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Start Dance LessonsA simple First Dance or YouTube-worthy routine for the entire wedding party? Dance lessons can help you make your Wedding Day even more special!
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 take a dance class.
Benefits of DanceAlthough the exact origins of the dance (and the world) are lost to legend, Tango originated in Argentina in the late 1800s
Learn MoreBachata is a sensual dance with Caribbean origins, where most of the dancers' movements are in the lower body up to the hips.
Learn MoreClassic Bolero, introduced in Spain in 1780, is truly the dance of love, and is performed to music featuring a constant beat of drums.
Learn MoreA Cuban dance derived from the Mambo and Rumba; its name comes from the rhythm developed by a syncopation of the fourth beat.
Learn MoreEast Coast Swing evolved from the Lindy Hop in the 1940s, and is perhaps the most famous American folk dance.
Learn MoreIn 1912, Vaudeville dancer Harry Fox was the first to use the slow step, danced to an exhilarating new style of music ragtime.
Learn MoreA more modern entry, this disco style was most popular in the nightclub scene from the late 1960s through the 1970s.
Learn MoreThis style evolved from popular American dances of the 1930s such as Jitterbug, Boogie-Woogie, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, etc.
Learn MoreFirst introduced in Latin America in the 1930s, Mambo attained instantaneous popularity in American film and pop culture.
Learn MoreLore has this dance originating at a royal fiesta honoring a returning war hero, in either Haiti or the Dominican Republic.
Learn MoreThis dance dates back many centuries and was originally intended for use at bullfights when the matador was victorious in the arena.
Learn MoreThe Quickstep has its roots in 1920s New York City Ragtime, and only later became a partner dance.
Learn MoreCharacterized by a smooth, subtle hip motion and a heavy walking step, Rumba first invaded the U.S. in the early 1930s.
Learn MoreSalsa combines passion, energy, sensuous style and joy, and has its origins in the Afro-Cuban dance, Rumba.
Learn MoreOf Brazilian origin, this festive serenade features a repetitive melody, continually interrupted by the strumming of a guitar.
Learn MoreThe romantic Tango descended from an early Spanish folk dance, and features intriguing asymmetrical and sophisticated dance patterns.
Learn MoreThe Viennese Waltz was first danced by European royalty in the 1800s, and was deemed startling due to the close proximity of the dancers.
Learn MoreThe Waltz dates back to Bavaria 400 years ago, but it was not introduced into society until 1812, when it first appeared in English ballrooms.
Learn MoreWith its sophisticated style and easy adaptation to contemporary rock music, this 1950s style quickly gained popularity in the U.S.
Learn MoreAn 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. Simply book your initial dance classes and we'll see you on the dance floor!
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Local Dance ActivitiesLife’s Better When You Dance™! And because an atmosphere of kindness, warmth and fun awaits you at Fred Astaire Dance Studio located in the lively community of Short Pump right here in Richmond. It’s what our clients tell us they notice from the first time they step inside for dance classes – an energy and sense of “FADS community” that is welcoming, 100% non-judgmental, and truly joyful! Learn to dance or improve your skills by taking classes from our local instructors who have years of experience, beyond ballroom dance competitions, teaching lessons to individuals of all skill levels and ages, from kids to adults.