We have provided a list of commonly used fast partner dances found at weddings. Most often dancers will use songs from the swing family, such as Jitterbug, East Coast Swing, or West Coast Swing. However, Salsa and Mambo dances have also become a popular wedding dance in recent years due to Latin American influences in music. While they are listed as two different dances, they have identical basic steps and similar variations. The Merengue is also popular because it is an easy dance to learn for beginners and can be danced to any song or genre that has a solid beat. As such, a song that uses the Merengue is recommended for couples that wish to have a mash-up or mix in their wedding dance. The Viennese Waltz is also considered a fast dance, but the music can often seem deceptively slow. Many wedding couples will choose Viennese Waltz’s thinking that it is a slow dance and are surprised when they realize it isn’t.
