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Jan/Feb 2015

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104 | JANUARY + FEBRUARY 2015 nshoremag.com husband/partner Mitchell, co-own- ers of the Danvers studio, there is no doubt as to why their studio has been going strong for over 30 years. Joanne and Mitchell share their many years of experience working with wedding couples as well as those seeking dance les - sons for other occasions, or simply for the enjoyment of it. As most brides know, there are hundreds of details to attend to in preparation for the wedding day. One of my first questions had to do with timing: How much lead time is advisable for a wed - ding couple that wants to learn a choreographed partner dance? "Ideally," says Crosley, "when the bridal gown is ordered, start your dance lessons." That's not to say every couple will need that much time, but she and Mitchell like to get as much time as possible with every couple. She has taught cou - ples in less time than that but does think it's easier to take a stress- free approach to lessons. "They enjoy the experience of taking lessons if they don't have to rush through it." Joanne and Mitchell, feel strongly that a couple should give themselves enough time to prepare their dance so they can feel confident dancing together in front of their guests. According to both Joanne and Mitchell one of the more reward - ing aspects of teaching partner dance is noticing the "magic" that happens between the couples. They observe when the "sentiment and emotion of the song comes through and it becomes not simply a learned dance but a very per - sonal and treasured experience for the couple." Which comes first, the dance or the couple's special song? Says Crosley, "We always first ask if Joanne and Mitchell Crosley in-depth FACES

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