Good Times Productions Wedding Guide - Open Dancing

Dancing at wedding receptions is unique in that the music caters to wide variety of age groups. Variety is the key to making EVERYONE happy. This is sometimes a challenging task. Input from the Bride & Groom is essential. We need to know family traditions and special songs that are specific to your guests. Popular Genres of Music for Dancing at Weddings include but are not limited to the following:

Dance / Disco (Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire to Rihanna
& Lady Gaga) A mix of classic Dance / Disco music from the 70s to
today sparking the interest of your older guests while keeping them
on the floor when newer songs are sprinkled in.

Hip Hop / R &B Hip Hop is the most popular music in the country. From Rob Base’s “It Takes Two” to Notorious BIG to Jay-Z. Hip Hop sets are sometimes better suited for later in the evening when the wedding formalities are over and the wedding becomes a “party”.

Top 40 Rhythmic Mix A mixture of high energy Pop, Dance, Hip Hop and R & B currently at the top of the charts gives your reception a contemporary vibe.

80s Sing A Long An growing genre being played as dance music at wedding receptions are 80s sing a long classics such as Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin”, Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” or Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl”.

Oldies Runaround Sue, The Twist, Shout etc… Classic party songs that have been filling dance floors for generations.

Party Songs Cha Cha Slide, Macarena, Electric Slide etc…. Popular with some, Disliked by others, these songs draw people to the dance floor with or without the cheese. You might want to consider them as backup plans if other genres aren’t getting the party started.

Slow Songs Often used to draw people to the dancefloor, slow songs or jams create an elegant atmosphere perfect for wedding receptions. Classics such as Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” to modern songs such as Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” can be sprinkled throughout the evening.

Ethnic Specific Dances Ethnic dances and traditions can bring a familiar flavor to your family guests. Latin Weddings often require Merengue & Salsa. Traditional Jewish Weddings often lift the Bride & Groom on chairs during the “Hora”. Asian Weddings often have Tea Ceremonies.

Ballroom Wedding Receptions with older guests often like a mix of Ballroom favorites including Cha Cha’s, Fox Trot, Jitterbug, Lindy, Mambo, Rhomba, Samba, Swing, Tango or Waltz

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