ADC WEDDING DANCES
By Appointment Only
Summer 2025 Filling Fast ⚡️
Watch our latest Wedding Dance Reel here (2024).
Please note, due to incredibly heavy demand + a jampacked schedule this Wedding Season, any cancellations, no-shows, or last minute changes will be charged at full fee.
We have choreographed First Dances for the luxury weddings of Miss Universe NZ, select members of the Forbes 30 under 30 list, Partners at Chapmann Tripp and Price Water House Coopers, the owners of Westfield & Sylvia Park, Tech Giants, CEOs, and many, many more.
It is a privilege for us to be creating beautiful, bespoke choreographies for our couples, no matter what your musical style/preference.
From simple and traditional, low-key & casual, elegant to ostentatious, classic to more modern to hiphop to rock/metal, comedic to mashup - 99.9% of people start with us as absolute beginners, all evolving into dancers. From easy, accessible, basic Wedding Dance 101 movement, to full blown bridal party flashmobs on helicopter pads, with crazy lifts - we've done it all! Whatever you are wanting, we've got your Wedding Dance needs covered.
Now also providing Digital Packages & Professionally Shot Wedding Dance Video Options
Some of our clients, dancing at their weddings, below ⬇️
Book a First Dance Lesson with one of our experienced choreographers, and create a unique, individual performance that suits both of your personalities & style. See our Summer Show Reel here! Join some of our amazing couples (above - mostly all beginners with little to no dance experience!) who have worked with us to create their dream dance.
ADC is committed to creating choreographies that are perfect for each specific couple that walks through our doors. Learn a bespoke choreography, and/or create a professionally shot & edited video with us, of your Wedding Dance in magical locations across NZ - ready to release to your friends and family whenever you wish to.
WEDDING DANCE ENQUIRIES
READ SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE 2024 TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
DANIELLE & NIK IRONS
19 October, 2024
Location: Omahanui, NZ
Song: "Firestone" - Kygo feat Conrad Sewell
via insta
"It was UNREAL!! And the most perfect, perfect day. The dance honestly went so well. It was amazing! The biggest cheering as well. Everything was absolutely surreal 🤍💕🤍💕🤍💕 Thankyou so much for your patience with us and for being the world's best dance teacher. We appreciate you so much!! - Danielle (The Bride)
@nz.danielle
"It was the perfect day and the dance was so much fun. Thatn you so much for everything - we felt like superstars afterwards 🩵"
Nik Irons (The Groom)
@nik_irons
ARMAND & RACHEL
Location: Kumeu, Auckland, 2024
Song: "Never Ending Song" - Conan Grey
via insta
"Can confirm @kimberleyjames_ did our wedding dance, and it was magical ✨" - Rachel (The Bride)
@heyyouimrachel @armandpanossian
via Thank You card
"To the ADC Team & <our instructor> Kimberley ❤️
Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for all of your amazing instruction, therapy sessions, inspiration, and confidence. We're so grateful for you believing in us and in our dance.
We can't wait for friends and family to witness what we've created together. Wishing you all the absolute best and you can bet we'll be back for future dance lessons because we've been having an absolute blast!!
Lots of Love, Rachel & Armand"
Read their ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ google review HERE
"We could gush about them all day but I'll finish with: If you are looking for a wedding dance choreographer - look no further. 10/10 would book again."
HOLLY & NISH
(via instagram)
@aucklanddanceco
Best company to work with. We LOVE our first dance ❤️.
Holly - The Bride (the day after the wedding)
@holly_naidoo_
Holly & Nish watched their sister, Tish, & brother in law, Dillon, learn with us and nail an incredible dance.
Watch Tish & Dillon (their inspiration) dance here
YUJIE & JOSH
(via email)
"I have finally recovered my brain a little after the weekend, and just wanted to say a huge thank you to you, Kimberley, and the team.
We have had so much fun going out of our comfort zone, learning our dance, and seriously never imagined we would be learning a First Dance like that, OR be able to pull it off (so well) on the day.
Everyone was so shocked and in awe of the dance (very out of character for us), they kept asking how long we had to practice for, and really wouldn’t believe me when I said, not that much actually, Kim is just THAT amazing of a teacher.
It was amazing having her there on the day as well (as part of the videography package), and I would highly recommend it to any other couples that are considering it.
Lots of love
Yujie and Josh"
"I just wanted to say that the choreography that you had Yujie & Josh do was so *them*!!"
Jade Hoo - Family of the groom and a guest at the wedding, who captured this great shot of the couple dancing, and the ADC Videography team at work! →
CJ & KELLY
Venue: Abel Estate, 2024
(via instagram)
"It was the most magical day 🥹
The dance went better than we ever could have imagined. Our family and friends were so blown away.
Can't wait to get the video 😍"
Kelly - The Bride (the day after the wedding) @kellynicolesinclair
"Ohhhh wait and see the video - WE KILLED IT and had so much fun!!!
Thankyou for everything Kim!"
CJ - The Groom @seejaayyy
LISA & SAM
Venue: Tree Church, Ohaupo, 2024
Song: "Your Song" - Moulin Rouge
"Thank you for being so encouraging and enthusiastic. Loved the MC'ng too! The bridesmaids both talked last night about what a great job you guys did".
