Add a Dance With Beach Roots to Your Repertoire

Looking for a dance with beach roots? Take a break from riding the waves, perfecting your tan, or searching for seashells during your annual beach vacation to learn a dance that has its roots by the shore.   Beach music gained popularity in the 1940s along the shores of South Carolina, according to Sciway, an… 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

Celebrating the Roaring 20s: The Lindy Hop

The music and high energy of the Roaring 20s sparks a lively atmosphere at Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Learn a new dance inspired during this unique period of American history, when economic prosperity and the soaring popularity of jazz music revolutionized ballroom dancing.   The 1920s began with the last American troops returning home from… Read More