Fred Astaire Solana Beach Reviews

Fred Astaire Solana Beach reviews come from real students: first lessons, wedding dances, and Friday night socials. Here is what they say about learning to dance with us.
Instruction overseen by Jonathan Roberts, former World and US Ballroom champion, 7 seasons on Dancing With the Stars.

Fred Astaire Solana Beach Reviews From Real Students

These reviews come straight from Google and Facebook. We do not write them, edit them, or filter out the ones we would rather you skip. The wall updates on its own as new reviews arrive.

Most of the people writing them had never taken a dance lesson before they walked in. They mention the same things without prompting: patient instructors, a room that felt welcoming on day one, and a first lesson that was easier than they feared.

Read a few before you decide. Look for the review that sounds like your situation, a beginner with two left feet, a couple with a wedding on the calendar, someone coming back after years away. Then read what happened next. That is usually the most useful thing on this page.

Reviews
5 Over 21 Reviews
Review from Google
We were able to do the new student intro offer with John, who was absolutely amazing! We wanted to practice our first dance for our upcoming wedding, and he made us feel so comfortable. He was so warm & personable, & made us feel so excited about it (instead of nervous!). Would absolutely recommend him & the studio to anyone!
Review from Google
We first started lessons to prepare for an event but continue to go to the Solana beach studio because of the fabulous staff! The co-owners Jasmine and Jonathon have assembled a top notch group of instructors and front office staff. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive! Our private lessons are amazing and the group lessons and biweekly dance parties are so much fun. Every new student is warmly welcomed in by both the instructors and the other students. It is a delightful dance community- even for beginners!
Review from Google
Excellent studio with great instructors! The office manager is super welcoming, helpful and responsive, and I’d recommend this studio to anyone hoping to start their ballroom dance journey.
Review from Google
Such an amazing atmosphere of eager instructors waiting to bring out the joy and unlock the potential in us💃🏽. I have been dancing since February 2026 and my confidence has improved & spontaneity has increased. Overall a better, more refined dancer since taking privates. 10/10 recommend!
Review from Google
My parents are ballroom dancing enthusiasts, and I love watching them dance. Despite my dad’s invitation, I struggled to follow their intricate steps. This year, I decided to learn ballroom dancing as a surprise when I dance with them again. Initially thrilled and anxious, I’ve had a wonderful experience with the expert instructors, beautiful studio, and the encouraging FADS Solana Beach Team. Thank you for offering this incredible opportunity and helping me embark on this exciting dance journey!
Review from Google
Love this dance studio. Jonathan is the best instructor, hands down!

Find a Story Like Yours

Most people scan reviews looking for one thing: someone like them.

Pick the group that sounds closest to where you are right now. Each card links to the page built for that student, with the lesson format, the pace, and the first steps laid out. You are not choosing a program yet. You are just seeing what the path looks like before you book.

First-timers:

“…makes it easy to relax and have fun even with my two left feet.”
Laurie

Wedding couples:

“My fiancé and I are getting ready for our first dance for our wedding!”
Taylor M.

Private students

“I’ve been taking private lessons with John and it’s been such a great experience.”
Joanne Z.

Social dancers

“Excited to call this studio my new home away from home.”
Mario L.

Danced With Us? Tell the Next Beginner.

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Nobody reads a studio’s own marketing and believes it. They read what students wrote. If dancing here changed something for you, whether that was a wedding you stopped dreading or a Friday night you now look forward to, say so in your own words. The person reading it next is exactly where you were.

Fred Astaire Solana Beach reviews, students enjoying a dance lesson

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