The Swing of Things: Long May You Run

Lots has happened in the world of dance this month! The biggest news? We have a brand new viral dance trend moving across the nation…have you tried the “Running Man Challenge” yet? <iframe src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/ul7TZy9_fo4″ width=”560″ height=”315″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe> <a href=”https://youtu.be/ul7TZy9_fo4″>Ellen meets the teens behind the “Running Man Challenge”</a>. The teens behind the latest viral dance… Read More

The Winners: 2016 Fred and Adele Astaire Awards

You loved her on Ally McBeal. You adored her on 30 Rock. Now, Jane Krakowski is delighting fans through live performance and the winner of the best female dancer courtesy of the 2016 Fred and Adele Astaire Awards! Join us in congratulating all of last night’s winners: BEST FEMALE DANCER Jane Krakowski, She Loves Me BEST MALE… Read More

Don’t miss the Fred and Adele Astaire Awards in May!

Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios is once again a proud sponsor of The Fred and Adele Astaire Awards. This year’s award ceremony is taking place tonight, May 16, 2016, and we couldn’t be more excited to learn this season’s recipients of these prestigious dance awards. The Fred and Adele Astaire awards were established in 1982… Read More

Our favorite moments from Fred Astaire

When a career spans 76 years, the impact is huge. This is something Fred Astaire knew firsthand. By the end of his life, he had become one of the most innovative and talented performers of all time, and years since, very few have matched his ability and creativity. We here at Fred Astaire Dance Studios… Read More

For Cinco de Mayo – Five Traditional Mexican Dances

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