The Swing of Things: The Wonder of Winter

As December sets in, we sometimes forget to stop and appreciate the beauty and the wonder of the holidays and the season. So here at Fred Astaire Dance Studios, we want to help you take a moment to sit back and take a break from your busy shopping, wrapping, baking, and merry-making and really enjoy… Read More

Can you ballroom dance to Christmas Carols?

Can you really ballroom dance to Christmas Carols? Santa Claus is coming to town and you can bet he’ll have to perform a “quickstep” to get it all done! The holidays are a magical time, but they can be exhausting as well. With all the shopping, the cooking and the general merry-making, some people might… Read More

Giving the Gift of Dance

As the holidays approach, you might be asking yourself: “What should I get the woman who has everything?” Try thinking outside the box(step), and give that special someone the gift of dance!   Whether your leading lady is a rumba rookie or a mambo master, a ballroom dance gift certificate is sure to have her… Read More

How to Feast Like a Dancer at Thanksgiving

Turkey. Potatoes, mashed or sweet. Gravy. Cranberries. Rolls. More gravy. Whatever your family traditionally eats for Thanksgiving, chances are the turkey won’t be the only thing stuffed during the evening meal. So how can you tame the temptation to overeat on the holiday devoted to devouring platefuls of food? Fortunately, there’s plenty of advice for… Read More

The Swing of Things: Hot Dance Videos for Cooler Nights

As the days get darker and the temperatures plunge, there are some days you just want to bundle up on your couch with a warm drink (maybe in front of a toasty fire!) and enjoy bite-sized videos and stories revolving around our favorite subject — DANCE! So sit back and relax; those errands will hold… Read More