Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Learn How To Dance in Marlboro NJ
Marlboro Premier Dance Studio
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1-Free Private Dance Lesson
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Learn How to Dance - All Levels Welcome
Affordable Dance Classes
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.
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!
Have a little fun!


GOOD DANCERS LOOK BETTER ON THEIR WEDDING DAY.
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!

Argentine Tango

Bolero

Cha Cha

East Coast Swing

Foxtrot

Hustle

Jive

Mambo

Merengue

Paso Doble

Quickstep

Rumba

Salsa

Samba

Tango

Viennese Waltz

Waltz

West Coast Swing

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…

Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Dance Lessons
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!
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
✨ Rob brought the ELEGANCE! ✨
Check out this little glimpse from today’s filming… this video feels like an absolute dream. 🎥💫 The movement, the atmosphere, the elegance… everything came together so beautifully.
We seriously can’t wait to see the final product! 🤍🎬✨
#VirtualProduction #DanceFilm #Elegance #ComingSoon #FredAstaireMarlboro

What an incredible day today was! 🎬✨
We had the opportunity to film Connor’s Virtual Production, and what an amazing experience it was! Here’s just a little glimpse behind the scenes. 👀🎥
This was so much fun, and we cannot wait to see the final result! 💃🕺✨

✨ Congratulations to Joel & Daniella! ✨
We are so incredibly proud of you both for your beautiful Spotlight Performance of your wedding dance! 💍🤍💃🕺
Thank you for trusting us with such a meaningful moment and allowing us to be part of bringing your dream dance to life. We absolutely love the way you two look at each other, the way you laugh together, and the love that shines through every time you dance. 🥹❤️
Now we can’t wait to welcome you back as husband and wife! 💍✨ We hope dancing continues to be a meaningful date night for the two of you, a special time to step away from everyday life, learn something new, laugh, work together, and simply enjoy each other.
That’s what we love most about dance. It’s not only about learning the steps. It’s about protecting that special time together, creating memories, and continuing to choose each other again and again. ❤️
Congratulations, Joel & Daniella! We are so happy for you and so grateful to have been part of this chapter in your love story. 🥂💍✨
#WeddingDance #FirstDance #SpotlightPerformance #WeddingCouple

Most people come to the studio for one reason.
To learn how to dance.
Maybe it’s for a wedding.
Maybe it’s because they’ve always wanted to try.
Maybe they simply wanted to step outside their comfort zone.
At first, it’s all about the steps.
Learning where to put your feet.
Remembering the timing.
Trying not to make mistakes.
But if you stay long enough…
Something unexpected happens.
You become more patient with yourself.
You learn to be present instead of worrying about getting everything perfect.
You start trusting someone else and, little by little, trusting yourself.
You realize that confidence isn’t something you find.
It’s something you build.
And before you know it, that confidence starts showing up everywhere.
At work.
In conversations.
In relationships.
In the way you carry yourself.
The dance floor becomes a place where you practice becoming the person you want to be.
Yes, you’ll leave with new steps.
But the greatest thing you’ll take home isn’t a dance.
It’s a stronger version of yourself.
Because dance doesn’t just teach you how to move.
It changes how you live. ✨
#FredAstaire #DanceLessons #Confidence #PersonalGrowth #BallroomDance MarlboroNJ DanceStudio GrowthMindset TrySomethingNew

How do I become confident on the dance floor?
The answer is simple…
You don’t become confident before you do something.
You become confident because you do it.
This is our student, Ellie, performing for the very first time after only a few weeks of dancing.
Was she nervous? Absolutely.
But she chose to step onto that floor anyway.
And that’s exactly where confidence is born.
Too often, we think we have to feel confident before we take action.
The truth is, that feeling may never come first.
Confidence isn’t the starting line.
It’s the reward for showing up when your heart is racing, your hands are shaking, and every part of you wants to stay in your comfort zone.
Every lesson.
Every mistake.
Every small victory.
Every uncomfortable moment.
They all shape the person you’re becoming.
That’s why we always tell our students:
If something makes you uncomfortable, don’t run from it. Lean into it.
Because on the other side of discomfort…
…is growth.
On the other side of growth…
…is confidence.
Ellie, thank you for trusting us and allowing us to be part of your journey. We couldn’t be prouder of you for taking that first step. Your first performance wasn’t the finish line.
It was the beginning of something incredible. ❤️
