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Super organised Yujie and MMA fighter Josh were VERY nervous to dance in front of their friends as it was WAY out of their comfort zone, as it is with most of 99.9% of our couples! They came in 8 months out, ensuring that they would be prepared, and a did few lessons leading into wedding month, with a little break in between, across that time.

And totally prepared for their wedding they were. They NAILED their dance (we know, we were there!). It was playful and fun like the couple themselves (Josh proposed via helicopter in Fiji with his proposal written on the sand below), and they practised and practised, in and out of classes with us. And it definitely paid off. Self-confessed introverts, and definitely not "PDA people", the couple performed in front of absolutely raucous applause, before a secret haka from Josh's MMA friends, and a secret Lion Dance that they had organised for their guests. The energy in the room was palpable, powerful, and a fantastic start to their wedded lives together.

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Overall, it was a massive privilege for our team to be there to witness their love, and have a small hand in orchestrating a portion of their day, and have our incredible ADC Videography Team capture it on film (edit coming soon!)

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We are SO PROUD of Yujie and Josh and have made friends for life. What a couple, what a dance, what a stellar wedding.

THANKYOU for having us 🤍

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Britt and David knew exactly what they wanted when they came in- they knew what song, what parts of that song they wanted to use, and what they wanted their dance to be - a pre-cursor to the rest of the night. A massive, dance party inducing performance, setting the tone for the remainder of the party to come.

We choreographed them a fun, lighthearted, high energy dance that summed them both up, with some hilarious moments in between that only their light hearted and epic personalities could pull off - cheeky and fun. Something that all of their friends and family could recognise as "them".

They had such energy on the floor, and David used his great memory/recall , which really came in handly and helped his gorgeous fiance on the days that Britt was feeling overwhelmed with work or wedding planning - David stepped in and knew exactly what to do. His analytical nature came hand in hand with dance!

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The two worked hard in every session the two had, and had high energy every time they came in, working section by section, and completed their training, with a complete, polished, romantic and cute dance, that had a lot of laughter and fun in it - just like their relationship. 

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We wish them all the very best on their married lives together!

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We have been on a journey with Lisa & Sam for years. Lisa, ADC HQ, and her fiance Sam met shortly before Lisa started working for us, and Sam has been a staple in our shoots and shows across the years, as well as supporting us with pretty much everything we have done!

We have flashmobbed proposed for them when Sam secretly set up a surprise for Lisa, and Sam was runner and a star with Lisa, on our latest Queenstown shoot (Avatar inspired - releasing 2024).

The couple have been ticking off all of the huge milestones over the last few months. Heading to Japan for a pre-honeymoon, moving house after buying their first home, and having an incredible wedding, all in a matter of months - these two don't do anything by halves! It was no easy feat, and they were tired throughout the entire process, but enthusiastic and always showed up with a good sense of humour on the late nights that they could make it in.

On the day, Sam was physically fatigued from moving house -and generally speaking - a wedding day is LONG! (we recommend a shot of expresso martini or some gummy snakes right before you dance 😉 But, as we knew they would, they both nailed it - and not only that, recreated it again later that night, set up amongst the magical Alice of Wonderland trees at their venue. We have wonderful footage of them from their photographers and videographers on the way. We can't wait to see how it all turned out.

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Thankyou Sam and Lisa for being such a wonderful asset to the company, great friends, great dancers, and we were overjoyed to be a part of your journey and your day. MCing, choreographing, and beyond! Enjoy your off-the-grid honeymoon! Well deserved.

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Kelly and CJ are hard-working, young business owners who came in super nervous to dance in front of their friends and family. Kelly was highly anxious, and CJ was confident off the dance floor but confessed he had no skills when it really came down to the crunch! The prospect of having to dance in front of all their family and friends was enough to get them booking! They didn't want anything too showy - they wanted something intimate and truly "them". 

They came in and worked hard on their beautiful dance, and really did their homework. They practised almost every night in-between sessions with us, filming themselves in the carpark at work, and always came back better and better.

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Caring, dedicated and hard-working - they wouldn't stop til it was perfect - it's not difficult to see why they are so successful, so young!

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Across the few weeks they improved session to session and left us feeling super confident and sure of themselves - all the way up until the last session they were stil a little nervous to be dancing in front of people, but they knew that they knew the dance inside and out. And that's really all we could ask for. And they nailed it!

We are SO PROUD of them. We can't wait to see the video too, Kel!

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Such lovely people, a wonderful couple and we can't wait to see what's in store for the rest of their lives! 🤍

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Shaun &  Rebecca came to us very scared to dance in front of their friends and family and with self-confessed "four left feet". Rebecca wanted to not get on the dance floor at all, and wanted the dance to be as short as humanly possible. After some talks with us and figuring out exactly what they were hoping to achieve, they settled on one of their favourite songs that they knew they could pull their friends and family in on at the end, and get the party started, without too much fanfare!

They worked hard, coming in weekly, and over a few weeks had a great, simple routine, which helped to develop their confidence and armed them with the skills and know-how to get out there and perform live!

During the process of training, they were also juggling renovating their house, and planning not only a wedding, but a move to Singapore!

Needless to say - Shaun & Bec are high achievers.

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Thankyou to the two of you for pushing past your fear and coming out with something to be proud of. We're so happy for you both!! 

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Jade & Aodhan came to us with a clear idea of their song and an open mind. They were fit and ready to work - particularly Aodhan who was in the Army, and often away on training - carrying big logs and lifting was an every day excercise for him! Jade health was on the mend, suffering from chronic fatigue and lung issues across the years prior, with a small worry she wouldn't be able to achieve what they wanted, but ready to work 💪🏼

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And work they did. They allowed for a uniquely creative dance to blossom, and took all of our ideas and absolutely ran with them! Starting with some amazing lifts, and continuing with more epic lifts and a unique dance breakdown, the couple just absolutely blew us away. We came out with something absolutely suited to their personalities.

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During the process, the young couple also bought a house, and trained right through the New Year period to achieve what they wanted to, in the time that Aodhan was in Auckland, around his Army away dates - we really couldn't have asked for more from this dedicated and hard-working pair. They came to cheer us on at our show, and have been such a pleasure to work alongside.

