💃 Kylee & Parker's Wedding Dance Choreography
Father-Daughter & Bride-Groom Mashup • 3:17 Total Duration
Audio File: Kylee F-D Dance into 1st Dance.mp3 (3:17)
Songs: Jax - "Like My Father" (0:00-1:22) + Lauren Spencer-Smith - "That Part" (1:22-3:17)
Bride: Kylee |
Groom: Parker |
Father: Kevin
Created: Sept 29, 2026
Step Names Reference: Beautiful Slow Waltz Routine with Figure Names & Timing (Roma & Marta)
🎵 PART 1: JAX - "LIKE MY FATHER" (0:00 - 1:22)
Father & Kylee | Establishing the relationship, dancing through their history
0:00 - 0:15 | THE INTRODUCTION
Starting Position & Entrance
• Kevin faces audience, center stage
• Kylee enters from side or begins beside him
• Kylee walks around Kevin slowly
• Kevin turns to follow her (¼ turn)
• Kylee comes to his right side
• Kevin offers his hand
Key: Make this cinematic - don't rush the opening. Let the audience see father & daughter first.
0:15 - 0:30 | SIMPLE BALLROOM
Waltz Box Pattern
Kevin: Slow box step
• Step forward (1), side (2), close (3)
• Step back (1), side (2), close (3)
Kylee: Mirror movement + styling
• Follow Kevin's lead
• Add extended arm styling
• Soft développé-like leg extension
• Controlled head movement
• Beautiful body line
The contrast: Kevin does simple steps, Kylee adds artistry. This is intentional and looks sophisticated.
0:30 - 0:45 | FIRST "WOW" MOMENT
Underarm Turn Traveling Sequence
Kevin:
• Hold hand connection
• Guide Kylee's turn (raise arm)
• Let her travel/spin
• Catch hand on return
Kylee:
• Underarm turn
• Continue turning (multiple rotations)
• Travel in small circular arc (train flows beautifully)
• Return to Kevin
• Repeat turn sequence
Wedding dress advantage: Skirt creates the visual effect even if the actual spin is simple. Don't do tight backward spins in skirt - travel forward instead!
0:45 - 1:00 | MEMORY SECTION
Emotional Connection Moment
Kevin & Kylee:
• Return to ballroom hold
• Kevin leads slow rotational pattern (CCW)
• 2-3 counts of rotation
Break:
• Kevin stops, releases hand
• Kylee continues 1-2 steps away
• Kylee looks back at Kevin
• Kevin extends his hand
• Kylee returns, takes his hand
• They embrace or hold position
This is the emotional peak of the father-daughter section. It says: "No matter how far you go, you can always come back to Kevin." Don't rush it - let the audience feel it.
1:00 - 1:15 | BIG FATHER-DAUGHTER SEQUENCE
Kylee's Big Movement Moment
Kevin: Mostly stationary anchor
• Hold Kylee's right hand
• Gradually extend arm as she moves away
Kylee: Expressive lyrical movement
• Underarm turn from Kevin
• Travel away while Kevin extends connection
• Large lyrical sweep around him
• Step, sweep, extension, turn, recover
• Reach toward Kevin at end
• Travel back to him (hand fully extended by now)
• Turn and come back into his arms
This photographs beautifully: Kevin's extended arm reaching toward daughter as she travels. It's the visual metaphor for their relationship - connected but giving space.
1:15 - 1:22 | THE HANDOFF
Transition to Parker
Kevin & Kylee finish facing one another
• Make eye contact
• Kevin takes both of Kylee's hands
• Hold moment (2-3 counts)
• Kevin releases one hand, holds other
• Kylee turns away from Kevin (toward Parker)
• MUSIC TRANSITIONS
• Parker enters as Kylee turns toward him
Don't just walk off stage. This handoff is the symbolic passing of the bride from father to husband. Make it meaningful.
💒 PART 2: LAUREN SPENCER-SMITH - "THAT PART" (1:22 - 3:17)
Kylee & Parker | Moving toward marriage, commitment, future together (1:56 final section)
1:22 - 1:30 | PARKER'S ENTRANCE & GREETING
Kylee & Parker Meet
Kylee: Positioned downstage, turned away from Parker
Parker: Approaches from upstage/opposite side
The Connection:
• Kylee senses him, turns slowly
• They make eye contact
• Parker offers his hand
• Kylee takes it (symbol: she chooses him)
• They come together
This transitions the emotional vocabulary from "father guiding daughter" to "two people choosing each other." It's more equal, more romantic.
