Your heart palpitates as the band begins to play. You can see the DJ waving you up toward the dance floor, as the catering hall's spotlight shines in your eyes and you can feel your brand new spouse rising from the chair and reaching for your hand as you both nervously make your way to the dance floor.

You've been breaking a sweat all day, and now it's happening again - this time, the butterflies in your stomach are back and out of control. It's your wedding day - one of the most important days in your life - and your biggest fear is stepping on your mate's toes or looking less than elegant as your start to dance together for the first time as husband and wife in front of the whole world. You think to yourself, "Ahh, if only I really knew how to dance and not be so clumsy and nervous!" Well, not to worry - help is on the way!

It's not as hard as some couples may think to look like Fred and Ginger out on the dance floor. With just a little practice, a caring dance instructor and the notion to have a great time, couples can not only learn how to dance, but can also bring a new dimension of fun and excitement to their wedding day by making their first dance as husband and wife extra special. When experiencing the steamy sensuality of the tango or the graceful romance of the waltz, brides and grooms will be creating matrimonial memories that will last a lifetime for their guests as well as for themselves.

Moreover, ballroom dancing is fun, invigorating and is something brides and grooms can share throughout their years together. With the knowledge of a few classic dance steps, couples may not be so shy to reach for that top hat and feather boa and be the talk of the town, when a dancing opportunity pops up, say, at a New Year's Eve ball.

Beatriz Mejia of "Just Dance" dance studio in New York City has been teaching dance for years, and with just a little friendly coaching, can turn any Tony and Tina into a Fred and Ginger. Mejia says there are more than 20 different styles of dances. However, she specializes in teaching ballroom dancing, or what Mejia refers to as "smooth dancing," such as the foxtrot, waltz, tango and rumba. Mejia explains that most of her clients are couples getting married and range in age from about 25 to 40 years old. She comments that ballroom dancing for younger couples appears to be getting popular again, as she says, "From my years of teaching, partic-