- from Shelley De, one of the lovely bridesmaids, after we both choreographed and filmed the dance, and MC'd the wedding for Lisa & Sam!
Lisa is a part of the ADC Team and it was a pleasure MC'ing and choreographing her and Sam after being involved in their flashmob proposal! Watch here.
YUI & GARY
Venue: Mantells, Mt Eden, 2024
Song: "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" - Zayn & Taylor Swift - mashup - into Timbaland's "The Way I Are" 🙌🏼
(via email)
@aucklanddanceco
"We got a ton of people saying how awesome our First Dance was. We're not usually centre of stage of people (or stage people at all) but we're so glad we did it. And of course thanks to Kimberley and the whole ADC team for giving us this special dance and more importantly the confidence.❤️.
Yui - The Bride (the day after the wedding)
@yui_draws
BRITT & DAVID
2024
Song: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
(via instagram and email)
" Hi!!! It went so well!! The energy was unreal!!! Will send some of the crowd reaction photos too!!
Thank you so much for everything - it honestly made our wedding that much more special and fun. It set up the guests for a fun time celebrating on the dance floor, and everyone was talking about it. They said they had the best night!! X
Thankyou for helping us create such a special memory on our big day - the guests had so much fun watching our dance and it was the talk of the day. Our instructor Kimberley was amazing - so supportive, talented, a great teacher, and felt like an old friend! We're so grateful for our experience with her and ADC!"
Britt - The Bride
@britt_penney_
JADE & AODHAN
Location: Matamata, 2024
Song: "Into The Night" - Santana
(via instagram DM)
@aucklanddanceco
"It was the PERFECT day. Couldn't have asked for anything better. We had the most magical day and the dance went great 🥰
Also - I wanted to extend another big thank you, to you <our choreographer> Kimberley, because the lessons we've had have made me so much more confident and comfortable with dancing in general, and that definitely contributed to how fantastic of a time I had last night.❤️.
Jade - The Bride (the day after the wedding)
MAKAYLA & GLEN
Venue: The Red Barn, 2024
Song: "Verona" Elemeno P
(via instagram and email)
"We had a blast and the guests loved it.
Thank you so much for all of your help choreographing our wedding dance. It was such a hit with everyone and got everyone on the dance floor!
It was so amazing to work with (our choreographer) Kim and we had a blast learning the dance. We will definitely recommend you guys to any friends getting married!"
SHAUN & REBECCA
Location: Tauranga, 2024
Song: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" - Frankie Vallie
(via email)
"Just wanted to pass on a huge thanks to all of you for helping us so well with our first dance!!!
Everyone loved it so much, and I’d organised (as a surprise to Rebecca) to have confetti canons popped by some friends at the end of our dance. We don’t have the video yet, but here’s one photo! Will send the video once we get it. Love the photo however 😂
It’s been a VERY big whirlwind following from our wedding and moving up to Singapore!
Thanks so much again!!"
Shaun - The Groom
NATALIE & DENNIS
Location: Tauranga
Song: "I Love You (Always Forever) - Everly Fair
(via instagram message)
"Everyone was so amazed and so proud and shocked! Thankyou so much for all your time and effort with us xx
We will send through photos and videos once we get them! x
Natalie (The Bride 🤍)
Thankyou so much ! Was an amazing day and the dance topped it off. We got so many compliments (even though I had my focussed face on 🤣). Would love to come back and do another dance!"
Dennis (The Groom)
CHLOE & MIKE
Location: UK
Song: Mash Up
(via instagram)
@aucklanddanceco, @kimberleyjames_ You are incredible. We had the BEST WEDDING DANCE.
Chloe - The Bride (the day after the wedding)
& Pre Wedding
(via thankyou card)
"Words can't really describe how grateful we are for the most amazing wedding dance! We have adored the sessions and the energy you have. We initially dreaded the thought of a dance and lessons, but they have been some of our favourite evenings this year!! We will send you a video of our dance, we promise!
Love, Chloe & Mike xxx
via Instagram DM from the UK - after their pre-wedding photo shoot!
"Honestly, learning out dance has put a new enjoyment into our day and we are literally so in love with these unique shots. Our instructor Kimberley James is an incredible human being and we can't wait to surprise our whanau with our dance"
Chloe & Mike
ADAM & JOSIE
Location: NZ
Song: "Beyond" - Leon Bridges
(via email)
"The dance went really well. Thanks so much for everything! I’ve attached a couple of photos and a video someone managed to get of us. We are looking forward to getting the video soon :)"
Adam (The Groom)
Mike McCarthy
(guest at the wedding and former ADC Wedding Dance Client!)
"We just saw Adam & Josie dance. Brilliant. And so are you guys!! 😊❤️"
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SEE SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE 2023 TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
SARAH & RYAN DIXON
MARCH 2023
(via email, March 2023)
"Hi ADC Team!
Wow what a week! Everything about our wedding was magical! The dance itself could not have gone any better, in fact it was our best performance to date (just like our instructor Kimberley said it would be!).
The sparkler tunnel was the perfect entrance to the dance floor and with Kimberley’s and your Tips & Tricks for our Wedding Crew the DJ, MC, Venue and our Photographer/ Videographer worked in sync to pull it off!
We we were so excited to get onto the dance floor and in that moment we were ready! It just felt like Us, performing it for ourselves in that moment.
