Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Delray Beach, 247 SE 6th Ave #4, Delray Beach, FL 33483 | ★ 5 (95 Review)

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Looking for a fun way to stay active, reduce stress, and meet new people in Delray Beach? Fred Astaire Dance Studio Delray Beach offers ballroom dance lessons, Latin dance classes, and social dance parties for adults of all ages and skill levels. . Our beginner-friendly classes and experienced instructors will help you gain confidence and discover the joy of dance.

Our world-class instructors, elegant studio, and vibrant community create a unique and unforgettable dance experience.

Wedding dance lessons, competitive dance training, or just a fun way to stay active? Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Delray Beach has it all!

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david colon

★ 5

Summer is a fantastic instructor. Learn so much. She worked with crazy schedule .

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Viviana Warnholtz

★ 5

The entire staff was wonderful, so welcoming and uplifting! We worked specifically with Sommer and was the absolute best. She choreographed our first dance to perfection while keeping it fun and easy. Highly highly recommend!!!

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Louie Romero

★ 5

Vanessa was an amazing and patient teacher! She choreographed and taught Laura & myself a unique Father/Daughter dance for Laura's wedding that was a smash hit! Hats off to Vanessa and many thanks for making that moment special for me and my daughter.

Blessings to all the staff

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kuckers

★ 5

This was our first time at Fred Astaire studio in delray. Ieva and niko were our instructors, they fabulous and welcoming. I highly recommend them.

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Laura Romero

★ 5

Vanessa was such a blessing to have as a dance instructor. She taught my father and I our wedding dance and I am so excited to share with all my family! She is so sweet and fun we loved her energy and enthusiasm! Her choreography matched us perfectly and allowed us to feel comfortable and have fun! Thank you to the dance studio for being so welcoming and encouraging. Highly recommend this studio for any dance lessons or just for some fun dancing!!

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Jessica Chavis

★ 5

We had the absolute BEST experience working with Sommer Stubbs for our wedding dance lessons! From start to finish, she made the process so enjoyable. Sommer choreographed our entire first dance and patiently worked with us to tweak things as we went along, making sure it felt natural and perfect for us. She is truly a ray of sunshine. Her energy and positivity instantly put us at ease and created such a fun, relaxed learning environment.

Coming in with zero dance experience, we weren’t sure what to expect, but Sommer made us feel confident every step of the way. By the end, we had a personalized first dance routine that we’re so excited to share on our wedding day.

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Michael Minardo

★ 5

The entire staff of Fred Astaire Delray Beach was beyond compare! Their talent, personality and teaching skills made this experience amazing! We met all our goals and will leave with our new dancing skills to enjoy social dancing together.

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Kristin Couture

★ 5

My fiance and I wanted to learn a dance for our wedding. We had Vanessa and wow!! She corrugated the whole thing perfect for us!!! She was fun, great energy and helpful all along the way! Our day will be extra special because of her. Thank you!! Highly recommend 😊

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Karina Benziger

★ 5

We absolutely loved working with Sommer! She was fabulous at putting together our Wedding Dance! She was delightful to work with and kept us focused when we goofed off. I really appreciate her hard work and attention to what we thought worked and didn't work. Thank you so much again! We had the best time!

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Jade Adams

★ 5

My fiancé and I worked with Brian and it was amazing! We practiced our first dance and by the 10th lesson it was perfect! Our first dance was to Tennessee Whiskey and it was beautiful! We’re so excited to perform it in front of our family and friends!

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Erica D'Urso

★ 5

My fiancé and I did 6 classes here with Sommer for our wedding dance and we had the absolute BEST experience with Sommer. She created exactly what we envisioned for our first dance. She made the entire process so much fun. Her energy is contagious, and she was incredibly encouraging every step of the way, even when we had two left feet! The routine she created was perfect for us, and we know our guests are going to love it. We’re so grateful for her talent, patience, and positivity. Highly recommend!

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Yura

★ 5

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Fantastic 1-on-1 lessons with Yieva—after six sessions (Tango, Rumba, Samba & more) my technique and confidence skyrocketed. Patient, precise, and so much fun. Highly recommend!

