Fred Astaire Dance Studios - High Point

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Dance for the Fun of It!

Step into a world where movement feels magical, confidence grows with every beat, and joy becomes part of your everyday rhythm. At Fred Astaire Dance Studios High Point, your dance journey begins the moment you take that first step — and leads to energy, connection, health, and pure fun.

Whether you’re here to shine on the ballroom floor, boost your confidence, or simply rediscover joy through movement, we’re ready to welcome you with style, sparkle, and that signature High Point ballroom flair.

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Wedding Dances That Make Your Day Unforgettable

Your wedding deserves a moment that feels as beautiful as the rest of your celebration — and great dancers always look even better on their big day. From a sweet, simple First Dance to a full wedding‑party showstopper, we craft choreography that feels natural, confident, and uniquely yours.

Want something timeless? Modern? Playful? Viral‑trend inspired? We’ll help you create a dance that becomes one of your favorite memories — and one your guests will talk about long after the last song fades

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Which Dance Style
Suits You Best?

As a Fred Astaire Dance Studios High Point student, you can choose which dance style you’d like to learn first based on what’s most appealing, and your individual dance goals!

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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.

Have Questions?

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!
We highly recommend that you schedule your Lessons close together, especially in the beginning. The less time between Lessons means the less you will forget, the less you will need to review, and the more quickly you will reach a confident level in your dancing. We also recommend private Lessons in conjunction with group classes and practice sessions, as it’s the most effective and efficient way for you to learn and stay motivated.
No, it’s not! Our Dance Instructors are all highly-qualified and welcoming professionals, who participate in ongoing dance training throughout their careers. In addition, our progressive system of instruction and unique trophy system make it easy for you to learn. It will take a bit of time to master the various dances and a repertoire of steps, but a steady approach with periodic practice will produce visible results in less time than you’d think. We highly encourage you to keep your Lessons scheduled close together. You will progress more quickly, and it will make your experience more valuable to you. We promise: the learning is fun – and you will be on your way to confident social dancing after your very first dance Lesson!
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