We could hear the audience gasping and clapping as we hit every single dip, turn and lift and it was honestly perfect! Even now when we talk to people they rave about our first dance and how we managed to dance to the Chillis! <the very first band S&R danced to on the day they first met 🥰>
A huge thank you to our choreographer Kimberley for not only teaching us this dance, but for bringing us closer together as a couple - it was quite literally couples therapy.
A wedding dance is not just something you can tick off your To Do/Wedding Vendor list - you both have to listen, work together, compromise but most importantly work as team, together - and this is what our wedding dance taught us.
We are a much stronger couple for it, thank you!
Much Love,
The Dixons
Venue: The Red Barn
Wedding Dance Song: Love of your Life - The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
OLIVIA & SHANE APPLETON
2023
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND
(via email)
"ADC -Thank you so much!!!
Everything went off without a hitch 😉
It’s been such a whirlwind week since our last lesson, we actually didn’t even get a chance to practise at all beforehand or on the evening of, but it went So well! We were/felt so prepared!
Everyone Loved the dance - they weren’t expecting us to do something so serious/well choreographed (as the theme of the day had been light hearted and a lot of jokes), so it was so awesome!!
Will drop the vid by soon!!"
Shane (The Groom)
Wedding Dance Song:
"Time After Time" - Sam Smith
BEVAN & ANUSHRI
2023
(via email)
Hi ADC Team,
Thank you and <our choreographer> Kimberley so much for everything. Bev and I had such a blast learning our first dance and it’s has become such a beautiful memory for the both of us! It wouldn’t have been the same without all the time, effort and faith that Kimberley put in us!
Everyone LOVED it and were not expecting any of it! We had such a great reaction to it! We still have people talking about till this day!
I will write up a review in the coming days as we are in absolute awe of how great you guys have been to us! We couldn’t have imagined anything better! Thank you once again!
Anushri <The Bride>
Wedding Dance Song:
"I Get To Love You" - Ruelle
"Yeah" - Usher
"Drop It Like It's Hot" - Snoop
LACHLAN & SHAHANA BROWN
2023
(via google reviews)
Hi ADC Team,
You'll be pleased (and relieved) to hear that we nailed the performance! We hit every step, dip and lift. Our guests were blown away and we were super proud of ourselves.
Kimberley (our choreographer) is a not only a fantastic choreographer and dancer but a fantastic person! My wife, Shahana, and I are so thankful for her patience, humour and wisdom.
We went into the lessons as absolute novices, expecting to come out with a pretty simple first dance for our wedding. Instead, we were amazed to end up with an incredible routine full of spins, dips and lifts. We never thought we could dance, but Kimberley made us feel like professionals!
Each dance lesson was a great 'break' between all the stress of wedding planning, and Kimberley's warm, calm energy was so appreciated. Shout out to ADC HQ's Nicole and the team for co-ordinating all our lessons too - their communication was extremely efficient and helpful.
We are so grateful for their time and would absolutely recommend ADC to anyone.
Thanks again!
Wedding Dance Song:
Best Part - H.E.R & Daniel Cesar
KATE & MIKE MCCARTHY
2023
(via email)
Hi ADC team,
It was the best day.
It poured with rain and we didn't even notice. There was cheering and yelling, and it was pretty much loved by (I'm pretty sure) everyone! So much fun, and so glad we did it!
ADC, you were so great, thank you so much!! Videos coming soon once videographer sends them through!!
Much love, Kate and Mike (The Bride and Groom)
Wedding Dance Song:
Hold My Hand - Jessie Glynne
Location:
Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, Westhaven Marina, Auckland
VICTORIA & DANIEL PURDY
2023
(via insta)
"We had the best day!! And everyone LOOOVED our dance!! Mum was so surprised and I caught her crying during! She keeps asking about it too!! Was INCREDIBLE performing it in front of a crowd!
Everyone was cheering and screaming the whole time. The bridal party were amazing and fully spread through the crowd which was so funny cause it seemed as though not even they knew!
Thankyou!! We couldn't have done it without you. It was epic!!!
Will have to have a proper debrief catchup when we are back in Auckland. Currently boarding a plane to Thailand for the honeymoon!!!!"
Victoria (the amazing bride) 🤍
Wedding Dance Song:
Celestial - Ed Sheeran (Pokemon Soundtrack)
Location:
The Coromandel , New Zealand
Watch their final rehearsal last week, here
HEMMA & ANDY LUCK
FEBRUARY, 2023
(via email, February 2023)
"Thank you so much! The guests loved it - they thought <the dance> was fabulous, we had so many comments!!"
Hemma & Andy (the bride and groom) 🤍
Wedding Dance Song:
"Come & Get It" - Selena Gomez
"Buttons" (music video dance breakdown) - The Pussycat Dolls
MICHELLE & JOHN
FEBRUARY 2023
(via email, February 2023)
"Was the best day of my life ! It was so, so good ! Our dance was awesome! Everyone loved it! Will send the videos we have when back from honeymoon! Here are some action shots!!!"
Michelle (The Bride)
Wedding Dance Song:
"Your Song" - Elton John
TONYA & CLIVE
DECEMBER 22, 2022
(via email, January 2023)
"Hi Kim and Team, Happy New Year! Just a note to say - Wow - our Wedding Dance Medley was a complete hit!! It was so much fun to do, and we loved every second of it.
