Virginia State DanceSport Championships

Thursday - Sunday, July 12th to 15th

Join us at VSDSC as a competitor or spectator at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Hotel in Reston, Virginia. For more details visit http://www.dancesportchampionships.com/ or call us @ 703-876-1773

Newcomer Guest Night, May 17

Thursday, May 17, 7:15pm-8:45pm

Always wanted to try ballroom dancing, but not sure where to start? Are you new to our studio? Look no further! Our experienced dance instructors will make sure you have fun at our group class and practice session. Price: Free for new students. Location: Fred Astaire Dance Studio.

Trophy Ball and #1 Hits Showcase

Sunday, June 24, 11:30am-3:00pm

Join us for a fun afternoon filled with graduations, shows, lunch, and general dancing. Show-lesson packages, spectator and lunch tickets are available now. Early-bird pricing for lunch ends June 11. Location: Washington Golf & Country Club

Welcome to Our Ballroom Dance Studio

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   At the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Washington DC we have a common goal. We want all of our students to have fun every time they come in, and at the same time learn and develop the confidence to be able to dance with any partner, on any dance floor, to any music.

Through the combination of private lessons, group lessons, and practice parties we can help you meet your goals. We don't just want to teach you steps, we want you to become a dancer.
 

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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.

Dancing is a fun social activity
An easy way to secure long-term happiness is to take up an activity that involves making friends, such as ballroom dancing. Taking group class lessons in dance is a great way to create and secure friendships. Ballroom dance studios are warm, friendly, and relaxed places that provide an ideal social climate for both men and women to gather together and develop friendships.

Dancing is a great confidence booster
Everyone notices dancers! Since dancing improves posture, dancers have a better sense of themselves and their body than most people. No more sitting out dances and watching everyone else have a good time! When people learn how to dance, doubts and fears are conquered and this greater confidence spills over to other aspects of their lives.

Dancing is a skill that can always be used
Learning to ballroom dance is a skill that will stay with someone forever. The benefit of being able to continuously meet new people, socialize, have fun, and get great exercise will never disappear.

Washington DC Dance Studio

Hours of operation:

Monday-Friday 12:30pm- 9:30pm

Saturday          9:30am- 2:00pm           

Sunday           Closed  
8315 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031
Next to the Merrifield Post Office

Inside the PNC Bank building

Telephone: 703-876-1773