Where to Find Foxtrot Lessons In Boise
Looking for a new hobby or a way to improve your fitness? Have you always dreamed of learning how to ballroom dance but never got around to it? Try out an iconic dance style that allows you to tap into the vibrant, sophisticated spirit of the Jazz Age and sign up for Foxtrot lessons in Boise!
At your local Fred Astaire Dance Studio, we combine the elegance and timeless style of the Foxtrot with the fun, welcoming, down-to-earth atmosphere of our Idaho community.
Check Out Our Studio in the Heart of Downtown Boise
If you want to take a peek at our Boise dance studio before signing up for a class, stop by during Downtown Boise’s First Thursdays! We host a free open house with dance demos, a newcomer group class and social dancing. Check our Studio Calendar for the next First Thursday Free Open House.
What to Expect at Your First Lesson
After an introductory lesson — sign up for a $40 intro lesson! — you can join our Beginner Dance Program where you’ll start to learn basic ballroom dance patterns, foot position, directional movements, and more.
Your new skills will grow even faster (and you’ll have a lot of fun) with access to unlimited group classes (including Foxtrot lessons!) and social dancing parties, where you can practice your moves to a variety of musical styles alongside the rest of your studio dance family.
Our knowledgable instructors are welcoming and passionate about teaching dancers of all levels. They strive to make each class a fun and positive experience.
Get Started In Three Easy Steps!
Step 1
As a beginner, you’ll learn the basic steps and rhythm of the Foxtrot. Your instructor will help you learn the basic count and show you how to move with the music.
Step 2
Practicing with a partner, you’ll get the hang of leading and following.
Step 3
Before you know it, you’ll be effortlessly gliding across the floor to the music and having a great time!
Looking for Foxtrot lessons in Boise? Contact us at (208) 514-0440 and let’s get you dancing!
What Is the Foxtrot?
The Foxtrot is a classic American dance style, often associated with glamorous ballrooms and the fun of the flapper era. The dance originated in New York City early in the 20th century and is commonly believed to be named after Harry Fox, a vaudeville performer who was perhaps the first to use the “slow step” that characterizes the Foxtrot. This style became hugely popular during the 1910s and 1920s, spreading across the country’s ballrooms and onto the global stage.
The Foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance that slowed down the tempo of the One-Step and combined it with elements of the Tango. The gliding motions and slower pace made it a natural fit for the jazz music that defined dance culture during the early 20th century. The Foxtrot became further engrained in popular culture when it featured in movies like Top Hat, dance by the iconic duo of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
The popularity of the Foxtrot marked a new era in ballroom dance, as partners danced much closer together and were more expressive than was typical in previous dance eras. Unlike the Polka, Waltz, and One-Step – in which dancers held each other at arm’s length and moved in a set pattern – the Foxtrot features a closer hold and dancers are able to improvise steps and movements along with the music.
The basic rhythm of the Foxtrot is slow-slow-quick-quick. It is a simple but elegant style that is adaptable to a wide variety of music, adding to its enduring popularity over the last century. While the steps are simple to learn, dancers elevate the movements through their precision and poise, creating a unique style that is captivating to watch and a lot of fun to dance!
Is the Foxtrot the Same as the Foxy?
Sign Up for Foxy or Foxtrot Lessons in Boise for Your Wedding Day
Classic, elegant, romantic, versatile – these qualities make the Foxtrot or Foxy perfect candidates for your First Dance on your wedding day. Learn about our wedding dance lessons and book a consultation with one of our awesome instructors!
Our instructors can customizes wedding dance lessons just for you – tailoring the dance style and level to match your vision for your day.
Whether you’re already comfortable on the dance floor or are a total beginner, we can help you level up your skills and boost your confidence before your big day. Our goal is to let your personality shine through and add extra magic to your wedding memories.
Foxtrot Video Demo
Check out the gliding steps, poised frame, and classic elegance that make the Foxtrot such a popular and enduring dance style. As demonstrated in this video, this dance will have you and your partner gliding smoothly across the dance floor.
Inspired? Sign yourself up for the best Foxtrot lessons in Boise! We’ll have you dancing like a Golden Age of Hollywood star in no time.
$40 Intro Dance Lesson
The Benefits of Foxtrot Dance Lessons
Ballroom dance classes can have countless health and social benefits including:
Improved cardio fitness.
Improved balance and posture.
Increased strength and flexibility.
Improved bone density due to weight-bearing exercise.
Improved memory by learning choreography.
Improved coordination (it’s totally normal to feel like you have two left feet at first when you first get started, but you WILL get more coordinated with time and practice).
Stress relief and improved mood due to physical exercise, social interaction, and the fun atmosphere filled with movement and music. Plus, it’s pretty much impossible to think about the stressful aspects of your day when you’re focused on learning steps and dancing along to feel-good music!
Increased confidence as you master a new skill and expand your social circle.
A sense of community as you spend time in a shared hobby with the rest of our awesome dancers.
Convinced? Grab a friend, your partner, or just bring yourself and your dancing shoes and take the first step in your ballroom dance journey by signing up for Foxtrot lessons in Boise.