The Inspiring Ginger Rogers

Little Virginia McMath was born July 16, 1911, in Independence, Missouri. She didn’t know it then, but she was destined for stardom. A queen of the silver screen, Virginia McMath went on to become b… Read More

No Partner, No Problem: 5 Reasons it can make you a better dancer

Are you one of the thousands of people who dream of taking ballroom dance lessons, but you don’t have a partner? Don’t let that stop you! At Fred Astaire Dance Studio you don’t need a REGULAR pa… Read More

Dance Like It's Your Birthday, America!

As we celebrate this Fourth of July we celebrate dance, and all the forms that it takes in this truly unique melting pot that we call the United States of America. With people from all corners of the … Read More

The Swing of Things: Splash Dance Edition

Summer is here and for a lot of people that means FUN in the SUN… and usually water. From pools, to lake, to beaches… even a sprinkler in the backyard, most of us have some happy memories of takin… Read More

Dance Camp a Hit with Kids This Summer

When it comes to the summer break from school there are plenty of concerns for parents. Boredom and the dreaded brain drain can be a parent’s biggest enemy once the excitement of the long summer bre… Read More

To all the Dancing Dads Out There...

The importance of the role a father plays in the life of his daughter is huge and even backed up by science. Some of the most recent research has found that young girls who have warm, close relationsh… Read More

Is Zumba like Ballroom Dancing?

We all know that ballroom dance is a great workout. It’s the perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and even mental stimulation. Ballroom dancing is a great way to burn 300 ca… Read More

The Swing of Things: School's Out!!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for students in grade school and university; it’s summertime and school’s out! For parents, summer can be a mixed blessing. After the excitement of freed… Read More