Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Tucson, AZ
Ballroom dance lessons for weddings, social dancing, and competition in Tucson
Fred Astaire Dance Studios is a premier ballroom dance franchise established in 1947 with the personal endorsement of Fred Astaire himself.
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Before your first class
The studio welcomes students of all ages and abilities; you can start with confidence even if you have no prior dance experience or partner.
Introductory offer: $59 for two 40-minute private lessons and two 90-minute Thursday night group classes and practice parties (usually $300, redeemable solo or with a partner).
About this studio
Fred Astaire Dance Studios Glenn Heights teaches ballroom, Latin, smooth, rhythm, and swing styles to students of all ages and experience levels. The studio's mission, dating to 1947, is to enhance lives physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially through dance.
You can learn waltz, foxtrot, tango, and Viennese waltz in the ballroom category; cha-cha, rumba, samba, paso doble, and jive in Latin-American styles; and Argentine tango, bolero, East Coast swing, hustle, mambo, merengue, quickstep, salsa, and West Coast swing across the full range. The studio offers instruction for both social and competitive students. Wedding dance programs are a speciality: couples can book a first dance, choreograph routines for parents or the entire wedding party, and lessons are recommended to start 5–6 months before the wedding date.
Teaching combines private lessons (40 minutes), group classes (90 minutes on Thursday nights), and practice parties. The curriculum is the Fred Astaire proprietary system. Instructors are certified professionals; many hold Fine Arts degrees and compete as award-winning ballroom dancers. The studio is accredited by the BBB.
Beyond classes, students access an on-site and online dance store, regional and national Pro-Am and amateur competitions, guest parties, showcases, spotlights, and coaching sessions. The atmosphere is described as welcoming, non-judgmental, and supportive. No partner is required—instructors partner with singles during private lessons, and group settings offer chances to dance with other students.
What to expect
Your first visit
You'll experience a friendly, welcoming atmosphere from your first visit. After just one lesson, you'll feel more confident on the dance floor. The studio combines private instruction with group classes and practice parties to help you progress quickly while enjoying the social side of ballroom dancing.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Oleksiy Varyvoda is the studio director and owner with a distinguished career as a competitive dancer, coach, performer and adjudicator. Nikolay Pashchenko serves as training director and certified dance instructor, continuing an outstanding career as dancer, performer, coach, and judge. Judilyn Melencio is a certified dance instructor and Filipino dance athlete with 21 years in the ballroom dancing industry.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
The studio welcomes students of all ages and abilities; you can start with confidence even if you have no prior dance experience or partner.
Studio history
Fred Astaire Dance Studios has been operating since 1947 with a mission to enhance lives—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially—through the transformative power of dance.
Styles offered
23 dance styles taught here
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Pricing
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Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Tucson, AZ teach?
Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Tucson, AZ teaches Ballroom, Latin, Smooth, Rhythm, Swing, Waltz and 17 more. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Tucson, AZ located?
Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Tucson, AZ is located in Tucson, AZ. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Tucson, AZ offer private lessons?
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Does Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Tucson, AZ teach kids and adults?
Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Tucson, AZ welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
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