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Josh Pelland

★ 5

Ieva is the best! We were complete beginners, and she worked with us better than we could have hoped for. Look no further, you’re in good hands here.

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Maria

★ 5

Ieva has been absolutely wonderful. She’s so patient, talented, and fun to be around. We’d recommend her or any of the other instructors for wedding dance lessons! Every time we went for a lesson, we were greeted with an overwhelmingly positive hello from everyone at the studio.

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Elizabeth Sherlock

★ 5

Vanessa was the most wonderful dance instructor and taught my husband and me our first dance for our wedding (as well as our father-bride and mother-groom dances). She was wonderful to work with and made this part of our wedding preparation so joyful. I could not recommend her and Fred Astaire more highly for anyone looking to learn wedding dances. 10/10

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J B

★ 5

So if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to dance, have fun learning, and meet really great instructors and fellow students, Fred Estaire in East Delray is the place !

Our initial goal was to learn how to properly country dance. When we arrived they already had a plan in place. We first met Clara, big smile and welcoming ! Then we met our instructors, Yieva, Nicolas. They are great, patient, knowledgeable, and super encouraging.

This helps, trust me ! All the instructors are great !

The cool thing is, we came in for one genre, and now we are learning all kinds of dancing. The the studio offers group lessons, privates, and they have dance events weekly. It is NEVER dull 😉👍

What’s really nice is how the owners Mar & Clifton have created an environment for fantastic dance, fun, encouragement at all levels and that’s why we continued on in our journey. Never pushy, just fun results. Funny thing, we like it so much we went and got our own dance shoes, my wife got cool outfits too ..

If you want to do something really fun ? Want to surprise your wife or significant other, don’t hesitate to dance on in, I promise you, I’m sure you will leave a better dancer and happy ! Give them a try !

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Rosina Fronzaglia

★ 4

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Tiffany Davis

★ 5

My fiancé and I recently took an introductory lesson with Sommer and Nick, and we were not dissapointed! They had such great energy. They each clearly explained, demonstrated, and helped us learn the dance styles we tried out during our session. The studio was welcoming, clean, and all of the staff were very friendly. I recommend this studio for anyone looking to learn to dance or further develop their skills. We will be back soon!

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Matthew Rodrigues

★ 5

I took a private with Summer and Nick and had a blast. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to get into ball room dancing. When I am back in the area, I would like to take another private with them!

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Sofrito

★ 5

I’m having so much fun ! This studio is amazing , the teachers are fun and talented and always excellence in awareness. The studio is also beautiful and clean , They are all professional and teach with heart and soul , I feel comfortable and happy looking forward to many more classes and many more years. !!!!!!!! Of DAnce !

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Margarita Dirksen

★ 5

Great dances wonderful ambience . Great teachers , great coaching . Live to come and dance .

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Mario rodriguez

★ 5

You have to come! This place is my second home. You're missing out! Clara smile is contagious and it the first person you once you come in. All the teacher are phenomenal and you'll love it!

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Matthias Haberzettl

★ 5

Greatest place to dance! 👍👍👍

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John Boyle

★ 5

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Jill ROSEN

★ 5

Fred Astaire in Del Ray Beach is a very special place! The instructors are special people that can teach even those with left feet to dance.
The parties, socials and competitions offer an opportunity to socialize and keep in shape!
Folks of all ages and levels mingle!

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Barbara Braun

★ 5

Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Delray Beach is the ultimate place to learn a new dance, continue to hone in on dance skills or, perhaps, embark on a new hobby. The professional staff is beyond outstanding.
The level of gracious hospitality is genuine, which I feel every time I walk through the door!

THANK YOU Mar and Clifford for all that you do to make dancing such an amazing journey.
Bravo!

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William Brooks

★ 5

What started as a birthday gift turned into a life style. The professionalism of everyone in the studio is unparalleled. Something that could be intimidating feels so comfortable when you are family. Our instructor Ieva is not only the greatest dancer but the best instructor! The confidence I have gained made me feel like I can float. If you are considering a lesson just simply go. Such an amazing experience our journey has been.

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jason Abramson

★ 5

My experience was fantastic with Sommer

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Pe-ah

★ 5

One of the best places to learn dance forms. I learned waltz here. Claire, Roman and everyone are very supportive and encouraging. They have my best recommendation for anyone who would like to take up some dance lessons.

