Wedding First Dance Songs by Dance Style
Having trouble finding a first dance song that is danceable and appropriate for weddings? Here is a list of songs hand-picked by our wedding dance instructors at Duet. There are both classic oldies and contemporary songs to choose from. We've organized them by dance styles so you can choose a song that works best for your favorite moves. Enjoy!
Duet Dance Studio's students, Chris and Christina, performed a beautiful first dance at their wedding. Photo by Jennifer Shaffer Photography.
Rumba
"Let's Stay Together" by Al Green
"Stand By Me" by Ben E. King
"Cupid" by Sam Cooke
"The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson
"You Send Me" by Sam Cooke
"Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" by Frankie Valli
"Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder
"In My Life" by The Beatles
"Let's Never Stop Falling In Love" by Pink Martini
"Boy With a Coin" by Iron and Wine
"Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton
"Just The Way You Are" by Billy Joel
"Save the Last Dance for Me" by Michael Buble
"Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" by Barry White
“Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac
"Loving You Easy" by Zac Brown Band
"I Found You" by Alabama Shakes
Foxtrot/Swing
"Just a Kiss" by Lady Antebellum
"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" By James Taylor
"L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole
"This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Natalie Cole
"Then" by Brad Paisley
"Everything" by Michael Buble
"It Had To Be You" by Harry Connick, Jr.
"Have I Told You Lately (That I Love You)" Rod Stewart
"I Get a Kick Out Of You" by Frank Sinatra
"You're My Best Friend" by Queen
"Better Together" by Jack Johnson
“The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
“It’s a Wonderful World” by Peggy Lee
“The Way You Do The Things You Do” by The Temptations
“Lucky” by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
Waltz
"Moon River" by Audrey Hepburn
"It is you (I have loved)" by Dana Glover*
"Edelweiss" by the O’Neill Brothers
"If I Knew Then" by Lady Antebellum
"Dance Only With Me" by Perry Como
"Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones
"Take It To the Limit" by the Eagles
"Fascination" by Nat King Cole
"The Rainbow Connection" by Kermit the Frog
"Could I Have This Dance (For the Rest of My Life)" by Anne Murray
"When I Said I Do" by Clint Black
"Open Arms" by Journey
"If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys
"Around the World" by Nat King Cole
"When the Girl in your Arms is the Girl in your Heart" by Cliff Richards & the Shadows
“Let It Be Me” by Ray LaMontagne
Salsa
"Como Fue" by Ibahim Ferrer
"Tu Amor Me Hace Bien" by Marc Anthony
"Ven Devorame" Lalo Rodriguez
"Anhelo" by Adolescentes Orquestra
"Just the Way You Are" by Alex D'Castro
"Lady" by Orquesta La Palabra
"You Are My Home" by Chayanne, featuring Vanessa Williams
"Thinking of You" by Lenny Kravitz
"Amores Como el Nuestro" by Jerry Rivera
"Vivir Lo Nuestro" by Marc Anthony
"Bailando" by Enrique Iglesias
"La Vida es un Carnaval" by Celia Cruz
"Cuando Hablan Las Miradas" by Alberto Barros
Do you have a song in mind but don't know how to dance to it? Tell us the title and artist of your song and we can help you figure out which dance style works best.
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The Duet Team is a group of friendly dancers who are passionate about helping people and sharing the joy of ballroom dance. And we love to make new friends and have fun at work! Duet Dance Studio is located in Chicago West Bucktown. We offer ballroom dance lessons, wedding dance instruction and private dance parties. Online Wedding Dance Lessons and Skype dance lessons are also available! Dances we teach include Salsa, Swing, Tango, Bachata, Merengue, Waltz and Foxtrot. Sign up for an introductory dance lesson now to get started!