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3 Social Benefits of Dance
We are, by nature, social creatures. We rely on interaction with others to make common cause, to feel worthy and needed, to develop and maintain relationships and friendships. This isn’t always easy. But dance can help. Dance – and the many activities at Fred Astaire Dance Studios – emphasize a sense of inclusion and community...
2nd Year Anniversary Party!
We know how important is to take a little break from the everyday work stress and have a little time for your self. This Friday the 20th, is the perfect excuse to do so. We are celebrating our 2nd year anniversary were we are having Cuban Cuisine, drinks, general dancing and an amazing...
Winter Festival
Dancing In The Dark Ages!!! It’s festival time! Our theme this winter is Medieval! There are so many opportunities to get involved in festival, and the best part is: everything you participate in benefits YOU. (and your instructor!) So what happens first? Sponsorship – November 13-17 is Sponsorship Week. Sponsoring festival means that you partner...
Studio Ownership – A Means To Stepping Lively Through Life And Business
Get to know the owner of a Fred Astaire Dance Studio, and you will find a person happy at the intersection of passion and ambition. For some, dance is more than just a pastime. It’s a mission. Spreading joy through dance becomes their life’s work as a franchise owner connected with Fred Astaire Dance Studios,...
Exploring The Passion Of The Paso Doble
If you’ve been watching Dancing With The Stars like we have, you probably noticed a lot of Paso Doble performances last night for the Halloween Special (we especially liked Lindsey Stirling & Mark Ballas’s Paso Doblé) . This theatrical dance has an interesting background that involves role-playing of sorts so it’s no wonder the Halloween...
Why Should I Take Ballroom Dance Lessons?
Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios offer so many different forms of ballroom dance instruction, themed parties, outings and competitions that we could fill up your entire social calendar. And we are happy to do so. Still, some people hesitate. Should I take dance lessons? What’s going to be so great about it for me? The...
Making That Competition Feeling Last Forever… An Open Letter to Pro Dancers
By Jack Rothweiler, Former FADS President One of the most exciting aspects of my position at Fred Astaire Dance Studios (FADS) was taking part in so many of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios’ Regional and National Dance Competitions we host each year. Held in glamorous resort venues around the country, these events give FADS Students,...
Please Help Us Help The Victims of Hurricane Harvey
The Fred Astaire Tampa Bay Region is mobilizing to give aid to the Houston victims of Hurricane Harvey in our FADS family. The studios in the Houston region were greatly affected by the storm and our hearts go out to all enduring terrible hardships. We’ve always been good neighbors and good corporate citizens, and now...
Getting Back Into the Swing Of Things
Autumn beckons. Summer is near an end. As Labor Day approaches, we want to remind you what makes September a great time for you to come back to your Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studio (or make your initial visit). The kids are back in school, work schedules return to the norm and we’ll be planning...
We Aren’t The Only Ones Who Believe Dance Relieves Stress…
We live in stressful times. Traffic, workloads, the endless bombardment digitally of news, advertising and social media can lead to feeling as if we are already behind in our “keep up” world before our day even begins. How do we blow off this stress? The unhealthy ways are eating too much, drinking too much or complaining...
June is FESTIVAL month at our studio!
There are so many opportunities to get involved in festival, and the best part is: everything you participate in benefits YOU (and your instructor!). So all you need to do is what you’ve already been doing – taking classes, going to great parties and introducing your friends to the exciting, sociable atmosphere of Fred...
3 Reasons To Dance With Us This Summer
Time. It slips away in the daily rush to get to work. To dash off to pick up the kids and get them to their activities. To start dinner. To pick the kids up. Well, here’s the good news. School’s out, or soon will be. As summer approaches, the pace slows a little bit. And...
We’re Taking It Back To The Roaring 20’s!
Few eras in American history seemed like such good fun as the Roaring ‘20s. Speakeasies, parties, jazz, skimpy dresses, dancing – what a blast! We’ll recreate that fabulous bygone day at our Great Gatsby Party on Friday, April 28, from 7-p.m. at the studio (1459 North Dale Mabry Highway). Are you ready for this rewind...
