The Continued Legacy of Fred Astaire

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

The Swing of Things: Boogie Down Edition

What do a yodeling cowboy, a top-rated video game, dancing cows, and an all-nighter in a nearly deserted airport all have in common? They’re all viral video hits and highlight the creativity and joy that song and dance bring out in people. Let’s get started!   From Walmart to the Grand Ole Opry You’d have… Read More

On National Siblings Day, Our Favorite Dancing Duos!

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

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