Dancing lowers stress, improves mood

People are reducing stress, building healthy coping skills and having fun with Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Dancing lowers stress, so we’re recognizing Stress Awareness Month by offering people the chance to decrease anxiety by learning ballroom dancing.   April marks the start of Stress Awareness Month, which started in 1992 to increase public awareness about… Read More

Dancing Helps People Take a Break from the 24-Hour News Cycle

Dancing helps people take a break from the news, so Fred Astaire Dance Studios is encouraging people to dance at home during this unique time to help alleviate stress, elevate mood and boost physical fitness.   State officials throughout the country are requesting residents to stay at home and follow social distancing procedures to help combat… Read More

Proper Footwear Improves Ballroom Dance Finesse

Students at Fred Astaire Dance Studios are dancing their way to good health by achieving fulfillment and fun on the dance floor. Taking care of your feet by picking proper dance shoes is an important step to take when learning how to salsa, cha-cha and swing.   Pay Attention to Your Feet Taking care of… Read More

Regular Stretching Improves Ballroom Dance Skills

Did you know that dancing can help increase flexibility and give you relief from muscle aches? Keep your body in tip-top shape and ensure your ballroom dance skills flourish by starting a regular stretching routine.   Regular stretching can improve physical performance, decrease injury, improve joint movement and improve muscles, Mayo Clinic reports. When we… Read More