“I NEVER thought of myself as a dancer. I still don't, but I do see myself as someone who has benefited from dancing. Apart from the physical benefits of dance I am enjoying the social aspects of the Fred Astaire program. I love attending my private lessons with Julia or Alyona! I also love the Practice Parties on Friday nights. I recently went to a 'Showcase' and loved watching the other students dance. If you are looking to become a professional or competitive dancer or just want to get some more exercise and attend some fun social events the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Durham, NC offers great classes from extraordinary teachers and a lot of fun.”

“Vadim was great for my private lessons, but the class was useless for me.”

“My husband and I have been going to Fred Astaire for a few weeks now and have had an amazing experience working with Alyona! She is such a pleasure to work with as we prepare for our wedding reception and we can't wait to continue our dance lessons after!”

“Midi was wonderful.”

“Good”

“MY TEACHER WAS GREAT, made the lesson fun and very effective. The only thing I didn't like was the constant pushing to buy more classes. Was asked to do that several times in every lesson, even when it was clear I didn't want to. Otherwise, an excellent experience”

“Tori is amazing!”

“Instructors are clearly better trained, especially in the European style.”

“Liked the teacher and the positive attitude she had. Instilled confidence in us and made it fun.”

“The staff was lovely and I learned a lot quickly. Wish there were less expensive lesson options so I could continue.”

“Sympathy towards all the customers / visitors and energy/ efforts you put in your professional work”

“everything was awesome! great instructor!”

“instructors, their warmth and competence”

“Very nice people. One thing I have been worried about is hand hygiene. Instructors have to touch a lot of hands every day and my instructor had what I recognized as possible wart treatments on his hands. Nobody wants warts. i think the school should take appropriate measures.”

“Instructor is wonderful and flexible schedule is good”

“My wife and I have been taking lessons for more than a year. The instructors are outstanding. One of the best things we have done together.”

“Best studio in the area!”

“The teachers are very professional. They teach very well.”

“The lessons were great. Neither I nor my wife are dancers but our lessons really paid off for our first dance at our wedding. I would definitely recommend”

“Wonderful instructors and very collaborative environment”