{"id":12,"date":"2013-03-29T15:26:39","date_gmt":"2013-03-29T15:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bluecoronaclients.com\/dev\/abeslimo\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-09-02T07:00:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T11:00:59","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Step In. Kick Back. Read Up. Dance On!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"12\" class=\"elementor elementor-12\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35f59e7d elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"35f59e7d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2541cfa2\" data-id=\"2541cfa2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-296eabcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"296eabcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dance Blog<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4de95dd8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4de95dd8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-205f3cd6\" data-id=\"205f3cd6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17f50cb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17f50cb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step In. 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East Coast is typically energetic, lively, and circular, whereas West Coast is smoother, more controlled, and focused on musical interpretation.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/dance-lessons\/difference-between-east-coast-swing-and-west-coast-swing\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Difference Between East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tOctober 19, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-9528 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dance-lessons\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/dance-lessons\/how-much-do-dance-lessons-cost-in-apex-nc\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/Dance-Lessons-Cost-in-Apex-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9530\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/Dance-Lessons-Cost-in-Apex-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/Dance-Lessons-Cost-in-Apex-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/Dance-Lessons-Cost-in-Apex-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/Dance-Lessons-Cost-in-Apex-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/Dance-Lessons-Cost-in-Apex-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/Dance-Lessons-Cost-in-Apex-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/Dance-Lessons-Cost-in-Apex.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/dance-lessons\/how-much-do-dance-lessons-cost-in-apex-nc\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHow Much Do Dance Lessons Cost in Apex, NC?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>New students can start dancing in Apex, NC, with the introductory lesson for around $50 &#8211; $70. After that, the cost of dance lessons in Apex, NC depends on your goals, the number of lessons you book, and the type of instruction you need.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/dance-lessons\/how-much-do-dance-lessons-cost-in-apex-nc\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about How Much Do Dance Lessons Cost in Apex, NC?\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tOctober 19, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-9524 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dance-lessons\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/dance-lessons\/what-are-the-basic-steps-of-jive-dance\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/basic-steps-of-jive-dance-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9526\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/basic-steps-of-jive-dance-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/basic-steps-of-jive-dance-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/basic-steps-of-jive-dance-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/basic-steps-of-jive-dance-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/basic-steps-of-jive-dance-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/basic-steps-of-jive-dance-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/basic-steps-of-jive-dance.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/dance-lessons\/what-are-the-basic-steps-of-jive-dance\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat Are the Basic Steps of Jive Dance?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The basic steps of Jive dance combine a rock step and a triple-step pattern, which creates the bouncy, lively rhythm that makes the dance so distinctive. Although it may look complicated and fast-paced when you watch experienced dancers, the basics are surprisingly accessible once you learn the movements one by one.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/dance-lessons\/what-are-the-basic-steps-of-jive-dance\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about What Are the Basic Steps of Jive Dance?\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tOctober 19, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-9520 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dance-lessons\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/dance-lessons\/where-can-i-find-adult-dance-classes-near-cary-nc\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/adult-dance-lessons-near-Cary-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9522\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/adult-dance-lessons-near-Cary-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/adult-dance-lessons-near-Cary-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/adult-dance-lessons-near-Cary-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/adult-dance-lessons-near-Cary-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/adult-dance-lessons-near-Cary-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/adult-dance-lessons-near-Cary-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/10\/adult-dance-lessons-near-Cary.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/dance-lessons\/where-can-i-find-adult-dance-classes-near-cary-nc\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhere Can I Find Adult Dance Lessons Near Cary, NC?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re searching for adult dance lessons near Cary, NC, Fred Astaire Dance Studios &#8211; Apex, NC is just minutes away and offers tailored lessons for beginners, couples, and singles. You can learn ballroom, Latin styles, or get ready for a special event at your own pace and based on your goals.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/dance-lessons\/where-can-i-find-adult-dance-classes-near-cary-nc\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Where Can I Find Adult Dance Lessons Near Cary, NC?\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tOctober 19, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-9503 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-dance-lessons\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/dance-lessons\/reasons-couples-choose-dance-lessons\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/09\/Reasons-Couples-Choose-Dance-Lessons-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9505\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/09\/Reasons-Couples-Choose-Dance-Lessons-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/09\/Reasons-Couples-Choose-Dance-Lessons-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/09\/Reasons-Couples-Choose-Dance-Lessons-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/09\/Reasons-Couples-Choose-Dance-Lessons-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/09\/Reasons-Couples-Choose-Dance-Lessons-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/09\/Reasons-Couples-Choose-Dance-Lessons-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/287\/2026\/09\/Reasons-Couples-Choose-Dance-Lessons.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/apex\/blog\/dance-lessons\/reasons-couples-choose-dance-lessons\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t3 Reasons Couples Choose Dance Lessons Over Dinner Dates\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Couples choose dance lessons over dinner dates because they combine quality time, entertainment, and a shared activity in one experience. Dinners can be enjoyable, but dancing gives you something to share actively. 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