Reinventing Prom During the Pandemic

Reinventing prom during the pandemic is a challenge, but not impossible. Families and students across the country are creating unique at-home alternatives to help high school seniors cope with the cancellation of prom, a treasured high school milestone.   High school seniors are watching with disappointment as many of their senior year celebrations are canceled… Read More

Dancing Helps People Through Social Distancing

As people around the world comply with new social distancing guidelines, many videos of folks turning to dance as a way to cope with isolation and raise spirits are going viral.   Stay-at-home orders to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus shuttered non-essential businesses in numerous states and put an end to professional sports,… Read More

Dancing Helps People Through Social Distancing

As people around the world comply with new social distancing guidelines, many videos of folks turning to dance as a way to cope with isolation and raise spirits are going viral.   Stay-at-home orders to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus shuttered non-essential businesses in numerous states and put an end to professional sports,… Read More

Dancing lowers stress, improves mood

People are reducing stress, building healthy coping skills and having fun with Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Dancing lowers stress, so we’re recognizing Stress Awareness Month by offering people the chance to decrease anxiety by learning ballroom dancing.   April marks the start of Stress Awareness Month, which started in 1992 to increase public awareness about… Read More