Since his birthday is coming up on May 10th, we are excited to celebrate the legacy of Fred Astaire by examining all of the different ways they still celebrate the ballroom dancing legend around the world. He passed away back in 1987 and, as the years pass, you might think Fred Astaire would move on… Read More
For many people, ballroom dancing brings up images of a time from the past; when every gentleman had a tuxedo in the wardrobe and every lady knew how to waltz. These days, ballroom dancing can bring some of those feelings of graciousness and good manners back to life, but let’s not think it’s an activity… Read More
They can drive you crazy and keep you sane — all on the same day! We’re talking about siblings. Our brothers and sisters are usually the people we establish our first intense relationships with. Support and closeness can often go hand in hand with conflict and competition among siblings, but the world is starting to… Read More
It’s true! Ballroom dancing beats stress! Stress is a natural part of life and like so many things, having too much of it isn’t a good thing. Sometimes people aren’t even aware of the stress they’re under; it flows just below the surface of our awareness like a heartbeat. In fact, stress is so common… Read More
March 8th is International Women’s Day. In 2018, women are pushing forward, speaking up, and living out loud…and the year’s only just barely begun! It’s a day for the global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. When dance fans talk about cultural dance icons, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly usually… Read More
Fred Astaire Dance Studios
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