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If You've never Had Lessons Before, You'll Want To Start Here!

Ballroom dancing lessons in central New Jersey. Our Introductory Program is available all year round. Learn to dance cha cha, swing, foxtrot, tango, waltz, rumba, salsa, hustle and more. Try us for only $99 per person. You'll like it.

We are a fully equipped Ballroom dancing studio, with the ability to teach the beginning to the gold dancer. Our staff is certified, and our school is recognized by the National Dance Council of America.

Please enjoy reading about the different programs that we offer.

The Introductory Program

2 Private ½ Hour Lessons + 1 Group Class for $99 per person

Adults only. New students only. No repeats.
Cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers.

Our Introductory Program is designed to introduce you to ballroom dancing. The program includes a sample of each of our methods of teaching. It is designed as a sampler platter, for you to get a taste of the ballroom world, how to take lessons, our friendly and knowledgeable staff, and our beautiful studio.

We recomend that you start with a group class, offered Monday at 7:45 or Friday at 9:15. They're offered every week, so you can start whenever it's convenient for you.

Then, schedule your 2 private lessons, anytime Monday - Friday from 2:00-10:00 pm.

THE FRED ASTAIRE 2 WAY SYSTEM OF TEACHING

At Fred Astaire, we teach both group and private lessons. We feel this is the fastest and most economical way to become a confident social dancer.

In the Introductory Group Class, you'll learn the basic elements of all ballroom dances. Group Classes are designed to teach the steps, or SCHOOL FIGURES. To read more about group classes, click here.

Waltz/Rumba - You'll be introduced to walks and chasses (side steps). You'll then put these elements into a SCHOOL FIGURE, called a Rumba Box or Waltz Box.

Foxtrot/Tango - You'll be introduced to walks, chasses and rocking steps in the Foxtrot/Tango Class. You'll also begin to move around the floor, or progress around the floor, since Foxtrot and Tango are progressive, smooth dances.

Cha Cha/Swing - You'll be introduced to triple steps and rocking steps in the Cha Cha/Swing Class. You may have time to be introduced to Under-arm turns, cross over breaks and walk around turns.

In the Introductory Program Private Lesson, you'll be introduced to your private lesson teacher, and begin to learn how to lead and follow. Private lessons designed to learn the feel of the dance, to review your group class, and to clarify your dancing goals. You'll dance around the ballroom to the music with your teacher, and you'll get to try out your dancing with your partner with your teachers there to help! We'll teach you as fast as you can learn!

* The Introductory Program is for new students only please. No repeats please.



Fred Astaire Upper Montclair Ballroom Dance Studio
604 Valley Road
Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07043
(973) 783-8999