I took the 1.5 hour intensive ballroom class last Saturday with Marianna and Irene and had such a great experience. As a beginner, I really appreciated the pace they set. The steps felt manageable, and I could feel my confidence building as we progressed through the class. They were kind, fun, and made the entire session lighthearted and welcoming! At the same time, they are clearly very talented dancers, which gave me something to aspire to. Overall, the intensive was both fun and educational. Learning six dances was a lot, but it was absolutely doable and gave me a clear sense of which styles I'd like to focus on next. I would definitely recommend this class and would happily take it again to reinforce everything we learned. read more

WOWWWW this place wanted to charge me an initial 75 dollar fee to basically see if my son and I could move to a song...We are looking for dance lessons for a mother son dance for his wedding and they said we had to pay 75 just to come in to talk with them...what a rip off read more

I've wanted to dance for years and finally got the courage and went to Fred Astaire and let me say it changed my life for the better. I'm having so much fun. I hope you were able to enjoy it as well. read more

I contacted Fred Astaire to inquire about classes for wedding dances. I was called back the next day and when I asked her how much classes cost she told me they do not discuss that until the first class which is $45. It's crazy to me that you have to pay to figure out pricing for classes and they can't even tell you what you are possibly signing up for until you pay for the first one. I would rethink your business model as this immediately made me not want to consider them for classes as I had no idea the cost they would be. read more

Paulina is an excellent instructor, with only a few weeks to learn 2 dances for my daughters Quincenera and 12 teens with no dance experience she worked wonders!! Would highly recommend her! read more

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We took our wedding dance lessons here and I will say I'm not a dancer neither is my husband but Paulina did an excellent job at teaching us a dance that was so fun to do and our guests loved. We loved our dance lessons with Paulina because she was so easy going and fun to be around!! Highly recommend Fred Astaire dance studio and Paulina! read more

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What you will find here is a group of talented, fun professional instructors who care about their students! Monica, the studio manager, and Ixsel, the front desk Queen, will literally welcome you with open arms every time you walk through the door. It all starts at the top; the owners of this studio, Tomas and Izabella, are the most wonderful people!! I only started a short four months ago, but I have learned so much! My main instructor is Francesco. He is a high energy individual and makes dancing fun! He is thoughtful about my lessons, understands the few physical limitations I have yet encourages me to push myself to be better. He has also given me exercises to do at home. :) Sabrina is excellent (& patient!) at the technical part of hand and body positioning for the ladies. Tykhon has helped me with partner body positioning and learning to "follow" better. I have also had lessons with the other instructors who each have their own style of teaching which has been helpful to me. There is also an amazing community of students who are warm and caring. I have met some students with inspiring life stories, too! read more

I love being a part of the FADS community! This is a gorgeous space with the best ballroom instructors in the business. They are talented, funny, patient, and warm, and the other students are also social and friendly, making this such an inviting venue for all levels of dancers. I have only been dancing ballroom for one year and already see such improvement in my form, strength, fitness, memory, and confidence. I knew I'd like FADS when I first saw a portrait of George identifying him as the studio owner. George is a brown toy poodle! His picture is accompanied by the humans he lives with and who co-own the studio with him. Everyone at the studio has great humor and heart which makes dancing with them so joyful. It's the best part of each week! read more

My boyfriend gifted me two dance classes at Fred Astaire for our anniversary after I mentioned how fun it would be for us to learn to tango. Boy was I right! Our instructor David was so wonderful and knowledgable, we have never taken dance lessons before and he was so patient and kind to us as we tried to learn the steps. We went once before COVID and redeemed our second class after they reopened. Their outdoor set up is so charming, you wouldn't even know that you weren't inside the studio. After our class, we chatted with David and the studio manager Ixsel, after mentioning that we were moving they went above and beyond to give us recommendations for dance studios they are familiar with in our area and even emailed me the addresses so we can check them out ourselves. If you are looking for a fun way to get out of your comfort zone and try something new I could not recommend this studio enough! Everyone is kind, knowledgable, and fun! read more

