What We Teach
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Dance Programs:
- Introductory Program - This program is designed to introduce you to Fred Astaire Dance Studios and for you to learn a little more about how we teach here in the valley and what dances you might be interested in learning.
- Beginner Program - A great way for you or you and a partner to learn some of the basic elements of dance, the different tempos of music, and to get an understanding of what you would like your dancing to do for you. This is our first stepping stone in teaching students to becoming a confident and comfortable social dancer.
- Social Foundation - After you have an understanding of the basics and elements of your Beginner Program, you will have a chance to design a program with your instructor to fit your lifestyle, your dance desire, and to help achieve some of the wonderful benefits dance has to offer. This program is designed to solidify the basic elements of your social dances while enabling you to “Hold Your Own” in any given social dance situation.
- Bronze, Silver & Gold Programs - After you have finished your Social Foundation program, you will continue through our Bronze, Silver and Gold Trophy systems which allow you to perform popular ballroom dances with fun and confidence while dancing more intricate patterns
- Wedding Lessons - We have wedding packages that will teach you to dance comfortably at you reception, choreograph your first dance, or even provide lessons for your entire wedding party.
Styles of Dance:
We teach both the International and American Styles of Ballroom and Latin Dancing. These Include:
Ballroom (Smooth): Waltz, Tango (Argentine & American), Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz and Quickstep
Latin (Rhythm): Cha-Cha, Rhumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo, Salsa, Samba, Paso Doble, Jive and Merengue.
Competitive Training:
Our studio prides itself in keeping true to the elegance, sophistication and technique that make up ballroom dancing. For those who wish to take their dancing beyond a social level, we provide training and opportunities to compete at various ballroom competitions throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It may not be “Dancing With The Stars”, but those wishing to enter into the world of competition, can do so at one of our many Pro-Am competitions.
Special Event Choreography:
Whether you are getting married and need Wedding Dance Lessons, having a Quince and need a special first dance, celebrating a bat/bar mitzvah or any other special occasion, we can help you choreograph your very own dance to help make the moment special and memorable.
The Fred Astaire Conceptual Method of Teaching:
The Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios Conceptual Method is a unique way of teaching dance. Encompassing many facets, the Trophy System is an exciting way for you to gauge your progress in receiving the benefits of dance.
The Fred Astaire Dance syllabus has been approved by the National Dance Council Of America (NDCA) and has combined the basic elements of each dance to create an exciting new level of social and competitive dancing.
The Conceptual Method of teaching was put into place by the Fred Astaire National Dance Council which has over 30 United States and World Champion professionals. So no matter if you wish to just become a confident social dancer or a national competitor we have the programs and instructors to help you reach your dancing goals.
