The Swing of Things: Saying Goodbye to Winter

The beauty of that first snowfall is starting to fade and many people are eager for those first signs of spring. From the last freezing night to the first blooming buds, many people are ready to put their coats back in storage and spend some time outdoors. The Winter Olympics are one of the last… Read More

Five Things Your Tax Refund Can Buy That Might Surprise You

OK, we admit it! It’s even hard for us to get excited about paying taxes.  All of those forms to fill out, the confusion, the deadline pressures; it’s hard for anybody to find the silver lining in that. But there is something to look forward to if you’re part of the roughly 80 percent of… Read More

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