Social Dancing Most students who come through our door simply want to be able to get out there and Dance!!! We’ve got the moves and the know how to make that happen, using our unique teaching method, which has been tried and true for over fifty years. We understand that you don’t want to watch other people dance when you go out to that wedding, or when you go on that cruise. Likewise, we don’t want you to sit there watching, because we know how much more fun it is to be the one dancing. Not only are we happy to be teaching dance, but we are excited to see the progress of each of our students as they become confident social dancers. Dancesport In keeping with the national guidelines for competitive dancing, Fred Astaire offers a Dancesport syllabus. This series is designed for people who wish to take their dancing further than the boundaries of social dancing, or for those who simply just can’t get enough and wish to learn more intricately the art of dancing. International Just like they use the metric system and we don’t, there is an international style of dancing which varies from the American style. The international style of dance is offered for those who are interested, and is used in large part for advanced competition. Formations Formation Teams are a great way to do something fun and take part in the studio community. Formation teams are groups of interested students who meet at the same time each week to produce a professionally choreographed routine. These routines are generally performed at one of our showcase balls, and if the students are up for it, the routine may go on to one of our regional competitions. Dances Offered From the ballroom to the salsa club, we’ve got the dance for you. To get a better idea what kinds of dances are available, take a look at the most common types of ballroom and latin dance being learned at Fred Astaire studios nationwide: Fox Trot - Smooth and sophisticated just like Fred Astaire himself, Fox Trot can be danced to classics like songs by Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick, Jr.  as well as contemporary songs by Brian Setzer and Michael Buble Waltz - If elegant is your style, than Waltz just might be the dance for you.  Waltz is considered a more traditional dance. Tango - A rose in your mouth and a dash of passion help capture the dramatic nature of the tango. Cha Cha - Get down and get moving with the Cha Cha! Your hips will be moving in no time. Rumba - Candles, a soft love song......replace your tired swaying motion with this romantic and intimate dance. Swing - If you love rock & roll, you'll love Swing. It's animated, happy and one of the most popular social dances in the country. *We also offer instruction in mambo, salsa, merengue, samba, bolero, paso doble, viennese waltz, hustle, Argentine Tango, country western and western swing. Wedding Couples At Fred Astaire, we know how important your first dance as husband and wife can be, and we can help you get ready for that special day. All you need to do is give us a call. Of course, there are some things that can help us make your first dance together a picture perfect experience. For example, if you have chosen the song you will be dancing to, bring it your lesson. We’ll know what to work on, and you can see if you like the dance that matches the tune you picked. Allowing yourself enough time to learn, rather than waiting until the last minute, will increase your confidence on your special day. You will also have better dance knowledge to carry with you throughout your life together. Our Introductory offer of one group lesson, one private lesson and one practice party is a great way to get started!  Remember, your not just learning to dance for one day, dancing can last a lifetime!