Thankyou to you, Jade & Aodhan, for bringing your gentle souls, kind hearts, and athleticism to the studio. You've impressed us to no end, and we look forward to seeing the rest of your lives unfold!  🤍💍 Congratulations.

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Yui & Gary had seen their friends Jenna and Max dance a year earlier, and asked them where they had done their dance training. They promptly showed up on our doorstep , wanting something that would impress their crowd as much as Jenna and Max had impressed them - but with the added brief of wanting to shock and entertain their crowd with something funny, entertaining, and surprising.

Gary -  a mild mannered accountant by day, and Yui - a designer (who also ended up doing the design for our RISE show promo - which was incredible!) worked hard across a few months, taking a break to go to Vietnam for a little pre-wedding holiday.

They started off a little nervous, and worried in their first couple of lessons, about what they could achieve, but got better and better, until their confidence sky rocketed. Doing it in front of an audience for the first time, they blew the roof off. Just AMAZING - we are SO PROUD of them. They take the cake as most improved couple we've ever worked with 🏆​

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Their dance blew the roof off their wedding (as proven by the loud screams and cheers in all the videos they've sent us (check it out on our Feburary 2024 stories @aucklanddanceco). What a PLEASURE working with these two. We couldn't have asked for any more and they worked so hard.  Thank you, to the two of you for being so dedicated. What an adventure. and Congratulations on your wedding and the big day - what a privilege to be a part of it! #GaryAndYuiForever.

From all of us here at ADC HQ 🤍💍

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Nish and Holly came to us after seeing Nish's sister do her First Dance at the Glasshouse in October of last year. Natishka and Dillon learnt with us and performed an amazing wedding dance, later performing in our end of year RISE show in front of a sold-out live audience. Needless to say, their dance was incredible! After Nish and Holly attended that wedding, they knew they had to step it up! Booking in with us for 5 lessons they really impressed us (and their crowd). Nish had had prior dance experience, and Holly had had none, but was willing to work.

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They came in, feeling the deadline with only 3 weeks before their wedding, and also ready to move to Australia soon after their wedding. So the pressure was on!

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They nailed their choreography and worked hard. Resulting in this beautiful piece. Congratulations you two!

No matter what your level, we've got all your First Dance needs covered. 🤍💍

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Natalie and Dennis came armed with their song, their goal, and athleticism beyond what most normal human beings could do!

Nat had done cheerleading as a youngster and Dennis is a powerhouse at 6"4! 

They came in having seen another Wedding Dance couple of ours do some incredible lifts, already knowing that they wanted to do the same, and top it!

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So, we gave them what they wanted - and more. Dennis and Nat have officially done the hardest lifts (or at least Top 3) of all our couples in ADC Wedding Dance history (and that's well over 450 couples 👏🏼).

They worked super hard throughout their time with us, and sweated most weeks leading up to their January Wedding, and knocked it out of the ballpark, as we knew they would. Although they were super nervous Wedding Week (completely standard when performing in front of all your friends and family), they came out with something so unique to them and their skillset, and smashed it. 💪🏼 Thankyou both for working so hard - we are so proud of you!

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Watch some of our 2022 couples, like Nat and Dennis  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

Get Wedding Ready for any level of skill -from complete beginners to total athletes - we've got you covered!

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Chloe and Mike came from the UK and had two weddings in their family that they had to "one up". Chloe's sister had done a swing dance and her other sibling had performed and nailed their dance a couple of years earlier. So, the couple were determined to come armed with an original and fantastic First Dance for their January 2024 wedding in the UK.

They were willing to work, and came in multiple times, coming out with one of the most original wedding dances that we've ever done. They were fun loving, caring, and brought laughter to the studio, and it has been an absolute pleasure to see how much evolution they gained.

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Leaving us with a beautiful card, and multiple gifts for the ADC team for Christmas, before flying off, they'll always have a place in all of our hearts!

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Thankyou Chloe and Mike - for working so hard, for being so kind, for coming to our show and supporting us, and for having such an open mind when we created your First Dance for, and with you. We know you're going to have a beautiful, married life together!

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Watch some of our 2022 couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel! 

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Adam and Josie had gone to a wedding of another client of ours and seen them dance (Mike and Kate - testimonial further down the page). They were so impressed with their dance that they came to us secretly, after casually asking Mike where they went!). Not wanting anything too crazy, and quite nervous (Josie the bride had had no dance experience, and Adam had been a breakdancer in the early 2000s!) they opted for a beautiful song that meant a lot to them ("Beyond" - Leon Bridges), and worked diligently to achieve something effortless and true to them.

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Watch them dance, here. We think it came out beautifully.

Thankyou both for your hard work. And thankyou to Mike who messaged us right after he saw them dance, impressed with their beautiful set! It's always great hearing from wedding guests who've watched one of our dances, sometimes years later!

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Watch some of our 2022 couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

Get Wedding Ready for any level of skill -from complete beginners to total athletes - we've got you covered!

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Ellie & Aaron were super nervous when they first started with us and said they needed a lot of help! We pushed them hard and gave them something that suited their down-to-earth, fun personalities.

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Ellie, an ER nurse, and Aaron, an Engineer at a Chocolate Factory (our very own Willy Wonka), had a fun choreography created for them that needed a lot of hype. A lot of sugar and red liquorice was consumed in the making of their dance, to get them to hype it up and get used to performance.

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They managed to pull off a great dance, in a challenging space, in front of a super loud crowd, right before an Auckland cyclone 🙃🌪

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With so much going on out there in the world, and so many obstacles including floods and cyclones, we're so excited to be able to do something so fun and escape a little, with couples like E & A.

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We're so proud of you both - thanks for coming along for the ride with us! Congratulations! 

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Courtney and Mark came 6 weeks before their wedding, afraid they had left it too late. They were getting married secretly, surprising all of their friends with an "engagement party" which was to actually be their wedding, at the beautiful Glasshouse, Auckland.

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They had seen one of their closest friends get married and pull off an epic wedding dance years earlier, and realised that we were the company that had done theirs! So it seemed fortuitious to find themselves in the studio, nervous, unsure of themselves, but ready to work.

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The couple watched as another couple (who had finished their choreography) completed the session beforehand.  Convinced they couldn't do achieve anything remotely similar, and impressed with the dance (also from some self-confessed absolute beginners), they got to work.

