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The Fred Astaire Trophy System

Students enroll with us becuase they want to become the best dancers possible in the shortest possible period of time at the lowest possible tuition. This is what the Trophy System accomplishes. It is a means to an end.

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Bronze Trophy

Learn a wide variety of steps in all the popular dances while enhancing their step patterns, appearance, partnership and expression. In a short period of time the Bronze social dancer gains the fun, poise and confidence which enables them to dance with a variety of partners.

"Designed for those who wish to become a Good Social Dancer, this level is the most popular standard for our students"

A Bronze level dancer is considered fun to dance with in the popular social dances and has the necessary styling to create a pleasant appearance on the dance floor.

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Silver Trophy

Silver dancers are distinguished by their versatility and style in all the popular social dancers. This is a practical standard of dancing for those who wish to be sought after on the dance floor.

"Become a champion dancer! These are the students that want to perform and take to the stage."

Our Silver Dance Program allows our students to expand on the elements of dance to better utilize floor space while learning the characteristics unique to each dance. Silver level dancers can dance in any situation whether it be a relaxing social party or a chance to clear a dance floor.

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Gold Trophy

The Gold Trophy is our highest level of social dancing. Gold Trophy dancers have an extensive knowledge of dance technique and have the ability to use the elements to create their own patterns. They also begin working on open pattern work which can be used in competitions.

Gold dancers aim high and pursue ballroom dance with a deep passion.


The Trophy System is the fastest and best way to learn to dance because:

  • Each Student establishes his own goal of accomplishment.
  • Each lesson is carefully planned toward that goal
  • The school prepares a personalized course plan to assist in achieving the goal set by the student.
  • Frequent progress checks. Trophy System tests and supervisory chats insure dancing advancement as scheduled in the course plan. Students who advance at a faster rate than planned may be eligible for course revision upon the instructors recommendation.

Confidence Through The Fred Astaire Dance Lesson System

The Fred Astaire System has been developed to help you attain 100% confidence in your ability to dance.

50% of your confidence in yourself will be developed through your group instruction sessions and progress checks.

50% will be developed by attending the practice parties, where you will develop confidence in your ability to dance with others, and by performing exhibitions at these parties, which will help develop confidence by dancing before others.

A very essential part of your progress will be cultivated on the private, or individual, lesson time. It is during this time one develops the ability to lead, or follow, and finds help solving their individual dance problems as well as styling pointers.