Fred Astaire Dance Studios in South Windsor offers an atmosphere of kindness, warmth, and fun that is 100% welcoming, non-judgmental, and truly joyful. Students describe it as an escape from daily stress, a place where you are welcomed like family no matter your experience level. The owners have created a very special, warm, and inviting place with a vibrant energy. All the instructors are second to none—amazing, highly skilled, passionate, and dedicated with decades of experience across various dance styles. They are patient, fun, incredibly good dancers, and top notch in technique, artistry, and professionalism. Their passion for ballroom shows and they truly care about their students.
The instructors do an amazing job of making you feel comfortable and confident, whether you are a beginner or learning at a slower pace. They are committed to continuous improvement, coaching, and training. Many students find the experience transformative, leading to joy, growth, a new level of confidence, and an ever-deepening love for dance. It is a positive, transforming power that enriches lives physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. The studio is perfect for social dancing, special events, or competition training. Students highly recommend taking lessons, suggesting a free introductory private lesson, and call it one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. It is also a great workout.
I love how creative and knowledgeable they are with making a plan for our first dance at our wedding. Yuliya was very patient about our learning process which made this extremely enjoyable.
September 2026
Incredible dancing experiences, and I'm learning a lot!!
September 2026
We took lessons with Tanya for our first dance for our wedding and she was amazing!!! I could not recommend her more. We learned so much in just a few sessions and she was so sweet and made us feel so comfortable.