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Sakshi Gupta

★ 5

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Deena verriello

★ 5

Cannot recommend this studio enough! My husband and I wanted to do a choreograph dance for our wedding, so we started 12 weeks of dance lessons with instructor Kate. I want to personally thank Kate, as she is not only extremely talented but is so sweet! We love her! Our dance was so much fun and all of our guest were extremely impressed with our dance. Not only that, we just had a ton of fun learning our routine and seeing our instructor every week! All of the instructors there are the sweetest and very educational! The entire studio is welcoming, and we cannot recommend it enough! My husband and I will definitely go back just to learn other dance styles! What are you waiting for? Sign up!

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Esther Wellman

★ 5

Thanks Kate for helping us with our first dance for our wedding!

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Jaycie Mattsson

★ 5

We had so much fun with Ieva!! She was so nice, patient, and choreographed a beautiful dance for us!

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Stephen Gentile

★ 5

My wife and I came here for the first dance at our wedding. At first we were intimidated walking in without any dance experience, but this was quickly dispelled by the warmth of the staff. After our first dance we were flooded with compliments by our guests about how great the choreography and execution was. All the credit should be directed to Kate who created and taught us the dance to begin with. She was so great to work with, and I highly recommend her as a dance teacher. She was understanding of our talent level, and always gave good constructive criticism to make everything go as planned. She made this experience fun and removed a lot of the stress. Couldn’t recommended her more! We had so much fun that we will definitely be coming back to learn more dances in the future. All around A+ experience

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Kelly Zabinski

★ 5

Kate was an amazing dance instructor who choreographed such a beautiful dance for our wedding!

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Rachel Holzberg

★ 5

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Christina Rizk

★ 5

We took dance lessons here for our wedding with Ieva! She was so patient and kind. We had no idea what we were doing prior to taking dance lessons and now we are so excited for our wedding night.

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karine loiselle

★ 5

We came to Fred Astaire Dance Studio to learn our wedding dance, and we couldn't be happier with our experience! The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, making us feel at ease right from the start. Our instructor was not only professional but also so friendly and attentive, delivering exactly what we hoped for. They tailored the lessons to suit our vision perfectly, and we left each session feeling more confident and excited for our big day. Highly recommend for anyone looking to create a memorable first dance!

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C-e-d L

★ 5

We had an exceptional experience at Fred Astaire in Delray Beach while preparing our wedding dance choreography. The entire team was fabulous, carefully creating a routine that perfectly matched our vision. They turned our ideas into a beautiful, customized dance. The warm welcome made us feel right at home, and the atmosphere was both professional and inviting. Not to mention Mozart, their adorable dog, who added an extra touch of joy to every visit. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking to learn dance in a warm and positive environment!

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Rebecca Stanek

★ 5

Yieva and Roman were absolutely awesome. They were truly talented and very patient with us. We really enjoyed the whole experience, including the group events and meeting the entire team. Thank you Fred Astaire Delray!

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Jenna Golden

★ 5

Thank you Kate - you made us look like professional dancers!!!

My husband and I came here to learn our first dance and we got so many compliments from our friends and family on our first dance!

Kate (our dance instructor) met with us during our first lesson, got to know us and the music we liked, and choreographed our first dance and even cut the song to match the dance. We were easily able to give that download to our DJ at our wedding.

All of the instructors there are so friendly and want to get to know you. Just makes it that much more fun.

Side note: me nor my husband are dancers but we loved this. We treated this as a little date a couple times a week and will be back for more!

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Michael Lipson

★ 5

My fiancé and I took lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Delray Beach for our wedding dance. Our instructor Leva choreographed three different songs into an original dance for us. She is a great instructor with a positive attitude and sense of humor. We had fun learning the dance. And we are now confident that we will perform it well at our wedding.

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Nick L

★ 5

Ieva what is the best instructor in The world. Was very helpful to us who have never danced before. We highly recommend her to anybody who is looking to dance whether you’re a novice or advanced. She was amazing.

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Jorge Velez (Heyjo1)

★ 5

Absolutely the best place to learn how to dance! Tireless instructors always supporting you to reach your goals! Great community and sooo much fun! Love this place!!