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And boy did they work. After 3 weeks of sessions- with a double thrown in for good measure- they started to surprise themselves, and came out with a beautiful, elegant dance -something they were sure they couldn't achieve, just weeks before! They were so bouyant about their progress that the continued on and opted to do the Disclosure remix of their song, also - along with the melodic "Latch" acoustic by Sam Smith, ensuring they would get their party started.

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All in all, these two actively surprised themselves (and us) with how good they became, and have the most beautiful photos to prove how gorgeous their dance really was!  Thank you for putting in the effort and the time you two, to something that was first an afterthought, but then became something beautiful, created just for you.

We are proud of you both!

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Watch other beginner couples like Courtney & Mark pull off the seemingly impossible  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel! 

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Emily and Shaun - such lovely people. Shaun -owner of a construction company and Emily - a Primary School Teacher at St Cuthberts - both came into the studio with very different approaches. Shaun's family had run a Swing Dance company while he was growing up, so Shaun had performed before and dabbled in Musical Theatre - so outside of a his life as a builder, he was a consummate performer! 

Emily on the other hand, had had no experience and to top it all off was super nervous to dance in front of a family that were basically a dance dynasty! She was unsure and didn't believe she could pull off a great dance that would impress everyone.

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But, with determination and with gradual confidence, the pair really came alive. Through full on work days, floods, a gym injury, and head colds, they came to studio and perservered. Shaun's confidence in his fiance, and her own persistence and caring really paid off, and they came out with something so beautiful for their friends and family to enjoy. Complete with some fast and full-on lifts, that Em still can't believe they did!

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Quote unquote "You all told me that by the end of this process I'd be able to do it in my sleep, and after seeing all the complicated moves you had in store, I thought - there is NO WAY. No Way! But now, it all feels natural, and I'm thinking to myself - 'could it be harder? Did we make it too easy??" 😂. 

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So obviously we did our job right! They both grew as dancers and as a couple with fantastic comms and patience with each other, and we have gotten to know two of the loveliest people that have ever walked through our doors.

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Thank you to the two of you. And here's to a wonderful married life, and a prevailing friendship with you, and us, moving forward! 🤍

See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Dillon & Tish, a young, motivated couple came to us with a specific song, and idea in mind. They wanted to use their favourite Khalid track "Better" ("their song") & had a beautiful Zayn song picked out, prior. Music meant a lot to the two of them, and using this particular choice of song as a message to their friends and family of their love, was the greater end goal. The only catch? They both said they couldn't really dance at all 🤷🏻‍♀️

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From the get-go they were ready and willing to work. They came in late nights (Tish: a Paediatric Emergency Nurse at Starship Hospital, dealing with long shifts, high stress, and an unpredictable schedule; Dillon: running Logistics at a busy Courier Company also dealing with the exact same thing - no easy feat through and after a pandemic and in the demanding aftermath of a largely online shopping public!).

Both on call, both hard workers, both crazy, unpredictable schedules. #ClassicAuckland

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We happily got Tish on her feet, training, and believing in herself, and we helped Dillon move past his very much perfectionist tendencies. This couple are young and successful for a reason - and we knew, overall, that if Dillon was happy with it, then it was a sure thing. As it turned out, two of Dillon's nephews (guests at the wedding) were actual professional dancers - supporting from the front row - so knowing that, there was extra pressure on the couple to impress! And they did just that 🫶🏻

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We're so proud of these two - working together and with us to create something so magical for their Big Day & even performing their piece in our RISE show. How incredible to meet such kind and giving souls, willing to work, and making great friends in the process.

Thank you for your time and your presence, you two, we love you both! #TishAndDillonForever 🤍

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See some of our other incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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The lovely Rachel and Armand came to us with a very specific idea, and a very specific song. They decided that they wanted to base their dance on their favourite new song of the moment - Conan Gray's Summer Jam "NeverEnding Song". It was fun, new, young, upbeat, and fresh - just like the two of them. We envisioned top down in the convertible, blasting this song on a road trip - summer fun and freedom. Kinda just what the world needs right now!​

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They worked hard and trained hard, both with no dance experience and with a few moments of doubt within themselves, at different moments in time, championing each other all the while - and in the end they created something with us that was original, energetic, fun, and very Conan Gray!​

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We're so proud of them - they've been welcome personalities in the dance studio each week, and they delivered a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a gorgeous card and book to us, to say thank you for what we had done in helping them create their masterpiece! Something very thoughtful for two people heading out to the biggest day of their lives, and masses of things to think about/organise! We are grateful 🙏🏼

Thank you Rachel and Armand - you are lovely, you are kind, you are talented, and we are so happy for you!​

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Nick and Fay are two of the cutest individuals (and lovely couples) we've had the pleasure of meeting in our time choreographing and training First Dance couples at ADC.

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Their eclectic sense of humour and stellar music taste really lit up the studio, and they kept their unique sense of individualism throughout the entire process. Across the time they were training with us, we got them through the discomfort of being in front of a crowd (Fay) and back into the spotlight after a stint at Musical Theatre as a kid (Nick - mainly behind the scenes in the tech crew), and looking like superstars on the floor.

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Their brief was to stay out of the ordinary, and stay true to them (and away from a more classic "Wedding Dance" style), and they did that - infusing humour and some real moments of glory in their for the twosome. And after seeing a video of the day, it's safe to say they knocked it out of the ballpark!

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Nick has now also come on board as ADC's Tech/Media Manager, and we're so happy to have him, and to have met them.  Thank you Fay & Nick for making our lives just that little bit brighter - with your sense of humour and unique/creative way of looking at life. ADC will never be the same🤍

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Beini & Jun are just something else. We met them a couple of months before their wedding and they had a very clear idea of what they were wanting - Jun had danced a little bit in High School (a tiny bit of hiphop he said) and Beini had extensive dance training in salsa, ballroom, hiphop -  a lot! They wanted to dance to the beautiful James Arthur track  "Say You Won't Let Go" and they wanted a mix of romance and hiphop. So we gave it to them! And they certainly delivered.

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Every night they came ready to work (even after long days at the office - where they met as high flying Financial Analysts at PWC), and every night they succeeded to break the expectations of what we thought a couple could achieve, each lesson. Both Beini and Jun are in finance and are super hard workers (and very competitive). They did not disappoint!

