The Swing of Things: When Dance and Sports Collide

The overlap between professional sports and dance grows larger each passing day. Professional athletes, especially those who play the most popular sports in America, often have a reputation for being … Read More

The World's Best Dance Vacations

The summer heat has you dreaming of a getaway, but you don’t want to leave your dancing shoes at home? Make room for them in your suitcase, because there are some amazing dance vacations out the… Read More

Ask a Pro: How Long Will It Take Me to Become a Good Dancer?

It’s one of the most common questions we get at our Fred Astaire Dance Studio locations: How long will it take me to become a good dancer? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. It really depends… Read More

The Swing of Things: Dancing for the Joy of It!

We all know that there are great physical and mental benefits to dancing, but there’s no need to overthink it! As we’ll learn in this month’s edition of “The Swing of Things,”… Read More

Winners: 2017 Megadance Championships

Our nation’s capital is a cultural hub, and this June was no exception. The 2017 Megadance Championships hosted by Fred Astaire Dance Studios were held in Washington D.C. June 2nd and 3rd in the bal… Read More

Fred Astaire Dance Studios Owner & Dance Partner Dance at Stellar Duo in Russia

The ‘Dancing Divorce Attorney,’ Carolyn Woodruff, and her partner, Alosha Anatoliy, are tearing through the world of dance sport. Most recently, they’ve been featured in the ballroom competition… Read More

Yes! Ballroom Dancing Lessons Are a Great Gift for Father's Day!

Forget the necktie. Forgo the “World’s Greatest Dad” mug. Forsake the specialty grill tools. Fancy footwork is the gift that’s sure to knock your dad’s novelty socks off.… Read More

How Broadway Keeps the Art of Dance Alive

You don’t necessarily know the names of the Broadway choreographers who created them, but you know their dances, even if you’ve never made it to New York City to see them. Broadway’s… Read More