Where to Find Foxtrot Lessons In Boise
Looking for a dance style that allows you to tap into the vibrant, sophisticated spirit of the Jazz Age? Try 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 atmosphere of the Boise community.
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 Foxtrot 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 Foxtrot 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. The dance became hugely popular during the 1910s and 1920s, spreading across ballrooms across the country 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 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?
Foxtrot Video Demo
Check out the gliding steps, poised frame and 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 vaudeville star in no time.