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Such a pleasure to work with such a talented, hardworking, yet humble couple!

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They absolutely smashed out the performance on the day (many more great pictures where that came from! 👆🏻) and post -honeymoon Beini came back to join our Hiphop class, was invited to join our squad, and performed at our November show! What a way to reignite passion 🙌🏼 Thank you to the two of you. Update 2024: They are now expecting their first child!!

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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We were so impressed by Nick and Carmen. A couple who met in London but were planning to get married in Nick's home country of South Africa, set back by multiple lockdowns and ready to get married! They came to us with the large goal of going from zero to hero. They were nervous but ready to work, and were (surprising even themselves) very impressive from Lesson One.

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With a significant height difference, and putting Nick severely out of his comfort zone (a classic Stockbroker who'd never danced, nor had ever wanted to!) , we pushed them week to week with a lot of challenging lifts- - as Nick was super tall and Carmen teeny tiny in height, it made we decided to put them through their lift paces - a challenge not all couples take on! They did not disappoint and really triumphed when they did this in the scorching heat of SA earlier this year.

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Their young son, Casey, came to each lesson, cheering his parents on, and was as impressed as we were each night. Offering high fives of triumph at the end of their performance each night, he was also their biggest fan on the day of their wedding, and they managed one of our hardest end dips, to date. We love a couple that can't resist a challenge!

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Before we met them, Jessica and Samuel were busy paramedics and hospital workers, working 7 day weeks without much break, combatting the full-on health problems of Aucklanders dealing with the stresses and strains of floods and cyclones! They had one week off, after working in their jobs solidly for months, before their wedding, and came to us to get a wedding dance done (fast).  We are usually booked out, well in advance, but these two were lucky - as fate would have it, there was a session available three days running, and two double sessions before they caught the ferry to beautiful Waiheke Island.

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Last minute Wedding Dances are not for the faint hearted, and we wouldn't recommend it to anyone that wasn't prepared to learn and work! But Samuel and Jess were the perfect couple to come in. They were ready to work, Sam had a little bit of rock'n'roll experience as a kid, and Jess was open-minded and excited. As destiny would have it, the fates aligned, they found us, and we found them!

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After a week of dance training, the two were ready. We (and they) were amazed at their final result - just as they said - the choreography was magical and they captured the essence perfectly. We are so proud of them (and us) and wish these two busy essential workers all the best on their wedded journey!

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Sarah and Ryan came to us with a extreme juxtaposition of skills - Sarah had danced a lot as a kid and the dance meant a lot to her, and Ryan had no experience and was nervous that he was going to let his bride-to-be down. Sarah came in with a huge list of songs, but after hearing their story, and with some help from their instructor Kimberley, they settled on their favourite band The Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Not your average first dance song, and not your average first dance!  Over the course of time, both Sarah and Ryan learned to work together as a team. Sarah learning patience and trust, and Ryan working super hard and focussing on becoming the best dancer he could be (which as it turns out, is quite a good one!) 🙌🏼👏🏼. 

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We saw them evolve as a team - not just two individuals working separately, but collaborating together -both uplifting each other through the whole experience. This couple were the most changed of all of our couples this season. Not only did they learn to dance and pull off the choreography of the century (to the band they first met to, no less), but they managed to grow closer and trust each other innately, in the process.

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We are so proud to be part of their journey, and their big day. And we are so grateful to recieve such a rave review! Thankyou for putting your all in, and being so dedicated, and thankyou for trusting us, and each other. We are SO PROUD of you both (and can't wait to see the video!)

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Shane and Olivia turned up on our dance doorstep the week after Christmas, scared they'd missed the boat for their February Wedding Dance. Luckily, there was an opening, and two days later they were underway with their first dance. Liv's favourite movie, Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion featured an 80s version of  Cindy Lauper's "Time After Time". They really wanted to do  a version of the song, but didn't want it to come off too cheesy or shmaltzy. After a suggestion from their choreographer, they opted for the beautiful live version by Sam Smith. The perfect choice, it turned out.

An incredibly competitive couple, Liv and Shane worked until perfection. Both high up in BNZ and Westpac respectively, they would come and train after work, sometimes double sessions, to get their routine just right. After 4-5 consecutive weeks with us, they were ready to go. So focussed, and such high-calibre people. We loved their excellence, diligence, and fastidiousness! Just want you want in a student when you're training them for one of the biggest performances/days of their lives!

They ended up with something beautiful with a lot of lifts, and difficult dips, and they pulled it off in Queenstown, together. 

They make the perfect team. Both go-getters, hugely successful, and cheering each other on when the other had had a hard day at work. What a pleasure getting to know these two! We can't wait to see what life has in store for them 🤍

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Bevan and Anushri initially came to us with a traditional romantic song, but they had a little bit of a twist - they wanted their wedding dance to kick off the dance floor, and go into some old school 90's /early 2000s hiphop to get the party started.​  We were happy to oblige!  🎉 We love a couple who are working to achieve something great, and out of the ordinary 🙌🏼

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They came to us just after Christmas 2022 as complete beginners, nervous but open-minded, and worked through nerves, and a gym injury that Bevan had sustained, pre-new years.  They learnt 3 different styles in a matter of weeks, focussed (doing several back-to-back sessions with us) and came out with something that was truly original and expressed who they were as a couple. They were super fun, light-hearted, and determined, and they've come out with one of our favourite choreographies, so far, this season!

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The groom also came to a couple of secret individual private lessons while his fiance was on her Hen's Weekend, so he could surprise her with some MJ moves, Usher slides, and general rhythm, at the wedding. If that's not romance, we don't know what is! 🤍

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Thank you so much to the two of you for being some of the most fun clients we've had the pleasure of teaching! We can't wait to hear/see more from you when you're back from your honeymoon!

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Watch some of other incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Lachlan and Shahana came to us with a very specific song in mind - "Best Part" by Daniel Cesar - one of our absolute favourite songs here at ADC HQ. Shahana's dress was a very specific and particular challenge - bejewelled and 10kgs, tight and heavy, with a lot of fabric! Gorgeous, but very difficult to choreograph to! The other challenge was that it was being made in Melbourne, and with all of the lockdowns and border closures, Shahana hadn't had a chance to fly over to go and get it, to see how tight/danceable/long it really was going to be!

