Ballroom dance outfits, especially for the ladies, can range from flirty and fun to graceful and elegant. Latin dance in particular highlights the dancers’ legs and hips, making it more sexy and provocative. But what kind of dresses go well with each of the 5 Latin dances? Paso Doble This traditional Spanish is passionate and…
It is rare, almost impossible, to come across a dancer that doesn’t get nervous before competing. Nerves are a natural part of competing, and dealing with and embracing those nerves can be difficult! Here are a few tips to help you manage the inevitable pre-performance jitters: Get up and move around! It is difficult to…
KNIGHTtime by Stephen Knight, FADS Vice President and Executive Dance Director As we gear up for our first National Dance Competition of 2020, I want to take this opportunity to wish all our competitors, both amateur and professional – Good Luck! Even though it’s called a ‘competition’, I encourage you to always try…
KNIGHTtime by Stephen Knight, FADS Vice President and Executive Dance Director With my over 20 years of teaching experience, I know it can be intimidating for a new dance student to make the decision to enter a Fred Astaire Dance Studios Dance Competition. Whether it’s a regional, inter-regional or national dance event, there’s…
KNIGHTtime by Stephen Knight, FADS Vice President and Executive Dance Director Today, I’m in “competition mode” preparing for an upcoming FADS National Dance Competition, so I thought I’d share some of the things you can do as dance students, to ensure that you have the best “comp” experience ever! When prepping to compete…
KNIGHTtime by Stephen Knight, FADS Vice President and Executive Dance Director The saying, “Dance like No One Is Watching” is the sheer essence on what performing on the competitive dance floor means to me. The question is, what do you want the judges and the audience to walk away with, after you dance…
KNIGHTtime by Stephen Knight, FADS Vice President and Executive Dance Director When it comes to learning Ballroom Dance, the possibilities are endless… but every dancer should have one very important quality – Patience. In my travels to Fred Astaire Dance Studios locations across the country, there is always one question that comes up…
KNIGHTtime by Stephen Knight, FADS Vice President and Executive Dance Director A few years ago, at Fred Astaire Dance Studios’ 70th Anniversary celebration during National Dance Championships in Orlando FL, it hit me that we have so many new and talented couples on the competitive dance floor! After I returned home from the…
KNIGHTtime by Stephen Knight, FADS Vice President and Executive Dance Director In a word, you should expect tons of FUN at a Fred Astaire Dance Studios Dance Competition! FUN stands for: Friendships created for a lifetime Undeniable great time Non-stop action Now, let’s talk what you should expect from the event itself. The…
We love many things about dance. The beauty. The elegance. The teamwork with a trusted partner. The competition. Wait. What? Yes, the competition. As our dancers progress through the Fred Astaire Trophy System, they often wish to test their skills and dedication against others. Whether it’s a studio Mini-Match or a regional event or the…
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