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At our Fred Astaire Indianapolis Dance Studio you’ll find
- A unique Trophy System
- Highly skilled and qualified dance instructors
- An outstanding dance curriculum inspired by Mr. Astaire’s style of dancing

Fred Astaire Trophy System
We offer the Fred Astaire Trophy System as an easy way for you to track your progress while you enjoy dancing! Our Social and Advanced Foundation Programs teach beginner students the step patterns and techniques to move comfortably on the dance floor with any partner. From there, a student can progress through our Bronze* and Silver* levels – all the way to the Gold*!

Fred Astaire Dance Instructors
Hailing from around the world, our teachers are actively competing, award-winning professionals and gifted educators. Many of our teachers have degrees in the fine arts and all have passed rigorous exams given by the Imperial Society of the Teachers of Dance and the Fred Astaire Curriculum certification.

Fred Astaire Dance Curriculum
Our curriculum covers the full range of American, Latin-American, International Style, and Exhibition/Theatre Arts dances. World famous dance champions and registered judges on the Fred Astaire National Dance Board constantly study and review our curriculum to make sure that only the finest, up-to-date programs are being offered to our students.

DANCES WE TEACH

Rumba – The romantic music of the rumba contributes to its universal appeal. It is sensual and seductive; the ultimate dance of love.

Cha Cha Cha – Cha Cha music is catchy, upbeat and playful, making this dance one of the most popular in the Latin dance family.

Bolero – This lovely and romantic dance combines the sensuality of the Latin hip movement with a rise and fall action.

Mambo – The mambo originates from Cuba and its music combines elements of the Latin and Afro-Caribbean cultures.

Merengue - The Merengue is danced in march time and is characterized by controlled Cuban motion (a swinging of the hips). It is one of the most popular salsa rhythms.

Samba – The pulsating samba rhythms originated in the carnival of Brazil. This dance has enjoyed renewed vigor with the popularity of Ricky Martin, Shakira, and other Latin music stars.

Paso Doble – Translating to double step or two step, the Paso Doble is a representation of the bullfight, with the man as the matador and the lady the cape.

Salsa – Salsa is a club dance version of the mambo with a more relaxed styling which allows the dancer to break on the one beat.

Jive – The Jive is a fast swing dance which originated in North America and is characterized by kicks and flicks of the feet..

East Coast Swing – The most popular of the swing dances, the east coast swing is danced to slower and more earthy music than the jive.

West Coast Swing – The slinky West Coast Swing is danced on a track (The man dances in the center of the track and leads the lady to either end.) to slower triple rhythm music.

Hustle - Popularized in the disco era, the Hustle is a member of the swing family with quick, quick timing and a syncopated break.

Waltz – Originally a folk dance from Austria and Germany, the Waltz has evolved into one of the most popular ballroom dances of all time.

Foxtrot - Without a doubt the most popular and versatile of the classic ballroom dances, the Foxtrot originated in America in 1914.

Tango – The passionate Tango from Argentina has enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years after being danced by Al Pacino in “Scent of a Woman,” Arnold Schwarzenegger in “True Lies,” and Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez in “Shall We Dance.”

Viennese Waltz – The lilting music and fast tempo of the Viennese Waltz make it one of the most beautiful and physically demanding of the traditional ballroom dances.

Quickstep – A child of the jazz era, the Quickstep is characterized by bright, happy music, a light-hearted mood, and tricky steps.

Polka – This is a lively dance to fast music and is characterized by a small hop on the upbeat.

Foxy - The Foxy is a traditional slow, nightclub dance loosely based on the Foxtrot.

Night Club Two Step - This dance is characterized by soft, flowing movement and is danced to soft rock or pop music.

Country Two Step – Danced to country music, this dance is similar to the more traditional ballroom Foxtrot.

Fred Astaire Dance School Indianapolis – North
6213 La Pas Trail Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Phone: 317-291-6500