Cofounded by the legendary Fred Astaire, our studios set the standard of excellence in dance instruction for over 75-years. From Ballroom to Latin, Swing to Salsa, we offer all styles of dance w/over 20 types of dance to choose from, for all ages & abilities, in a fun yet professional atmosphere & over 280 conveniently located studios throughout the world! Each of our dance studios' offer flexible dance class scheduling, day and evening classes, and best of all - you don't need a partner to learn to dance with! That's right, no partner, prior experience or skills are necessary when you take dance lessons at an Official Fred AstaireWe are proud of our great dance heritage which began in 1947 when the Master of Dance himself, Mr. Fred Astaire, cofounded our company.Mr. Fred Astaire, an American icon, wanted to establish a chain of studios under his name allowing his proven techniques to be preserved & passed onto the public for generations. Mr. Astaire was instrumental in the choice of dance curriculum & instructional techniques. 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 glamour of Hollywood & onto the dance floors of America & the world.“Some people seem to think that good dancers are born,” Astaire once observed, “but all the good dancers I have known are taught or trained. To me, dancing has always been fun. I enjoy every minute of it. I am glad that I can now put my knowledge to use in bringing personal confidence and a feeling of achievement to so many people.”Today, numerous Fred Astaire Dance Franchised Studios, located in cities throughout North America, are required to maintain the highest standards of excellence through our National Dance Board and Fred Astaire Curriculum certification. Although Mr. Astaire is no longer with us in person, our studios have produced a wealth of amateur and professional dancers who are a living embodiment of his style and grace.