News & Press

The Latest Fred Astaire News and Press

At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, it’s always exciting when our talented staff & students, and exciting events & locations are celebrated in the media! From local community stories to national news, our goal is to help share the inspiring examples of how the positive and transforming power of dance enriches lives – physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. Browse these links, and perhaps discover something new and engaging about dance. Then, step in to Fred Astaire Dance Studios and experience the joy and confidence that dance lessons can bring to your life.

Virginia Dance Challenge | Showcase Richmond, 2026
 
 
Fred Astaire Richmond discusses Virginia Dance Challenge and helping students build confidence as they prepare for dance events and competitions.
 
Live dance performance | CBS 6, Virginia This Morning, 2025
 
 
Vlad joins a live Fred Astaire dance performance promoting Broadway in Richmond’s production of Beauty & the Beast.
 
Wedding dance instruction | Richmond magazine, 2025
 
 
Polina and Vlad discuss helping wedding couples discover their confidence on the dance floor.
 
Sportable and adaptive dance | 12 On Your Side, 2024
 
 
Coverage of Fred Astaire Richmond’s collaboration with Sportable to offer a wheelchair dance pop-up class.
 
Wedding dance instruction | Richmond magazine, 2023
 
 
Dima discusses helping couples choose dance styles and prepare a first dance that fits their music.
 
Dancing with Ukrainians | Style Weekly, 2022
 
 
A feature about Fred Astaire Richmond’s international teaching team, Tommy and Maggie’s leadership, and the studio community. (Historical Coverage)
 
Maggie Small Bettin | Style Weekly Top 40 Under 40, 2020
 
 
Recognition of Maggie’s Richmond Ballet career and her work making ballet accessible to younger dancers.
 
Tommy Bettin | Style Weekly Top 40 Under 40, 2019
 
 
Recognition of Tommy’s work bringing dance and its benefits into the Richmond community.