Our instructor Kimberley, was such an awesome teacher and such an incredible person to spend time with.
Thank you all for your patience and enthusiasm - you abolutely made our day.
Lots of love, Tonya and Clive (the bride and groom)
Wedding Dance Song:
Tennessee Whiskey - Stan Walker
Cake by The Ocean - DNCE
Hypnotise - Notorious B.I.G.
GARETH & ROSHNI ROBERTS
NOVEMBER 2022
(The night before their wedding, via email)
"Dear Kimberley & the ADC team
I just wanted to reply to say thank you so much for your hard work, time, and patience coaching us through what I think will be the highlight of the day.
I think the dance that (our instructor) Kimberley put together is a perfect expression of our love and we couldn't have done that without her.
We cannot wait to let you know how we got on!
See you on the other side!
Thanks so much again,
Gareth and Roshni" (pictured in their final rehearsal session 🤍)
After the wedding, via email!
"..the music started, all of our nerves melted away. It went perfectly! Everybody loved it. We got so many compliments, everybody was telling us that it was the best they have ever seen.
It was one of the highlights of the night and we have you guys, and Kimberley in particular, to thank for it. We really felt like the hard work that we all put in came together amazingly, and now we have this incredible memory we will cherish.
Thanks so much,
Gareth & Roshni
.
Wedding Dance Song:
"Adore You " - Miley Cyrus
EMILY & KENNY DORIA
NOVEMBER 2022
(via instagram)
"I'm genuinely amazed and grateful for what you've been able to teach us. (Our instructor) Kimberley has such a brilliant and creative mind that transcends art forms and combined with her positive, caring energy really is one of a kind 😍 So grateful for the opportunity and the faith and trust you put in us."
Kenny (the Groom)
(via google reviews & email) - Emily (The Bride)
My husband and I decided to go to ADC to learn some dancing lessons for our first dance for our wedding.
We really loved every moment of learning everything. We reached out to the ADC team hoping to learn something classic and simple for our wedding dance. With Kim's guidance, we came out with so much more: memorable and super fun dance sessions, vocal coaching here and there, and even performing at the latest ADC Show. All of this culminated in a meticulously crafted, show-stopping wedding dance which all our family & friends absolutely loved!
Everything was way over and beyond what we dreamed of - all learnt within a positive, energetic environment.
Thank you so much team for the dedication and thank you for the lessons and all the chats we had! It felt like date nights whenever we had our sessions.
We really couldn't recommend ADC enough as more than just a place to learn how to dance, but as a place to let your untapped talent & creativity shine.
ALYSE & FREDDY
APRIL 2022
"I've been dancing for ADC in the Squad and edit a lot of the videos for the company, so I already knew how comfortable and confident our choreographer Kimberley could make us feel during our classes, and the support from the wider ADC community is always shown, in whatever they do. So when it came to our wedding there was no where else we were going to go but ADC!
My fiance, Freddy, had never danced before and was not a fan of dancing and very reluctant to go - however he said 'if we're going to do a First Dance, we do it Once, and we do it Right'" - So we did 😂
Coming away from classes he felt more and more confident each week and when his workmates saw the dance they no longer laughed at him for taking dance classes in the first place!
The performance on the day was so incredible - it was probably our best run that we had ever done - and it was all I ever dreamed of in a wedding dance. The crowd loved it - none of them want to do a wedding dance any more in the future as they're too scared they can't live up to ours!
Thank you so much to ADC for all your help and support over the years, especially the year before we could actually get married (while we were training in and out of the multiple NZ Lockdowns) - we really got through the hardest times in our lives together, and dancing brought us so much closer" 🤍
Alyse & Freddy (Mr & Mrs Wright) x
Location: Rippon Vineyard in Wanaka, South Island, NZ
Song: "Don't Stop Believing" - Journey (live version)
ASHLEIGH & CAMERON
ADAM
APRIL 2022
"Cameron and I just wanted to say thank you to ADC & (our choreographer) Kimberley for arranging our First Dance. What a wild ride! Even through multiple lockdowns and wedding reschedules throughout the pandemic we finally got there! It was one of the most challenging things we have done as a couple, but so bloody rewarding.
We told Kim to go hard and that we would give anything a go, even though we both have two left feet. She certainly delivered!
Kimberley made us realise we were capable of more than we thought. We went out there (on the day) nervous to perform, but confident (that we had something amazing), and came away feeling like a million bucks.
Watching the video of our First Dance had us both in tears and now every time we hear our song, we both get so emotional thinking back to the performance, that first dance, and our Wedding Day.
Thank you so much, ADC. We couldn't have done it without you.
Ashleigh & Cameron
Wedding Dance Song:
"A Million Dreams" (The Greatest Showman) - Pink
See some highlights of Ash & Cam, here, in our Summer 2021/2022 Wedding Dance Reel!
SOPHIE & DAMIEN
MAY 2022
"Our first dance was one of our favourite moments!!"
JAIMEE & KAINE THOMPSON
MAY 2022
"We had the most amazing day and everyone absolutely loved the dance 💃"
Jaimee Thompson (The Bride)
"Their Wedding Dance was fantastic!"
