During these times, dancing at home can be a solace for our souls. Dance can help us stay active, relieve stress, recharge, & even discover new joy. We’re pleased to offer this platform of online dance lessons, and as you enjoy them we strongly encourage everyone to follow the CDC’s current recommendations for social distancing, and to maintain a distance of 6’ (two meters) from others.
Top-Notch Online Dance Lessons
Hundreds of online dance lessons from certified Fred Astaire Dance Studios instructors and Dance Council members
LIFE’S BETTER WHEN YOU DANCE ™
LBWYD is a video on demand platform that you can access online and soon via app on all your devices. Get access to a wide variety of dance lessons and dance content! It’s a great way to stay healthy, active and learn about the fabulous world of dance.
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Learn To Dance Online
With the Fred Astaire Dance Studios® Online Lessons platform, you’ll benefit from the same high standard of excellence we built our reputation on. You can choose from a variety of streaming and recorded lessons that will feel just like your own private lesson! It’s a great way to stay healthy and active. In addition to online lessons, there will always be LOTS of fun, free dance videos to enjoy – because we believe in the importance of staying active & engaged, especially now.
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More and more Ballroom dancers understand that arm movements in Ballet are the absolute foundation for any form of dance. Join our intructor, Ervis...
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$10
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Learn modern dance with the principal ballet dancer. This course is part of the 3 courses that will be available to purchase, and is the prerequisi...
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$30
$25
Argentine Tango routine with Viktor and Yuliya
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Free
Going back to the beginning. Mastering the basic fundamentals of styling and movement.
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$25
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Jim Carter guides you through on how to better have fun and perform while you are dancing.
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$25
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Check out our new course on Silver Tango – Spice your Tango Series – “Outside Wing” – Ladies Only.
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$15
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This is a lady’s arm styling lesson to help with developing your own personal style in Rumba & Bolero. If you took the course plea...
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Free
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“But how do I know which dance to do?” Sandra will walk you through the steps of identifying music. And then, Viktor will show you how ...
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Free
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Dom gives us 3 tips for arm movement. Watch all 3 to be on your way to having more fluid arm styling and movement!
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Free
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This course will introduce you to the structure of Paso Doble and Flamenco arm styling. It contains the structure techniques & sequencing exer...
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$30
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Putting your arm out is one thing. Connecting your arm to your body so that they move as one fluid unit is another! Viktor will show you how to d...
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Free
Top Rated Instructors
Portland
6520 SW Rosewood St. Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Southbury
316 Main Street South, Suite F and G, Southbury, CT 06488 Phone: 203-267-7600
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Lake Houston
18321 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Suite 440, Humble, TX 77346
Ridgefield
15 Ethan Allen Hwy Ridgefield, CT ridgefield@fredastaire.com 203.544.7400
Christina Penatello
International Dance Council Member
Bentonville
1702 S Walton Blvd, Ste 4, Bentonville, AR 72712
Coral Gables
Martin Lamb
Executive Dance Board
Stephen Knight
Executive Dance Board
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Whether you’re interested in latin and ballroom dance lessons, a new hobby or a way to connect with your partner, you’ve come to the right place – and we’re happy you’re here!
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Dance Tips
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…
To whom is it useful of them all? For teachers and coaches it’s very useful, almost essential in certain situation. Checking some lines, positions, seeing the student from different angles; are all good reasons to have the mirror. As amateurs, students, and even professional dancers, you have to be careful, how much you rely on [...]
The hold in closed dance position in American Smooth or International Standard
Leaders and followers hold in close dance position in American Smooth or International standard Once the partners have achieved good posture together (refer to my previous blog on posture). Man and lady should have the feeling of stretching the upper body outward - the elbows should continue that stretch. Man’s left arm should be raised [...]
How To Prepare For Competitions
Hi guys, just wanted to give you a helping hand on preparing for your next competition. We are now in an era of our dance industry where we have come to realize that it’s not just about the physical ability of the dancer! With all the better understanding of history of competing, knowledge of body [...]
Got a good book?
No, I am not looking for a reading group suggestion, but I assume some of you are curled up on the couch with a great romance or mystery novel these days. Let’s put that book to good use for your dancing! Anytime you take a break from reading, put it on your head. Take a [...]
The Development of Ballroom Dancing
The development of ballroom dancing Having been part of the dance industry now for roughly 46 years I’ve seen many changes, some good and some bad. But the good has outweighed the bad numerous times. Let’s start with international ballroom: What we see from our ballroom competitors these days, compared to 20 years ago, [...]
How to achieve good posture
By Stanley McCalla International Dance Council member Coach, National Adjudicator, National Champion How to achieve good posture dancing with your partner in International Standard or in American smooth closed hold. Posture Good dancing must start with excellent posture and hold. Why? Because it equalizes balance; it creates a pleasing silhouette; and it supports efficient communication [...]
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With Fred Astaire Online Lessons
Take some amazing, fun and educational online lessons from Fred Astaire Dance Studios teachers and Dance Council Members!
Sasha Bylim
Co-National Dance Director
#FADSstrong – Stay Healthy, Stay Active!
Tobi von Dein
Director, eLearning
Beyond excited about this new platform.
Tony Dovolani
Co-National Dance Director
Fred Astaire Online Lessons is a fun way to stay active and learn how to dance at home.
Stephen Knight
Vice President and Executive Dance Director
Stay active, stay healthy, learn to dance.
Luann Pulliam
President & CEO
We’re pleased to share this new platform with current and future students.