Winners: 2017 National Dance Championships

Temperatures outside may be starting to drop, but from Oct. 30 – Nov. 3, the best ballroom dancers in the world were heating things up in Orlando, Florida! For five days, top performers donned glitzy costumes and fancy shoes as they joined together to take part in the 2017 National Dance Championship. The event was… Read More

Join Fred Astaire Dance Studios As We Dance to Defeat Dementia

Nearly 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This November, Fred Astaire Dance Studios (FADS) wants you to Dance to Defeat Dementia in support of Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and primarily affects memory, thought and language. Dementia is the umbrella term used to describe symptoms… Read More

The Swing of Things: Wedding Season Wrap.

As wedding season comes to a close and the holidays quickly approach, the celebration of love continues with family gatherings, holiday parties, and of course, engagement announcements. We hope these incredible stories of love and dance keep your feet moving and fill your heart with warmth! Ballroom Couple Celebrates Diamond Anniversary Margaret and Dennis Jones… Read More

Can Ballroom Dancing Help My Marriage?

When a marriage is in trouble, some people consider counseling. Others vent to friends and family. Some married couples move into a new house or take an epic vacation, thinking a radical change is what their union needs. But instead of all of that, what about first seeing a ballroom dancing instructor? Sure, it may… Read More