Maria Clark - Wedding Guest
Wedding Dance Song:
"Love Don't Stand a Chance" - Anderson Paak
Venue:
JULIA & ARMIN SVOBODA
MARCH 2022
"Definitely the highlight of the night! Kimberley, Armin says you're the best!" - Julia Svoboda | The Bride
"We watch the video of our dance all the time. So stoked with how it went" - Armin Svoboda | The Groom
"When they started the dance I was like.."Hang on - I recognise one of those moves" 😂- They were AWESOME!! You guys did so good!"
Luke Emerson | Wedding Guest
& Former ADC Wedding Dance Client
Wedding Dance Song:
"You Are The Best Thing" - Ray Montagne
Venue:
The Glasshouse, Morningside, Auckland.
SARA & ZAHID AL-ANBUKY
FEBRUARY 2022
"The best part - our First Dance.
Thank you for taking us out of our comfort zone ♥️
Reminding us what it's all about ♥️
Strengthening our bond ♥️
We love you, Kimberley James.
You are one of the most inspiring people we have ever met".
Sara Al-Anbuky - The Bride
Via Google Reviews:
"Kimberley James is an amazing choreographer and teacher. She inspired us to get out of our comfort zone and had us performing lifts and spins we would have never imagined ourselves doing.
She supported us throughout the process, tailored the choreography to suit us and cheered us on with every milestone we achieved. The classes were one of the most enjoyable parts of the whole wedding process, especially after many postponements and lockdowns.
They brought us closer together as a couple, strengthening our bond and reminding us what the wedding is all about.
Kimberley and the ADC team were very kind and accommodating, working with each alert level and restrictions to make the classes safe and comfortable.
Our dance was the highlight of the wedding, and our guests were blown away by it! We were so happy with our dance routine and so grateful that we could finally show off our dance on the big day. We highly recommend Auckland Dance Company to anyone looking to take up dance classes".
Sara & Zahid (The Bride & Groom)
KATHERINE & PETER WRIGHT
FEBRUARY 2021
Wedding Dance Song:
"Crocodile Rock (Acoustic - Rocketman Movie Version)" - Taron Edgerton
Venue:
Kauri Bay Boomrock
".
"Everyone loved (the dance). Thankyou ADC - couldn't of done it without you! Both our parents were so impressed! We were so lucky (pre-lockdown!). We were slightly boozed so Pete threw in an extra spin. Thankfully he didn't drop me! 😂"
Katherine (Mrs Wright) - The Bride
"THAT FIRST DANCE!!! 🔥🔥" - Aisha Zarine (Guest)
VANESSA & CRAIG WILLIAMS
2021
"We had the most wonderful time. I think <our tutor> Kimberley would be so proud. (ADC) You have been wonderful. Thank you for all your help."
Vanessa Williams - The Bride
Wedding Dance Song:
"Our Song" - Elton John
Venue:
The Hunting Lodge
HIMANI & SUFIYAAN MITHA
2021
Wedding Dance Song:
"Falling Like The Stars" - James Arthur
Venue:
The Glasshouse Sandringham
"When my sister Deesha (ADC's Media Person) suggested that we learn a choreographed dance for our wedding, my now-husband’s nerves clicked in straight away - but we were able to convince him to come and give it a try.
From the moment we met our instructor Kimberley James , right up until we performed our dance on the night of our wedding, we felt so comfortable and calm.
Our instructor, Kimberley, took the time to understand who we are as a couple and tailored a dance that completely resonated with us. The song meant a lot to the both of us and she absolutely did it justice, through her choreography.
ADC went above and beyond to accommodate us. From having Kimberley rehearse us at various different locations, getting her to meet us at our venue to review and practise, to finally bringing her positive spirit to watch us perform the dance itself, Kimberley did it all.
Thank you so much, Kimberley - this experience will forever hold a very special place in our hearts."
Himani - The Bride
CHLOE & KEENAN FOONG
2020
Wedding Dance Song:
Venue:
"Thank you so much!! Everyone was stunned and enjoyed. Some overly so 😂 There were tears from my Nana. Excitement from Chloe's Nana. Possible tears. And Chloe's Mum ran and hugged us, very excitedly. It felt like we'd won a competition of some sort!"
Keenan (The Groom)
"Our photographer was mind blown and said she got some great pics, and my mum was jumping up and down and saying 'yes, yes, yes!' haha She was crazy! My cousin is getting married in 4 weeks and apparently someone went up to her after our dance and told her to elope because we'd set the bar so high with the dance!"
Chloe (The Bride)
OLIVIA & ANDREW BITTLE
MAY 2022
"Three months out from the wedding we decided to take dance classes just so we knew how to move together.
A massive thankyou to @kimberleyjames_ from @aucklanddanceco for your patience and enthusiasm! Our lessons reminded me of what I loved so much about dancing when I was a teenager.
My favourite thing about watching the wedding dance clips again is seeing us grin at each other whenever we would get the challenging lifts off the ground"
Olivia Bittle - The Bride
Wedding Dance Song:
"Yours" - Russell Dickerson
Venue:
MudBrick Vineyard - Waiheke Island
HANNAH & JORDAN AU
2019
"ADC - Thank you so much for such a wonderful dancing experience for our wedding.
Your team are fantastic and we so appreciate all your effort, time and joy for dancing.