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So, a week before their wedding (and a few weeks into our dance training) she flew to Melbourne to get it! We managed to switch out a few lifts and re-train this dedicated and focussed couple, to suit the changes in the dress, and bring their romantic choreography to life (with a few differences from the week's prior!) - and as every person that's every learnt a dance knows..that's no easy feat!

As well as their height difference, they also work both challenging hours in high pressure jobs. Shahana on film sets, and Lachlan for the Ministry of Environment. They did so well with all of the mounting stress around them (floods etc), in their jobs and with all the wedding organisation, and we are so glad to have given them a haven to step into, each night they came to rehearse and learn. We are so, so proud of them. A young couple with their lives ahead of them, and their decade-long romance (they met at Uni housing and have been inseparable ever since!) now sealed with a gorgeous dance (and wedding) to top it off!

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Congratulations you two, and thankyou so much for your lovely review and email 🤍

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Watch some of other incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Kate and Mike are a one of a kind couple - as soon as we met them they just lit up the studio. Such fun, easy going people - always with a joke or two after a hard day at work, and during their training sessions!​  They even showed up right before Christmas in Santa hats and helped alleviate the busy wedding season we have been having over this summer, with their joviality - making us laugh, constantly.

They were both kind, dedicated, excellent students to have in studio each week, and started off as complete beginners, super scared of how terrible they'd be!   They came in with a song they really loved (Jessie Glynn "Hold My Hand"), and an open mind, and let us just go for it! Their brief was to do something fun that was  entertaining, light-hearted and energetic - which they really nailed.  They came to play, every time they graced the dance floor, even in the sweatiest and hottest of muggy Auckland days!

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We decided to go down the route of the Jamie Lee Curtis and Arnold Schwarzenegger "True Lies" Tango scene, with throwback references including a red rose in Mike's mouth for one part of it 🌹 Only Mike could pull it off - such a hilarious personality!

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We couldn't have asked for more with these two. It has been really incredible to meet people who are so dedicated to being excellent and we love that this season we've been  surrounded by students and clients that really know they want to achieve greatness, and give their all to create magic with us! 

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It's days like these when we receive their review in the inbox, that we light up, and really feel our purpose. 💌

It's been so hard out there lately, with flooding and cyclones and extreme weather. It makes it even more special to be choreographing these amazing dances and training these couples for one of the most special days of their lives.

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Congratulations you two, and thankyou so much for your lovely review and email 🤍 We love you both!

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Watch some of other incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Victoria and Dan are some of the most fun-loving and epic humans that we've had the pleasure of teaching. They arrived on our dance doorstep, just after Christmas 2022, with open minds and great senses of humour. Dan came prepared with a song he had found while watching the Pokemon movie - not exactly where you'd usually find a great Wedding Dance song 🤣 

But, it was the perfect choice - in the span of a few short weeks, Victoria & Daniel had mastered their piece and brought in their bridesmaids and groomsmen to be part of it. Their Bridal Party landed in Auckland a week before the wedding (last week!) and had just three hours with us, training. None of them really had a clue what was in store for them when they arrived, but they were so energetic and ready for anything, training all night, with us! We love a group that's focussed! 🙌🏼

One of Victoria's bridesmaids turned out to be a cheerleader from Dunedin but the rest comprised of plumbers, engineers and non-dancers from all up and down NZ! But they achieved something that made them all looking quite professional, in a very short amount of time. Trust these two to have equally amazing, dedicated, focussed friends 🤷🏻‍♀️

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& see some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Hemma and Andy came to ADC with a very clear idea of what they were wanting in a wedding dance. As Hemma and Andy's parents were both very traditional, they wanted to do something that had an Indian flair, but that would ultimately shock their traditional families!

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Choosing songs that had the Indian influence and the sitar in it, throughout (Selena Gomez's Come & Get It intro, mixed in with the Pussycat Dolls "Buttons" dance breakdown, interweaved with snake charmer influenced undertones), they (and we) had a blast creating something completely different than any other dance we've ever done, for their big day.

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Andy (a solicitor) and Hemma (writer for the Denizon/Fashion Quarterly) both gave it their all - with Andy's performance prowess shining on the floor at each rehearsal!), and we came out of it with something truly unique. We can definitely say we've never had anyone ask us for a PCD song for their Wedding Dance, but it worked!

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Groom’s suit: @workingstylenz

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Michelle and John came to us with 5 kids between them, and not much time on their hands! John runs a big tech development company and every time they entered the studio each week they told us that they would come in frazzled, and leave feeling fantastic. Both absolute beginner dancers (with self-professed two left feet) and with a challenging dress for Michelle to dance in - they worked very hard, across floods and cyclones, and came out with something elegant and beautiful.  They knew their dance inside and out, and cheered all the other couples on every time they crossed over with them. Such a pleasure to teach - thanks for your hard work you two. And have an amazing honeymoon!!

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We love the look on Michelle's face in this photo - absolute joy. After working so hard across a couple of months it was absolute freedom being able to go out and just smash it! And enjoy it all the while. Well done Michelle and John!

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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As high-powered (lovely) executives owning Westfield and managing Sylvia Park/Kiwi Property respectively, Tonya and Clive came in focussed, fun, open-minded and ready to work. With an incredible work ethic and a light hearted determination, their brief was to embarrass their teenage children as much as possible, who had returned from overseas to be at the wedding. They came prepped with an ample playlist and we chose three songs, together, to surprise their crowd with. 

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They started with "Cake By The Ocean" with a salsa'y type upbeat, fun number, and later learned Hiphop-style inspired "Hypnotise" by Notorious B.I.G (!). With a beautiful romantic number to Stan Walker's "Tennessee Whiskey" to top it off, and  set the initial mood.

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Clive (a former rock climber and air rescue helicopter paramedic) was super co-ordinated (although initially thought he would be terrible!) and we even taught him how to breakdance. They did some daring lifts, and nailed each section of the piece, across multiple different styles, and they cheered all the other couples along that they happened to meet along the way.

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We loved every minute of working with these two - creating something so fun and original, and are so happy to have met them. Thankyou Tonya and Clive - you have set the bar for 2023!

