Timber, Tiles or Polished Cement? The Right Dance Floor for Your Wedding Dance
You’ve found the perfect dress, picked your dream song, and you’re absolutely glowing after your wedding dance lessons Brisbane or wedding dance lessons Gold Coast with Let’s Dance. Now, it’s time to talk about something that might not be on your radar—but absolutely should be: your wedding dance floor.
The surface beneath your feet can make a huge difference to how your first dance feels—and how it flows. Whether you're planning an elegant ballroom soirée or a romantic garden celebration, the floor matters more than most brides realise. So, let’s talk timber, tiles, and polished cement—because your Brisbane wedding dance lessons or Gold Coast wedding dance lessons won’t mean a thing if the floor isn’t right!
Here’s a bride-friendly guide to the three most common wedding dance floor types—and what each one means for your special moment:
1. Timber Floors – Smooth, Classic, and Dreamy
Timber floors are the gold standard for dancing—and for good reason. They’re forgiving underfoot, easy to glide on, and gentle on your shoes. If you’ve been practicing your dips and turns in our Brisbane wedding dance lessons, a timber floor will help replicate the studio feel. Brides love the soft finish and romantic, warm glow timber gives under the lights.
2. Tiled Floors – Beautiful, But Be Cautious
Tiles can look stunning, especially in outdoor or Mediterranean-style venues, but they come with a few things to watch for. The small grooves between tiles can interrupt smooth steps, and some tiles can be quite slippery—or too grippy, depending on the finish. If your venue has tiled flooring, we always recommend letting your instructor know during your Gold Coast wedding dance lessons or Brisbane-based sessions so we can help adapt your choreography.
3. Polished Cement – Modern, Edgy, and a Little Tricky
Polished cement gives off a trendy industrial-chic vibe, perfect for modern brides. It’s sleek and stunning in photos, but can be slippery under certain shoes, especially high heels or leather soles. It’s important to test your footwear ahead of time, and practice on a similar surface if possible. At Let’s Dance Studios, we often tweak routines for couples with this type of floor in mind during our wedding dance lessons Brisbane and Gold Coast programs.
Whatever surface your venue offers, your dream dance is still possible. The key is to know what to expect and to plan for it. That’s where Mark Daviid’d 20yrs of dance teaching experience comes in. I’ll help tailor your choreography to your style, your song, and yes… your dance floor!
So whether it’s timber, tiles, or polished cement, your first dance will still be magical—because what really matters is the love between you and your partner. Book your Brisbane wedding dance lessons or Gold Coast wedding dance lessons today and let’s make your moment one to remember.