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About

Mission Dance is a live music band based in Freehold, New Jersey that has been providing musical entertainment excellence since 1991. They have performed at thousands of events around the Tri-state area, continuing to be one of the most sought-after entertainment companies on the East Coast. With a strong emphasis on audience participation and an impressive knowledge of music, this band is a highly adaptable choice for a wedding party.

Services Offered

The professional musicians and vocalists at Mission Dance use their experience and high energy to perform continuous live music from a variety of genres. They will coordinate your transitions from introductions to specialty dances seamlessly, adding elegance and style to each portion of your wedding. Every detail is important to them, transforming each celebration into a dynamic and energetic event that will be remembered for years to come. A variety of arrangements are available to fit the style and tone of your event from a string quartet to a piano trio. All lighting and sound equipment is provided by the ban,d and they are willing to travel to your wedding venue to ensure that your day is as stress-free and easy-going as possible.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Mission Dance

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Lauren Sent on 08/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best night ever

We could not have chosen a better band for our wedding! Jeff was so easy to communicate with in the weeks leading up to our wedding and helped us along with our decisions. The band was outstanding, the ENTIRE night. They truly know how to read the room and kept everyone on the dance floor. Our guests have not stopped raving about them and are still in awe at their talents. Thank you Mission Dance, for making our wedding the best night of our lives, we can't wait to see you play again!!
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Andrea Sent on 01/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best band!


10/10! Stop your wedding band search now - choose Mission Dance! You will not regret it! All of my guests are saying this was the best wedding they've ever been to! Our guests were dancing on the dance floor the entire night! Lee and Andy were fantastic in catering to every request and they curated the most fun playlist ever! The horn section was killer and the singers were the best I've heard EVER! During dinner the singers did a beautiful duet that had every giving them a standing ovation - we couldn't believe how fantastic they were! They also provided music for our ceremony and our cocktail hour. They were so easy to work with, so professional, and so accommodating. I do not have one negative thing to say about this incredible band. I couldn't be happier with our choice! Thank you Mission Dance for giving us the best day of our lives!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 01/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

November 12, 2021

Words cannot describe just how amazing Mission Dance truly is! If you are looking for an incredible night filled with so much dancing- you must have them for your wedding! 3 months later and my guests are still texting and talking about how amazing the band was and how much fun our wedding was and it was all because Lee and the band really get you know you and play the best songs based on the crowd! We couldn't have imagined our wedding without them:)
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Edward Sent on 01/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would book again!

Mission Dance rocked our wedding! Definitely wouldn’t have been as great of a night without them. We received so many compliments on the band, they were really great. Working with Lee was also a great experience, especially since we need to postpone our wedding. Hoping we have another big party in the future where we can invite them back!
Shanna
Shanna Sent on 01/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Mission Dance is the best band ever!

Mission Dance made our wedding so amazing! Lee and the band are so talented. From the second we got engaged before we even picked our venue I knew I wanted mission dance as our band. My family has used mission dance for numerous weddings and events and they are fabulous every time!
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Laura Sent on 12/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever!

We are so happy we went with Mission Dance as our wedding band! 4 months later and people are still talking about wonderful they were! From the start to finish they were absolutely professional, played background music when necessary and kept everyone on the dancefloor! They have a website with countless songs to build a playlist made just for you! We were rather flexible and asked them to play off of our guests and they did just that! They even learned a new song for our ceremony that is one of my husband's favorites to surprise him. Andy and Lee are an absolute dream to work with and we are so thrilled they were a part of our special day! Sincerely look no further!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 12/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Can’t recommend enough!!!

Booking this band was one of the best wedding planning decisions we made! From the start we knew music at the reception was a huge priority for us-Mission Dance absolutely surpassed our expectations. Something that was huge for us was how well they did music from all different genres/decades. From friends in their 20s to aunts and uncles in their 70s, everyone was on the dance floor all night. Our guests still haven’t stopped raving about the music! All the band members are so incredibly talented; the Celine Dion, “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now” finale blew us all away. Beyond their amazing performance night of- Lee and Andy were so attentive and helpful throughout the planning process. Like so many couples this year we had to reschedule and Lee was so accommodating through that whole process. Mission Dance was actually the first vendor we checked with before officially moving our date because we knew our day wouldn’t have been the same without them. Booking a band was a bit of a splurge for us but it was totally worth it-would do it again in a heartbeat!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 12/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

We had the privilege of booking Mission Dance for our wedding in Pt. Pleasant, NJ and couldn't recommend them more!

Leading up to the wedding, our contact was Lee, who was terrific. Super friendly, very professional, and helped guide us through the process with ease.

The band played the perfect ceremony music, and the cocktail hour was excellent, with mellow instrumentals while guests chatted and socialized. We booked the nine-piece band for the reception, and they kept our reception flowing perfectly with high energy the whole night. Entrances, first dance, mother/son and father/daughter dances, throughout dinner, and dancing couldn't have been better! They played all requested songs to perfection, and the Andre Bocelli song literally made guests stop in awe - they nailed it! Mission Dance truly kept the party going all night!

Multiple guests made it a point to tell us how much they enjoyed the band, and we can't imagine our wedding day without them. To say we highly recommend Mission Dance would be an understatement!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 12/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Mission Dance was a hit

We cannot express how pleased we were to have Mission Dance perform at my daughter's wedding. We received non stop calls from guests who told us how much they enjoyed the band and we recommended the band to everyone.
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 12/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Mission Dance; the only band for your wedding!

My husband and I decided to hire Mission Dance for our wedding in April 2021 and it was the best decision ever! They did not disappoint and work to make your wedding day only the best time for you and your guests. We worked closely with Lee who was with us every step of the way. We were easily able to contact Lee at all times during the process. He was very professional as well as friendly and kind! We even met Lee a week before the wedding for lunch to talk everything over and make sure that we were all set for the big day.
I love that Mission Dance does shows in Freehold which is where we learned about them and got to see them perform before booking them. Our guests are still talking about Mission Dance months after!
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