SSvetlana V.Local Guide
3 months ago
“Great quality, the studio is huge, teachers are very nice and patient — this is my favorite place. It’s my new family, Fred Astaire! Very recommended!”
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The best intro deal on Staten Island
Take the best adult dance lessons in South Staten Island!
★★★★★ 5.0 · based on 79+ local Google reviews
Start with a private 30-minute intro lesson and a practice party — no partner needed, no experience required.
No partner neededAny age, any level79 years of excellence
We've taught 10,000+ people to dance with style — and love it for the rest of their lives.
2945 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, NY 10309 · (718) 301-0144
New students only
Your Intro Lesson & Practice Party
$3930-minute Intro Lesson + Practice Party
- A private 30-minute lesson, one-on-one with a professional instructor on the basics of popular Social & Latin dances
- A practice party — put it to music with the group, low-pressure & fun
- No partner needed · any age · nothing to prepare
⏳ New students only · limited intro spots each month
Grab your intro deal
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll get you on the calendar.
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Keep an eye on your phone — a real person from the studio will call to lock in your time.
Rated 5.0 on Google — by real Staten Island students
5.0·79 Google reviews
EEvelina O.Local Guide
3 months ago
“We booked wedding dance lessons here and had such a great experience! The instructors were patient, encouraging, and made everything feel fun and stress-free. Highly recommend for any couple getting ready for their big day!”
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JJoann V.
a year ago
“Leaving my first private lesson and could not be happier! Jean and Eugene are nothing but professional, kind, and patient. It was an amazing experience — I highly recommend everyone give it a try.”
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LLeah D.
6 months ago
“Went here for my introduction lesson and left with a big smile on my face! Eugene explained everything clearly while making me feel comfortable and confident. Highly recommend for anyone, especially my age group (20s)!”
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“Some people seem to feel that good dancers are born. All the good dancers I’ve known have been taught or trained.” Fred Astaire
79Years of Fred Astaire heritage
5.0Google rating out of 5
79Local Google reviews
Real people, real stories, real lives changed
Watch our students in their very first lessons — and hear it in their own words.
Okay, what does it actually look like?
Real lessons, real social floors — from your very first steps to dancing with style.
“Do I need a partner?”
Absolutely not! Most of our students start solo — we pair you one-on-one with a professional instructor, and you’ll be dancing in no time.
And if you do have a partner — it’s the perfect date night. 💛
Why dancing is the pill
One lesson works on your whole life at once — body, mind, and heart.
Stress relief
The music starts, the week melts away. An hour on the floor is the reset your mind has been asking for.
Heart health
Gentle, joyful movement that never feels like a workout — better balance, more energy, a stronger heart.
Confidence
Learn something new, master a step, and walk taller everywhere — the confidence you build here follows you off the floor.
“Dancing is the only hobby that keeps you physically & mentally fit — and never gets boring.”
We teach all the styles
From social floors to classic ballroom — start with the basics of Social & Latin, then explore anything that moves you.
Nightclub & Social
Go-out dances
- Salsa
- Bachata
- Hustle
- Merengue
- Two-Step
- Argentine Tango
American Style
Smooth & Rhythm
- Waltz
- Foxtrot
- Tango
- Viennese Waltz
- Cha Cha
- Rumba
- Swing
- Bolero
- Mambo
International Style
Standard & Latin
- Slow Waltz
- Quickstep
- Tango
- Cha Cha
- Rumba
- Samba
- Paso Doble
- Jive
Why choose Fred Astaire
The same proven method, delivered by certified professionals — here’s how a beginner’s first steps compare.
| What matters to a beginner | Fred Astaire SI South | A typical studio |
|---|---|---|
| 79-year proven method | ✓ Time-tested syllabus | Varies |
| Certified professional instructors | ✓ Every teacher trained & certified | Not always |
| Structured, personalized curriculum | ✓ Built around your goals | Often one-size-fits-all |
| Practice parties included | ✓ Put it to music, low-pressure | Rarely |
| No partner needed | ✓ Most students start solo | Often required |
| Total beginners welcome | ✓ Warm, judgment-free room | Intimidating |
Easy to find. Easy to park.
Easily reached by car, with HUGE free parking right in front of the studio — pull up, walk in, and our warm, welcoming reception will take it from there.
2945 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, NY 10309 · (718) 301-0144
Open Mon–Fri, 12–9 PM
Free parking, right in front. No circling the block — the lot is huge and it’s all yours.
A warm welcome. First time on a dance floor? Our reception makes everyone feel at home.
Evenings that fit real life. Open Monday through Friday, noon to 9 PM.
Relaxed & warm studio vibe
A bright, welcoming space in the heart of South Staten Island — come see it in person.
Ready when you are
Ready for your first dance?
$3930-minute Intro Lesson + Practice Party · new students only
Book my $39 intro onlineIndividual intro · couples, just ask on the form
Rather talk it through?Call (718) 301-0144
Couples welcome — pick “call me” and we’ll set you both up.
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