Dance Takes Center Stage in World of Physical Therapy

Our passion for ballroom dancing takes almost as many forms as there are types of dance. There’s the artistry, the community, the competitiveness, and the entertainment of it, but that’s not all. The physicality of the movements, the rhythm, the balance: they all come together to keep our bodies in motion and in turn, healthier.… Read More

Let the Season Put a Spring in Your Step

Depending on where you live, you may not be “seeing” much of spring, but chances are your body is already starting to feel it. This transition from winter to spring is a joyous time. In the winter our bodies may have felt like they’ve slowed down, mimicking nature. But even though some parts of our… Read More

Doctors prescribing ballroom dancing? You bet!

Could the dance studio replace the pharmacy on your doctor’s prescription pad? Maybe.   At Fred Astaire Dance Studio, we’ve always known that dancing can be a great addition to anyone’s journey toward better health. Now it looks like doctors are actually being allowed to prescribe “therapeutic art or hobby-based treatments” for a wide range… Read More

Ballroom Dancing is Body Positive

Yes, we at Fred Astaire Dance Studios believe that Ballroom Dancing is Body Positive! Read this story and we think you’ll agree. Think of the graceful turn of a Viennese Waltz. The rise and fall of a Quickstep. The dramatic lines of a Tango. With the emphasis on execution and the confidence-building of success, many… Read More