Research Shows Why Ballroom Dance Lessons Make the Perfect Gift

It’s the holiday season and stress levels are at an all-time high. Tension starts with the never-ending hunt for a parking spot at your local mall. Next comes the desperate store-to-store search for that “perfect” gift. As you push through the crowds to wait in line just so you can hand over a small fortune,… Read More

6 Reasons Why We’re Thankful for Ballroom Dancing

When dancers are swinging and swaying, they’re doing more than sharing smiles and steps on the dance floor.  There’s no denying the numerous health benefits of ballroom dancing.  It’s also an enjoyable way to connect with others, gain confidence, and even add a little romance to a relationship.  Taking dance lessons at a Fred Astaire… Read More

Winners: 2017 National Dance Championships

Temperatures outside may be starting to drop, but from Oct. 30 – Nov. 3, the best ballroom dancers in the world were heating things up in Orlando, Florida! For five days, top performers donned glitzy costumes and fancy shoes as they joined together to take part in the 2017 National Dance Championship. The event was… Read More

Join Fred Astaire Dance Studio As We Dance to Defeat Dementia

Nearly 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This November, Fred Astaire Dance Studio (FADS) wants you to Dance to Defeat Dementia in support of Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and primarily affects memory, thought and language. Dementia is the umbrella term used to describe symptoms… Read More