Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Fort Walton Beach

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Welcome to Our Dance Studio in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Are you looking for dance lessons from a professional dance instructor? You’ve come to the right place! Our dance studio in Fort Walton Beach, FL, provides various dance training options, including everything from wedding dance lessons to youth dance classes. Get your groove on and learn to dance like a master today!

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Youth Dance Classes

Your child will have a ball when they attend youth dance classes at Fred Astaire Dance Studios. We work with kids and teens regularly to share basic and advanced level dance wisdom to unlock every child’s dance potential. With dance classes at our state of the art studio, they’ll be dancing with grace, confidence and style.

Wedding Dance Lessons

If you’re nervous about dancing at an upcoming wedding, come to Fred Astaire Dance Studios for wedding dance lessons that will help give you confidence on the dance floor. Whether you’re the bride or groom and you’re concerned about your first dance, you’re the parent of the bride or groom looking for father/daughter or mother/son dance lessons or part of the wedding party – our expert dance instructors have dance moves just for you.

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

Ballroom Dance Lessons

Feel like a pro on the dance floor when you take our ballroom dance lessons. We’ll make you feel comfortable and prepared to perform a variety of classic ballroom dances, from the waltz and tango to cha-cha and salsa dancing. We offer a wide spectrum of ballroom dance lessons across both traditional as well as modern or contemporary dance types/styles.

A Couple Dancing Argentine Tango in Dance Studio, Fort Walton Beach, FL

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 that perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation, it 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.

Your Go-To Dance Studio in Fort Walton Beach, FL

When you need professional dance training, look no further than Fred Astaire Dance Studios. We’ll ensure you have the time of your life learning how to move on the dance floor. Contact us or visit our Dance Studio in Fort Walton Beach today for affordable rates and dance lessons to remember!

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

There are LOTS of reasons! (1) NO other Dance Studio is better equipped to help you discover the lifelong joy of ballroom dancing! (2) 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!(3) Our proven, proprietary dance curriculum helps you master dance steps easily and confidently. (4) Our unique teaching system includes private instruction, group Lessons and practice parties, to help you learn as much as possible in as short a time as possible – and enables you to try out your new skills in a casual group setting with your fellow dance students. (5) Our Dance Instructors are friendly, highly-qualified and totally dedicated to making your experience enjoyable, educational and FUN! (6) Fred Astaire Dance Studios also offers you benefits that many independent dance studios simply cannot – including an online 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 Fred Astaire dance 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’s 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, all of 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!

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