Reviews of Fred Astaire New York Midtown Dance Studio (Dance School)

Yevheniya Krstevski

Very friendly and professional people. Great feeling!

Aaron Moskovitz

I am a complete beginner and someone who has avoided dancing whenever possible. However, this doesn't go over too well with my wife. We recently decided to sign up for lessons to help deal with my two left feet. We have gone to a few classes now with Anthony and he is a great and patient instructor who really puts you at ease. The entire staff at Fred Astaire has been very friendly and knowledgeable. If you are on the fence or hesitant about signing up, don't be. It's certainly worth trial lesson to check it out!

Mary Schwartz

simply the best in all respects

Drew Blumenthal

Great staff and wonderful studio. Everyone there is amazing and I had such an amazing time. They even provided us with complimentary champagne.

Gregory Hounsell

This studio has a very welcoming environment and I have never experienced pressure to sign up for large blocks of lessons in advance. The instructors, as you would expect from Fred Astaire, are accomplished ballroom dancers, but most importantly, they have great skill and patience in the art of teaching ballroom dancing. As a relatively casual student, I've taken lessons for a number of years, and have been able to observe students who were clearly just starting out become very skilled in an amazingly short time frame......it speaks again to the instructors' abilities. Male students (such as myself) work with female teachers but there are always male teachers who happily jump in to demonstrate a tricky step when needed so that you get to see how it's performed from the lead partners perspective. And these guys are really good. So you always get the feeling that the instructors at this studio are locked in to seeing you make progress as a ballroom dancer. My schedule is very restricted but there are endless parties, group classes, showcases, competitions and other social events for students to participate in. All in all, if you want to learn ballroom dancing, this studio should certainly get you results.

Pc Dance

Made me a true dancer. Dancing became a part of my life. All my friends enjoy my U tubes of dancing. I had great dancing experience with Katya,Petra, Mae And Jessa made me a national champion among newcomer students in Fred Astaire National competition of 2015. Friendly atmosphere in the Studio is remarkable and unparalleled.Wide variety Of dancing experience and availability of flexible Hours and national and world class coaches allows a remarkable experience. Prasanta Chandra

Leslie Goldman

We had a great experience taking dance lessons here! The studio is bright and airy. Everyone was really friendly and even after just one lesson, we felt like we could do some steps!

Jen Lagasse

Extremely supportive environment for everyone from complete beginners to advanced students. I've been coming for several months now and never thought I'd feel this comfortable in a studio space. All of the instructors are fantastic, but I feel like I got just the right match with Anthony and Jessa.

Katherine Henry

The Fred Astaire Midtown location is a wonderful place to learn ballroom dancing. The owners and staff are friendly, professional and energetic. They take their teaching very seriously, but do it in a fun and supportive way. Whether you wish to compete, prepare for showcases (the ballroom version of a recital), prepare a wedding 'first dance', exercise or simply have fun, this is a great place to go.

Naomi Platt

My son has been talking about this dance studio now for several weeks. He said he knew one of the teachers from one of the many dance competitions that he attends. I often times visit New York to see him and last month he invited me to one of their practice parties. The theme was Argentine Tango. Not to toot my own horn but I like to think that I have some dance experience and I go to many dance studio and schools and have quite some experience with a large range of teachers and environments that I have liked and disliked. The studio was quite a surprise. I’ve never step foot in the Fred Astaire but I haven’t heard the greatest of things, until I walked into Fred Astaire New York Midtown and it proved them all wrong! They welcomed my son and they welcomed me and my husband David like we have been taking lessons there for years. I may not live in New York but anyone in and around the neighborhood should check it out. The teachers are phenomenal and the studio is well decorated and taken care of. It’s definitely on my go to spot whenever I visit New York City.

Brett Frank

So I am an athlete and NOT a dancer as much as I’d like to think my high leg kicks and deep lunges are “dancing”. My fiancée and I wanted to take lessons for our upcoming wedding to blow the minds of our wedding guests and create an epic memory. We knew what song we wanted to dance to but needed the professional choreography (and just basic dance knowledge for me). Enter Fred Astaire Midtown; specifically the unbelievably talented Jessa! She is one of the most friendliest and down to earth people I’ve met in my entire life. She is such an amazing instructor and made me feel extremely comfortable despite my zero dancing background (my fiancée danced from 3 to 18 yrs old so she was much more equipped for this adventure). Jessa taught us a variety of different dance moves one by one and then leveled us up to string then together to our song. We are now a mere 24 days until our wedding and can do the entire dance together! Plus I’m even having a blast doing it! All the instructors are extremely friendly and so so talented. I’m so pumped to crush our wedding dance and can’t thank Jessa and Fred Astaire Midtown for molding me into the dancer I now am!!

