Five things you might not know about Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire was born on May 10, 1899. While many know a good deal about Astaire’s long career as a performer and choreographer, there are a lot of fun facts about his life that are not as highlighted. His life was full of interesting stories and events, so to celebrate what would have been Fred… Read More

Winners: Fred Astaire Dance Studios Cross Country Dance Championships

Everything’s bigger in Texas, and the same holds true for this year’s Fred Astaire Dance Studios Cross Country Dance Championships held in Houston, Texas. The Texas-themed dance competition brought in dance students from across the country to compete from April 18 – 22, 2017. Who took the top prizes at this year’s Cross Country Dance… Read More

The Swing of Things: The World’s Got Talent

If there’s one thing we know about dance, it’s that it brings people together. While we at Fred Astaire Dance Studios love ballroom the best, there’s no one style of dance that’s better than the rest. We love seeing dancers from around the world showcase their talents, and we get especially excited to see new… Read More

The Hottest Wedding Dance Trends of 2017

The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping. Wedding season is upon us! For many, this entails getting sized up for gowns, checking in with the caterer and navigating the minefield that is trying to stay on budget. (Good luck with that, by the way. The Knot’s recent survey discovered the… Read More

Ask A Pro: Tips for a Great Wedding Dance

Your wedding is a day you hope to remember fondly for the rest of your life, but if something goes wrong, it can easily mar your big day. Take it from the folks who’ve been there for countless couples — your wedding is not something you want to mess up. But many people might not… Read More