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

Create Your Own Fairy Tale by Learning to Waltz

Fairy tales come alive on the dance floor at Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Celebrate “National Dance the Waltz Day,” by learning a ballroom dance with scandalous and sultry origins.   The waltz has its origins among German peasants and was introduced to high society in Germany and Austria in the 18th century. The term “waltz”… Read More

Women celebrate Leap Day by asking their partner to Dance

Valentine’s Day is not the only day in February to celebrate with your main squeeze. Fred Astaire Dance Studios encourages women to follow a leap year tradition and invite your man to dance.   Throughout history, leap day is also known as “Ladies Day” or “Ladies’ Privilege.” Reports reveal Scottish law in the 1200s as… Read More

Regular Stretching Improves Ballroom Dance Skills

Did you know that dancing can help increase flexibility and give you relief from muscle aches? Keep your body in tip-top shape and ensure your ballroom dance skills flourish by starting a regular stretching routine.   Regular stretching can improve physical performance, decrease injury, improve joint movement and improve muscles, Mayo Clinic reports. When we… Read More

Swing of Things: Dancing Boosts Heart Health, Fuels Weight Loss

Did you know that dancing boosts heart health and helps you lose weight? Get in the swing of things this month at Fred Astaire Dance Studios by learning how to swing, cha-cha and salsa to get in shape.   February is American Heart Month, and Fred Astaire Dance Studios is celebrating love and cardiovascular fitness… Read More