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Joseph Callaghan

★ 5

I CAN DANCE. My dream has come true. Thanks to these fantastic, enthusiastic and nurturing instructors.
YEVA, my personal instructor, (an amazing accomplished dancer) has practically performed a miracle to get me to dance (at least I think I am dancing 😂) the rhumba, buchatta, tango, waltz, bolero and a few other dances with moves like spins and crossovers.
She also has me performing a dance at a show this weekend.
ROMA and KATE (also amazing accomplished dancers) have taught me some other great dances and moves in the Astaire studio's group lessons.
CLARA is always so welcoming and is another gifted dancer who is always there to help you when you need it.
MAR and CLIFTON run the place like a Beautiful Classy Nightclub and are also spectacular dancers
They give you your much needed critiques so you can learn to look and move better than anyone else on the floor and that's what gets you the dance partners. (I am still working on that 😁)

Just watching these people dance is a better show than some I pay to see.

The social aspect is great for singles and couples.
There is always a party going on.🥳

It's great exercise and stretching.
You can feel and see your posture getting better.

Its LIFE CHANGING!!!
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*I just met these nice people about a month ago or so when I took my first lesson and I receive no compensation of any kind nor do I want any compensation for this post.

Thanks 👍

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Liz ciaoboutiques.com

★ 5

We have had such a beautiful experience with this studio family. The studio is truly a vessel for growth in so many ways. Come join us and dance your cares away!!! ❤️

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Brian Depenbrock

★ 5

We love this studio.

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Jana Lange

★ 5

The happiest happy place I’ve ever had. Dancing with the people at Fred Astaire Delray makes you happier and fitter. For me they are my new family. Don’t miss out…

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Penny Hudson

★ 5

What a great place to learn to dance! The Delray studio has such a dedicated staff and a wonderful community oh and the cutest Shiba Inu! Check out Fred Astaire to learn to dance or to just go have fun!!

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Taylor Sohlberg

★ 5

We love Fred Astaire Delray Beach! Everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable. If you are looking for a fun, positive environment to learn to dance, this is the place. Ask for Ieva - she is amazing 🤩!

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James Sperbeck

★ 5

Having a fantastic time as beginners learning how to dance. Clifton and Kate are wonderful instructors. It’s a pleasure to learn from them. We love this place 🙂🙂

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Carmelita Morales

★ 5

The staff was very welcoming. Nice dance studio and floor. Trainers were professional, yet they made the lessons fun. Good location and parking available.

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Jamie Levine

★ 5

Mar at Fred Astaire is amazing!!! We worked with her for our first dance for our wedding. She took the time to get to know us and understand our vision. We are novice dancers and she helped us to learn and nail our dance!!! So helpful, kind, patient, motivating, well trained, and an amazing instructor! She made us feel comfortable learning and dancing together! I highly recommend her and the dance studio. If we could give more stars we would!

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Matthew Shook

★ 5

My wife and I came in to learn, practice, and perfect our wedding first dance. We had an amazing time learning with Ieva (fantastic instructor) during every session, and received incredible feedback from the crowd at the reception! It was fun, exciting, challenging, and certainly helped boost our confidence to perform such a great routine at the studio and of course at our wedding. Thank you to Ieva and the entire team there - truly stellar people who love what they do!

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Princess Glass

★ 5

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Emily Reale

★ 5

We went to Fred Astaire to learn our first dance for our wedding and had the best experience! Mar was our instructor and she was amazing!! She made us feel comfortable and our dance turned out perfect. Highly recommend coming here :)

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Gracen

★ 5

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Daniel Elkaim

★ 5

Clifton and Mar and Maria before them have opened my eyes to a whole new adventure. They have transformed a 64 year old who feared getting up to dance at clubs and weddings into a confident man who enjoys asking a lady to dance at every opportunity. I can’t thank them enough for this new lease on life. I highly recommend Fred Astaire Delray Beach to anyone looking to transform themselves whatever their age. There is nothing to fear with the fantastic encouragement from Clifton and Mar give all their students.