Love this place! Excellent dance studio, warm, friendly atmosphere, incredible instructors. I joined this studio in March, after raising 2 kids It was now time to rediscover me and things that I liked. I am now there pretty much every day for either a private lesson or a group class. I still enjoy enjoy every minute. You dance with one of the fabulous professionals from day one, these wonderful young people are encouraging and enthusiastic and so incredibly talented. A fantastic place to socialize, meet new people and learn to dance! read more

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Fabulous studio. I took some private tango lessons as well as burlesque classes. Very welcoming. Very nice dance instructors. I really enjoy myself when I come dance at the studio read more

I had been to various dance studios in the area, then stumbled upon Fred Astaire in Redondo Beach, this was in the spring of 2018. I wanted to learn Ballroom and Latin dance, but was quite inexperienced. However, when I walked in, I was greeted by very friendly studio manager and the dance instructors. They make you comfortable, with a sense of humor. I was hooked. I have been taking lessons weekly since then and love every minute. Great studio, friendly teachers, very talented, and lots of fun!! read more

Dancing is fun. But when you come to Fred Astaire Redondo beach it is also so joyful. The whole team makes you feel welcome and their enthousiasme definitely is contagious. Amazingly skilled teachers, champions on their own, they make you just feel happy! They do have trial session... read more

I'm giving this place 5 stars because it truly deserves 5 stars It's the best dance studio I have ever been to!From the wonderful interiors to outstanding customer service and not to mention very high level of instruction!Highly recommend taking private sessions with any of their instructors!My favorite group session is the Super Latin Workout class!!Social parties are fantastic,all the instructors join the party to dance with all the students!!This place is a lot of fun!!Recently joined their Christmas Party and participated in the Nutcracker production,believe me when I say ,5 stars event! I highly recommend to check this place out!! read more

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I'm so glad I discovered the very classy Fred Astaire Dance Studio ~ Redondo Beach. It's an answer to my prayers. The studio is excellent in every way. It is nicely decorated & very comfortable. The rectangular dance floor is large & smooth. They offer a variety of dance packages to fit your personal interests. The office staff, owners & instructors are all friendly & welcome you with warm sincerity. The owners & the instructors are experienced, talented, professional dancers. They have performed in various competitions and have received many acknowledgments/awards. TYKHON, my Ukrainian dance instructor, is exceptional!!! He has an impressive dancing career & is an excellent teacher/dancer. I'm taking lessons only for the Argentine Tango. Tykhon has worked with Argentine Tango instructors from Argentina, Italy, Russia and Spain. He & his wife, Yana [also, a FADS instructor], have competed & won awards for the Argentine Tango. His expertise is so obvious during the lessons. He teaches a variety of steps in sequential order and will include some steps I have chosen from YouTube. Then, he makes it easy and fun to do a routine to music. You can make faster progress when you have an excellent teacher/dancer to lead you. If you want to do the Argentine Tango, TYKHON, is the man to see!!! read more

This is a place where everybody knows your name! Fred Astaire Studios in Redondo Beach has the best award winning instructors and the friendliest staff. We come to learn the dance steps and stay for the fun, hugs and friendship. Come join the fun! read more

Still love it! Had such a great time at the grand opening! Fox trot on Thursdays is my favorite with Edward! My husband and I look forward to it every week! Salsa is always hopping on Wednesday and we can't wait to try the other group classes available as well! See you this Thursday Fred Astaire Dance Studio!! read more

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My father and I just took a lesson for our father daughter dance for my wedding. Let me start by saying I am very uncoordinated and hate the spot light, so I have been dreading dancing for my wedding. When we got there, everyone was very friendly and made us feel comfortable. We worked with Yana who was amazing. She taught us a dance that was easy for us to learn and remember. I am sooo glad I came here. I feel 1000x more comfortable dancing after just one lesson. Side note: I went to another dance studio first in Hermosa Beach that I did not feel comfortable at. read more

