Ballroom Dancing is Body Positive

Yes, we at Fred Astaire Dance Studios believe that Ballroom Dancing is Body Positive. Read this story and we think you’ll agree. Think of the graceful turn of a Viennese Waltz. The rise and fall… Read More

Winners: 2019 West Coast Dance Championships

We had a great time in sunny San Diego at the first Fred Astaire Dance Studio Competition of the new year – the 2019 West Coast Dance Championships. From January 17th through the 19th, we electr… Read More

Break From Tradition! Lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studio are the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and ballroom dance lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studios are the perfect Valentine’s Day Gift! This is a holiday that is full of traditional expectati… Read More

The Swing of Things: For the Love of Something

February is the month of love, so we’ll share the love in this edition of The Swing of Things. Here at Fred Astaire Dance Studio, we know that love comes in many forms. It can be steady and stro… Read More

No Dancing With the Stars? No Problem!

There are plenty of people getting excited now that “The Bachelor” is back on the air on ABC, but not because they particularly love the show itself, but because dance fans know that, when “The … Read More

Yes, Dancing Aids in Weight Loss

John Schneider Reveals His ‘DWTS’ 22lb Weight Loss. Katie Piper Weight Loss: ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Star Shed TWO Stone ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Celebrities Who Lost Weight on the Show &n… Read More

When will Ellen DeGeneres Dance Again?

A recent story in the New York Times reminded us of how much we loved it when Queen of Daytime Talk, Ellen DeGeneres, used to dance with her audience. She was known for dancing. A lot.   But, as… Read More

New Year's Resolutions for Ballroom Dancers

Looking for New Year’s Resolutions for Ballroom Dancers? Holiday treats and sweets will surround us until the end of the year, so now is probably not the best time to start a strict diet or fier… Read More