Ballroom Dance Classes in NYC, New York

Learn a Ballroom Barre, technique exercises, medalist style amalgamations, brain tickling American and International Style, compare and contrast challenges, and have some social dance application time! This is our signature class! Be a part of this innovative Ballroom Workshop. Bring on the quality! Glide, drive and rotate for one and a half hour...

A breakdown of the basic tango elements will be taught at each class; the embrace, lead and follow, the cross and parallel walk system, weight change in place, ochos, rock step, quarter/half/full turns, sacadas and barridas. Introduction to the 6, 8 and 10 count walks will also be discussed, so you can start dancing at the milongas after your first...

Tango No dance form can convey elegant passion the way the Argentine Tango does. It is the most sensual version of the Tango. It’s a celebration of life in the South American country while it was labeled dirty dancing in the United States. That’s because of those extremely sensuous moves that make up this wonderful dance form. The Argentine Tango...

Expect traditional Hustle moves with a contemporary flair to current music. Hustle is one of the most relevant social dances around.  Join the party to start from zero or to hone your skill before moving into the Int/Adv level!

The Fox Trot is undoubtedly America’s best loved dance form. It is a smooth progressive dance characterized by continuous flowing movements. The original style was simple, unrefined and moderately fast. It is the first dance from to introduce the ‘Slow’ count. A basic understanding of the Fox Trot’s rhythm makes it easier to pick up other dance...

Love to dance? Learn your favorite dance from Ballroom to Latin to Swing to Salsa. At Fred Astaire East Side NY Dance Studio you’ll find all styles of dance lessons for singles or couples, all ages, and abilities in an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. Get a customized plan that is designed specifically for you. In your very first lesson, you’ll...

Simply graceful and elegant, those are words that describe the Slow Waltz. The smooth progressive dance has been danced to slow ballads and instrumental music in 3/4 time since the early 1800s when it was introduced into the English ballrooms. This was the first time a man and woman held a close dance position, which raised eyebrows at a time when...

Gain mastery on dances like Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, and Quickstep. The International Style of dance developed in Europe almost at the same time as the American Style, and was introduced to the U.S. in the 1960's. Originally labeled English Style, it quickly became the darling of the competitive world. On the social floor, initially,...

Simply graceful and elegant, those are words that describe the Slow Waltz. The smooth progressive dance has been danced to slow ballads and instrumental music in 3/4 time since the early 1800s when it was introduced into the English ballrooms. The Viennese Waltz is considered a dance with aristocratic glamour and not without good reason. The dance...

Tango No dance form can convey elegant passion the way the Argentine Tango does. It is the most sensual version of the Tango. It’s a celebration of life in the South American country while it was labeled dirty dancing in the United States. That’s because of those extremely sensuous moves that make up this wonderful dance form.  The Argentine...

Simply graceful and elegant, those are words that describe the Slow Waltz. The smooth progressive dance has been danced to slow ballads and instrumental music in 3/4 time since the early 1800s when it was introduced into the English ballrooms. This was the first time a man and woman held a close dance position, which raised eyebrows at a time when...

International Style dancing developed in Europe almost at the same time as the American Style, and was introduced to the U.S. in the 1960s. Originally labeled English Style, it is danced competitively around the world as well as socially (generally outside the U.S.).  International Style is divided into two categories which have strict steps...

The Fox Trot is undoubtedly America’s best loved dance form. It is a smooth progressive dance characterized by continuous flowing movements. The original style was simple, unrefined and moderately fast. It is the first dance from to introduce the ‘Slow’ count. A basic understanding of the Fox Trot’s rhythm makes it easier to pick up other dance...

Students enrolled in this class will learn to master their skills on standard dances. Many of the American style dances developed through the strong influence of Arthur Murray, who established a chain of dance studios, for which these dances were formalized. All the dances are developed from left turning patterns first. One of the most noticeable...

Develop your skills on Latin dances: Argentine Tango, Bachata, Bolero, Cardio Latin, Cha Cha, Cuban Motion, Hustle, Mambo, Merengue, Paso Doble, Rumba, Salsa and Samba. An intensely passionate dance that will capture your feet and your soul. Your life will never be the same as you enter the nocturnal world of ochos, sentadas, and milongas. On any...