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| Phone | (917) 442-4522 |
|---|---|
| Address | 291 Broadway suite 900, New York, NY 10007, USA |
| Website | https://www.fredastaire.com/ny-downtown/ |
| Location | 40.7149226, -74.0060790 |
Opening Hours
| Monday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Friday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Reviews
Taking private lessons here is literally making my dream of dancing come true! ✨
I’m so happy to be part of all the parties and events. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been dancing your whole life, like me, or you’re a complete beginner — the classes are welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
The friends I’ve brought along have loved the experience as well. The team is incredibly caring and supportive, making you want to come back again and again. 💃🕺
Okay I have to talk about this place because I genuinely look forward to every single time I walk through those doors. Learning ballroom dancing has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl, and I’m so glad I found the absolute best place to finally make it happen.
I take private lessons with Tim and Danylo in the Downtown studio, and honestly these two have changed the way I move and the way I carry myself. They don’t just teach you steps - they teach you how to feel the music, and that’s something really special.
The group classes three times a week are so good if you want extra practice, and the monthly dance parties?? Literally the highlight of my month. Such a fun vibe and you get to actually use everything you’ve been learning.
What gets me most is that it’s this perfect mix of being incredibly professional - like these instructors really know what they’re doing - but you never feel out of place or self-conscious. Everyone there just roots for you. It feels like a community, like family honestly.
I came in knowing nothing about ballroom and now I’m completely obsessed. If you’ve been thinking about trying it, just go. Take the intro lesson. You’ll understand immediately.
Liza was our instructor for our wedding dance and she did an amazing job teaching us newbies! She is both very thorough and very encouraging throughout our lessons with her. Our dance during our wedding turned out super well.
Joel was a really great instructor and helped us prepare for our wedding dance on a time crunch. He met us where we were at with little experience and it made for a really fun positive experience leading up to our wedding.
If you’re relatively new to dancing like me, I’d recommend the 10-class package. We only had time for 8 and 2 more would have really given me some extra confidence. I also found it difficult on busier nights to learn moves while instructors were sharing the music. I enjoyed the classes that were earlier in the morning on weekends or later in the evening on weekdays where we got to play our song on the speaker more.
We had the best experience at Fred Astaire Dance Studios Downtown, especially working with Liza! For context, I’m a professional dancer (not in ballroom), and my partner is not a dancer—so I was nervous about finding someone who could create a first dance that was both beautiful and challenging, but still approachable for us as a couple.
Liza exceeded every expectation. She’s not only an incredible dancer but also an exceptional teacher. She took the time to understand my background, incorporated my preferences and style, and still made sure my partner felt confident and comfortable. The choreography struck the perfect balance—elegant, memorable, and tailored exactly to us.
Our guests were completely wowed by our first dance, and it ended up being one of our favorite parts of the wedding. We’re so grateful for Liza’s creativity, patience, and professionalism. I highly recommend her to anyone—whether you’re brand new to dance or looking for something a bit more advanced. She’s amazing!