Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Carmel

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BEGIN YOUR DANCE JOURNEY!

Take the first step on your dance journey today, and discover a new world of joy, confidence, health, energy, and fun! Fred Astaire Dance Studios offers ballroom dance classes in Carmel. Our highly skilled instructors teach several types of ballroom dances using different methods to fit your needs.

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GOOD DANCERS LOOK BETTER ON THEIR WEDDING DAY.

From a simple First Dance to YouTube-worthy routines for the entire wedding party, we can help you make your wedding day even more special.

At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, we customize our wedding dance classes to give the two of you the confidence and skills to show off your moves on the dance floor. Enjoy magical wedding dance memories that will be yours forever!

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Don’t start your marriage off on the left foot.

Which Dance Style
Suits You Best?

Regardless of your age, dancing ability, or dance preferences, you’ve come to the right place: Fred Astaire Dance Studios. We would love to instruct you in either the International or American ballroom styles, or both! We teach the waltz, tango, foxtrot, and more.

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Argentine Tango

Although the exact origins of the dance (and the world) are lost to legend, Tango originated in Argentina in the late 1800s

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Bolero

Classic Bolero, introduced in Spain in 1780, is truly the “dance of love”, and is performed to music featuring a constant beat of drums.

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Cha Cha

A Cuban dance derived from the Mambo and Rumba; its name comes from the rhythm developed by a syncopation of the fourth beat.

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East Coast Swing

East Coast Swing evolved from the Lindy Hop in the 1940s, and is perhaps the most famous American folk dance.

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Foxtrot

In 1912, Vaudeville dancer Harry Fox was the first to use the “slow step”, danced to an exhilarating new style of music – ragtime.

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Hustle

A more modern entry, this disco style was most popular in the nightclub scene from the late 1960s through the 1970s.

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Jive

This style evolved from popular American dances of the 1930s such as Jitterbug, Boogie-Woogie, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, etc.

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Mambo

First introduced in Latin America in the 1930s, Mambo attained instantaneous popularity in American film and pop culture.

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Merengue

Lore has this dance originating at a royal fiesta honoring a returning war hero, in either Haiti or the Dominican Republic.

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Paso Doble

This dance dates back many centuries, and was originally intended for use at bullfights when the matador was victorious in the arena.

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Quickstep

The Quickstep has its roots in 1920s New York City Ragtime, and only later became a partner dance.

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Rumba

Characterized by a smooth, subtle hip motion and a heavy walking step, Rumba first invaded the U.S. in the early 1930s.

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Salsa

Salsa combines passion, energy, sensuous style and joy, and has its origins in the Afro-Cuban dance, Rumba.

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Samba

Of Brazilian origin, this festive serenade features a repetitive melody, continually interrupted by the strumming of a guitar.

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Tango

The romantic Tango descended from an early Spanish folk dance, and features intriguing asymmetrical and sophisticated dance patterns.

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Viennese Waltz

The Viennese Waltz was first danced by European royalty in the 1800s, and was deemed startling due to the close proximity of the dancers.

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Waltz

The Waltz dates back to Bavaria 400 years ago, but it was not introduced into “society” until 1812, when it first appeared in English ballrooms.

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West Coast Swing

With its sophisticated style and easy adaptation to contemporary rock music, this 1950s style quickly gained popularity in the U.S.

BENEFITS OF DANCE

Ballroom dancing is the perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation that can bring so much to your life — and it’s fun!

With all these reasons to start dancing, we challenge you to find a good reason NOT to dance.

WHY CHOOSE FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS?

An atmosphere of kindness, warmth, and fun awaits you at every Fred Astaire Dance Studio. It’s what our students tell us they notice from the first time they step inside – an energy and sense of “FADS community” that’s 100% welcoming, non-judgmental, and truly joyful.

Since 1947, our passion has been helping to enrich lives – physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially – through the positive, transformative power of dance. There are thousands of reasons why people start dance lessons… and once we show you how much fun ballroom dancing can be, we know you’ll want to keep coming back.

Whether you’re looking for wedding dance instruction, a new hobby, a way to connect with your partner, physical and emotional health, or a way to improve your social life, Fred Astaire Dance Studios is a great opportunity.

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Have Questions?

Why should I learn to dance with Fred Astaire Dance Studios?

There are many reasons!

No other dance studio is better equipped to help you discover the lifelong joy of ballroom dancing.
You’ll notice a warm energy and sense of “FADS Community” that is welcoming, 100% non-judgmental, and truly joyful from the first time you step inside our doors.
Our proven, proprietary dance curriculum helps you master dance steps easily and confidently.
Our unique teaching system includes private instruction, group lessons, and practice parties to help you learn as much as possible as quickly as possible – and enables you to try out your new skills in a casual group setting with your fellow dance students.
Our instructors are friendly, highly qualified, and dedicated to making your experience enjoyable, educational, and fun!
We also offer you benefits that many independent dance studios simply can’t – including a studio dance store (in-studio & online) with dozens of dance-related items to help you look and feel your best, on and off the dance floor; and exciting Regional, Inter-Regional, and National Amateur and Pro-Am dance competitions that give our students inspiring opportunities to compete, travel, and hone their dancing skills in supportive and exciting environments.

Don’t put it off another day — contact Fred Astaire Dance Studios, and you’ll discover that life is better when you dance!

How do I get started?

At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, all new dance students can take advantage of our special money-saving introductory offer. Simply complete and submit the Intro Offer form on this website to get yours, and we’ll contact you right away to learn about your dance goals and help you set up your first lesson. Once you discover how much fun ballroom dancing can be, we know you’ll be back for more!

What types of dance do you teach?

We offer instruction for all partnership dances – from waltz, tango, cha-cha, and salsa to country western, swing, and club dancing. We can help you with your wedding dance and all your social dance needs – basically, any dance done with a partner.

For those with a competitive edge, we can also help you become a skilled Pro/Am competitor with your instructor at lots of branded Fred Astaire Regional, Inter-Regional, National, and International dance competitions!