The Gift of Dance

Testimonials

"As a military officer, physical fitness remains a cornerstone of my daily life... Ballroom dancing is an effective (and fun) alternative to other forms of aerobic activity."

~Todd Pisarski

"Fred Astaire is a wonderful studio with terrific owners and teachers. The methods used are fun and easy to follow. You walk away feeling like you can dance after every lesson!"

~Cathy Holmes

"From our first lesson, we felt wrapped up in the contagious positive energy of the studio. Our instructors are genuinely upbeat and excited to teach us. We are both family medicine residents, and keep crazy schedules. One night a week is reserved for dance lessons and I can honestly say that no matter how tired or down we feel when we arrive, we always leave in a much better mood!"

~Kristen Prewitt

"I give my instructors a lot of credit... They have taught me so much and have increased my love of dance. They all inspire me to dance better and to work harder for what I want to accomplish; with a little push and a lot of support, you can accomplish almost anything!"

~Cheryl Bass

"I have been over to this place a couple times and it is one of the biggest hidden gems in Madison. The facility is unbelievable and the instructors are the best around!"

~Dustin Maher

"I have had countless days of fun! It is so easy when everyone, instructors and students, make you feel so welcome and loved. I have learned so much in a few short months... I'm only just starting my ballroom career, but I'm looking forward to creating countless more memories with some of the best people in Madison!"

~Laura Shakespeare

"If you haven't tried ballroom dancing, give Fred Astaire a try. The instructors combine their skills with patience and attentiveness to make the lessons perfect for you... It's a great way to treat yourself to a good time!"

~Elaine Axtell-Thomas

"My amazing instructor taught me how to ChaCha, and I fell in love with ballroom dance. It has been a great way to relax and have some fun... it's amazing to see the progress you can make in just a few months!"

~Ellie Brochtrup

"My fiancé started out the dance lessons with me mostly because I wanted to do it. By the time our wedding came around he was totally into the lessons. We rocked our wedding dance thanks to the great instructors at Fred Astaire!"

~Jessica Monk

"My husband, Bill, and I were going to take just a few ballroom dance lessons before our daughter's wedding. The wedding was in July, and we're still dancing!"

~ Sue Paulson

"My wife and I won a free dance lesson from Fred Astaire, and we enjoyed the experience so much that we signed up for additional lessons. We were able to learn a variety of dances that we could incorporate into our wedding night, making it more enjoyable than just going around in circles."

~Ryan Peterson

"Our instructor at Fred Astaire was extremely friendly and made the learning process fun and painless. I know our wedding guests were pretty surprised with the twirls and dips in our first dance!"

~ Nikki Bollig

"Our instructors have been super. They have brought a new, vibrant energy to both Mary and I... we just can’t wait to get back in for our next lesson!"

~ Dennis Martens

"Thank you so much for the help with our wedding dance. We truly enjoyed all of our lessons and can't wait to keep going!"

~ Nicki Stapleton

"Tonight is our last night in Mexico and it is fair to say that the Hahns have seized the week on the dance floor - thanks to you!"

~ Joe and Juliana Hahn

"We chose Fred Astaire after calling all local dance studios... the facility is beautiful, their selection of music is outstanding, and they had the knowledge and experience to teach us several different styles!"

~Sarah Lewllin-Cook

"When I come into the studio, no matter how hard my day has been at a stressful job, I am smiling within minutes and feeling relaxed and excited about a chance to learn new steps and improve old ones. I encourage anyone who wants to enjoy life a bit more to join the fun at this studio!"

~Andrea Utrie

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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