{"id":8442,"date":"2024-10-14T10:18:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T14:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/?page_id=8442"},"modified":"2024-10-14T10:26:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T14:26:59","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes Fred Astaire Dance Studios Special?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8442\" class=\"elementor elementor-8442\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a96f1ea elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"7a96f1ea\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ac48332\" data-id=\"2ac48332\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-512edb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"512edb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Dance With Us?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52b0eb15 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"52b0eb15\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ee5611c\" data-id=\"7ee5611c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1036b6e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1036b6e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Makes Fred Astaire Dance Studios Special?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ef438a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ef438a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Welcome to Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Glastonbury!<\/strong><\/p><p>Ballroom Dance Lessons for Glastonbury, South Glastonbury, Manchester, Wethersfield, Colchester, Hartford, East Hartford, Newington, New Britain, Hebron and Bolton. Portland, Rocky Hill, East Hartford, East Hampton, Andover, Marlborough, Columbia, Cromwell, and surrounding towns.<br \/>Our hours are 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. We are available for lessons by appointment only on Saturdays. Please call us at 1-860-657-9186 with any questions or to schedule your introductory dance lessons.<\/p><p>Got two left feet? Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Glastonbury specializes in teaching brand new students, giving them confidence, a sense of rhythm and a LOVE for dance! Our Students call us the happiest, friendliest spot in town due to our welcoming atmosphere and our encouraging staff. We hope you find it to be so and invite you to come on out and meet us yourself. We have made it our personal mission to touch as many lives with our passion for ballroom dancing as possible. Join the environment of fun, excitement, and entertainment. We can\u2019t wait to meet you personally and get you out on the floor dancing!<\/p><p>Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Glastonbury offers the best quality of dance instruction in:<\/p><ul><li>Wedding Dance Lessons<\/li><li>Popular Social and Nightclub dance favorites such as Salsa, Merengue, Hustle, and Swing<\/li><li>Ballroom Dance Lessons such as the Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, and more!<\/li><li>Latin-American Dance Lessons like Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Paso Doble, and Jive\u2026.and so much more!<\/li><\/ul><p>Continuing in the tradition of the great Fred Astaire, our certified dance instructors will help you reach all of your dancing goals, whether you are aspiring to be a confident social dancer or a highly trained competitor. We offer all kinds of dance lessons \u2013 from Ballroom to Latin to country-western!<br \/>Our studio offers a full range of Ballroom and Latin dance lessons for all ages, at all ability levels, and with or without a partner. \u201cBringing dancing to people is what makes us happy. The joy and fun that can be had on the dance floor are life changing and we look forward to sharing this with the Glastonbury Community\u201d. All lessons are taught by our Certified Dance Instructors who undergo rigorous and continuous dance training. No matter if you are looking for Private Dance Lessons, Group Dance Lessons, Wedding Dance Lessons or Competitive Dance Lessons, we are the Dance Studio for you!<\/p><p>Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Glastonbury enjoys being a part of the community and giving back. We have participated in numerous auctions and fundraisers, collected donations and participated in local dancing with the stars events. We were proud to partner with local veterans to help raise money for the Fisher House Foundation. We are always looking for ways to give back to our community and share the love of dance with everyone! We love the many special activities we offer in the studio such as Friday Night themed Dance Parties, Studio outings, Team Matches, Showcases and more. And of course we have a blast participating in regional and national events with other Fred Astaire Dance Studios locations from around New England and the country. We look forward to welcoming you to our Studio Family!<br \/><strong>\u2013 The Owners and Staff of Glastonbury Fred Astaire Dance Studio<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-142ad793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"142ad793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom wedding dance instruction, a new hobby or way to connect with your partner, improving your social life, physical and emotional health, or taking your dance skills to the next level, dancing with Fred Astaire Dance Studios will result in faster learning, higher levels of achievement \u2013 and lots of smiles. So, why should you choose Fred Astaire Dance Studios?\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47d4f561 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"47d4f561\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66781628 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"66781628\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/01\/fred-astaire-dance-studio2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8135\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/01\/fred-astaire-dance-studio2.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/01\/fred-astaire-dance-studio2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/01\/fred-astaire-dance-studio2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59497632 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"59497632\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ed49932 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"2ed49932\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76e4cf19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"76e4cf19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/01\/fred-astaire-dance-studio14.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8136\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/01\/fred-astaire-dance-studio14.