It’s the dance of European royalty. Famous Austrian composers of the 1800s, Johann Strauss I and II were the musical influences of the time. It is the hallmark of elegance and charisma. It is the only dance of the era that is still danced today. Know what we’re talking about? If you guessed the Viennese… Read More

The Rumba is a dance that tells a story of love and passion between a strong man and a coy, teasing woman. Full of slow rhythms and sensual movements, the Rumba is considered by many to be the sexiest of all the Latin dance styles. Although mistakenly referred to a specific type of dance, the… Read More

Every person has a different definition of what being a “good” dancer is, but most people just want to be able to dance socially. They see people dancing on a cruise or at a wedding and they want to be able to join in the fun.   At Fred Astaire Dance Studio, becoming a good… Read More

Swing, jitterbug, Lindy Hop, the Charleston. All of these dances share one important similarity…they’re all forms of Jive! Although the origins of Jive date back a few centuries, it really began gaining popularity after American soldiers introduced the dance to the US during World War II. It was something new and exciting and quickly gained… Read More