Summer Entertainment Preview: Dancing Edition

Summer is a sizzling time of year, and it’s really heating up on the stage and screen! Over the next couple of months, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to tap your toes while nursing your sunburn. If you think all the best shows are on in the fall, think again. Check out this summer’s lineup!… Read More

The Swing of Things: The World’s Got Talent

If there’s one thing we know about dance, it’s that it brings people together. While we at Fred Astaire Dance Studios love ballroom the best, there’s no one style of dance that’s better than the rest. We love seeing dancers from around the world showcase their talents, and we get especially excited to see new… Read More

Happy Birthday, Maya Angelou

April 4th is Maya Angelou’s Birthday!   We know, when you hear the name Maya Angelou, images of a woman sitting on stage with Oprah Winfrey or delivering “On the Pulse Into Morning” during the inauguration of President Bill Clinton spring to mind. Though she passed away in 2014, Angelou was an inspirational woman who… Read More

The History of Irish Dance

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, all we want to do is an Irish jig, but do you know the rich history of Irish dance? Today, it is full of glittery costumes and curly wigs, but it was very different back when it began.   The rise of Irish dancing started in Ireland… Read More