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brereton bissell

★ 5

Over the past year I’ve had the wonderful experience of learning to dance with Clifton and Mar at their beautiful studio in Delray Beach. I came in knowing almost nothing - couldn’t even find the beat ( much less keep it), had no concept of leading or floor navigation and really felt lost. Mar was so patient and so much fun to dance with. I even made my competition debut at the MIami championship in December. I’ve gained such an appreciation and love for dancing as well as an immense respect for professional dancers. What a gift I’ve received. Thank you Clifton and Mar for creating your “happy space”. Brett

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Amanda Lazcano

★ 5

My husband and I had the pleasure of having Maria as our instructor for our wedding first dance. We bought the package with the most amount of sessions with intentions to bring my father and his mother in as well. We also didn’t want to rush our dance. Maria put together an amazing choreography with gorgeous turns and a stunning lift. We felt so comfortable with her and honestly felt like we were family at the end of our lessons. I recommend Maria without reservation. She truly is a talented instructor and a kind soul that cares about your results and wanting to make your wedding special. Everyone at the wedding was screaming in surprise and joy at our choreography and said we even looked professional! Thank you Maria and the Fred Astaire team for giving us beautiful memories.

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Samantha Hughes

★ 5

Amazing experience working with Clifton! My husband and I took dance lessons for our first dance and from beginning to end it was an amazing experience. We came in with no experience and felt uncomfortable but by the time we were done we were really comfortable with our dance. If you’re thinking about doing lessons, do it! You will not regret it. Great teachers and a great environment!

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Grace Bennett

★ 5

The BEST teachers you can get! Amazing tight knit studio community. My husband and I are beginners, we are learning fast with Clifton and Mar. They are professionals.

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Amy A

★ 5

Most amazing experience with Katya!! My fiancé and I signed up for a wedding dance class package right before our wedding and Katya did an unbelievable job teaching us. The entire team was so friendly and patient. I would highly recommend this dance studio.

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Catherine Bishop-Temple

★ 5

Great instructors...especially Artem. Wonderful ambiance!

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Ben Fetterhoff

★ 5

The Fred Astaire company is a large organisation with a selection of studios that will always have one close to your home. But the Fred Astaire of Delray Beach is different, the owners of this studio take the meaning of community to a whole other level. The attention to detail is never spared, the atmosphere here is nothing but welcoming and as soon as you walk into the doors of this studio it feels impossible to want to leave. What the owners of this studio have done is nothing short of special and the sense of family here is one of the most magical things to be experienced.

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Alan Harris

★ 5

Years ago, I came across a group of people dancing the tango on a warm summer evening in Central Park, NY. There were young couples and older couples; there were couples in their 80s still strutting their stuff with grace, passion, and rhythm. It was so “life-affirming.” I said to myself right then, “In twenty years, I want that to be me.”
I’ve just finished my first year at Fred Astaire Delray, and I can’t say enough about the studio! You will not find two more delightful, supportive, and fabulous instructors than Mar and Cliff, the studio owners. Not only are they both tremendous dancers, but they’re patient, enthusiastic, encouraging, and caring. If you’ve ever thought of dancing but were nervous about it, “just do it” (to quote our friends at Nike!). You won’t regret it! They’ve built a wonderful community of equally kind and supportive students that are learning the healthful, social, and artistic joys and benefits of dancing. Join us!

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Lauren Varnadore

★ 5

Ok this is a LONG review because I am so impressed with this studio!
My fiancé and I decided that we didn’t want to sway awkwardly for our first dance. I grew up taking ballet and jazz but am clueless when it comes to ballroom dancing, and he has no prior dance or music experience. We figured dancing lessons and a choreographed first dance would be the way to go.
I’m not really sure what I was expecting, but from the moment we walked in, I was blown away. First off, it is a beautiful, spotless, and inviting space. There are snacks, coffee, and water, and every detail is well thought-out.
Then, there’s Mar and Clifton, the owners/instructors. They are two of the most genuine and kind people I’ve ever met. They made us feel so welcome, and spent time listening to our story of how we met, our engagement, and what we were hoping to accomplish with our dance! Mar was so in tune with our vision and even used pieces of our story in her choreography!
Which brings me to my second point… Clifton and Mar are REAL dancers. They perform and compete internationally. Mar choreographed our dance and I honestly can’t express how beautiful and creative her work is! She teaches with such skill and ease, and always makes it look elegant/fancy but very doable for beginners.
Lastly, we have had so much FUN in this whole process. I wasn’t expecting this to be such a stress-reliever in the throes of wedding planning and daily life stuff. Honestly I can’t recommend this specific studio enough. No matter your prior experience, Clifton and Mar will make you feel confident, and you will look forward to each lesson! I hope to keep dancing even after our wedding date!

