1. Consider, First, Where the Waltz Will Be Danced
Actually, picking the correct music for dancing the waltz may be a bit more challenging than you would think. There are many events that include dancing the waltz so this should be your first consideration in selecting the waltz music. These waltz type settings may be wedding receptions, a father-daughter dance, mother-son dance, an evening with ballroom dancing, a debutante ball or a dinner dance setting. A father-daughter dance at the wedding reception may add emotions with, "My Heart Belongs to Daddy," by Cole Porter or "Through the Years," by Kenny Rogers. Another option would be to add a little whimsical feel to their dance with, "House on Pooh Corner," by Loggins and Messina.
2. Selecting Music for the MTV Crowd or the Senior Crowd?
Other considerations to the type of waltz that will be danced should be the type of waltz to be danced such as standard waltz, the box steps or the Viennese waltz. You'll also want to know what the ages of the various attendees of the event will be. It could be a very young crowd, so you'll need to select waltz music more on the contemporary side rather than the very old standards. An event for waltzing that will be primarily senior citizens should have their age, likes and memories of past times of waltzing considered as well. Some younger contemporary music for waltzing might be "Can You Feel the Love," by Elton John or "Isn't She Lovely," by Stevie Wonder. Senior citizens may enjoy dancing to classics such as "A Kiss to Build a Dream On," Louis Armstrong or "Moonlight Serenade," by the Glenn Miller Band. Of course, if you have a mixture of ages, you'll want to mix your styles of music to include the old standards and more modern contemporary dance music.
3. Ask For Help in Selecting Waltz Music
If you do not even know where to begin to pick music to waltz to, ask for help. Ask a wedding planner, event planner or contact a DJ service. Companies that offer musical services can provide you with a play list to select from. They can even help you with the type of mood to set for your event or ballroom dance. So don't hesitate to ask for help.
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