We will definitely join future classes and are happy to have found a new friend in Kimberley.
Love,
Hannah & Jordan"
Wedding Dance Song:
"A Million Dreams"- Greatest Showman Soundtrack
+ a Disney Musical Flashmob with their friends & family
"Come Alive" - The Greatest Showman
"Kiss The Girl" - The Little Mermaid
"A Whole New World" - Aladdin
Performed atop a helicopter pad at Mudbrick on Waiheke Island!
LISA & DANIEL MCCLAY
MARCH 2021
"The dance was amazing!! Felt so good and I think we blew everyone away!! Will send some pics through once we get the photos back 💕"
Lisa - The Bride
JAMES & JULIANA FEYTER
2020
Wedding Dance Song:
"Everywhere" - Fleetwood Mac
"It was so amazing! The atmosphere (during the dance) was through the roof!"
Such a cool dance - seriously cannot thank <our instructor> Kimberley enough!!"
-
Via email:
ADC HQ: James and I would just like to say a massive thank you.
I was so impressed with the speed you (Lisa) replied. We had many emails going back of forth - working with a policemen schedule is not the easiest! It was super easy booking in lessons.
(Our instructor) Kimberley was warm and friendly and put our nervous minds at ease. Our lessons were so much fun. It was like a date night for us! Kimberley was encouraging, fun, enthusiastic and just a happy and positive, beautiful lady. Learning our dance was just as fun as doing it at our wedding!
On the night, everyone loved it and were cheering and clapping away. Everyone was amazed and thought it was the coolest dance ever!
We will never ever forget our lessons and our wedding…& we were very lucky to just squeak in before all of this Covid19 madness that has shut down the world!
Thank you so much Kimberley for all your time and effort you put into choreographing our dance.
Love Juliana and James
KATRINA & WHIO
2020
Wedding Dance Song:
"<In the video of our wedding dance> you can hear one of our friends saying 'they can actually really dance!' 😂 That's when you know you have a good teacher, and it's all because of you guys! 😊
Thank you so much. We had so much fun seeing you guys every week for the build up of our big day! So glad we did you proud!
(Our teacher) Kimberley is a huge asset to the company and I don't think this review or any reviews on here actually do her enough justice. All we can say is - a big thank you, to you, Kimberley. For helping to make our wedding day the best and one to remember for all our guests!
Definitely recommend!"
Katrina & Whio (the bride and groom)
WYATT & EMILY
2020
Location - Queenstown, NZ
Wedding Dance Song:
"Happy" - Pharrell Williams
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"Kimberley - Thanks so much for all the time and effort you put into our dance! We couldn't have done it without you xx
Everyone keeps commenting on it!! It was so great - it got the dance floor started straight away because everybody was so excited!"
Emily (The Bride)
"The dance went down so well! We're so glad we did it - had so much fun doing it as well!"
Wyatt (The Groom)
TK & RACHEL PARAONE
2020
Wedding Dance Song:
"Sundown" - Six60
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"ADC - The dance was amazing! Everyone absolutely loved it!
Thanks!! (We had) so much fun learning the dance, but also actually doing it too! A load of fun! Have sent a low res video but will send the high res one soon!"
Rachel & TK
AZRIEL & MELISSA
2020
Location - Malaysia
Wedding Dance Song:
"You & I" - John Legend
performed in front of a thousand strong audience in Malaysia, and with the help of their Bridal Party!
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"The dance was perfect! I was literally bouncing off my feet from the excitement afterwards! Afterwards we felt AMAZING and so accomplished! We were so proud of ourselves. ️
Our friends thought the dance was EPIC - we cannot express how thankful we are for your patience in teaching us and having this dance routine to celebrate our wedding! It really was the best day ❤️
We will leave a review of our amazing experience! Thank you for everything and have a wonderful 2020!
Would love to catch up with you, Kimberley, for more life coaching!"
Melissa & Azriel
SAM & BLAIR MCROBBIE
2020
BLENDED FAMILY WEDDING DANCE
Location: Wanaka
Wedding Dance Song:
"Shut Up & Dance"- Blended Family Flashmob with Sam's two daughters, and Blair's two daughters
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"Hi guys,
The wedding dance was epic! Despite all of us being quite nervous, with the adrenaline of being LIVE it was our best dance yet and it really kick-started the party into another gear.
Thank you so much, Kimberley - you are the best, we love you! x
Sam" (The Bride) - pictured with her family their blended family wedding dance flashmob!
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GILLIAN & SIMON FERRIS
(BRIDAL PARTY FLASHMOB)
2019
Songs: "Latch" (Acoustic) - Sam Smith & "A Good Night" - John Legend (for the bridal party flashmob).
Location:
Kumeu Valley Estate
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"Amazing, Kimberley & ADC - we love you & your work! A huge thank you for all of the time, patience creativity and energy you put into our wedding dance. You did an amazing job with all of us misfits - we had such a fun time! Thank you for being part of our special day. Lots of love, Mr & Mrs Ferris x"
"Best First Dance I've ever seen - and we've seen hundreds and hundreds of Wedding Dances".
