Fred Astaire Studios- San Mateo
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Dance Lesson Options
SINGLES
Ready for fun, friends and nonstop dancing? Join our vibrant, joyful community!
COUPLES
Make date night unforgettable and fall in love again.
WEDDINGS
Dreaming of a unique wedding? Make it unforgettable with a choreographed dance!
COMPETITIVE
Step into the thrilling world of competitive ballroom dancing!
JUNIORS
Build skills, confidence, and have fun in a supportive environment.
GIFT CARD
Give the gift of dance!
Perfect for any occasion.
Reviews
I've been coming to Fred Astaire San Mateo for ballroom private lessons, classes, and rounds for several years, and the quality of instruction is unmatched. The teachers, students, and staff take excellent care of the space, and promote a warm, respectful atmosphere for everyone. I always mention FASM to friends and family looking for ballroom instruction, and everyone who's come in have had lovely experiences. 10/10 highly recommend!
The teachers here are very friendly and fun while also being really great dancers. The studio itself is very open and airy with a fabulous floor and excellent sound system. For me this is the best place for dance classes in the San Mateo area.
Awesome group classes! The teachers pay close attention to detail and really help you not only learn the steps, but also improve technique, style, and posture.
The best place for dance classes in San Mateo. Love the atmosphere and people who work and dance here. It is very warm and caring dance community.
We had an amazing experience at Fred Astaire Dance Studio learning our first dance for our wedding! Max was our instructor for all our lessons, and he was incredible from start to finish. He choreographed the entire routine perfectly to match our style and the two songs we chose, making it feel uniquely “us.” He was patient, fun, and great at breaking everything down, helping us learn lots of fancy dips, lifts, and turns that made our dance truly memorable.
The dance ended up being one of the highlights of the wedding night — we got so many wows from our guests! A quick shout-out to Lydia as well for helping demonstrate a few of the couple moves during our lessons. We couldn’t recommend Max and the Fred Astaire team enough if you’re looking to create something special for your big day!
The dance ended up being one of the highlights of the wedding night — we got so many wows from our guests! A quick shout-out to Lydia as well for helping demonstrate a few of the couple moves during our lessons. We couldn’t recommend Max and the Fred Astaire team enough if you’re looking to create something special for your big day!
Started at Fred Astaire San Mateo with the free introductory lesson and quickly was hooked and purchased the beginner package of private lessons. The instructors are phenomenal (shout out to Rob for being amazing!) and the sense of community is really special here. Not only do they have private lessons, but they also host social classes, as well as monthly events. The facilities are really nice as well with two large dance floors. Ample parking is a plus. Highly recommend!
A Healthier, Happier You!
Experience the joy of ballroom dance and improve your physical and mental wellbeing at Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Join us today!
Why Fred Astaire Dance Studios?
Discover what our clients tell us they notice from the first time they step inside our El Camino Real road Dance Studio – a friendly energy, and a sense of community that is welcoming, 100% non-judgmental, and truly joyful!
Which Dance Style
Suits You Best?
As a Fred Astaire Dance Studios San Mateo student, you can choose which dance style you’d like to learn first based on what’s most appealing, and your individual dance goals!
Argentine Tango
Although the exact origins of the dance (and the world) are lost to legend, Tango originated in Argentina in the late 1800s
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.
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.
East Coast Swing
East Coast Swing evolved from the Lindy Hop in the 1940s, and is perhaps the most famous American folk dance.
Foxtrot
In 1912, Vaudeville dancer Harry Fox was the first to use the “slow step”, danced to an exhilarating new style of music – ragtime.
Hustle
A more modern entry, this disco style was most popular in the nightclub scene from the late 1960s through the 1970s.
Jive
This style evolved from popular American dances of the 1930s such as Jitterbug, Boogie-Woogie, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, etc.
Mambo
First introduced in Latin America in the 1930s, Mambo attained instantaneous popularity in American film and pop culture.
Merengue
Lore has this dance originating at a royal fiesta honoring a returning war hero, in either Haiti or the Dominican Republic.
Paso Doble
This dance dates back many centuries, and was originally intended for use at bullfights when the matador was victorious in the arena.
Quickstep
The Quickstep has its roots in 1920s New York City Ragtime, and only later became a partner dance.
Rumba
Characterized by a smooth, subtle hip motion and a heavy walking step, Rumba first invaded the U.S. in the early 1930s.
Salsa
Salsa combines passion, energy, sensuous style and joy, and has its origins in the Afro-Cuban dance, Rumba.
Samba
Of Brazilian origin, this festive serenade features a repetitive melody, continually interrupted by the strumming of a guitar.
Tango
The romantic Tango descended from an early Spanish folk dance, and features intriguing asymmetrical and sophisticated dance patterns.
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.
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.
West Coast Swing
With its sophisticated style and easy adaptation to contemporary rock music, this 1950s style quickly gained popularity in the U.S.