A Birthday Gift for Fred Astaire

On May 10, 1899, in the town of Omaha, Nebraska, the trailblazing talent named Fred Astaire was born. He brought beauty and artistry to the lives of millions who escaped the world, if only for a momen… Read More

Our Favorite Dancing Mom Videos

A lot of people will credit their parents for nurturing their love for dancing. For some children, it’s a natural part of growing up. If your house was always full of music and movement during your … Read More

Iconic Dance Styles in Celebration of International Dance Day

At times it can seem as though we have very little in common — that we are separated by so many things. That’s one of the reasons International Dance Day was created.   We may have different … Read More

The Swing of Things: Easter Edition

From bunnies to bonnets, traditions associated with Easter abound. However your family celebrates, we here at Fred Astaire Dance Studio are certain of one thing: We need some “Dancing With the Stars… Read More

How the body feels after your first dance lesson

Many of our dancers come to their very first lesson with zero experience. They’ve had little if any exposure to ballroom dancing and they just aren’t sure what will be expected of them… or their… Read More

Dance Takes Center Stage in World of Physical Therapy

Our passion for ballroom dancing takes almost as many forms as there are types of dance. There’s the artistry, the community, the competitiveness, and the entertainment of it, but that’s not all. … Read More

The Swing of Things: Swinging Into Spring

The skies are impossibly blue, the trees are leafing green, and the breezes smell of freshness and flowers. It’s the sights, sounds and smells of spring! We’re just going to ignore the pollen beca… Read More

Baseball and Ballroom: Two Great American Pastimes

Many people don’t realize just how many similarities there are between ballroom dancing and… baseball. Yes, we said baseball! Consider this: they both require a degree of grace, fast feet, and to … Read More