Dance with Your Whole Heart This February

Is Dancing Good for your Heart?   February is the month of hearts. It’ll be all romance and love until the 14th day of the month when we celebrate Valentine’s Day. But the hearts won’t disappear after the holiday. Flowers and candy are replaced by talk of something equally as important as love and romance;… Read More

The Most Romantic Dances for The Most Romantic Month

If you were to ask 50 people what the most romantic dances are, you would probably get 50 different answers. Dance is an art, and just like art, it is subject to individual taste and interpretation. From the soft and fluttery arm movements to the sensuous and pulsing hip sways, dance is about connection: connection… Read More

Winners: Fred Astaire Dance Studios West Coast Dance Championships

The contrast between casual relaxation and vibrant pleasure captures the spirit of Havana, Cuba in many minds. It’s a city of historic, pastel architecture perched on the edge of the ocean with palm trees swaying in the background. Afternoons offer quiet, soothing opportunities to sit by the sea sipping classic rum beverages and donning a… Read More

The Brazilian Carnival: The Greatest (Dance) Show on Earth

It’s Brazilian Carnival Time! The flashy and vibrant five-day annual event may not be as well-known in the U.S., but the dance it’s centered around is — the Samba. If you’re a fan of Dancing with the Stars, you are no stranger to Samba. This type of dance is sexy and mesmerizing, which makes it… Read More

Happy International Choreographers Day!

If you’ve ever seen a dance performance, whether in an elegant theatre or on a small stage, you have witnessed the work of a dedicated choreographer. As the so-called “directors of dance,” choreographers are responsible for creating movement that captures the imagination and inspires both dancers and audiences alike. Through artistic expression, choreographers illustrate stories,… Read More