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| - The jig is up... I've been taking dance lessons. My fiancée and I walked in as newbies and have been waltzing out as better than your average two-steppers.
Frustrated by our first dance studio experience, we looked all over Yelp trying to find a dance instructor who could give us some smooth dance moves for our upcoming wedding. We really didn't want to embarrass ourselves on the dance floor. Seeing the introductory offer from Fred Astaire, I booked us a lesson. Our instructor John quickly realized our deeper interest in ballroom dance, and we eventually put together a full wedding routine that integrated Rumba and Cha-Cha to our chosen music compilation (they even helped with the mixing!). The result was fantastic - we couldn't have been happier with our choreographed arrangement.
From there, we've stuck with Fred Astaire, learning from our primary instructor Sean and occasionally Nance. Right now, we're signed on to the Bronze Program which lets you pick from a long list of dances (Swing, Waltz, Tango, Mambo/Salsa... just to name a few). The schedule is flexible and we go at least once a week.
One of the best things about this place are all the opportunities for group classes, personal instruction on technique, and a Thursday practice party where you can tighten up your skills with instructors and other students. There's always a theme and a really fun, up-beat vibe. You can even perform at one of their stage exhibitions, doing anything from dancing a professionally choreographed routine to choosing a specific style. We've got one coming up in a few months!
It seems like they're open to almost any age group, and singles are most definitely welcome. I've been really impressed by the professionalism and skill of every dance instructor who's stepped in the place. If you're interested in learning to dance, even just a little bit, check them out!
**East Valley Tribune: Best of Chandler 2014 Dance Studio** http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/image_b06e9500-3ebd-11e4-99bd-17e830ef4d48.html
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