Five Things Your Tax Refund Can Buy That Might Surprise You

OK, we admit it! It’s even hard for us to get excited about paying taxes.  All of those forms to fill out, the confusion, the deadline pressures; it’s hard for anybody to find the silver lining in that. But there is something to look forward to if you’re part of the roughly 80 percent of… Read More

How Ballroom Dancing Beats Stress

It’s true! Ballroom dancing beats stress! Stress is a natural part of life and like so many things, having too much of it isn’t a good thing. Sometimes people aren’t even aware of the stress they’re under; it flows just below the surface of our awareness like a heartbeat. In fact, stress is so common… Read More

How to Spice Up Your Relationship with Ballroom Dancing

Ballroom dancing is an incredible activity to spice up your relationship, regardless of skill or fitness level. Not only is dancing a tremendous social activity, but it’s beneficial for your heart, too – both physically and romantically! According to MSNBC.com, a dancer can burn anywhere from 250 to 400 calories in an hour. That’s roughly… Read More

Join Fred Astaire Dance Studio As We Dance to Defeat Dementia

Nearly 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This November, Fred Astaire Dance Studio (FADS) wants you to Dance to Defeat Dementia in support of Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and primarily affects memory, thought and language. Dementia is the umbrella term used to describe symptoms… Read More