Was Adele Astaire a Better Dancer Than Her Famous Brother Fred?

At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, we have a special fondness for our founder, Fred. Enrolled in dance classes at the adorable age of four, he mastered the art and embraced a professional stage life while many little boys were still struggling with their ABCs. From the moment he hit the scene he enthralled audiences, and… Read More

Why Do People Dance? Here’s Why

Most people don’t decide to take their first ballroom dancing class thinking they will become a ballroom dance champion. So why do people dance?  There are as many reasons for taking dance lessons as there are people who made that critical first move and signed up. Here are some of the most common we’ve found here at… Read More

10 Myths about Ballroom Dancing

There are many myths about ballroom dancing and dance classes that periodically rear their heads at our studios, so we like to take time to address them every once in a while. Do you think you know all there is to know about Fred Astaire Dance Studios and ballroom dancing? Test your knowledge on these 10… Read More

Ballroom Dance for Singles? You Bet!

Meeting new people can be challenging for someone living the single life. You have to put yourself out there to meet new people, but it can be hard to build up confidence to try new activities alone. What’s a single person to do? Well, Fred Astaire Dance Studios instructors work hard to alleviate that tension,… Read More