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Michael Grossman

★ 5

I've been at the studio for just about a month now and I absolutely love it. I was recovering from a foot and back injury + am new to the area, so I wanted to get my "flow" back in dancing + build a better social life.

Fred Astaire in Delray did just that. Not only am I making rapid progress from my 1 on 1's with Mar (INCREDIBLE teacher) and group classes with her and Clifton (another INCREDIBLE teacher) but the social benefits of the fantastic parties they throw are more than I can write here.

I genuinely believe I'm getting 10x the value of the price they charge, so make sure to get yourself some dancing shoes and sign up now!

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Diana Armenti

★ 5

My Fiance and I decided to embark in a BIG project in mists of our wedding. Not only did we decide to get married on 8/28 abroad, but also, we plan to surprise our guests with a unique couple's dance!!! "what a challenge..." We have tons and tons of gratitude with Mar and Cliff the studio owners, because without Mar's dedication, professionalism and happy enthusiastic attitude we probably wouldn't make it. Mar helped us with mixing the songs for our dancing piece, teach us every step, and to say the least, she has my Fiance dancing (which he had never danced before...imagine how HAPPY I AM) Thank you guys I rank your dancing studio one of the TOP dancing studios, if not the BEST, in Palm Beach area. Thank you for the excellent service.

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Steve Gregg

★ 5

My wife Kris and I are approaching our fourth anniversary as students at FADS Delray. What began as experiment (I had previously never danced a step) has turned into a passion. The thoughtful, enthusiastic, fun-loving instruction of Cliff and Mar, the owners and teachers at the studio, has brought us so far that in May, we were named "Top Amateur Couple" at the City Lights regional competition, held in Aventura. What a rush! Dance has improved my posture, increased my confidence, and widened my circle of friends. I owe this to Cliff and Mar. Give FADS Delray a try!

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Megan K

★ 5

It's been two and a half years since I signed up for my first class at the studio. I was a complete novice, never having taken a single dance class in my life before. But owners Clifton and Mar put me instantly at ease. Their upbeat attitude and welcoming atmosphere will reach the biggest of dance skeptics :) As my individualized program evolved, I got to choose my favorite dances to learn and my skills have gotten so much better! I've gained confidence on the dance floor and improved my posture tremendously, something I had struggled with before. Fred Astaire Delray Beach stands out among all the other studios out there, not only because the owners truly care about you and your personal dance journey, but also because they've fostered a terrific community of dancers who have become friends on and off the dance floor! I highly recommend this studio!

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Chris Westring

★ 5

They claim to be “the friendliest place in town”, and it is TRUE! This place always lifts my mood. The instructors are top notch. They are all very accomplished dancers, but more importantly, they are so good at imparting their knowledge with a patience and gentleness that makes learning to dance so much fun. I highly recommend learning to dance here!

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Leticia Brito

★ 5

The absolute best dance experience of my life! I started three or four years ago now with ZERO dancing skills. Clifton and Mar have sooo much energy and LOVE for their industry and it shows in how they teach! Ive fallen in love with dancing, competing and the person ive become through this process! My posture is better, my musicality is better and My moves are on point! The laughter, love and energy is amazing and powerful! Its better than any therapy!!! Come and check them out! Become part of something beautiful ❤️🌸

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Michael Copper

★ 5

Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Delray Beach
Fantasy Month
Week 1 - Witches and Warlocks
In the cauldron boil and bake,
Mar and Clifton dances make.
Fancy steps to make you dream,
To be a part of their wondrous team.
And there’s Vanessa – light of foot,
Practice gets one truly hooked.
With magic wand her spell she casts,
Her Salsa steps are truly fast.
So want to dance, there’s no excuse,
Let Mar and Clifton cast their spells,
Tango, Rumba, Waltz and Hustle,
With their great help it’s all no trouble.

