Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Ballroom, Latin, swing and wedding dance lessons in West Chester
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 works with students of all ages and abilities in a warm, welcoming, 100% non-judgmental atmosphere.
Wear something comfortable that allows you to move easily.
Every Fred Astaire Dance Studio offers a special introductory offer for new students.
About this studio
Fred Astaire Dance Studios in West Chester teaches ballroom and Latin partnership dances from a studio in the Westtown Shopping Center on Wilmington Pike, near the Westtown Amish Market. The studio is staffed by internationally trained professional instructors including Pavel Onishchuk, Boris Kitaigorodskii, Mariia Antonets, Daria Emelianova, Dmitry Karabanov, Oleksandr Antonets, and Alina Antonets. Many instructors have Fine Arts degrees and are actively competing, award-winning professional dancers.
The studio offers private lessons, group lessons, and practice parties. You'll work towards confident dancing by the end of your first lesson, using the Fred Astaire Dance Curriculum—a proven teaching method developed by Fred Astaire himself. The curriculum covers American, Latin, and International style ballroom, plus exhibition and theater arts dances for both social and competitive dancers.
Dance styles taught include Argentine Tango, Bolero, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Hustle, Jive, Mambo, Merengue, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Rumba, Salsa, Samba, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Waltz, and West Coast Swing. You can learn for social dancing, as a new hobby, to connect with a partner, or to compete.
Wedding dance instruction is a speciality. The studio builds customized programs for first dances, father/daughter and mother/son dances, and full wedding party routines. Lessons can range from basic steps to fully choreographed sequences set to your music. The studio recommends scheduling at least a month before the ceremony, or five to six months for more advanced routines.
Beyond lessons, the studio hosts guest parties, showcases, spotlights, community outreach events, coaching sessions and group outings. Competitive students have access to regional, inter-regional, national and international Pro-Am and professional dance competitions. The studio also runs an online dance store with dance-related merchandise. New students receive a special introductory offer.
What to expect
Your first visit
You will be on your way to confident dancing by the end of your first lesson. The studio offers private lessons, group lessons, and practice parties designed to help you learn as much as possible in the shortest time. Instructors are friendly, highly qualified and dedicated to making your experience enjoyable and fun.
Instructors
Who teaches here
The studio is led by owner-managers Daria Emelianova and Dmitry Karabanov, both from Russia. Professional instructors include Pavel Onishchuk, Boris Kitaigorodskii, Mariia Antonets, Oleksandr Antonets, and Alina Antonets. All have completed rigorous certification in the Fred Astaire Dance Curriculum. Many have Fine Arts degrees and are actively competing, award-winning professional dancers who hail from all over the world.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
The studio works with students of all ages and abilities in a warm, welcoming, 100% non-judgmental atmosphere.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
What to bring
Wear something comfortable that allows you to move easily. Wear comfortable shoes; the studio suggests leather-sole shoes for gentlemen and a shoe with a back for ladies.
Studio history
Fred Astaire Dance Studios was founded in 1947 with a passion for enriching lives—physically, mentally, emotionally and socially—through the positive, transforming power of dance. The curriculum is based on the teaching method developed by Fred Astaire himself.
Styles offered
23 dance styles taught here
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Frequently asked about Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Fred Astaire Dance Studios teach?
Fred Astaire Dance Studios teaches Ballroom, Latin, Smooth, Rhythm, Swing, Argentine Tango and 17 more.
Where is Fred Astaire Dance Studios located?
Fred Astaire Dance Studios is located in West Chester, PA. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Fred Astaire Dance Studios offer private lessons?
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Does Fred Astaire Dance Studios teach kids and adults?
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