History
We are proud of our great dance heritage which began in 1947 when the master of dance himself, Mr. Fred Astaire, cofounded our company. An American icon, he wanted to establish a chain of studios under his name to make sure that his techniques would be preserved and passed onto the public. With the opening of the first Fred Astaire Studio on Park Avenue in New York City, Fred Astaire brought his immense talent out of the glamor of Hollywood and onto the dance floors of America and the world. Today, numerous Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios, located in cities throughout North America and internationally, are required to maintain the highest standards of excellence through our National Dance Board and Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios curriculum certification, producing a wealth of amateur and professional dancers of the highest caliber. We are passionate about passing along our extensive dance knowledge and hope that you will join us soon.