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/01\/fred-astaire-dance-studio14-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/01\/fred-astaire-dance-studio14-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78e6a50e\" data-id=\"78e6a50e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-584f7161 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"584f7161\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Because an atmosphere of kindness, warmth and inspiration awaits you at every Fred Astaire Dance Studio!<\/strong><br \/>It\u2019s what our clients tell us they notice from the first time they step inside \u2013 a friendly energy, and a sense of \u201cFADS community\u201d that is welcoming, 100% non-judgmental, and truly joyful! Our passion is helping to enrich lives \u2013 physically, mentally, emotionally and socially \u2013 through the positive, transforming power of dance.<\/p><p><strong>Because ballroom dance lessons should always be FUN!<\/strong><\/p><p>The teaching philosophy at every Fred Astaire Dance studio is simple and straightforward: learning how to ballroom dance is always fun! We work with students of all ages and abilities, and our friendly and inspirational atmosphere will help make your ballroom dance journey a reality. There are thousands of reasons why people start dance lessons \u2013 and once we show you how much fun ballroom dancing can be, we know you\u2019ll want to keep coming back!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25989e64 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25989e64\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44ee5f8f\" data-id=\"44ee5f8f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-476e5e09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"476e5e09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Because ballroom dance has so many benefits!<\/strong><br role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" \/>Ballroom dancing is a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction and mental stimulation \u2013 and it can bring so much to your life. It\u2019s a great workout; has documented physical and mental health benefits; can enhance your social life and self-confidence; reduces stress and depression; promotes relaxation; is a wonderful outlet for self-expression and creativity; and it\u2019s FUN!! With all these reasons to start dancing \u2013 we challenge you to find a good reason NOT to.<\/p><p><strong>Because our ballroom dance curriculum helps you learn faster, and achieve more!<\/strong><br role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" \/>Fred Astaire Dance Studios\u2019 proven program of Private Lessons, Group Lessons and Practice Parties ensures that you learn as much as possible, in the shortest amount of time, with the most retention, and the most FUN. In fact, you\u2019ll be on your way to confident dancing by the end of your very first lesson! Our repertoire covers the full range of ballroom dances \u2013 American, Latin, International Style, Ballroom Style, even Exhibition and Theater Arts dances, for both social and competitive dancers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43487db9 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"43487db9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-657d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"657d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/01\/fred-astaire-dance-studio23.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8137\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/01\/fred-astaire-dance-studio23.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/01\/fred-astaire-dance-studio23-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/glastonbury\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/01\/fred-astaire-dance-studio23-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1937771a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1937771a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ceb39a9\" data-id=\"2ceb39a9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-352140a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"352140a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Because of our talented, professional Dance Instructors!<\/strong><br role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" \/>Fred Astaire Dance Studio Instructors are gifted dance educators who hail from all over the world, and truly love what they do. Many have Fine Arts degrees and are actively-competing, award-winning professional dancers. Our Dance Instructors all complete the rigorous work required to become certified in the Fred Astaire Curriculum \u2013 which presents the building blocks of partner dance in the way that people naturally learn. Our dance curriculum, coupled with our Instructors\u2019 compassion, energy and kindness will help ensure you get the most from your dance lessons.\u00a0<a href=\"\/glastonbury\/staff\/\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about our amazing dance professionals here at Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Glastonbury!<\/p><p><strong>Because of our exciting ballroom dance events &amp; competitions!<\/strong><br role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" \/>Fred Astaire Dance Studios offer a variety of fun local events to make your dance experience exciting and rewarding. Guest Parties, Showcases, Spotlights, Community Outreach Events, special Coaching Sessions and off-site Group Outings encourage social interaction and help you apply what you\u2019re learning. And our branded Regional, National and International Pro-Am and Professional Dance Competitions give you inspiring opportunities to compete, travel and hone your dancing skills in supportive and exciting environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37633a00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37633a00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Because of our money-saving Intro Offer!<\/strong><\/p><p>Take advantage of our special introductory offer just for new students, and take the first step towards realizing your ballroom dance goals. Contact us today at 860-657-9186, and we\u2019ll be in touch with exciting details about our program options and a special discount just for new students (which is <em>sure<\/em>\u00a0to get you dancing!). Stop in and share your dance goals with us, and we\u2019ll help you get there!<\/p><p>We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor soon.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Dance With Us? What Makes Fred Astaire Dance Studios Special? Welcome to Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Glastonbury! Ballroom Dance Lessons for Glastonbury, South Glastonbury, Manchester, Wethersfield, Colchester, Hartford, East Hartford, Newington, New Britain, Hebron and Bolton. 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