How Long Does it Take to Become a Good Dancer?

Every person has a different definition of what being a “good” dancer is, but most people just want to be able to dance socially. They see people dancing on a cruise or at a wedding and they want to be able to join in the fun.   At Fred Astaire Dance Studio, becoming a good… Read More

Learning to Dance Ballroom Basics: Jive

Swing, jitterbug, Lindy Hop, the Charleston. All of these dances share one important similarity…they’re all forms of Jive! Although the origins of Jive date back a few centuries, it really began gaining popularity after American soldiers introduced the dance to the US during World War II. It was something new and exciting and quickly gained… Read More

Am I Too Old to Learn to Dance?

We get asked this question all the time- “Am I too old to dance?” We have a very simple reply – absolutely not! Whether you’re 16, 46, or 76, learning to dance is something you can do at any age. As long as you can walk, you can dance. And what’s more, when you learn… Read More

I Want to Dance With Somebody

Picture this with me. It’s an average week day. You sit at your office desk and make your way through emails and documents. Music plays in the background. One of your favorite songs comes on. What happens next? Without realizing it, you start to nod your head. Your fingers begin to tap the desk, then… Read More