-Annette Simpkins (Kumeu Valley Estate, Owner)
“Thanks for being amazing teachers! Last night was so incredible in every way. So, thank you." - Nawar (Bridesmaid)
DIPIKA & JAISHAN LALA
JANUARY 2021
Wedding Dance Song:
"Let's Stay Together" - Al Green
Venue:
The Glasshouse - Sandringham
"ADC - The dance was absolutely perfect! We practised for 15 mins beforehand and then went out there and weren't nervous at all.
Our guests totally weren't expecting it and it was the perfect start to the party part of our night. We can't thank you enough for everything!
It was just so worth it for us to come to you. When we have the video I'll send it across! xx"
Dipika (The Bride)
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TENILLE & SHANE O'REILLY
2019
Song: "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" - The Jersey Boys
"We had an amazing team backing us and that was all of you - our ADC Team 🙌🏻
You guys all are angels. You have all done so much for us and have been a huge help. We couldn’t have done it without ya!!
And our (Wedding Dance ) tutor Kimberley? Now that women is a legend and a talent!!
So much ❤️ for you all xx"
Tenille & Shane
ANNIKA & STEPHEN
ABERCROMBIE
2019
Songs: "Fever" - Michael Buble & "Crazy In Love" - Beyonce
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"Hey guys,
Just letting you know our dance was a massive hit - people haven't stopped talking about it!
We had a run through the day before so were feeling confident but still nervous! But as soon as we started we both just had a really good time! Was a highlight of the day for sure.
Thanks so much! Will send some videos through when we get hold of them! xx
Annika & Stephen (Abercrombie)
SARA & THOMAS TESNEIRE
MARRIED IN FRANCE - JULY 2019
Song: "It's Time" - Imagine Dragons <Acoustic>
"Everyone loved [our dance], and we think that we did really well too! According to Sarah, the dance was 'perfect'! Kimberley's advice [for the day and the dance] was perfect and everyone said that the dance was awesome!"
- Thomas (groom)
"We're so proud of ourselves. It was so amazing - thanks so much! All our friends and family came up to us through the night saying how good it was!"
- Sarah (bride)
JODIE & VIC GANESCU
2018
Song: "Tonight" - John Legend
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"ADC helped us with our wedding dance - and we're so glad they did! Our wedding guests went wild and some were in shock as we had kept it a secret until the day! My sister was in tears as she was so amazed and loved it so much!
We initially weren't sure whether we wanted a choreographed dance or not, and we asked Kimberley at first to show us a simple wedding waltz just so that we didn't look totally left-footed. She guided us through our song choice, we gradually built up some moves and we ended up with an amazing dance that we had no idea we'd have been capable of just a few weeks prior!
She is a fantastic teacher, really customized the song and dance to our own personalities and we were laughing and having so much fun every lesson. Even if we didn't have a wedding coming up - it was worth it to try something new and really felt we achieved our goal together."
LUKE & CATHERINE EMERSON
OCTOBER 2019
Song: "Just You & I " - Tom Walker (acoustic)
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"Saaaah good 👏🏻 Oh my goodness - LUKE AND CAT KILLED IT! <Kimberley> You are incredible. What an amazing thing that they will be able to hold onto for the rest of their lives! Thank you so much to you and the ADC team." - Jessie (Sister of the groom, and MC)
"YOU TWO. [The dance] was basically a Dancing With The Stars final blended with the cuteness of the Dirty Dancing movie. Amazing!!" (Cadia - friend of the bride & groom)
"10/10 brought the house down. Here's to many more years ripping up the d-floor."
- Luke (Groom)
"We are watching the vid for the 100th time and laughing so much at everyone's gasps and shocked noises. It was truly the best! Thank you for all the wonderful teaching!! We are definitely getting to ADC classes!! 😍🙌🏼"
- Catherine (Bride)
COLIN & SOPHIE BARTLETT
OCTOBER 2018
Song: "Holding You" - Stan Walker and Ginny Blackmore (acoustic)
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"(Our Wedding) Dance was epic!
... Everything was perfect all day!! Sophie said it was the best day of her life and like a fairy tale. So it was mine too... Everyone had the best comments and lots of tears. They’d said best wedding dance they had ever seen!
Kimberley?: Best coach ever"
-Colin
MARIE & GARETH HILL
2019
Song: "Cheek to Cheek" - Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald
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"Thank you so much for your massive effort. it was totally worth it. (One of our guests) needed to reset herself, she was not 100% sure if it was real or not. 😂
Totally priceless. Worth every cent. And every drop of sweat".
- Marie & Gareth
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"The dance was incredible - especially to see Gary (Mr Two Left Feet) absolutely nail it!
To quote Gary's Dad: "That wasn't my son - he must have a stunt double"
- Paul Manning (Wedding Guest)
KRISTINA & ANDRE
SCHORR
2019
"Dear ADC Team,
We were really happy <with our dance> and everything went as planned. Thank you for getting us prepared!
All in all, our guests loved the dance and we had a lot fun doing it. We had an amazing day and have very fond memories. We thank you heaps for all your help and sweaty dance sessions & we hope you're enjoying the wedding season!
Much love,
Kristina & Andre (Schorr)"
Song:
KATY & STUART GRAHAM
2019
"(The dance) was so goood!! Whew.
We were quite wobbly when we were practising beforehand (on the day). Regretting the sips of drink we'd had earlier! But when it came to show time it was so amazing. Having everyone clapping and cheering gave us such good vibes [and made us smile!!].
