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At Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Upper Montclair, you’ll find:

-Group and Private Instruction
-Small, Intimate classes
-No Partner Necessary
-Singles and couples welcom
-No pressure sales - no pushy sales techniques
- Highly skilled and qualified dance instructors
- An outstanding dance curriculum inspired by Mr. Astaire’s style of dancing
-The Fred Astaire unique method of dance instruction

Fred Astaire Trophy System
We offer the Fred Astaire Trophy System as an easy way for you to track your progress while you enjoy dancing! Our Social and Advanced Foundation Programs teach beginner students the step patterns and techniques to move comfortably on the dance floor with any partner. From there, a student can progress through our Bronze* and Silver* levels - all the way to the Gold*!

Fred Astaire Dance Instructors
Hailing from around the world, our teachers are actively competing, award-winning professionals and gifted educators. Many of our teachers have degrees in the fine arts and all have passed rigorous exams given by the Imperial Society of the Teachers of Dance and the Fred Astaire Curriculum certification. Carrie Babcock, Co-owner has a B.S. in dance from S.U.N.Y. Brockport and holds 5 U.S. Titles, dating from 2001. Kostadin Bidjourov, co-owner, holds a B.S. in Economics from Montclair State, and also holds 5 U.S. titles, dating from 2001. All our staff is fully certified to teach by the Fred Astaire National Council of Dance

Fred Astaire Dance Curriculum
Our curriculum covers the full range of American, Latin-American, International Style, and Exhibition/Theatre Arts dances. World famous dance champions and registered judges on the Fred Astaire National Dance Board constantly study and review our curriculum to make sure that only the finest, up-to-date programs are being offered to our students.


Lesson Rates

INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL - $99 *per person/$198 per couple
(Regular Rate is $236 per person. You save $99 per person in this package)
2 WEEKS
2 PRIVATE LESSONS + 1 GROUP CLASS
*New Adult Students Only. One time per person. No coupons or discounts apply.
Cannot be combined with any other offfer.

BEGINNER'S PACKAGE - $360*
(Regular Rate is $460 per person. You save $100 per person.)
4 WEEKS
5 PRIVATE LESSONS -
*Special Introductory Rate. One time per person.

A La Carte Rates
1-4 Private Lessons - $99 per private lesson
5+ Private Lesson Packages - $92 per private lesson
Group classes - $38 per group*
(group classes are not sold individually. They must be taken in combination with private lessons.)

Children's Rate
$45* per private for children up to age 21
$15 Group classes
*Rate applies only to lessons taken before 6:15 p.m.

Sample Packages
5 private/10 group $840
10 private/6 group - (recommended for wedding couples) $1148
10 private/10 group $1300
10 private/20 group $1680
20 private/20 group $2600

We can arrange a payment plan that fits your needs, lifestyle and budget.
If you feel you need a special program designed for you, we will individualize programs and budgets to suit your needs.
Please call for more information. 973-783-8999



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