1:30 - 1:50 | FIRST COUPLE SEQUENCE
Basic Ballroom Patterns
Parker learns three patterns (that's all he needs):
Pattern A - Slow Box:
• Step forward (1), side (2), close (3)
• Step back (1), side (2), close (3)
Pattern B - Underarm Turn:
• Raise arm to guide Kylee's turn
• Let her spin
• Catch hand on return
Pattern C - Promenade:
• Walk together diagonally across floor
• Side-by-side position
• Kylee on outside
Sequence for this section:
• Slow box (box, box)
• Lead Kylee into promenade
• Travel diagonally across floor
• Lead underarm turn
• Close embrace (return to frame)
Parker's role: Beginner-intermediate (athletic)
• He doesn't need to dance - just lead and look confident
• Kylee does the dancing
• He provides the frame
The audience sees the dance has changed: with Kevin it was about history; with Parker it's about two people moving together. The floor travel makes this clear.
1:50 - 2:05 | "TAKE YOUR NAME" SECTION
Literal & Beautiful Transition
The Sequence:
• Start in open hold (facing each other, one hand connected)
• Parker reaches for Kylee's other hand
• Kylee turns toward him
• Parker draws her in smoothly
• They finish side-by-side
• Brief moment of connection
• Kylee turns underneath Parker's arm (underarm turn)
• Ends facing him again
Visual meaning: separation → connection → turn → connection
This is one of the most effective moments. Literal choreography (taking his name = coming together) but done elegantly, not cheesy.
2:05 - 2:20 | "WHEN YOU HOLD ME" SECTION
Slow, Intimate Moment
Parker: Simple hold
• Hand at Kylee's waist
• Other hand holding hers
• Minimal movement
Kylee: Contemporary styling
• Rest briefly against Parker
• Slowly pull away (maintain hand connection)
• Turn away
• Parker catches her
• Come back together
Repeat 1-2 times or flow into next section
This is where Kylee's contemporary/lyrical background really shines. Parker just holds her beautifully while she explores the connection.
2:20 - 2:40 | BIG CHORUS
Impressive Sequence
Parker's choreography (simple but leading):
• Lead Kylee into promenade
• Walk/travel forward (2-4 counts)
• Guide her turn (raise arm)
• Catch her hand
• Guide another turn
• Come back to closed hold
• Travel together (diagonally)
Kylee's choreography (spectacular):
• Travel in promenade
• Underarm turn #1
• Extend leg (arabesque or attitude style)
• Rotate back toward Parker
• Catch hand
• Underarm turn #2
• Large lyrical traveling phrase
• Run/step back toward Parker
• Close together, travel
This is the most "showy" moment. Parker basically does: walk, guide turn, walk. Kylee does everything else. Audience sees impressive choreography but Parker looks successful.
2:40 - 2:55 | KISS / FAMILY / WEDDING MOMENT
The Emotional Peak
They come together center stage
• Parker's hand at Kylee's waist
• Kylee's hand at Parker's shoulder
• Slow rotation (CCW)
• Face audience briefly
• Continue rotation
• Come back to face each other
THE KISS (at musical moment)
• Don't choreograph through it - LET IT HAPPEN
• Hold position for 2-3 counts
• Audience has the moment
Don't over-choreograph. The kiss is enough. The audience wants to celebrate with you, not watch fancy footwork.
2:55 - 3:05 | POST-KISS SEQUENCE
The Biggest Visual
After kiss:
• Parker releases Kylee (loosens hold)
• Kylee moves away
Kylee does large turn sequence:
• Traveling turn (multiple rotations)
• Wedding skirt opens beautifully
• Finish facing Parker
The Big Visual:
• Parker catches Kylee's hand
• He pulls her toward him
• Kylee does controlled arabesque/attitude extension
• Supported lightly by Parker's hand/arm
• LOOKS LIKE A LIFT BUT ISN'T
• Hold 2-3 counts
• Kylee recovers, comes back to Parker
This is SAFE choreography that LOOKS impressive. No actual lift needed - dress and extension create the illusion. Perfect for Parker who's athletic but inexperienced.
3:05 - 3:17 | EMOTIONAL ENDING & FINAL IMAGE
Slow, Intimate Finish
Strip it down:
• They simply dance together
• Slow rotation
• Close hold (cheek to cheek style)
• Small, intimate steps
• Kylee rests head briefly against Parker's chest
Separate:
• Parker releases hold
• They separate
• Hold one hand connection
• Look at each other
FINAL IMAGE (music ends):
• Both raise joined hands
• Kylee turns toward audience
• Parker comes behind Kylee
• They raise joined hands up
• Hold pose (2-3 seconds)
• THEN they kiss
Why this image:
• Photographer gets a FANTASTIC final frame
• Audience sees bride & groom as a unit
• Raised hands symbolize celebration & future
The contrast matters: Big choreography → emotional quiet section → final celebration. Your guests need time to process and celebrate with you.
