On National Siblings Day, Our Favorite Dancing Duos!

They can drive you crazy and keep you sane — all on the same day! We’re talking about siblings. Our brothers and sisters are usually the people we establish our first intense relationships with. Support and closeness can often go hand in hand with conflict and competition among siblings, but the world is starting to… Read More

How Ballroom Dancing Beats Stress

It’s true! Ballroom dancing beats stress! Stress is a natural part of life and like so many things, having too much of it isn’t a good thing. Sometimes people aren’t even aware of the stress they’re under; it flows just below the surface of our awareness like a heartbeat. In fact, stress is so common… Read More

Calm Wedding Dance Jitters With Spotlight-Worthy Moves

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, we haven’t gotten the calendar mixed up here at Fred Astaire Dance Studios. We know it’s spring instead of Christmas, but it’s still a most wonderful time of the year… for a wedding! Yes, it’s what’s fondly known as “wedding season.” According to Brides magazine, wedding… Read More

Spring Clean Your Soul by Dancing!

You can feel it when you step outside. No, we’re not talking about the pollen; we’re talking about spring. It’s the time when Mother Nature renews all around us… when everything just seems to come alive. Many people celebrate by stepping outside and into the garden. The urge to plant and grow things is strong… Read More

International Women’s Day: Let’s Hear It for the Ladies

March 8th is International Women’s Day. In 2018, women are pushing forward, speaking up, and living out loud…and the year’s only just barely begun! It’s a day for the global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. When dance fans talk about cultural dance icons, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly usually… Read More