And the Dancing Oscar Goes to …

Movies about dance have fascinated us almost since the invention of film. Once you didn’t have to rely on live performance to see dance, a world of storytelling possibilities opened up. Beginning with people like Fred Astaire and Donald O’Connor, to the modern hip hop stylings of people like Channing Tatum, dance on film has… Read More

The Swing of Things: Valentine’s Day Edition

Did you see all of the amazing ballroom dancing stories about people enjoying a happy and healthy Valentine’s Day? Fred Astaire Dance Studios around the country celebrated with teachers and students sharing their stories of fun, fitness and fulfillment on the dance floor. Here are a few of our favorites: Chicago: WGN’s “Around Town” comes… Read More

Celebrity couples who met on the dance floor

Dancing can be an incredibly emotional and intensely intimate activity, especially when it’s one on one. It’s no surprise to us that these four couples fell in love, after rehearsing and filming these thrilling, demanding dance scenes day after day. The skill and chemistry of these dancers made these scenes a delight to watch. So… Read More

The Four Best Dancing Performances in Super Bowl History

It may come as a surprise to those in the younger generations that the spectacular, star-studded Super Bowl halftime shows we are used to seeing every year have only been around for the past two decades. Before Michael Jackson took the stage during Super Bowl 27 in 1993, the Super Bowl halftime show was nothing… Read More

Happy Birthday, Justin Timberlake!

Justin Timberlake is a performer for the ages. His legendary voice, killer dance moves and effortless sense of humor have made him a triple threat in Hollywood, and he has been honored with four Emmys, three VMAs and nine Grammys for his decades of work in music and on television. He has been recognized in… Read More