Winners: Fred Astaire World Championships

The Fred Astaire Dance Studios World Championships took place last week! Some of the best dancers in the world competed in a series of challenging ballroom dances, each with the goal of earning first place in their division. The championship took place at the beautiful Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the beauty of… Read More

National Dance Day 2016: A Complete Guide

Every year on the last Saturday in July, the nation comes together to celebrate dance. That’s right, it’s National Dance Day again this July 30, and Fred Astaire Dance studios is a proud participant in the exciting celebrations. So get up, get out and get dancing because this National Dance Day will be one for… Read More

Who benefits more from dancing, men or women?

Battle of the sexes time! Ballroom dancing is beneficial to men and women alike, but have you ever wondered who benefits more? Let’s take a look at five of the biggest benefits  dancing offers, and then see who has the most to gain! Strength and Fitness. Since women are typically smaller than men, and they usually have a lower body… Read More

Celebrities Who Started Their Careers as Dancers

The transition from dancing to other artistic pursuits seems to be a pretty easy one! Take it from these stars, who are among a long list of celebrities who began their careers in dance. They transferred the skills and strength they gained in their many years of dancing to these storied and exciting professional careers!… Read More

The Swing of Things: A Star-Studded July

  Did you have a Happy Independence Day? Let’s keep the good times rolling with this month’s edition of The Swing of Things!  This July, the stars are out in full force, with birthdays, behind-the-scenes and impromptu dance parties. See for yourself what’s been going on in the world of dance!    Happy Birthday, Kevin… Read More