Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Mount Kisco, NY

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Dance Student Spotlight

See what adults like you are saying about our Dance Studio in Mt. Kisco.

Tammy Drake 1 year ago

Staff so fun and encouraging! Dance has changed my life!!!

Cara Rothfield Abramson 2 year ago

This is the most amazing dance studio with phenomenal instructors ! Jewel and Pierre are fantastic and had great lesson with Jewel tonight ❤️✨ Fun date night too ! Highly recommend !

Genevieve Brings 5 year ago

Wonderful people!
Great instruction!
Superb teachers !
Tremendous organization!
Inspiring competitions!
Oh yes, dancing Is marvelous in every way, physically and mentally.

Andrew Sweeney 6 year ago

Fantastic teaching and training on how to become better on the floor!!
Jocelyn is our instructor, and she is excellent at what she does. Very patient, encouraging, and knowledgeable.
Highly recommend!

William Edward Hiller 6 year ago

The quality of instruction is simply outstanding. The teachers and coaches never give up. The competitions are also challenging and fun.

Ecaterina Para 7 year ago

Bravo! Organizare excelenta!!! Participantii se simt f.bine!

Linda Varas 8 year ago

These are the nicest people. Friendly, warm & extremely talented!

Elizabeth Masko Pro 8 year ago

So happy that I found Fred Astaire Dance Studios! They've helped me grow so much as a dancer and a person. The people in this company truly care about every student and instructor, I couldn't have asked for a better company to work for!!

Kathy Casper 9 year ago

I have never had the privilege of taken lessions but i know alot of the teachers and students that have had lessions that they say that Fred Astaire is great

Michael Savage 9 year ago

Special historic gift to humanity ...the gift of Dance ...with Fred Astaire ...yes a friend of my father ...in the World of DANCE... blessings

Jolandy Mickey Cousins 10 year ago

I had the most fun time last night and I am coming back was super awesome

DANCE FOR THE FUN OF IT

Take the first step on your dance journey today by experiencing the joy of dance, and discover a new world of entertainment, confidence, wellness, energy and community.

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Have a little fun and enrich your life through dance!

GOOD DANCERS LOOK BETTER ON THEIR WEDDING DAY.

From a simple First Dance to YouTube-worthy wedding dance routines for the entire wedding party, we can help you make your Wedding epic, with a memorable, unique wedding experience that lasts a lifetime!

Bride & Groom First Dance
Father/Daughter Dance
Mother/Son Dance
Wedding Party Routines

Bride & Groom First Dance
Father/Daughter Dance

Mother/Son Wedding Dance
Wedding Party Routines

Wedding Dance Lessons

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 in Mount Kisco! Join our dance studio located in Westchester. We would love to help instruct you in either the International or American Ballroom Styles, or both!

Start dancing today with our introductory dance lessons where we’ll help you identify dance styles that suit you best through personalized and effective dance instruction.

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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.

THE BENEFITS OF DANCE

Did you know that dancing has proven, science-backed, health and social benefits, to improve the quality of your life? Ballroom dancing is that perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation, it can bring so much value to enrich your life at any age – and it’s FUN!!

With all these reasons to start dancing – we challenge you to find a good reason NOT to learn to dance.

WHY FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS IN MT. KISCO?

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 our dance studios – an energy and sense of “FADS community” that is 100% welcoming, non-judgmental, and truly joyful for dancers of all ages and skill levels. With over 280k happy dance students around the world who’ve learned to dance with Fred Astaire Dance Studios, our certified dance instructors have been teaching dance lessons using the Fred Astaire method to generations of dancers, turning beginners into pros for over 76-years.

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 dancing with dance lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studios… and once we show you how much fun ballroom dancing can be, we know you’ll want to keep coming back. From wedding dance choreography, a new hobby, a way to connect with your partner through a unique date night activity for adults or a means of meeting new people, improving physical and emotional well-being, expanding your social life, etc… Experience the magic of dance today!

FAQ - Fred Astaire Dance Studios | 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!

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