Presidents Lighten Mood of White House by Dancing

If political ads and vitriolic rhetoric are sending your stress levels skyrocketing this election season, Fred Astaire Dance Studios is showcasing the dance moves of some of our beloved presidents to provide some light-hearted political moments to make you smile. Traditionally, presidents celebrate their election win at numerous inaugural balls throughout Washington, D.C. One of… Read More

Swing of Things: Get Groovy on Halloween

Get in the swing of things this year and celebrate Halloween by learning a spooky new dance and creating a wicked line-up of new traditions. Halloween may look a bit different this year. Adults traditionally are tasked with helping their kids dress up as princesses, unicorns and skeletons. Everyone scarfs down a hurried dinner before… Read More

Top 10 Dance Flash Mobs

During this new era of social distancing and safety protocols, let’s take a walk down memory lane with the top 10 most-viewed dance flash mobs of all time. Traditionally, dance flash mobs are when a group of people assemble in a public place to wow the crowd with an eye-catching dance routine. The first known… Read More

Ballroom Dancing Helps Patients Fight Breast Cancer

Studies conclude ballroom dancing can help breast cancer patients and survivors by encouraging them to exercise and improving their emotional health.   October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international health campaign designed to increase awareness of the disease. Hosted by the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., the campaign encourages people to do their… Read More