Ballroom Programs

The most difficult aspect about learning how to dance is taking the first lesson. Once you have taken time out of your busy schedule to come in for the first lesson, you will experience dancing the fun and easy Fred Astaire way. If you think you have two left feet and no rhythm, just remember this: Everyone, including Fred Astaire, started from the beginning!

If you have considered taking dance lessons for some time, our Introductory Special can help you take the right steps towards becoming the dancer you always wanted to be.

On your very first lesson you will be introduced to the basic elements on which all dance patterns are based. Dancing is like anything else. Once you understand how it works, it’s easy! In your second lesson we will review all the material you were taught in your first lesson, and we will make sure that you can actually dance the patterns to music.

We teach many dances you may use at weddings, company parties, on cruises or at any other social events. No matter whether you wish to become a confident social dancer or a national competitor, we have the programs and instructors to help you reach your dancing dreams.

The Fred Astaire System is a unique method of dance instruction. The System is an exciting way for you to gauge your progress in your dancing. In addition to these social dance programs, Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Canton offers superior instruction in international Style, Exhibition and Country Western.

Beginner Program:

The Fred Astaire beginner lessons are designed for the novice dancer who wishes to be introduced to the primary steps which are the buildings blocks of most social dances. You will be exposed to the step patterns of a selection of popular dances and experience the fun, challenge and excitement that dancing provides.
The Beginner lessons are the first step to becoming an accomplished social dancer. There are also numerous social and health benefits associated with dancing.

Social Foundation:

Our Social Foundation Level is your first planned and personalized dance program. It embodies the basic necessary for good social dancing. The key elements enable you to 'Hold Your Own' in most given social dance situations. When completed, you will have the proper footwork, an introduction to the feel of various dance tempos (whether slow or fast), and the fundamentals of a good lead as a man, or following factors as a lady.
This program also will give you a sufficient variety of patterns and the ability to blend them together.

Bronze Program:

Designed for those who wish to become a good social dancer, this level is the most popular standard for our students. Learn a wide variety of steps in all popular dances while enhancing their step patterns, appearance, partnership, and expression. In a short period of time, the Bronze dancer gains fun, poise, and confidence, and this enables them to dance with a variety of partners.

Silver Program:

Silver Dancers are distinguished by their versatility and style in all the popular social dances. This is a practical standard of dancing for those who wish to be sought after on the dance floor. The silver level is of course the next step in building the skills of our students. We expand the student’s ability in the areas of Balance, rhythm, control and coordination in order to make the dancing more expressive with more speed and body movement being added. The steps are also designed to allow for more expression.

Gold Program:

Developed for the person who wishes to become an excellent social dancer, Gold Dancers have the style, poise and confidence which comes with a complete and thorough knowledge of all modern ballroom dances. Again, continuing to build the student’s skills, we now turn to the emotional aspect of dancing. This level demands a complete understanding of steps and techniques in all dances, in order to bring out the emotions, and naturally anyone who is dancing at this level will stand out in any crowd as a highly skilled and natural dancer.