beyond just learning the steps, the lessons became a special bonding experience for us as a couple. By the time our wedding day arrived, we felt prepared and excited rather than nervous (Husband was excited, I was nervous). Our dance turned out beautifully (there was a mistake here and there but no one noticed), and our guests loved it! We received so many compliments, but most importantly, we truly enjoyed sharing that moment together.

If you're considering dance lessons for your wedding or for any celebration, we highly recommend Emma! She’s an incredible instructor, and thanks to her, our first dance was a memorable parts of our special day.

Thank you, Emma, for making our wedding dance so magical! 💕
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Lauren Sent on 04/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience with Emma 💃🪩🕺

Being from a theatrical background, my husband and I wanted a bit of a “different” first dance. We chose “Let Me Entertain You” as our track - Emma understood the brief from the get-go, and was amazing from start to finish! We had 3 sessions in total and they were always so fun. At times, wedding planning felt quite overwhelming, but these dance sessions gave us a chance to reconnect and they got us so excited for our big day. Highly recommend !
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Meet the team

Emma Oliver
Emma Oliver
Founder & Director

My name is Emma and I'm the founder & director of New Beginnings London. After many years of learning from other wonderful instructors and teaching hundreds of sensational First Dances, I made the bold move to create my own fabulous company. I stepped away from the performing industry and threw myself into creating a Wedding Dance company that caters for everyone.

I trained at the renowed Urdang Academy in London and have been fortunate to travel the world with my career. I have over 10 years of professional dance experience and I'm also a fully qualified yoga and fitness instructor. I pride myself in creating a nurturing and fun atmosphere during my lessons. I am extremely passionate about what I do and would be absolutely thrilled to be a small part of your special day!

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