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Gareth and Roshni have been one of our favourite couples, to date. They are kind hearted, hard working, and so ready to learn. They came from no dance experience and worked their way up to performance standard and we are SO proud of them. It has been a pleasure to meet them both, and to become friends with the two of them, now all the wedding madness is over!  Congratulations you two!

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A lawyer and doctor, respectively, both Roshni and Gareth have had high pressure jobs over the last few years of lockdowns and mandates, and it was a privilege to bring them some peace, calm and romance in studio, at every dance session they attended.

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Emily and Kenny came to us with a little experience in singing and dancing  (they both performed at Engineering School in their Engineering Revue, a few years prior to meeting us) and  both love music and creativity as an outlet. Kenny and Emily work in fairly high powered jobs keeping NZ connected, high up engineering teams at Vodafone and Two Degrees, and have had busy, hectic, important jobs introducing 5G to NZ..

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They came with an open mind and a strong, dedicated work ethic - after busy days at work they did multiple double back to back sessions most weeks (sometimes double back to back  sessions,  twice a week!), and blew us all away. Kenny even sung in our show on the night Emily was away for her Hen's Weekend, showcasing his musical talent in front of a full house and all of our dancers! Both Kenny and Emily  are now well and truly part of the ADC family.

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It is a pleasure to meet such a hard working couple, ready to work and learn. They really put their all in every time we saw them, and we are grateful we got to create with and for them! Congratulations - Ken & Em Forever 🤍

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See some of our incredible couples  here, in our  Summer 2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Alyse has been dancing with us since 2019, and has a rhythmic gym and ballet background - dancing since she was 3 or 4! As well as doing all of the different styles here at ADC (Heels, Lyrical, Hiphop), and participating in all the shows over the years, we knew she was going to be spectacular.

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Her hubby-to-be on the other hand, we had never met, and Alyse wasn't entirely sure how long it would take for him to cave in and say yes to a dance and how good he would be.

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But what a dancer he turned out to be. He showed up at every lesson ready to work and learn, and sweated throughout! They executed some awesome ballet lifts to perfection as well, even through all of Freddy's nerves. Even up until the last lesson he still hadn't shown us his 6 step (we'd taught him an epic breakdancing move which he was scared to do in front of us but had secretly been practising right up until the day!), and they smashed it out of the ballpark.

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We were lucky enough to go down and film them and see it all in action - and they did not disappoint. Freddie was debonair and executed all of the lifts magnificently, and was super confident on the outside (and if he was nervous on the inside he didn't show it!) but brought the Wanaka house down. The South Island, didn't know what hit it 💥

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It was hard to hear the music, as the audience was so loud, clapping and cheering, and it was an amazing way to kick off the "end" of the pandemic/restrictions with them, as NZ moved out of Level 3.

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Thank you to Freddie for keeping an open mind and really dedicating himself to the cause - you made your bride proud. And to Alyse - we love you so much ! And are so proud and happy to have been a part of your big day. It was a long time coming for you guys, with all the lockdowns interrupting (and three wedding reschedules) and what a way to celebrate. Congratulations, Mr and Mrs Wright. 🤍

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See Alyse and Freddy dance their dance here. Please note, all these kinds of lifts are not for every couple, and they were specifically asked for and choreographed in for the two of them, to also suit their song, style, Alyse's level of dance experience,  Freddie's open mind (!) and their personalities. Each dance and every couple is different, and we cater to all!

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Ashleigh and Cam came to us with completely open minds and a song that they absolutely loved - they were hugely determined, and worked so hard to achieve what we created for them - spins, lifts, dips, footwork - they did it all!

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As they started before the big Delta Lockdown, they were consistently interrupted with lockdowns and setbacks to their wedding. They had multiple reschedules and learnt some of their lessons outdoors, and even had one on the night their wedding was supposed to be, which was hugely emotional for us all! 

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They nailed that session, and many after, and there were tears of triumph as they completed and rose to every challenge that life threw at them throughout the process.

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We are so proud of these two - they've sent us their video of the day, and we are so happy for them. One of our most triumphant stories for sure! 

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And to all our lockdown couples who really created magic and did some wonderful things over the most challenging time - we are so proud of you all! 

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See some of them, here, in our  Summer 2021/2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Sophie and Damien are both personal trainers, so their fitness and strength level was already high! Even though both worked long hours -early and late  (Sophie is a Makeup Artist on Shortland Street, they own their own gym, and both run PT sessions all day every day!) - they were motivated and ready to work, quickly and efficiently.

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We hit them with some of the hardest lifts we've ever attempted and they came to play, every time! 

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We found out in their fourth or fifth session with us that Damien is actually classed as legally blind - but his innate skill and physical ability disguised that fact, and we had had no idea! They just moved in leaps and bounds (literally), each week.  

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Their dance has been watched over 10,000 times on TikTok, and was such a fun set to choreograph to one of the most original song choices we've had, to date!

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See some highlights of Sophie & Damien, here, in our  Summer 2021/2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Jaimee and Kaine came open-minded with a difficult Hiphop song - from one of the first concerts they ever attended together. After talking them through that it might be one of the more challenging song choices in terms of learning and creating a choreography for them, they were determined to come out with something unique and creative.

The very first lyric of the song (Heart Don't Stand a A Chance by Anderson Paak) is "Champagne, Pouring Down". We suggested that they pop some champagne at the start of their dance in front of the crowd at the bar. Not a traditional start to a First Dance - but not a traditional couple! 

That was the start of creating a performance that was truly unique for them - they are a creative, exciting and unique couple and they wanted their First Dance to reflect their personalities. 

Kaine went from nervous and unsure to confident and a true performer by the end of it, and Jaimee was brimming with enthusiasm and life. The achieved some difficult lifts and dips and really wanted to give it their all.

We loved working with them both, especially in such a hard time in the world. It was refreshing to see them liven up the dance floor, with each other, each week.  Thankyou, you two, for your joy and open-mindedness, and for going along with all of our crazy,  creative ideas! 

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Julia and Armin are such warm, athletic, talented people - they worked hard across several weeks to gain steady rhythm and confidence in themselves and each other. As former rowers, they were initially nervous, but openminded, and turned out to be competitive, athletic, and focussed - so we pushed them accordingly, and they faced every challenge we presented them, head on! 

