Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Marlboro NJ

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Learn How To Dance in Marlboro NJ

Take the first step on your dance journey today, and discover a new world of joy, confidence, health, energy and fun!

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Marlboro Premier Dance Studio

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1-Free Private Dance Lesson

No Partner? No Problem! Great for Single Adults or Couples

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Take the first step on your dance journey today, and discover a new world of joy, confidence, health, energy and fun!

Dancers of all skill levels are invited to discover a world of dance tailored to your interests and goals. We offer a wide variety of programs to cater to your needs. Our experienced instructors are here to guide you, whether you’re aspiring to compete as a dancer or just aiming to have a fantastic time on the dance floor.

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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!

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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!

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

Which Dance Style
Suits You Best?

Regardless of your age, dancing ability or dance preferences, you’ve come to the right place: Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Marlboro, NJ! We would love to help instruct you in either the International or American Ballroom Styles, or both!

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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.

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.

WHY FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS?

An atmosphere of kindness, warmth and fun awaits you at every Fred Astaire Dance Studio! It’s what our students tell us they notice from the first time they step inside – an energy and sense of “FADS community” that is 100% welcoming, non-judgmental, and truly joyful!

Since 1947, our passion is helping to enrich lives – physically, mentally, emotionally and socially – through the positive, transforming power of dance. There are thousands of reasons why people start dance lessons… and once we show you how much fun ballroom dancing can be, we know you’ll want to keep coming back. From wedding dance instruction, a new hobby or way to connect with your partner, physical and emotional health, improving your social life…

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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!

Reviews

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Olga Gonzalez 3 months ago

Food was fresh and so delicious. 😉 everything was yammy ✨️

Ellie Reda 5 months ago

Loved taking Dance lessons here with Christian! Great instructions and fun vibe.

Audrey Tesora (Lady Monroe) 5 months ago

I started taking dance lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Marlboro in January. In the short time I have been there, I have experienced a level of professionalism, encouragement, and camaraderie I was not aware existed. I did come with some level of prior dancing, but it had been some time since I had done any ballroom dancing and my confidence was lacking. With the instructors’ guidance, I now feel more confident, have gained more poise and will be participating in the Garden State Dance Festival later this month. I would never have had the courage to go out of my comfort zone and perform. The instructors at Fred Astaire are patient, positive, and always give constructive feedback in a compassionate way. I truly appreciate them and I highly recommend this dance studio to anyone who is interested in learning the beautiful art of Ballroom dancing.💃

Audrey Tesora 5 months ago

I started taking dance lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Marlboro in January. In the short time I have been there, I have experienced a level of professionalism, encouragement, and camaraderie I was not aware existed. I did come with some level of prior dancing, but it had been some time since I had done any ballroom dancing and my confidence was lacking. With the instructors’ guidance, I now feel more confident, have gained more poise and will be participating in the Garden State Dance Festival later this month. I would never have had the courage to go out of my comfort zone and perform. The instructors at Fred Astaire are patient, positive, and always give constructive feedback in a compassionate way. I truly appreciate them and I highly recommend this dance studio to anyone who is interested in learning the beautiful art of Ballroom dancing.💃

Stephanie D'Agostino 6 months ago

I am absolutely loving my experience thus far at Fred Astaire Marlboro!! From the moment I walked through the doors, everyone has been so kind and welcoming... always making you feel comfortable. All the instructors (shout-out to Cristian) are super friendly, uber talented and very knowledgeable about dance. I can not wait to continue taking my classes. I look forward to them every week 🙂

George Werner 7 months ago

Fred astaire Marlboro is an incredible studio. I have learned so much so fast from joJo I'm amazed with my own progress and am anxious to compete
The staff maritza and Devon and Christian are very supportive and accommodating.
It's a lot of fast moving of course
and meeting lots of new faces . Dancing has also helped me with my neuropathy quite a lot
Thank you Team Marlboro

Jenna Crisalli 7 months ago

I have had such an amazing experience at Fred Astaire Marlboro! They have taken me on and grown me as a person and in dance in such a short time. They have the best team, environment, and expertise in all they do. They have supported me, my goals, and competitive background and taught me more than I ever expected to when I started. If your looking to express yourself in new ways with a supportive team, they are absolutely the best place to try.

Lisa De Jesus 9 months ago

Dance instructor was very friendly and accommodating. Really one does not need to know how to dance , just the motivation to learn it, the DI will walk you through every step as how you can learn the steps and introduces you to all kinds of dances you want to know, but with different stages of dances, one starts from beginners class, just inquire , it’s fun and entertaining. Love it myself, hope to come back after my eye surgery.

Team Match/Freddy Ball 2027

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Big Screen Production

2027 Big Screen Production Sunday, March 14, 2027 4:00pm-8:00pm Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center 10...

