Our Schools and Services

We who have the privilege of carrying the trade name Fred Astaire Dance Studios are immensely proud to do so. We have an obligation to uphold the fine reputation of the master dancer in everything we do from the moment you walk through our doors for the first time until you leave as a better dancer.   We are proud of our past and present champions and certified instructors, leading us to the highest standard of excellence in Social and Competitive Dancing. Fred Astaire Dance Studios are franchised to individual owners who are required to maintain the highest standards of excellence. All of the Houston Area Studios are furnished with the music and sound equipment of the finest quality. Dance floors are beautifully maintained for your dancing pleasure. Morning, afternoon and evening lessons are available. The Fred Astaire Houston Studios are a Member of the Houston Chamber of Commerce.   The Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studio Trophy System is a unique method of dance instruction. Encompassing many facets, the Trophy System is an exciting way for you to gauge your progress in receiving the benefits of dance. The Fred Astaire System has been approved by the National Dance Council of America. (NDCA) and combines the basic elements of dance to create an exciting new level of social and competitive dance. The Fred Astaire Trophy System has also been improved to include the exciting new levels of Dancesport. Dancesport has now been recognized by the IOC and will be included in the upcoming Olympic events. The new Fred Astaire Trophy System was put into place by the Fred Astaire National Dance Council which has over 30 United States and World Champion Professionals. So no matter if you just wish to become a confident social dancer or a national competitor we have the programs and instructors to help you reach your dreams. A great way for single students or couples to learn some of the basic elements of dance, the different tempos of music and to get an understanding of what you would like your dancing do for you. A limited number of step patterns and techniques are introduced, in order to determine a student's rate of learning and retention, interests and future potential. This is our first stepping stone in teaching students to become a confident and comfortable social dancers. A great way for single students or couples to learn some of the basic elements of dance, the different tempos of music and to get an understanding of what you would like your dancing do for you. A limited number of step patterns and techniques are introduced, in order to determine a student's rate of learning and retention, interests and future potential. This is our first stepping stone in teaching students to become a confident and comfortable social dancers. After you have an understanding of the basic elements from your Beginner Program, you will have a chance to design a program with your instructor to fit your lifestyle, your dance desire, and to help achieve the wonderful benefits dance has to offer. This program is designed to solidify the basic elements of your social dances while enabling you to “HOLD YOUR OWN” in any given social dance situation. When completed, you will have an understanding of footwork, an introduction to the various dance tempos, whether fast or slow, and the fundamentals of a good lead as a man or following factors as a lady. The Bronze Trophy Program is designed for the person who wishes to become a Good Social Dancer. It is the most popular standard for our students, and the first Trophy Program available to new students. A Bronze dancer is considered fun to dance with in all the popular Social Dances, and they have complete confidence in the figures taught. Bronze dancers have the necessary styling to create a pleasant appearance on the dance floor and can cope with almost any dance occasion. The Silver Program is for the person who wishes to become an Advanced Social Dancer. Silver dancers are distinguished by versatility and style in all the popular social dances. This is a beautiful and practical standard of dancing for those who wish to be sought after on the dance floor. The Gold Program is for the person who wishes to become an Excellent Ballroom Dancer. Gold dancers have the confidence which comes with a complete and thorough knowledge of all the major ballroom dances. Advanced style and poise in all of the ballroom dances sets the Gold dancer apart from all others. Gold trophy dancers have an extensive knowledge of dance technique and have the ability to use the elements to create their own patterns.   The Supreme Gold Program is for the person who wishes to become an Outstanding Ballroom Dancer. As its name implies, the Supreme Gold Standard is the ultimate in dance perfection. The Supreme Gold dancer aims high and makes dancing a hobby. In all the world the Supreme Gold dancer is considered Tops in dance perfection. Open and Exhibition Ballroom Dancing is an exciting form of highly stylized ballroom dancing, where movements and lines of a theatrical nature are used to enhance the atmosphere of a dance. Students who undertake the study of Exhibition Ballroom dancing derive much pleasure from the preparation of specialized dance material used to choreograph routines in the dances of their choice. This program helps our students to build their “dance personality” while working to advance their understanding of dance elements and technique. This is an extremely useful addition to the students' program because it teaches them to rely on themselves to understand their dances and to utilize the knowledge they have been practicing. This exciting course was developed by the Fred Astaire Dance Studios in 1964 to offer the creative dancer an opportunity to express individual choreography in conjunction with the standardized ballroom dances, thus ever insuring fresh and innovative interpretations of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios syllabus. The theatrical movements and techniques, drawn mainly from classical Ballet, Modern Dance and Jazz, were carefully selected for appropriate adaptation to ballroom dancing. Presented in the form of elements, the syllabus may be used within the framework of any dance to bring a new dimension to the art of ballroom dancing. Our coaching lessons, also known as Dance Masters, provide our students the chance to work with the top United States and World Champions. The coaches are flown in from around the world at different times of the year to help our students with either preparing for a competition, choreographing exhibition routines, or providing their years of teaching experience to enhance our students' ability on the dance floor.