Calm Wedding Dance Jitters With Spotlight-Worthy Moves

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, we haven’t gotten the calendar mixed up here at Fred Astaire Dance Studios. We know it’s spring instead of Christmas, but it’s still a most wonderful time of the year… for a wedding! Yes, it’s what’s fondly known as “wedding season.” According to Brides magazine, wedding… Read More

Spring Clean Your Soul by Dancing!

You can feel it when you step outside. No, we’re not talking about the pollen; we’re talking about spring. It’s the time when Mother Nature renews all around us… when everything just seems to come alive. Many people celebrate by stepping outside and into the garden. The urge to plant and grow things is strong… Read More

International Women’s Day: Let’s Hear It for the Ladies

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

Our Favorite Presidential Dances

Although George Washington is primarily known for his fearless leadership on the battlefield and revolutionary achievements during his presidency, he was also known as a master of dance during the 18th century. Elegant movements, such as patterns in a minuet, were a very important piece of the puzzle for those who ran, or should I… Read More