Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Kansas City
Dance for the Fun of It!
Take the first step on your dance journey today, and discover a new world of joy, confidence, health, energy and fun! Ballroom dancing has so many incredible benefits.
What are you wanting to achieve with your dancing? Are you just getting started? Do you want to be the best dancer on the dance floor? Do you want to build confidence on and off the dance floor? Are you looking for a hobby to fill your soul with enjoyment and fun?
Dancing with us will do all of that and so much more! The scariest part is coming in for your first lesson. Once you start you’ll be hooked!
Good Dancers Look Better on Their Wedding Day
From a simple First Dance to YouTube-worthy routines for the entire wedding party, we can help you make your Wedding Day even more special! Create a dance to remember. We offer, an in person, Complimentary Bridal Consultation, which is great way to get started and is best suited for any wedding dance; First Dance, Mother/Son, Father/Daughter, Wedding Party!
Which Dance Style
Suits You Best?
Looking to take your dancing to the next level and have fun while doing it? At Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Kansas City, we offer personalized dance lessons that cater to your unique goals and preferences. Whether you want to get in shape with high-energy styles like Salsa, Cha Cha, and Samba, or you’re looking to add a touch of romance to your relationship with Tango and Rumba, we’ve got something for everyone. If social dancing is more your style, our Swing dance options will help you feel confident on any dance floor.
Our expert instructors will work with you one-on-one to help you discover which dance styles best fit your needs, and our flexible scheduling makes it easy to start when you’re ready.
We’re growing every week! Don’t wait – take the first step towards something amazing and call us today to book your personalized lesson!
Argentine Tango
Although the exact origins of the dance (and the world) are lost to legend, Tango originated in Argentina in the late 1800s
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.
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.
East Coast Swing
East Coast Swing evolved from the Lindy Hop in the 1940s, and is perhaps the most famous American folk dance.
Foxtrot
In 1912, Vaudeville dancer Harry Fox was the first to use the “slow step”, danced to an exhilarating new style of music – ragtime.
Hustle
A more modern entry, this disco style was most popular in the nightclub scene from the late 1960s through the 1970s.
Jive
This style evolved from popular American dances of the 1930s such as Jitterbug, Boogie-Woogie, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, etc.
Mambo
First introduced in Latin America in the 1930s, Mambo attained instantaneous popularity in American film and pop culture.
Merengue
Lore has this dance originating at a royal fiesta honoring a returning war hero, in either Haiti or the Dominican Republic.
Paso Doble
This dance dates back many centuries, and was originally intended for use at bullfights when the matador was victorious in the arena.
Quickstep
The Quickstep has its roots in 1920s New York City Ragtime, and only later became a partner dance.
Rumba
Characterized by a smooth, subtle hip motion and a heavy walking step, Rumba first invaded the U.S. in the early 1930s.
Salsa
Salsa combines passion, energy, sensuous style and joy, and has its origins in the Afro-Cuban dance, Rumba.
Samba
Of Brazilian origin, this festive serenade features a repetitive melody, continually interrupted by the strumming of a guitar.
Tango
The romantic Tango descended from an early Spanish folk dance, and features intriguing asymmetrical and sophisticated dance patterns.
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.
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.
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!
Dance Student Spotlight
See what adults like you are saying about Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Kansas City.
My fiancé and I loved taking private lessons with Amy for our first dance at our wedding. We went in not feeling sure about what we wanted our dance to look like and she helped us find our groove and we left our first session feeling excited for the rest of our lessons. Leaving our last lesson, we felt ready for our big day!
Michell did such a good job with teaching me and my fiancee our first dance! She was very friendly and patient with us. We loved the services we got.
Our dance lessons included being able to use the room on Fridays. We were unable to make it to those due to our work schedules, so I cannot comment on them.
The building is a well lit and open space, with plenty of room for dancing. There are three support columns in the room. They weren't a problem, and Michell let us know that we would unconsciously gravitate towards them. We absolutely did.
Overall a very fun experience! Thank you so much!!
Our dance lessons included being able to use the room on Fridays. We were unable to make it to those due to our work schedules, so I cannot comment on them.
The building is a well lit and open space, with plenty of room for dancing. There are three support columns in the room. They weren't a problem, and Michell let us know that we would unconsciously gravitate towards them. We absolutely did.
Overall a very fun experience! Thank you so much!!
Highly recommend Fred Astaire! We booked with them to help choreograph our first dance for our wedding, and Michell was a fantastic teacher!
Michell is phenomenal! Great experience
Michel was the BEST! Our wedding first dance is better than I could have ever imagined. Highly recommend.
My Fiancee and I attended a first dance workshop at Fred Astaire dance studios. I came into this workshop with no ballroom dance experience, had a fun time and left with some dance confidence!
My instructors, Amy and Tavier, were incredibly supportive and encouraging. Tavier was able to quickly break down complex movements into manageable steps that made learning feel natural.
The studio was well lit, clean, grand and beautiful! I would highly recommend this studio to anyone!!
My instructors, Amy and Tavier, were incredibly supportive and encouraging. Tavier was able to quickly break down complex movements into manageable steps that made learning feel natural.
The studio was well lit, clean, grand and beautiful! I would highly recommend this studio to anyone!!
I just LOVE IT! I don't have enough words to express how happy and excited I feel every time I go to the studio. Everyone is so amazing, wonderful and they are incredible human beings; Amy and Tavier are so knowledgeable, and they do an amazing job sharing all their wisdom with us mortals. Hannah, Michell and Riah are just the best and the most fun dance instructors I've ever had. Bell is amazing and I love chatting with her when she's free (if.. she is). The atmosphere is amazing, the learning experience is another level, I'm sure anyone would easily gain confidence and skills as I am. Everyone is so patience, kind, warmth and excellent instructors. And the price is perfect depending on what you're looking for. So, I recommend the studio to anyone who wants to have a whole new experience with dancing and community.
We loved our lessons with Michel!
My fiancé and I are learning our wedding dance here and we have had a wonderful time learning from Hannah! She’s put together a beautiful dance for us and has provided opportunities for us to learn other social dances. It’s been a GREAT experience!
L love everibody from Fred Astaire
Excellent instruction. Michelle is terrific and worked with us to gain confidence and have fun. Lessons are productive and enjoyable. Highly recommend to anyone looking to develop or improve their dancing skills.
My fiancé and I had an amazing time learning our first dance at Fred Astaire!! Michelle was our teacher, and she thoughtfully choreographed our first dance to make our wedding day extra special and meaningful! It was so nice to have lessons to look forward to, and it was a great way to have a date night in the midst of wedding craziness. We are so excited to show our friends and family everything we learned, and this experience was something we’ll remember forever!!!!
They helped my Fiancé and I with a first dance and were super fun to work with. We would Highly recommend them!
Ashley was AMAZING and made us feel like we could do this!! Great atmosphere and definitely will be taking more lessons!!!
Best in town 😉
My wife and I got a gift certificate for a single lesson. We had a wonderful time. We were welcomed in with warmth and enthusiasm and introduced to our instructor, Rya. Rya was great. He was very patient with us, explained everything in detail, and used several techniques to keep us relaxed so we could focus on learning. He exposed us to several basic dances during the 30 minute lesson. Well done!
5/5 stars!! My husband and I are not dancers and we wanted to look like we knew what we were doing during our first dance. We found Fred Astaire Dance Studio and took lessons with Hannah. She was amazing, very patient and funny. We're so happy we took lessons here and find it an invaluable experience. Our guests commented on our dance saying we looked professional! Thank you guys for helping us make our first dance unforgettable!!