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Overall, they came out with something fun (with solos of their own) and super romantic that showcased their warm, fun-loving personalities. We couldn't have asked for anything more from the two of them. And they did it all while coping with the stress of planning a wedding in a pandemic, buying and moving house in Level 3, and through one long lockdown.  Awesome couple.

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Update September 2022: Julia & Armin now have a little one on the way - congratulations guys!!

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See snippets of Armin and Julia, here, in our  Summer 2021/2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

Wedding Dance Song:

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Sara and Zahid worked across two lockdowns and through multiple different restrictions in terms of border closures and multiple guest number changes. They worked so hard on difficult lifts, even through Sara's fear of heights, and nailed it. Their dance turned out beautifully and we've made great friends with this soulful, honest, warm couple.

We're so proud of both of them for making it through one of the most stressful times, wedding-wise, that we've seen, and for Sara for dancing in THE DRESS. 

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Sara returned to classes on her own and now does Lyrical and Heels, some individual private lessons, and performed in our October Show last year with her family and Zahid sitting proudly in the audience. What an adventure and so amazing to see Sara back on the dance floor!

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See snippets of Sara and Zahid, here, in our  Summer 2021/2022 Wedding Dance Reel!

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Kat and Pete came with an Elton John track "Crocodile Rock" and wanted something a bit different from the traditional. We suggested they use the Rocketman movie version, as it had an incredible story to it - acapella into rock, and a really amazing kick to it, in terms of performance. They tentatively agreed, but never looked back. Once we started teaching them their partner work number (with elements of swing, rock n roll and a few amazing lifts), Kat and Pete got focussed and nailed it to the ground.

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They are an original, fun couple, and we wanted a dance to reflect that. Kat's sister had recently got married with a more classic piece that suited her personality, and Kat wanted to bring something a little different to their night.

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They started before the first lockdown and had almost finished before NZ went silent! They came back 6 months later, ready to pick up right where they left off, and because they'd trained hard pre-lockdown it only took half an hour to get them back up to scratch! Thank you muscle memory! We're proud of them for navigating stressful times and a NZ lockdown, and for not giving up!

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Update: Kat and Pete welcomed a baby to their lives, recently!  Congrats guys!

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Vanessa and Craig started their dance journey with us about three weeks before NZ's sudden Level 4 Lockdown. They put their Fiji wedding on hold, and kept practising throughout the year, coming back to us after almost a year of waiting when they had rebooked to get married in Kumeu, Auckland at the beautiful Hunting Lodge.

They continued with their dance across Auckland's Level One, surviving multiple yo-yo lockdowns, and came out more resilient, more appreciative, and, as incredible dancers at the other end! We're so proud of them & they did their beautiful song justice. Congratulations Vanessa and Craig x

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Himani and Souf have braved adversity from their families, being of two different religions. Souf's religion did not approve of the wedding nor , but they decided they would do a wedding dance in spite of this. Their dance was a love letter to all that they faced.

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Their love has overcome many obstacles, and they have brought peace to each other (and to us) across this stormy year. What a privilege to have taught them both.

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Chloe and Keenan nailed their dance to James Bay. We LOVED it. They've sent us video and the crowd are going wild. It was so exciting to give them something so classic yet original, that was romantic and brought the house down. Thanks for working so hard guys, and for choosing such a beautiful song! It still takes us away to this day! 

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Update: Chloe and Keenan have since welcomed a little Bub to their fam! Congratulations!!! We're so happy for you x

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Liv and Andrew came to us as a former rhythmic gymnast as a youngster and brand new to dance , respectively. They worked hard and nailed multiple hard lifts and came out with a beautiful traditional piece that showcased Olivia's gym background, to a traditional music piece that set the romance of the day! Even with a couple of weeks off when they went down with Covid, they came back, better than ever.

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Hannah and Jordan are both doctors and their whole bridal party were doctors. The strange thing we've found about pretty much all doctors we've met (about 40% of all of our students are doctors!) is that they're really multi-talented. Hannah and Jordan both sing and play instruments (Jordan plays the piano and guitar and scores his own music) and all of their bridal party either danced, sung opera, were in barbershop quartets, or did gymnastics! 

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So, we thought - why not use all of this talent, bring in the bridal party, and combine into one epic supergroup performing atop a helicopter pad on Waiheke? So we did. And they did. And it was awesome.

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Hannah and Jordan first approached us with the song "Can't Help Falling in Love" from the movie Crazy Rich Asians. But, they also loved Disney. And the Greatest Showman. 😂 So, we decided to do two performances. One that showcased their singing talent where they sung 'Can't help falling in love" and then danced to The Greatest Showman "Come Alive".

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And we also got the Bridal Party together and did a massive Disney flashmob with all our fave Disney tracks. I mean, why wouldn't you? 😉 They did Kiss The Girl from the Little Mermaid, A Whole New World from Aladdin (complete with a magic carpet) and got their audience laughing and singing along. They got us over to Waihke to co-ordinate and it was a magical experience. We have since become great friends with these two, and they've welcomed a little daughter, Belle (named after Belle from you guessed it - Disney's Beauty and The Beast). We love you guys! 

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Thanks for coming in and just being magic. This is what memories are made of.

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Lisa and Dan manage the Airport Isolation Facilities in Auckland for the Royal New Zealand Airforce / NZ Government and their relationship has spanned trips Peacekeeping overseas and stints in Israel, Australia, and up and down NZ.  Lisa is also a former student with ADC, and both are super athletic and focussed - what you'd expect from the miltary!

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They learnt their dance across 2 x 4 hour dance sessions, flying up to Auckland, and condensing all of their lessons together,  during their (few and far between) time off  -  working hard to help keep NZ safe and Covid-free. We salute you guys!

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Juliana and James are essential workers - James working as a police officer, and Juliana an early childhood teacher. They managed to skate in right before the first NZ Lockdown Level 4, and blew the roof off their wedding!

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Their dance had a LOT of lifts and spins. Juliana was determined to do them, even though she got motion sick in one of our lessons! We asked her if she wanted us to take some of the spins out - she said no, and the rest is history.

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Their dance was EPIC. They danced to a Fleetwood Mac song (amazing song choice) and they worked hard together to nail what we gave them. Super proud of them.

