The Swing of Things: For the Love of Something

February is the month of love, so we’ll share the love in this edition of The Swing of Things. Here at Fred Astaire Dance Studios, we know that love comes in many forms. It can be steady and strong and last through the ages or it can be here today and gone tomorrow, sort of… Read More

No Dancing With the Stars? No Problem!

There are plenty of people getting excited now that “The Bachelor” is back on the air on ABC, but not because they particularly love the show itself, but because dance fans know that, when “The Bachelor” wraps up, their favorite “Dancing With the Stars” will begin its new season in the spring of 2019. There’s… Read More

Yes, Dancing Aids in Weight Loss

John Schneider Reveals His ‘DWTS’ 22lb Weight Loss. Katie Piper Weight Loss: ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Star Shed TWO Stone ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Celebrities Who Lost Weight on the Show   Those are all real headlines from over the past six months. Indeed, ballroom dancing is a great workout and will help you shed unwanted… Read More

When will Ellen DeGeneres Dance Again?

A recent story in the New York Times reminded us of how much we loved it when Queen of Daytime Talk, Ellen DeGeneres, used to dance with her audience. She was known for dancing. A lot.   But, as the story points out, she stopped doing it two years ago, so in case you can’t… Read More

New Year’s Resolutions for Ballroom Dancers

Looking for New Year’s Resolutions for Ballroom Dancers? Holiday treats and sweets will surround us until the end of the year, so now is probably not the best time to start a strict diet or fierce fitness routine. But ballroom dancers can make resolutions that attract more health and happiness in the new year. It… Read More