Please Join Us: Dance For Hope Charity Event
We love being part of your life. We enjoy dancing together, we enjoy each other’s company, we socialize and we form a family. We feel the same way about the community. We love it, we’re a part of it and we’re going to show it by helping out while spreading the joy of dance. Fred...
Dance the Night Away at Prom with Dance Lessons!
Calling all teens (and their parents) … Prom season is underway and there’s a lot more to having fun on that memorable night than simply wearing a gown or tuxedo and riding in a limo. There’s dancing, actual ballroom dancing. So teens (and mom and dad), why not get a jump on looking great on...
It’s Time For Single Men to Hit the Dance Floor!
Gentlemen, start your engines. Get out on that dance floor and move! The benefits are innumerable and the downside is non-existent. For one, dancing is a great way to meet others, especially at our local dance studio. It’s a low-pressure atmosphere and you’ll be among folks with a common goal – learning to dance. An...
5 Reasons to Dance During the Winter
The Winter months tend to negatively affect humans mentally and physically. The cold temperatures prevent some of you from going outside and being active. For others, the weather makes you less social and frequently tired or uninterested. There is a remedy for your “winter blues” and it’s dance! Here are some reasons you should be...
Winter 2017 inSTEP Magazine
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Tis’ The Season For Giving
The holiday season is all about dance. Those who are part of the Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studio family know this well, from their lessons to the great parties we’ve been having all month. But just think about it. Dance is joy, and that’s what the holidays are about. It all starts at Thanksgiving with...
Fall 2016 InStep
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Photos From Our Latest Guest Party!
Check out a few photos from our “Wear White Guest Party”! Our Group Lessons are an important part of our teaching method! Group classes will introduce you to patterns, techniques, and styles that you will fine tune in your private dance lessons. More importantly, group lessons provide every student with the opportunity to meet other...
Winter Festival Is Here!
How Does it Work? Every artistic field has an award which is used to honor the outstanding members of its industry. The Fred Astaire Dance Studios have the Freddy Awards. It is truly the highest honor that can be bestowed upon your instructor. Since 2004, we have had both a regional and national Freddy Award....
Join Us For a Very Special Guest Party!
Tis the season … to be dancing! There are office parties and house parties and holiday parties and everyone feels the urge to be out dancing and feeling good. So Yoly and Alberto would like to invite you to a very special Guest Party at the North Tampa studio at 14459 North Dale Mabry on...
Everyone, Especially Dancers, Should Be Doing This Daily!
You may love your job, but if it requires a lot of sitting at a desk in front of a computer, you could be feeling the effects of those long hours. All the sitting can lead to tightness in the hips and legs. You probably know you should be taking periodic stretching breaks just to...
An Open Letter to Prospective Owners of a Fred Astaire Dance Studio
By Jack Rothweiler, Former FADS President Over the years, I’ve been asked by many people why I stayed in the dance business for such a long time. When anyone’s asked this question, it’s usually because they were under the impression that people are only Dance Teachers part-time, or that they’re just waiting for a...
The Saucy Salsa
Salsa, meaning sauce in Spanish, is a varied and diverse as its namesake. It is considered a true dance of the people: changing and adapting across different cultures and landscapes. Salsa is from Cuba. It originated from the Cuban Son and Afro-Cuban music. In the 1950’s, salsa gained tremendous popularity largely due to New York...
A little bit of Swing…
The history of swing begins with the history of Lindy Hop. Lindy Hop originated in the late 1920’s in New York and reached huge popularity in the 30’s and 40’s. It has its roots in the Charleston and Foxtrot and was danced to what was at a time called Jazz music. The term swing refers...
Why run? When you can dance!
Dancing has been proven to be one of the best exercises, for various reasons. You are working on every single muscle that your body has, some you probably didn’t even know existed. It is a great cardio. An hour of dancing is actually equivalent to a 3 mile run. It also awakens your mind. Working...