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​Now expecting their first child and celebrating their first wedding anniversary - we're so happy for them!  

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Katrina and Whio came to us after learning another set dance elsewhere. They weren't happy with their experience with their ballroom choreography and wanted something to fit their fun-loving personalities. They were initially nervous to even step foot into another dance studio, after investing time and money elsewhere,  but we set them at ease in the first lesson & found the perfect song! They (and we) love Six 60, so it was an easy choice - such a celebratory, fun song, and they just grew from there. The piece turned out to be one of the most fun choreographies we've done for a couple, and they even did a bit of Hiphop in it, with Whio doing his famous turns and body rolls! 😂

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Wyatt and Emily - originators of the Roskill Handshake. Wyatt and Em were super fun people who wanted something that would bring joy to the dance floor. They chose "Happy" by Pharrell and they lived up to the name! Every lesson they would pour their hearts into , and they brought so much joy to the floor. They even named one of our dance moves "The Roskill Handshake" as they both went to Roskill Grammar and apparently that was what it was called! Every dance couple that has walked through our doors ever since has learnt a version of the Roskill Handshake  - thanks Em and Wyatt. We're so glad you could gift us some of your fun, and we could spread the love!

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These two chose our favourite song, by our favourite band, so it was always going to be an amazing performance! They were performing on a raised balcony of the villa they got married at, so we had the groom enter from up some stairs and walk down to his bride. They danced the night away and have now welcomed a song into the world, and live on a sustainable farm with chickens! We love you guys! So glad you're living the dream.  Congrats x

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Azirel and Mel were getting married in Malaysia - and to anyone who knows what great big Asian weddings can be like - that was very daunting to them! Their plan was to dance in the big ballroom where their reception was being held, in front of a big screen, and enlisted out help to make that prospect  just a little less scary!

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We helped to co-ordinate their entrance, a follow spot, and their awesome dance which happened straight after their slideshow on the big screen! It was one of the biggest dances we've ever co-ordinated and they even got their bridal party to join in. Congrats guys - just stellar, lovely people. What a pleasure to teach.

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Blair and Sam came with two daughters each from previous marriages and wanted to join the two together, with the help of their talented daughters! We were able to come up with something fun, high energy, and that suited the whole family, allowing for an incredible connection and showing of love - signifying the joining of the two families! 

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What a fun way to see off the 2020 Summer Season in style, right before the first massive lockdown!!

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This one is a special one - Gillian is our former event manager and danced with eh company for many years before getting married to her childhood sweetheart, Simon. Gillian, of course, being a dancer with us was amazing - but Simon? Well, he was a self-confessed non-dancer. He is an engineer (which we've found to be actually a great profession for dancers to be) and was dragged along to complete the dance of his wife-to-be's dreams. 

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They started off with a beautiful classic dance to Latch (acoustic) by Sam Smith and then brought their bridal party in. Both bridesmaids and groomsmen were made up of complete non dancers but they were good sports and came in and mobbed at the very end. Such a fun group to teach and it brought the house (or the barn that they were performing in) down. 

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Shane and Tensile are adorable. Shane is Irish and Tenille is a pocket rocket filled with optimism. They're both jokers and were such a laugh to teach. They trained hard and danced at their beautiful venue outside on the tiles. We even went to watch them! Such amazing people and we're still friends with them to this day. What a journey. Thanks guys for your focus, talent, dedication and humour. x

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Annika was a dancer with us before her wedding, and a gymnast from a young age, so we knew if she was going to do a dance it was going to be awesome. Stephen came in late to the game - they started learning in our partner work group classes first and he loved it so much that they did a show! Before they even started learning their wedding dance! All of the skills they learnt from the class helped make their wedding dance even better. They did a lot of difficult lifts, drops and changed songs during the performance -where Stephen got to showcase his Bond vibes and bowtie.

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They've since welcomed a little baby into the world 🤍

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Their Story:

Jodie and Vic came to us with the song of the season - Ed Sheerans Perfect.

About 100% of clients at the time were wanting that song, so we gently persuaded Jodie and Vic to choose another one - one that meant more to them and showed off more of their personalities.

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And boy - did it. They chose Tonight by John Legend and Ludacris, and we kept the Ludacris verse in! Vic got to showcase his amateur acting skills (he was a bartender at theatre mystery nights a long time ago before coming to us) and we got him acting and dancing up a storm.

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What they came out with was pretty spectacular. Such a beautiful couple inside and out! 

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Jodie and Vic have since moved down to Christchurch and welcomed two little children to the world! We still remain great friends with them to this day. We love you guys! (and your song choice still goes down in history as one of our favourites!)

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Luke's sister actually knew our choreographer and got him a dance lesson as a gift. They loved it and continued with the lessons and ended up smashing an amazing performance out with lifts and all sorts interweaved into it.

Catherine his wife was so fun and joyful, and Luke is so lovely. They also saw another one of our couples get married as they were guests at another wedding, and they messaged to tell us it was amazing!

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Both routines brought the (glass)house down, and they had the most feedback from guests that we'd seen, messaging us how amazing it was to watch! Congrats guys - now renovating their own house and welcoming a little Bub of their own to the world!

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"We think the comments say it all. One of our choreographer's friends who was at the wedding coincidentally messaged us to say that no-one believed it was actually Gary doing the dance - he was that good!

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These guys skated in so late! One week before their wedding they emailed to say "um hi guys, we need to do a dance - any chance we could do one? We get married in a week" 😅

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We got them in that night and they worked every day for a week, 3 hours a night and they were awesome.

Their dance was spectacular. Luckily we had space!

Thanks guys for your senses of humour and your hard training! It goes down in history as the latest wedding dance ever to be choreographed, learnt and performed in a 7 day period. 😂🙌🏼

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(Their Story:

Who does a wedding dance to Metallica??

Julius and Shira do, that's who. These guys were such good sports - learning and performing with such finesse and flair. We have become such great friends with them, years later we still go to their bbqs! They have two kids and we still talk about that time Julius tripped on an electrical socket at their venue, rolled his ankle mid-dance during his wedding, but kept going because we'd taught him to (and Shira said to him  "KEEP GOIING!!") , and then was in a moon boot for a couple of weeks afterwards 😂😅 What an absolute legend. We love you guys! See you at the next bbq!

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