Garden State Dance Festival

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Regional Mini-Match

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✨ Check out these beautiful ladies having the BEST time! 💃❤️ Kathia absolutely SHINED in her Virtual Production! 🎬✨ We had so much fun filming this one at night, and the whole vibe came together beautifully. Here’s a little sneak peek 👀🔥 Let us know what you think in the comments! 🎥 AND THIS SATURDAY IS THE BIG DAY! 🎥
Our Virtual Production Movie Premiere is finally here, where we get to showcase all of these incredible videos on the big screen! 🍿✨ We are so excited for everyone to see what our students have created. Will you be there?! 🎬🍿❤️ #FredAstaireMarlboro #VirtualProduction #DanceFamily #DanceLife #MoviePremiere TeamGray FredAstaireDanceStudios DanceWithUs

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Check out our amazing couple, Michael & Marianna, challenging themselves with this incredible choreography! ❤️🔥

This was SO much fun to create, and we seriously cannot wait to show you the final product!

Michael & Marianna, we are so proud of you both. We absolutely love your commitment to each other, your dancing, and continuing to challenge yourselves together. Watching you grow as dancers and as a couple makes moments like this even more special. 🥹💃🕺

And trust us… you’re going to want to see how this one turns out. 👀🔥

Stay tuned for the final product! 🎬✨

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Check out our amazing couple, Michael & Marianna, challenging themselves with this incredible choreography! ❤️🔥 This was SO much fun to create, and we seriously cannot wait to show you the final product! Michael & Marianna, we are so proud of you both. We absolutely love your commitment to each other, your dancing, and continuing to challenge yourselves together. Watching you grow as dancers and as a couple makes moments like this even more special. 🥹💃🕺 And trust us… you’re going to want to see how this one turns out. 👀🔥 Stay tuned for the final product! 🎬✨

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Looking for something fun to do? Have a wedding or special event coming up? Or maybe you’re just tired of being the one saying, “I don’t dance” every time the music comes on? 👀

Come try a FREE DANCE LESSON at Fred Astaire Dance Studios Marlboro!

No experience needed. No partner needed. Just come in, have fun, and let us take care of the rest.

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AI is getting a little out of hand… so we decided to go back to the basics: pen, paper, and DANCE. 😂💃🕺 Looking for something fun to do? Have a wedding or special event coming up? Or maybe you’re just tired of being the one saying, “I don’t dance” every time the music comes on? 👀 Come try a FREE DANCE LESSON at Fred Astaire Dance Studios Marlboro! No experience needed. No partner needed. Just come in, have fun, and let us take care of the rest. 📞 732-414-1835
📍 Marlboro, NJ And yes… before anyone says anything… This post was also AI generated. 🤣🤦‍♂️

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✨ MINI MATCH 2026 THROWBACK! ✨

What an incredible day for Team Gray! 🩶🏆

Once again, our students represented Fred Astaire Dance Studios Marlboro in such an amazing way at Mini Match 2026. We couldn’t be prouder of each and every student who stepped onto that dance floor and gave it their all! 💃🕺

Seeing your hard work, dedication, confidence, and love for dance come to life is what makes moments like these so special. Every performance, every smile, and every accomplishment reminds us why we love what we do.

We are so thankful to our incredible students, our amazing team, and everyone who came out to support us. ❤️

Team Gray did it again! 🩶🔥
So proud of this dance family and everything we continue to accomplish together.

Here’s to many more memories, dances, and unforgettable moments! 🥂✨

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✨ MINI MATCH 2026 THROWBACK! ✨ What an incredible day for Team Gray! 🩶🏆 Once again, our students represented Fred Astaire Dance Studios Marlboro in such an amazing way at Mini Match 2026. We couldn’t be prouder of each and every student who stepped onto that dance floor and gave it their all! 💃🕺 Seeing your hard work, dedication, confidence, and love for dance come to life is what makes moments like these so special. Every performance, every smile, and every accomplishment reminds us why we love what we do. We are so thankful to our incredible students, our amazing team, and everyone who came out to support us. ❤️ Team Gray did it again! 🩶🔥
So proud of this dance family and everything we continue to accomplish together. Here’s to many more memories, dances, and unforgettable moments! 🥂✨ #TeamGray #MiniMatch2026 #FredAstaireMarlboro #DanceFamily #ProudStudio DanceLife FredAstaireDanceStudios

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✨ Check out the one and only Stephanie in her FIRST EVER Virtual Production! ✨

It’s so amazing to have you dancing with us and getting the chance to showcase everything you’ve learned over these past few months. 💃❤️

We still can’t believe this is all so NEW to you! Seeing your confidence, dancing, and growth in such a short amount of time has been incredible, and we can’t wait to keep setting new goals and seeing where this journey takes you!

Stephanie, we’re so proud of you! 🥰👏

Now check her out and tell us… how do you think she’s doing?! 🔥👇

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✨ Check out the one and only Stephanie in her FIRST EVER Virtual Production! ✨ It’s so amazing to have you dancing with us and getting the chance to showcase everything you’ve learned over these past few months. 💃❤️ We still can’t believe this is all so NEW to you! Seeing your confidence, dancing, and growth in such a short amount of time has been incredible, and we can’t wait to keep setting new goals and seeing where this journey takes you! Stephanie, we’re so proud of you! 🥰👏 Now check her out and tell us… how do you think she’s doing?! 🔥👇 #FredAstaireMarlboro #VirtualProduction #DanceJourney #ProudMoment #DanceGoals

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