I felt it was the best performance we've ever done!
- Katy & Stu
(Song: "Unthinkable" - Alicia Keys)
Watch beautiful excerpts of their day, here.
JULIE & PETER HOSKING
2019
"Everyone was really shocked (about how good we were!). We kept playing the video back to ourselves as well 😂 The dance was really the highlight and the most fun part (of the day).
Thanks to Kimberley James from Auckland Dance Company for being the most amazing dance teacher 😍"
Julie & Peter (Hosking)
Song: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" - Frankie Vallie
"Well that’s got to be the best wedding dance I’ve seen, awesome!! Thanks for having us guys!! "
The Renegades (Wedding Band)
ANTONY & KIM PINKERTON
2018
Kim: "Kimberley was outstanding. Every lesson was full of laughter and fun even when she thought she was being a drill sergeant. Had a blast doing the lessons and the dance on the day. Definitely will miss our lessons with her!!"
Antony: Thanks guys! Couldn’t of done it without Kimberley’s amazing talent and teaching skills. Kim and I already kinda missing our dance lesson date nights!"
KIRSTEN & JEREMY WAHO
2019
"The first thing Jeremy said after we got married was - how are you going to dance in that dress!?!😂
The day was perfect. Can't wait to send you guys photos!"
- Kirsten & Jeremy
Song: "Love Someone" - Lukas Graham
"One of the highlights of the day was an epic first dance – Kirsten & Jeremy's beautifully choreographed first dance was amazing! Some pretty incredible lifts in there"
- Perspectives Photography
ANNA & BRENT LEERSNYDER
2018
"The dance went off a treat and set the mood for a night of cutting shapes and having fun on the dance floor. We were really stoked with how it all went.
Thank you all so much for your support, expertise and encouragement!! You really helped us bring out the essence of the characters and the story. Also for helping us perfect those body rolls...will be using those all over the place now!! Could not recommend you guys enough!"
Brent and Anna
(aka P Swayze & Baby)"
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" - Dirty Dancing
JASON & MICHELLE
POPE
2019
"Have your Wedding Dance choreographed by Auckland Dance Company. You will be working with an understanding, world class professional, and much more.
(Our Wedding) was a beautiful dream. We still cannot believe it.
Thank you, ADC, for being part of the dream" ❤️
Love,
Jason & Michelle
STEPH & BEN
ADDISON
DECEMBER 2018
"Thanks, ADC!! Was the best day ever... We had the most fantastic time learning and doing our dance, totally made it that (our tutor) Kimberley came too!!! Thanks again so much!
Hope you guys have a great Christmas and see you in the new year for sure!
Will send you the video and pics too when we get them x"
- Steph & Ben (Addison)
Song: "Love On Top" - Beyonce
"Was the best wedding dance we'd ever seen and we've seen
a lot of weddings."
- Photographer Bayly & Moore
CARLY & ANDREW
FALCONER
2019
"Hi ADC team,
Thank you so much!!! We are back from honeymoon now and had the most wonderful wedding day. The dance went down very well and we were really happy with it - thank you so much for all the support, choreography, training and encouragement.
Can't thank you enough, we were just so thrilled with everything.
Love, from Us
Carly & Andy (Falconer)"
Song: "All Of Me" - John Legend
LUKE & BECKY BOWMAN
2019
"The dance was so fabulous and we had so many compliments. We had a blast doing the dance. Willow absolutely nailed her bit! Big smile on her face and she went to wow the crowd!)
-Becky & Luke Bowman (who danced in a blended family choreography featuring Luke's 7 year old daughter Willow)
Song: "Latch" - Disclosure feat. Sam Smith
"I loved the way their little girl Willow was included in multiple aspects of this wedding - even the First Dance. As a person who grew up in a blended family, it brought back a lot of wonderful memories. At times it can be a little overwhelming and difficult to process the enormity of your feelings when you're a child. It was a perfect reminder that our hearts only grow with love".
Greg Campbell - Wedding Photographer.
HANNAH & SETH MAYNARD
OCTOBER 2018
"It was great - massive day. Hannah did so well! Everyone loved it and were so blown away. Thanks (ADC) for helping us get there!" - Seth
"Seth did very well and everyone was super impressed with all the lifts!! Said it was like watching Dancing With The Stars!! ADC - Thanks so much for all your help!" - Hannah
Song: "WILD" - Troye Sivan
MARY-ANNE & DANIEL
FEBRUARY 2018
"Our wedding exceeded our expectations. We were blown away by the day Everyone loved the dance! ... Thanks Kim 😍you are an amazing teacher. Dan said last night that he's going to miss our dance lessons. ... Once i get the photography back next month i'll send you guys some more pictures!"
Song: "Stuck On You" - Lionel Richie
JULIUS & SHIRA GHYOOT
ADC WEDDING DANCE
"Thank you for helping us pull off a spectacular wedding dance! Our friends and family are still talking about it. It was truly epic. Kimberly was a fantastic teacher. Her enthusiasm for our dance and song really made the experience even more enjoyable.
We feel more confident dancing together in general now and still cannot believe what we managed to pull off on the day. As a couple of people who 'could not dance' we couldn't be happier :)
Thank you!"
Song: "Nothing Else Matters" - Metallica (!)