Fred Astaire Youngstown

Brandon and Chelsea at NDC 2011

ryan — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:11:39 +0000

Brandon and Chelsea performing at NDC 2011!

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ryan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:11:14 +0000

February Schedule Available!

ryan — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:42:47 +0000

The schedule for February is now available! Be sure to bring a friend to the Champagne Dance Party on 2/10, and come see your friends compete at the Mini Match on 2/25! Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Foxtrot Basic

sheri — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:24:50 +0000

Video Transcript:

Matt Moore:
Hello ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for joining us today. My name is Matt Moore and this is Chelsea Cherie; we are two instructors here at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Youngstown, OH.
What we would like to do today is introduce you to one of the six main dances which is Foxtrot. We will begin with a demonstration.
slow, slow, quick, quick x5
Now that we have demonstrated the basic step, what we are going to do is separate and show each part individually. We will start with the man’s part.
The gentleman always starts with his left foot first. He will take two full strides forward. Starting with his left he steps forward, forward then side/ together side- together, stepping to his left. Again it is forward, forward, side, together.
The lady is going to do the exact opposite. She will be starting with her right foot. She will take two steps back; she’s going back, back, side, together .
Now that we have demonstrated the basic step individually, we are going to dance together. When you assume dance position, the guy’s left hand will take the ladies right hand and hold it approximately parallel with her nose. The guy’s right hand is going to go on the ladies back on her shoulder blade; the ladies left hand rests on the guys right arm.
slow, slow, quick, quick x2
Today we have demonstrated for you the basic step for Foxtrot, as well as the “closed dance position.” Thank you for joining us today and we look forward to seeing you on the dance floor.

Join Us For A Night Of Champagne At The Youngstown FRED ASTAIRE!

sheri — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:48:24 +0000

The Youngstown Fred Astaire Dance Studio would like to invite all of our friends and family to our studio Friday February 10, 2012 from 7-9pm for a night of dancing, champagne, and hors d’ oeuvres’. The night begins at 7pm with a beginner group class that will introduce a few basic steps and dances to individuals interested in learning the life-enriching skill of ballroom dancing. Bring your friends, your co-workers, and your family out for a night of fun at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio! We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

Dress4Dance Visits The Youngstown Fred Astaire!

sheri — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:41:46 +0000

The Youngstown Fred Astaire Dance Studio would like to thank Dress 4Dance for coming to our studio and providing our students the opportunity to try on and purchase ballroom costumes that are fit for Dancing with the Stars! We look forward to showing-off our students donning their new attire at our upcoming competitions! Visit the Dress4Dance website at http://dress4dance.com to see what they have to offer. We will see you on the dance floor!

Youngstown FADS instructor competes on ‘so you think you can dance?

Bryan — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:50:04 +0000

You Think You Can Dance? competition show. This was Kristin’s first time on the very popular TV series. Kristin advanced to SYTYCD’s Las Vegas auditions after making the cut in the New York City auditions. She told the FADS Corporate Office that there’s a lot more to trying out on SYTYCD than what television viewers see. “You go through a few producers before you even get to the judges,” she said. “They separate you into groups and give you 20 seconds to dance.”

In New York, the competitors were whittled down to a chosen few who then appeared in front of the judges, she explained. From there, those considered to be shoo-ins were sent directly to Las Vegas, while others instructed by the judges to try again with a different style were sent to choreography to prepare for a second round. If the new piece sufficiently impressed the judges, the dancer headed for Las Vegas.

In fact, that’s how Kristin punched her ticket there. Once in Vegas, Kristin performed a jive for the solo round before her adventure finally came to an end. Knowing Kristin, she will be back in the limelight to represent our chain in an even bigger and brighter role.

“We were paired with strangers for partners,” she said of the final performance, “so it was hard.” Kristin is definitely open to giving it another shot. “I’d love to do it again,” she said, and we would love to see her!

Zumba! Join the dance craze with Fred Astaire Youngstown!

Bryan — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:49:14 +0000

We invite you to the dance-fitness™ craze that has swept the planet– Zumba®! This Latin- inspired exercise-dance burns calories in a fun and aerobically stimulating venue that makes you feel like you were out dancing at a discotheque rather than working out. The Youngstown Fred Astaire Dance Studio offers Zumba® three days a week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays classes meet promptly at 6:45pm while our morning classes are held Saturdays at 12am.

Many people like to wear Zumba® attire to the classes, like Zumba® dance pants and tank tops, but regular work-out clothes are great to get you started. Sneakers provide the necessary traction to perform steps from popular dances like Salsa, Merengue, Samba, and the Cha Cha while including the flavors of Cumbia and Reggaeton.

For only $8, you can give Zumba® a try and see for yourself why so many people have utilized Zumba® to achieve their own personal fitness goals. If you decide to get serious about getting in shape, we offer discount cards: 10 sessions for $70, or 20 sessions for $120. If you are ready to join the party, either stop by our location at 5090 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512, or call 330-788-3200 for more information. So “ditch the work-out and join the party– Zumba®!”

Video Blog introduction, The Waltz

Bryan — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:48:39 +0000

Video Transcript:

Travis Manero:
Hello, my name is Travis Manero and this is Kristin Dobson. Welcome to the Youngstown Fred Astaire Dance Studio’s very first video blog. Today we’ll be demonstrating the basic in the Waltz.

Now I will demonstrate the mans part. The gentleman starts with his left foot, he is going to go forward, side, together, back, side, together. Watch one more time from a different angle. His part is forward, side, together, back side, together.

Now I’ll call Miss Kristin to demonstrate the ladies part. Starting with the right foot the lady goes back, side, together, forward, side, together. One more time from a different angle. Ready and 1-2-3, 1-2-3.

We’re gonna demonstrate it one more time with music but I’d like to let you know this is our video blog, stay posted. We’re gonna have fun videos on there and all kinds of crazy things we do here at the studio and all the fun we have. This was just the first one to get it kicked off.