The Gift of Dance

Upcoming Events

Milwaukee Classic!


The bad news is that there is no party at the studio this Friday night... the good news is that it's still not too late to join us for the fun in Milwaukee this weekend! Join us for some incredible dancing on Friday afternoon, or for the the annual awards show and exhibition on Saturday night!

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Breaking News

**CCDC 2012**

Cngratulations to all of our amazing competitors at the annual Cross Country Dance Championships in Las Vegas!

Cathy Holmes *Richard Andrew

Jeff Holmes* Karina Sophia

Colleen Clipsham * Bojan Bozic

Dmitry Durante * Marina Gila

Check out all of the memories here!

Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Madison Presents!

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Importance of Dance

Ballroom dancing, whether performed competitively or socially, has an incredibly positive impact on a dancer's health and general sense of well-being. Affluence, career success, or material wealth do not hold the keys to happiness; instead, personal well-being comes about when people can add a wider meaning to their lives. Connecting with others through dancing helps people realize that there is something bigger and more important out there than themselves.

Dancing is a key to good health
Ballroom dancing can significantly reduce the risk of health conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and weight gain. Ballroom dancing will strengthen the core muscles, improving your posture, helping your back, and preventing future injuries. Strong core muscles, which run the whole length of the torso, will add strength and stability to the spine and pelvis. These muscles provide a solid foundation for movement in all the Ballroom and Latin styles of dance, such as changing direction, shifting weight, and all other type of floor craft. While dancing, lungs receive plenty of oxygen, which will make the heart work easier. Dancing also tones the body and reduces the regular aches and pains that people might feel as they get older.

Dancing is a natural stress reliever
In today's stressful world, partner dancing in groups combined with the physical exercise of ballroom dancing is one of the most effective stress releases of any recreational activity. When taking ballroom dance lessons, one's mind is released from everyday concerns, providing a quick mental holiday! Going out dancing or taking lessons allows people to temporarily forget about work and all other problems in life.

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Ballroom Dance Lessons

American Smooth

International Standard

Viennese Waltz

Argentine Tango

Waltz

Tango

Foxtrot

Quickstep

Latin Dance Classes

American Rhythm

International Latin

Paso Doble

Cha Cha

Merengue

Samba

Mambo

Bolero

Jive

Rumba

Hustle

Salsa

Swing

Bachata