Awesome studio! Great instructors! We used Groupon offer. Yana was excellent! With zero ballroom dance experience we had a blast! Definitely would recommend! read more

I bought a Groupon to try this place out. I've never taken a dance class before and not coordinated!! I was nervous and had anxiety about dancing. That's the reason I bought a private dance lesson. They gave me Aaron Pierce as my instructor. He introduced himself with such a sweet smile. I can't explain how patient and calm he was. He made me feel so comfortable minutes into the class. I stepped on his feet different times and we laughed about it. It was so fun I bought a extra hour to keep going. You have to go!!! Ask for AARON PIERCE read more

Took our first dance class today to prepare for an upcoming wedding and I have to say I had a fun time and am looking forward to our next class Sabrina was our instructor and she made it a lot of fun She took us through a basic foxtrot, rumba, and waltz and now I'm feeling that with a few more classes that I won't embarrass my wife at her friend's wedding read more

Great place to develop your dancing skills. Very friendly athmosphere. Aaron and all the other instructors are awesome.

If I had to say it, this was probably the biggest spending mistake of my life. I went in maybe about two years ago and still til this day it bothers me knowing I spent that much for nothing. I walked in initially with a Groupon. I was hoping to learn more salsa and enjoyed the initial lesson, overall. As I was about to leave, I was given a paper to sign up for a special they were having. There were about 5 people there convincing me to sign up. One woman in particular was with all the instructors in the actual backroom for employees, showing me why it was something I definitely needed to sign up for. She explained that it was unlimited group classes along with the personal lessons. I was told I would be able to learn salsa. Everyone was so kind, but again I was being convinced to purchase. The instructor came in and explained that yes everything she said was accurate. I was told that I had a full year to cancel. I was convinced, and I handed them my card and was charged the $500. As I came in for the lesson, it was enjoyable.. but I had no idea it would be a lesson of different dances every time I came in. My whole desire was to become better at one dance in particular, not just learn the basics to different ones. Then come to find out it was NOT unlimited group lessons for that time frame, it was a limited amount. Like I said, overall the teachers were very kind and encouraging but I felt like this wasn't what I was convinced to sign up for. I felt like the information I received was not accurate from the get go, so i concluded that I wanted to cancel. Especially after finding out that the girl allowed in the backroom with all the employees, where they have the forms, the one explaining to me the contract, wasn't even an employee, but someone who had just sat there mingling with them and had taken a few lessons herself! Why would they allow someone who isnt an employee to explain the details to a brand new customer who could only conclude that she worked there too, I have no idea. Somehow, with pressure, I was then again convinced to stick to it and not cancel with them. Oh, my huge regret! As I was told I had unlimited classes initially and I could bring a partner, i thought my boyfriend could join me for those group classes. They then explained that the group classes were only for the person who signed up and a partner could only attend the private lessons. Why was this not explained to me in the beginning? They were nice about it and whom I believe to be the manager in charge (short, stout, bald) decided I could have my boyfriend join, but it would cut my group lessons in half. Ok, whatever.. I decided it was fine bc I didn't even want to do this alone initially. I had to go out of the country on a trip for awhile and never finished my lessons. Never heard from them again. My biggest regret was not speaking up for myself and going through with canceling. So, this is just a warning to anyone wanting to sign up. Make sure the person discussing the plan with you actually works there even if they are acting like an employee and all the employees are treating them like one, make sure you ask questions, get everything explained to you beforehand, and do not hesitate to cancel if you don't feel it was what you expected. Overall, the instructors were positive, kind, and great dancers. If I could go back in time, though, I would have canceled. $500 out with a non-completion and that basically becomes my fault. The low score bc of the business tactics and the added stars bc of the delivery of my instructor. read more

