Eras Tour Choreographer Mandy Moore Talks About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Potential First Dance — and Why the Bride Might Finally Take a Day Off
If Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ever tie the knot, one of her closest collaborators already has a few ideas about what their first dance might look like. Mandy Moore, the award-winning choreographer behind Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour and her visually stunning “The Fate of Ophelia” music video, shared her thoughts during the 2025 Gala of the Stars hosted by Dancers Against Cancer in Beverly Hills. Speaking to People, Moore couldn’t help but smile when asked what kind of performance the pop superstar might plan for her wedding day.
“I think Taylor deserves one night where she doesn’t have to perform,” Moore said warmly. “She’s been dancing nonstop for two years — she’s earned the right to just be in the moment.” The choreographer, known for her elegant storytelling and emotional movement style, described what she imagines as a scene that’s more about connection than choreography: “If there’s a first dance, it’ll probably be something small, intimate, and honest — the kind of dance that’s less about impressing anyone and more about two people just being in love.”
Moore’s comments reflect what many fans have come to love about Taylor Swift’s evolution — her balance between grand performance and genuine emotion. Through Eras Tour, Swift has redefined the scale of a live show, performing with a level of theatrical precision that few artists ever achieve. Yet, even in those elaborate routines, there are always moments of raw humanity — a smile, a glance, a shared laugh with her dancers — that remind the audience that behind the spectacle stands a woman deeply connected to her art and her heart.
The conversation comes amid ongoing speculation about Swift and Kelce’s relationship, which has captivated both sports and music fans alike. Since the two first went public, the world has watched them share candid, affectionate moments — from Swift cheering in the stands at Chiefs games to Kelce traveling halfway around the world to join her tour stops. Their relationship has felt refreshingly real, filled with laughter and warmth that seems to ground Swift in a way fans haven’t seen since the early days of her career.
Moore, who has worked closely with Swift on dozens of intricate dance numbers, hinted that the singer’s strength lies not just in choreography but in storytelling through movement. “Taylor understands rhythm, but more importantly, she understands emotion. Every movement she makes means something,” Moore explained. “So even if she just sways in his arms, it’ll still feel like a performance — because she’ll put her whole heart into it.”
Those words carry a special resonance coming from Moore, whose resume includes everything from La La Land to Dancing with the Stars. She’s seen countless couples express love through motion, but says there’s something uniquely authentic about Swift’s artistic presence. “She’s someone who doesn’t fake anything. I imagine her first dance will be that same way — real, emotional, maybe even imperfect, but completely hers.”
When asked what song she could imagine accompanying such a moment, Moore laughed. “She has a few romantic tracks to choose from,” she said, hinting that the perfect choice might already be hidden in Swift’s discography. Fans have been quick to speculate that “Lover,” one of Swift’s most personal love songs, would be the natural pick — especially since it already references a “first dance” and “forever and ever.”
Whether or not a wedding is in the near future for the couple, Moore’s comments give fans a glimpse into how those close to Swift view her next chapter — not as a performer in the spotlight, but as a woman who’s finally found peace in her own rhythm. “I think she’s happier than ever,” Moore said simply. “And whatever that first dance looks like — choreographed or not — it’ll be beautiful because it’s hers.”
As the evening at the Gala of the Stars continued, Moore spoke passionately about supporting dancers battling cancer and the importance of art as healing. But when the topic circled back to Swift, she smiled once again and said, “If that wedding ever happens, I’ll be the first one crying — not choreographing.”