📍 Audio Chapter Markers
Add these to your MP3 using Audacity (free) or Mp3tag (ID3 labels):
| Timestamp |
Chapter Name |
Purpose |
| 0:00 |
PART 1: Like My Father - Kevin & Kylee |
Cue start of father-daughter section |
| 0:15 |
Introduction Complete - Begin Waltz |
First choreography pattern |
| 0:30 |
Underarm Turn Sequence |
First "wow" moment |
| 0:45 |
Memory Section - Emotional Moment |
Kevin releases hand sequence |
| 1:00 |
Big Father-Daughter Sequence |
Kylee's traveling lyrical movement |
| 1:15 |
THE HANDOFF - Kylee turns to Parker |
Music transition cue |
| 1:22 |
PART 2: That Part - Kylee & Parker |
Parker entrance section |
| 1:30 |
First Couple Sequence |
Box, promenade, turn patterns |
| 1:50 |
Take Your Name Section |
Coming together sequence |
| 2:05 |
When You Hold Me - Intimate Moment |
Slow, contemporary section |
| 2:20 |
Big Chorus - Most Impressive Sequence |
Show-stopping choreography |
| 2:40 |
The Kiss |
Emotional peak |
| 2:55 |
Post-Kiss Big Visual |
Supported arabesque/turn sequence |
| 3:05 |
Emotional Ending & Final Image |
Slow section into final pose |
| 3:17 |
END - Kiss and Hold |
Music ends, hold final image |
📋 Quick Reference - Who Does What
| Person |
Difficulty |
Main Job |
Needs To Learn |
| Kylee (Bride) |
Advanced / Expressive |
The dancing, styling, extensions |
• Waltz basics
• Underarm turns
• Contemporary styling
• Hand connections
• Extensions (arabesque) |
| Kevin |
Beginner-Intermediate |
Lead Kylee, provide frame & anchor |
• Waltz box (1-2-3, 1-2-3)
• Promenade position
• How to lead underarm turn
• Slow rotation
• Hand height/connection |
| Parker (Groom) |
Beginner, Athletic |
Lead Kylee, look confident, catch her |
• Waltz box (simple)
• Promenade (lead)
• Underarm turn (lead only)
• How to catch/support Kylee
• Dip basics (using her support) |
🎓 Rehearsal Tips & Best Practices
For Kevin
• You're the anchor - stability over speed
• Practice the box step until it's automatic
• Learn how to lead underarm turns (arm height matters)
• Kylee will add all the beauty - your job is to be steady
• Wear your wedding day shoes to rehearsal (they feel different)
• Video record yourself for feedback
• Watch tutorial videos showing from the lead (dad's) perspective
For Parker
• You only need three patterns - master those
• Watch athletic partner dance tutorials (matches your style)
• Practice catching Kylee safely in the supported arabesque
• Your confidence matters more than perfect footwork
• Kylee will guide you - trust her cues
• Video record to see what the audience sees
• Work on hand height and connection
• Practice the dip from your athletic background (similar to a sports catch)
For Kylee (Bride)
• You're the thread connecting all three sections
• Practice with both partners separately first
• The dress is your friend - use it (spins look bigger)
• Your extensions and styling make this special
• Don't dance HARDER, dance more artistically
• Kevin section: classic ballroom elegance
• Parker section: more romantic, contemporary flourishes
• Record video from different angles
• Trust your contemporary background - that's what makes it beautiful
Full Group Rehearsal
• First: Kevin & Kylee only (no Parker) - get that section solid
• Then: Kylee & Parker only (no Kevin) - build their connection
• Then: Full dance with transitions
• Do transitions 5+ times until they feel natural
• Rehearse with the actual audio file every time (music matters)
• Walk through before full speed (technique, spacing, timing)
• Do full run-throughs 3-4 times per rehearsal
• Record every full run for review
✨ Final Notes
What makes this work:
✓ Kevin provides stability & history
✓ Kylee provides artistry & movement
✓ Parker provides partnership & forward-looking energy
✓ The dance tells a story: past → present → future
Your advantages:
✓ Kylee is actually a dancer (let it show)
✓ Kevin is willing to learn (he doesn't need to be a dancer)
✓ Parker is athletic (great for supported moves)
✓ Song mashup is PERFECT for this choreography
Your guests will remember:
✓ The emotional story (father to husband)
✓ How beautiful Kylee looked
✓ The transitions & flow
✓ The kiss
✓ That it felt natural & elegant, not rigid
Things NOT to worry about:
✗ Perfect synchronization
✗ Complex footwork
✗ Looking "professional"
✗ Every step matching the tutorial exactly
Enjoy the process! This is about celebrating your relationships, not executing a Broadway number.