They operate and outstanding dance studio.

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Ari D

★ 5

This place is awesome! Staff is super friendly. Especially loved my instructor, Vanessa, who patiently and expertly worked with me in my technique while making our classes so much fun! I def. recommend it for beginners or more experienced dancers alike.

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Chase Goldfeld

★ 5

My fiance and I went to Fred Astaire Dance Studio to prepare for our first dance for our wedding. We met Vanessa and opted for six lessons - I can't fathom taking any fewer lessons and feeling confident on our wedding day. Vanessa surpassed all expectations and is a pleasure to be with. I highly recommend her if you are preparing for a wedding or just have an interest in dancing.

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Jason DelGrosso

★ 5

What can we say? Vanessa is simply the best! We felt at “home” and welcome from the minute we walked in the door. Vanessa was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and friendly. She was a blast to work with! My fiancé and I really enjoyed getting to learn our wedding dance sequence from Vanessa. We highly recommend her and the team at Fred Astaire Delray! Thanks Vanessa!

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Madison Rothman

★ 5

My husband and I had the best experience at Fred Astaire in Delray Beach. We took private dance lessons to learn a choreographed routine to do as out first dance at our wedding. Mar and Clifton were so patient with us and made the experience so much fun! All of our friends and family were so surprised with our dance at the wedding and multiple people told us it was their favorite part of the night. We enjoyed dance lessons so much we want to continue learning new dances with Mar and Clifton!

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Hank Monaco

★ 5

Not only are Cliff and Mar world class dancers, they are world class teachers. I'd never taken a dance lesson in my life before I walked in the door of their studio two years ago. In addition to private instruction we have group classes, Friday night dance parties, and outings to clubs around town. It's a fun, high energy environment and all the students here are really supportive and super cool.

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Leticia Brito

★ 5

Best Fred Astaire studio Ive ever danced in. Mar and Clifton along with their staff are fantastic! Im so lucky to have them here in my hometown of Delray! I have even done a competition and won a few awards! Never would I have ever guessed I could dance like a star!!

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Colleen Smith

★ 5

Love this studio!! The owners and staff are amazing!

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Esther Peretz

★ 5

I started taking lessons 2 months ago after seeing the owners Mar Martinez and Clifton Sepulveda perform. Not only are they the most amazingly talented dancers, but also incredible teachers. I look forward to both group and private classes. There is a warm sense of community at the studio and I have received much encouragement from both staff and other students, which is so important to beginning dance students. The practice parties are wonderful and offer an opportunity to show off what you have learned while having loads of fun with the different themes and games these creative owners arrange. No review can completely capture the terrific experience of taking lessons here. WARNING: Participation is highly addictive and causes great happiness and laughter! LOL😃

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Cathy J Whitt (Cat)

★ 5

Delray Beach is so very fortunate that Mar Martinez and Clifton Sepulveda selected our little town to launch their beautiful, breathtaking new dance studio.
Having the opportunity to be taught by two such talented dancers is a very special thing. Not only are Mar and Clifton internationally ranked (world class!) professional dancers, but they are wonderful people and their love for what they do is obvious. And most importantly, as operators of a dance studio, they are excellent teachers, with limitless patience, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in dance. This all translates to making the process fun and rewarding for their students -- and I have been a student here now since they opened in January 2017. I just wish there was a rating higher than 5 stars!

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Robert Plotka

★ 5

In Jan 2017, I hobbled into the Fred Astaire Delray Beach Dance Studio with right knee pain, two left feet, no rhythm, and a desire to learn only the salsa. Eighteen months later, I am socially proficient in twelve dances, competed in three dance competitions (first one after only 4 months), and have the ability to move my hips. But, more importantly, dancing has truly changed my life. Back, in 2010, I had my knee reconstructed with a new ACL and repair of two meniscuses but my knee never quite recovered from this injury... until I started to dance. After a month of dancing, I noticed a significant improvement in my knee. And, after six months of dancing, the knee pain is completely gone and I am back to leading a very active lifestyle. I owe it all to Mar & Clifton! They are excellent instructors, great motivators, and true friends!! And, as an added bonus, I have developed friendships with other dancers through the daily group lessons and weekly practice dance parties. Thanks to Mar & Clifton, I have a new passion and plan on dancing my way through the rest of my life. Many thanks!

