Staff and teachers create a fun and welcoming environment; the studio is a beautiful and well maintained space; I am really enjoying their beginner program, which my teacher Kendall excels at making easy to learn. I highly recommend Fred Astaire Belmont. read more

A great environment with professional teachers who take all the fear out of learning something new. Not to mention how great dancing is for the soul ... body and mind. Keeps you sharp and happy. I love going here each and every time. read more

This will wake up dormant parts of your brain! If you spend most of your life in your head without much connection to the rest of your body, ballroom dancing at this studio will reset and refresh your mind, especially after a long day at work. But beware, it may upset your after work pattern of food grazing and Netflix-ing the night away. Your couch may miss you. My husband Eric and I try to attend five sessions (one private, the rest group) per week and it is a blessing. Our Jan 2019 New Year's Resolution was to start dancing, our first lesson was with Chris, the next with Samantha and since then we haven't stopped and intend to keep dancing our nights away. Also you can go to the studio anytime they are open to practice. Another bonus is that the second-floor studio dance floor is both very spacious and has large west-facing windows spanning the length of the studio from which natural light pours in beautifully all day. I had basically never danced before and being 50+ I was intimidated to even walk into a dance studio. However the studio instructors and the owner always make me feel welcome and accepted. Their warm smiles and friendly demeanor will put you at ease even if you feel like a complete dancing dolt. Numerous times the owner, Elizabeth, has led me through the steps when she sees that I'm not getting dances as easily as some of the others. Thank you for your kindness Elizabeth. The instructors we have had (Rachael, Sam, Chris) are excellent and patient teachers and continually inspire us to improve our dance abilities and to practice daily, at least a little, outside of class. The all have non-stop enthusiasm (and, again, patience) and are demonstrably deeply passionate about sharing their love of dance. We are so grateful this studio is in Belmont. read more

I came here for an open house dance party last weekend with my husband. We are definitely not the definition of good dancers. A very cheery instructor with a passion for dance taught us the moves for 4 basic dances... including the foxtrot, rumba and swing. We also had the opportunity to socially dance with other more experienced dancers. Everyone made us feel comfortable and welcomed. We look forward to having a few more lessons! read more

My fiancé and I have been taking dance lessons at Fred Astaire to prepare for our upcoming wedding. We're taking a combination of private lessons and beginner classes, and love it so far! The studio is a warm and welcoming environment, and the instructors are very friendly. Samantha, our private instructor, has been SO amazing in helping us put together our first dance. We feel confident now that we know a few basic steps and are working towards a routine that will wow our guests! read more

My wife and I followed our instructor from another studio to Fred Astaire Dance Studio Belmont about 1 1/2 years ago. We have been very impressed with the ownership, management and instruction. A testament to the talent of the instructors is their ability to acknowledge and accommodate our very different learning styles, insuring that each of us has had a meaningful lesson each time. After either group or private lesson we comment on how much we have learned and how fortunate we are to experience instructors with such depth and breadth of knowledge in ballroom dance technique. The facilities are open (large windows let in much natural light), airy and spacious. Friday evening practice parties and Saturday afternoon tea dances provide socializing and dancing with each other, other students and the instructors in a relaxing setting. Frank and Carol Porcelli read more

My husband and I are ballroom dance lovers. We've been joined Belmont studio for more than three years in the corner of our house. We love all instructors and the manager there, and have a lot of fun with the people over there, specially Friday nights party 8:15pm to 9:45pm. read more

I started taking classes and private lessons here a few months back and I've loved it ever since! Even though I haven't been able to go consistently; every time I have the opportunity to take a lesson, go to a class, or attend the Friday practice parties, it is so much fun and very rewarding. The instructors as well as the community there as a whole are such friendly and welcoming people to dancers of all levels. If you are debating or on the fence about it, I highly suggest trying out this location! You will be instantly hooked! read more

My husband and I came here 3 years ago to learn some faces for a wedding and we haven't left! We found a warm, friendly and supportive community and a great way for my husband and I to share a fun activity. The instructors are outstanding and many are currently competing professionals, so you learn from the best. The studio is on the 2nd floor and is bright and sunny and a happy place to be. The weekly Friday night dance parties are a great way to practice and meet other students. The instructors are great at choreographing wedding dances and showcases. This is the only dance studio I would consider. You will be dancing like the stars in no time! read more

Six years ago, I started dancing lessons at FADS/Belmont. Chris was my first instructor, he was warm and genuine, I fell in love with dancing from day one because of Chris! He left for FL a year later, I then had Istvan as my instructor. In the next five years, not only did Istvan make my body sweat, he made my brain sweat as well. Last weekend, I competed at Dance Extravaganza, my solo was placed Third out of approximately 50 entries It was beyond my dream! Thank you Istvan, Thank you Chris, and Thank you everyone at the FADS/Belmont!!! read more

We went in looking to polish up our dance moves for our wedding and three months later have created a skill we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. The Fred Astaire staff was very welcoming from the beginning and their combination of private lessons, group classes, and Friday night practice parties made dance far less intimidating then it could have been. read more

I always wanted to learn to dance but life and a lack of confidence got in the way. At long last my husband and I signed up for a couple of lessons. That was two and a half years ago. We now go every week and dancing is a fun part of our lives. The instructors are talented dancers and wonderful people and we've made many new friends among the other students. They offer both private and group classes and Friday night practice parties--all are great. Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Belmont is the best! read more

It took me a few decades to work up the courage I thought I needed to take dance lessons. And i'm still barely a beginner. But I do believe I will learn to dance to the level I decide I want. The plan here is well thought out, so that the beginning student quickly learns the rudiments of a number of basic dances. The instructors are sincerely interested and very helpful. The practice parties are totally supportive, and both instructors and more advanced students are supportive of us newbies. Within 3 weeks I was able to spend a night dancing with -- and cementing a relationship with -- my new partner who is much more experienced; while I can't match her skill yet (she has 10 years' head start on me -- I don't embarrass her; and, tough as it has been to admit to myself, I'm really enjoying the entire experience at the studio read more