August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day, and while we at Fred Astaire Dance Studios like to think your age is just a number, we can’t deny that our senior citizens certainly deserve their own special day. So let’s celebrate for all the wisdom they bring us, all the memories they give us and all the life… Read More
Mexico has a vibrant culture, and its holidays and celebrations have been adopted and blended by nations all over the world. Mexico’s mix of indigenous, African and European influences have created dance traditions that are as complex and mystifying as they are beautiful. Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, here are some of the… Read More
At social dance events, you’ll always see that couple who appears to have been dancing together forever. They’re doing lifts, turns and complicated steps, and they tear up the dance floor on every song. If you’ve never danced before, your first thought might be, “I could never do that.” But we spoke with Vanessa Cheeks,… Read More
Studying ballroom dance is at turns exhilarating and frustrating. Even as you learn and grow in your artistry and technique, you realize you’ll never know everything there is to know about this art form. It can be humbling to watch dancers who have spent their whole lives working to be the very best. Today, as… Read More
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