Start a new Thanksgiving tradition on the dance floor

Fred Astaire Dance Studios is showing its gratitude this holiday season by offering people the opportunity to start a unique Thanksgiving tradition. Stop by a local studio and learn a ballroom dance i… Read More

Dancing helps veterans combat PTSD

Veterans re-acclimating to civilian life are taking note of new research that suggests dancing helps veterans combat PTSD.   Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder tha… Read More

Dance Off Extra Calories from Halloween Candy

As the Halloween sugar rush fades and the number on the scale sinks in, ditch the treadmill and sign up for a ballroom dancing class to get in shape this winter and dance off extra calories.   Th… Read More

Swing of Things: Combat Winter Blues with Dance

Shorter days and colder temperatures mark the beginning of the winter season. While many of us welcome fuzzy sweaters, warm blankets and hot chocolate, the long, chilly winter can take a toll on menta… Read More

Fred Astaire Fun Facts: Choreographing a Formula for Film Fame

Like the precise steps of the waltz or the cha-cha, many of Fred Astaire’s beloved films follow a formula that brought him fame and fortune in Hollywood. In this edition of Fred Astaire Fun Facts, w… Read More

Latin Dance Moves Inspire Fun, Fitness

The quick steps, high energy and engaging beats of Latin dancing make it a great choice for adults interested in having fun and getting in shape.   Long commutes and busy work schedules put exerc… Read More

Kids Will Dance for National Child Health Day

Celebrate National Child Health Day by turning up the music and encouraging your kids to take a spin around the dance floor.   President Calvin Coolidge started the annual celebration of children… Read More

Swing of Things: Halloween Fun Not Just Child’s Play

If your Halloween festivities are limited to raiding your kids’ candy spoils, it’s time to get into the swing of the spooky season by finding out how the grownups celebrate at a local costume ball… Read More