Fancy Footwork and Freedom: Can’t Have One Without the Other

Want to enjoy the freedom of dancing?   Family and friends gathering for food and fireworks: that’s what a lot of us will be doing for the Fourth of July holiday. It’s a tradition as American as apple pie and hot dogs. Here at Fred Astaire Dance Studio, we enjoy all that the holiday has… Read More

Etiquette for Everyone: Some Ballroom Basics

For many people, ballroom dancing brings up images of a time from the past; when every gentleman had a tuxedo in the wardrobe and every lady knew how to waltz. These days, ballroom dancing can bring some of those feelings of graciousness and good manners back to life, but let’s not think it’s an activity… 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

The Most Romantic Dances for The Most Romantic Month

If you were to ask 50 people what the most romantic dances are, you would probably get 50 different answers. Dance is an art, and just like art, it is subject to individual taste and interpretation. From the soft and fluttery arm movements to the sensuous and pulsing hip sways, dance is about connection: connection… Read More