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Kris Gregg

★ 5

Great teachers and a great community of dancers making great memories together. We are very lucky to have Mar and Clifton, Lukas, and Samantha in Delray! Come join us!

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Lynda Offenkrantz

★ 5

In preparation for my son's wedding, we started taking dance lessons with Mar. I had absolutely no experience and could not have been happier with the experience Mar and Clifton provided us. Mar choreographed our mother-son dance for the wedding and it was just perfect She is an amazing teacher - patient, fun, kind, encouraging and an experienced dancer. We had so much fun learning and the lessons proved to be a great success. The cheering and applause at the wedding was so joyful and a testament to the time invested in learning to dance. Mar taught me something I only dreamed of doing and it came to fruition. The dance studio exceeded my expectations. Mar and Clifton are two of the most friendly and kind people I have met in a long time. My husband and I are now signing up for dance lessons!

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Myrin New

★ 5

I walked into this studio, not knowing what to expect. I met Mar, an amazing Cuban dancer. She shared with me that her and partner Clifton are national dance champions. So here in South Florida, Mar and I engaged in perhaps the hottest salsa I've ever encountered. She helped me improve my movement and rhythm within my dance technique. After she helped tweak my movements, I felt like a million bucks! Together, Clifton and Mar delivers the natural energy essential to ballroom dancing. I highly recommend, Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Delray Beach, FL. It's a blazing hot experience !

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Ed Mccall

★ 5

We are true beginners and this experience has been just wonderful. Clifford and Mara are beyond words, fun, exhilarating , professional and very PATIENT. So happy we signed up with them.

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Brandon O

★ 5

I cannot say enough great things about this studio!! Ran by Clifton and Mar who are a couple of the most patient, polite and considerate people we've ever met. Not to mention both world class dancers who are true professionals. We (my wife and I) both had two left feet but wanted to surprise our wedding guests with a great first dance. We took private dance lessons with Mar and we could not have done this dance without her help! She recognized our skill sets and pushed us just far enough to not only complete the dance but made it look like we knew what we were doing. Everyone at the wedding was very impressed and got A LOT of compliments, we nailed it thanks to Mar!! She was super patient and planned every session perfectly. It's a total non-judgement zone there, which was great for first time dancers like us. They have parties for all their clients every Friday which was fun and they make sure to keep things loose so you won't have to worry about looking like a fool! Overall it's a great place they do a great job and are all around great people who actually care about your situation and work with you on every step. Would highly recommend this studio for any dance needs.

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Sue Cohen

★ 5

I joined the Fred Astaire Studio in Del Ray last December. This studio is ran by the nicest people I have ever met. Clifton and Mar are not only the best dance instructors I have ever had but are also the most fun and true people I know. They truly make you feel like family and since I only started living in Del Ray last year I really appreciated their friendship. I would recommend everyone try their studio before ever starting any where else. They will not be disappointed! Ten stars!

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Chad King

★ 5

Awesome experience, my fiance' and I have a blast every time we go! The best instructors! Any skill level can have a spectacular time!

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Patricia Werhahn

★ 5

Cliff and Mar are exceptional dance teachers. My husband and I have been using dance class as our regular date night and we are absolutely loving it!

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Aixa Diaz-Monaco

★ 5

Amazing ! Clifton & Mar are the best.
So talented & knowledgeable,we're lucky to have them in Delray.

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Yayi Pezaris

★ 5

We have only been attending a few months and the progress we've made is incredible. Clifton and Mar are very knowledgeable and make dancing seem effortless. My husband and I have a great time every time we are there!

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Matt

★ 5

Great studio, lots of fun & a great exercise! My wife & I have been students for a couple of months now and we are hooked. Clifton & Mar, the owners, are phenomenal dancers who you wouldn't expect to be so down to earth & personable but they are very humble with the ability to make everyone comfortable no matter your dancing level! HIGHLY RECOMMEND for anyone looking for something fun & fulfilling.

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