Kasra Nabizadeh

Professional, Assertive, Fun, Civil, Honest, Hard working, Disciplined approach to dance instruction.

Sophia Simmons

Probably my most FAVORITE place to be !!! I joined the Fred Astaire family three months ago and it’s been nothing but fun! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. I decided to learn ballroom dancing as an outlet from all the stress from work and to also help me lose some weight (never been a fan of the gym). I had absolutely no idea what I was doing I had never done professional ballroom dancing before but Kristian (my dance teacher/partner) made me feel like I’ve always know how to dance. Everyone has been very patient with me in teaching me and everyone joins in to help you learn and are super supportive so I didn’t feel weird in being such an amateur. I seriously recommend that everyone give it a try you feel so graceful and are overcome by such peace when on the dance floor. Their parties are also LOTS of fun lol you’ll be wanting to perform in their showcase in no time!

Hiyam Alfassam

It has been more than 3 months since i started with Fred Astaire, and I know deep inside that i will keep going there. People are amazingly welcoming, friendly, and loving. After few classes, i never thought i will dance that good. Its a detoxing environment for people whom working and living in NYC. I love that place.

Gary Hetton

Highly recommended dance studio! It allows a fun and approachable way to get into dance, the teachers really pay attention to you individually.

Allen Ravenstine

My wife and I have been taking lessons there for a number of years. The studio has a pleasant atmosphere. The instructors are very good and very patient. Everyone you meet is supportive. It's a warm-hearted place.

Kryss Dutt

These guys are awesome! I absolutely love everyone here! The instructors are kind and compassionate, and they really want you to learn and do your best. With so many dance peers, it’s like we’re all one big happy family! I’m so happy I joined Fred Astaire - New York Midtown; it’s become my second home, and I can explore my dance passion!

Alexandra Suga

Anthony and Christian are great teachers and dancers. I learned a lot with them and have so much fun.

Roberto Galvan

Had a wonderful time prepping for our wedding with Tim. He was an excellent coach and the entire staff at Fred Astaire made us feel like we were part of the family. Love this place!

Megan Cronin

I don't leave online reviews. I am leaving my first for Jessa. My fiance and I came to this studio as non-dancers looking to learn several dances for our mashup first-dance song at our wedding. We both work very long hours with fairly unpredictable schedules. Jessa somehow always made time for us -- weekends, late nights, early mornings -- you name it. Jessa exceeded all of our expectations. She designed/choreographed a dance for us to do to our mashup-up which is so fun, looks great, and is the perfect level of difficulty for our skill level. She is extremely warm but professional, talented yet humble, encouraging yet honest, and more dedicated to her craft than most professionals I've encountered. If the other staff at this studio are anything like Jessa then you would be remiss not use this studio.

Vaughn Ayroso

A wonderful space with even more wonderful people inside. Fred Astaire Midtown encourages a community as close as family. The instructors are among the absolute best in the business and I am proud to have had the opportunity to learn from them.

Margarita B

Fred Astaire Midtown is the best dance studio you'll ever find. I've been to a lot of dance studios but none of them made me wanna go back and look forward to my next class the way FADS Midtown does. Everybody working here (Tim, Kristian, Levani, Anthony, Mae, Mandi and Jessa) are amazing, and you feel like home as everybody is super welcoming. My instructor is Levani and I could've not gone wrong with that. He is truly great and extremely talented. He is the sweetest and funniest person, very supportive, but on top of that he is very strict with his classes as he truly works hard and genuinely wants his students to succeed. If you really wanna learn how to shake it, don't hesitate to take classes here, whether it's for a special event or just for fun; whichever instructor you choose, you will be in very good hands :) <3

Guy Platt

These folks are the kindest, friendliest and most supportive teachers I’ve met! Don’t be afraid to try a lesson here! They will take great care if you and your loved ones! They also host awesome practice parties and are great at training students to a high enough level for competition.

TaylorAnne Potter

Just had our first lesson with Mae, so much fun and already learned a lot... can’t wait for our next lesson!

charles brosens

Jessa is an amazing dance instructor! Our first dance went great because of her and it was very casual (not overly rigid) but perfectly planned. 5 stars for Jessa and this dance program!!

Maya M

Energizing!

Judith Holly

Well let me start by saying that learning to dance has been on my bucket list and I have tried several of those initial dance lessons at various studios, after which they always tried to sell a series of lessons. I have never felt comfortable and left. However, after taking a lesson at this studio I was so comfortable and the instructors were so good at connecting with the student without pushing for more lessons that I immediately signed up for more and have not regretted it. They have such a warm, friendly atmosphere and all of the instructors are so talented that I have continued and enjoy it each time. I highly recommend giving them a try.

Michel du Preez

Wonderful location and splendid dance experience