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.

American Style Ballroom

The term describes a particular style of ballroom dances developed in the USA that contrasts with the International Style. In a narrower sense, it denotes the group of dances danced in American Style ballroom competitions. The group consists of two categories: American Smooth and American Rhythm.

Both American and International style ballroom dances are divided into the

following categories:

American Rhythm

Bolero | Cha-Cha | East Coast Swing | West Coast Swing | Hustle | Mambo | Merengue | Rumba | Salsa | Samba | Two Step

American Smooth

Foxtrot | Tango | Viennese Waltz | Waltz | Peabody