Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Darien

Ready to Start
Dancing?

You don’t need experience.

You don’t need a partner.

Just choose the way you’d like to start.

Two Ways to Start

Find the option that feels right for you.

Start With A

Private Dance Lesson

30-minute intro lesson • $35 (expires 11/30)

Learn one-on-one with your
dance instructor and go at your
own pace.

One-on-one
attention

Your pace

No partner
needed

Book Private Lesson

Start With A

Group Dance Lesson

Group dance lesson + social dancing • $45/person

Start with a guided group dance lesson,
then stay for social dancing, music, and a
relaxed evening at the studio.

Guided group
lesson

Social dancing
& music

No partner
needed

No Partner Needed • No Experience Needed

Planning Your Wedding?

Make Your First Dance Special

Whether you’re planning your first dance, a father-daughter dance, or a mother-son dance, we’ll help you create something you’ll fell comfortable and confident dancing on your wedding day.

How It Works

Getting started is easy.

1

Choose Your
Starting Point

Private lessons or DDC.

2

Book Online

Choose your option and complete your purchase.

3

We'll Contact You

After your purchase, we’ll be in touch to confirm the details and say hello before you come in.

4

Come Dance!

We’ll take it from there.

New to Dancing?
That's Completely Fine.

Our lessons are designed to help beginners feel comfortable from the start. You’ll get personal attention, friendly instruction, and a supportive environment.

No experience needed

No partner needed

A fun, supportive community

What Our Students Say

Edward Huzar 7 days ago

We had such a great experience learning our wedding dance with Vlad and Ivana! They are both incredible teachers, especially considering my wife and I had no prior dance experience. They helped us choreograph our entire wedding dance from start to finish and also taught us a variety of ballroom dance styles along the way. We genuinely looked forward to every lesson and always had the best time! Couldn’t recommend them more!

Erik Burns 2 weeks ago

My wife and I began taking dance lessons with Ivana 6-months before our wedding in preparation for our first-dance. These lessons soon became a highlight of the wedding process and was something we greatly looked forward to. Ivana and Vladimir gave us confidence and a wonderful experience leading up to our first dance. Highly recommend for any couple looking to level up their moves on the dance floor ahead of the big day.

Cheryl Viesto 3 weeks ago

What started as a set of lessons for my son's wedding, grew into a love of dancing, now several times per week. Vladimir and Ivana are the best, teaching all aspects in a fun, accepting and encouraging way. In 4 months I have learned so much and had so much fun. I see why students at their former studio followed them when they opened their Darien studio. It's a great way to meet nice people- join the fun!

Al Simon 4 months ago

Amazing teachers, lots of fun and a great opportunity to learn how to dance individually or in a group class. A very welcoming atmosphere!!!!

Roman Elmi 6 months ago

Nadia Orr 7 months ago

Highly recommend this dance school! I was looking for a hobby and I’m so happy I found this place. Ivana and Vlad are the best instructors you can ever ask for! They are patient, knowledgeable, friendly and so attentive which are all qualities you need in your dance instructors. The private lessons are great! The group classes and dance parties are so fun and the instructors make sure these classes both productive and enjoyable. If you are looking for a new hobby, this is the place for you!

Philip Spano 7 months ago

Wonderful dance school. Instructors are honestly the best in the business! Highly recommend

Ashley Katsuyama 8 months ago

My daughter (10 yrs old) is completely obsessed with dancing with the stars, so when this studio opened we decided to try it. She absolutely loves dancing here! She’s been taking lessons for several months now and has the best time - it’s incredible how much she’s learned. She’s even doing her first competition this month (what preteen girl doesn’t want to dress up and dance!). The studio is beautiful and Vladimir and Ivana are so incredibly lovely. Everything about this studio exceeds expectation - cannot recommend highly enough! 🩷

Rose Yu-Chin 9 months ago

Fabulous teachers and beautiful studio! Am having a wonderful and unstoppable experience! Try it everyone. You will be forever young into your 90’s. I love the journey! I started at age 60 and am now 75. Hip Hip Hooray for the new Darien Dance Studio‼️

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not sure which option is right for you. We’re happy
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