Teaching Methods
Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Tucson's Teaching Methods
At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, we are proud to represent the respected Fred Astaire name, and we work hard to honor the incredible legacy of our co-founder, Mr. Fred Astaire, through every ballroom dancing experience we provide. The welcoming, upbeat, and completely nonjudgmental environment you’ll experience during your dance lessons in Tucson, AZ reflects that dedication — and comes from creating motivating, rewarding, and fun experiences for every student learning ballroom dancing! If you’re interested in seeing what our students have to say about our teaching methods, check out our online reviews!
The Fred Astaire Dance Studios’ Curriculum
Inspired by the timeless elegance and talent of Fred Astaire himself, Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Tucson’s ballroom dancing curriculum includes American Style, Latin-American, International Style, Exhibition/Theater Arts dances, and much more. Internationally recognized dance champions and official members of the Fred Astaire International Dance Council continuously review and refine our programs to ensure our students receive the highest-quality and most current dance lessons available. Our exclusive ballroom dancing instruction method features a three-part system of regularly scheduled private lessons, group classes, and practice parties.
Private Lessons
Private dance lessons, taught with one or more dance instructors, provide the personalized guidance and focused attention needed to help you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor while learning how to successfully lead or follow any dance partner. We work at a pace that fits your goals, improving and refining your ballroom dancing skills throughout every lesson.
Group Classes
Group dance lessons work alongside your private instruction because they are where dance patterns, style, and ballroom dancing techniques are developed. Group classes also give students the opportunity to connect with others who share similar dance goals, improve coordination, and better understand the movement and mechanics involved in dancing.
Practice Parties
Scheduled practice parties reinforce everything introduced during your private dance lessons and group ballroom dancing classes. At Fred Astaire Dance Studios’ practice parties, we lower the lights, turn up the music, and enjoy dancing with a variety of people in a fun and relaxed social atmosphere. Practice parties help you “bring everything together,” improve music recognition skills, and teach you how to comfortably navigate a busy dance floor without bumping into others. Practice parties are an enjoyable (and fun!) way to use everything you are learning.
The Fred Astaire Trophy System
The Fred Astaire Dance Studios Trophy System provides a simple and motivating way to measure your ballroom dancing progress while enjoying your dance lessons! Our Beginner and Social Foundation Programs help new students learn the dance patterns and techniques needed to move confidently around the dance floor. From there, students may advance into the Bronze Trophy Program (our most requested program!), which prepares dancers to move comfortably on any size dance floor, with any partner, to nearly any style of music. Afterward, students can continue progressing through the Silver Program and eventually all the way to Gold!
Social ballroom dancing remains one of the world’s most enjoyed activities — shared across every generation and in countries around the globe. When it comes to meeting people and building social confidence, dancing provides a truly valuable advantage. The exciting part is that because dancing is a natural way for people to express themselves, anyone can become a dancer! At Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Tucson, AZ, you’ll discover that learning ballroom dancing — much like dancing itself — is exciting, fulfilling, and rewarding. As your skills continue to grow in this timeless art form, you’ll begin experiencing the many social, physical, emotional, and artistic benefits that dance lessons can provide. Whether you are completely new to ballroom dancing or already an experienced dancer, our team is dedicated to helping bring out your full potential and guiding you toward your dance goals. Best of all, you’ll have so much fun throughout the process that you’ll keep wanting to return! Contact us today, and let’s start dancing!