My wife and I enjoy the group lessons and learning is fun! To my surprise, I look forward to our rumba classes. Thank you guys for the encouragement and quality instruction read more

Fun, inviting and supportive dance environment! We went here for dance lessons to prep for our wedding- first dance. We worked with Sabrina (a newlywed, so congratulate her & her husband when you see them). She was energetic and encouraging. We had a great time and the entire staff was polite. Great customer service and it was time well spent! Very enjoyable. We plan on returning for their Friday dance nights. read more

If you want to learn how to dance in a fun , warm & welcoming atmosphere, this is the place! From the moment you walk in the owners treat you like family. Have taken ballroom dance lessons in the past and am amazed at the quality & passion of the instructors here. They offer classes ranging from a social to competitive level & great parties where you can practice. The studio itself is new, super clean & beautiful. I'm so excited to say that I finally found my home studio and highly recommend it! read more

Friendly people and great atmosphere. I went here not having ever taken a dance class and after the first two minutes, I felt super comfortable. Great teachers and cool studio. read more

This is a great ballroom dance studio full of fun and positive energy! Everyone in the studio helps create a supportive community for each other, which is one of a kind. This is the perfect location to learn any style of partner dancing from Salsa, Cha Cha, Waltz, Tango, Swing, and more. I'm so proud to be a part of this team! There are so many activities at Fred Astaire Redondo, from private lessons, group classes, social parties, showcases, and competitions, to name a few. Fred Astaire Redondo is a family in the truest sense of the word. read more

Fred Astaire Redondo Beach is the most Warm Loving, welcoming, dance studio in the South Bay. Owners Thomas and Isa, Manager Monica and front desk Ixel, with the most fabulous Dance Teacher's Tykhon and Yana, Francesco and Sabrina. If you think you can't dance or have no rythum. Once you come into the studio, it is like a magical moment of transformation. The Master classes help with tapping into yourself to find that Dancer inside. Group class sessions help make your Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango smooth and sexy. Salsa, Cha Cha, Bolero, helps to find your hip action for that sexier sway with rythum. A total body workout. Social events a wonderful time to practice with everyone with great support and encouragement from the fantastic Teacher's. Dance is a form of letting go of stress, helps with your thought process of the whole body movement and placement. Fun, fun, fun. Stop thinking about it and cross it off your bucket list. Become that Dancer you always wanted to be. Fred Astaire Redondo Beach read more

I have been dancing for several years and have been in many different studios. When I found Fred A in Redondo Beach I was amazed to find my ideal studio. Something I had been searching for and thought did not exist. The instructors are top of the line in their profession, all professionally trained in competitive Ballroom dance. They are adaptable to all levels of students, such as beginner for social dance, up to Gold competitors. Every staff member greets each client with love and warmth that make all of us anxious to return for our nest lesson. This studio provides a combination of technical instruction for the serious competitor, mixed with an element of fun and laughter to balance the learning experience. I highly recommend this studio to any dancer who has been searching for quality instruction coupled with fun. read more

I highly recommend this studio. Dance instructors are extremely skilled in their craft, and inspire folks like myself, who really just want to improve a notch or two in social dancing, to perhaps do more. For those wanting to do competition dancing, can't think of a better way to go than with these folks. Either way, it can be addictive! Staff and instructors are so very warm and friendly, and know how to create energy and fun for all. Come try for yourself to see if it matches your expectations. I think it will. read more

I love this studio! The instructors are amazing! They are unbelievably talented and go out of their way to ensure everyone feel welcome. I have never danced and now this is the best part of my week! I can't recommend it enough! read more

It's about time social dancing gets some press. What a great activity! The studio is clean and bright. The staff is adorable. They treat you like treasured objects which is refreshing. I've been to a few studios in Los Angeles but this is by far one of the nicest. To be able to dance has been a dream. There exists a wonderful place to make it happen and that's the Fred Astaire studio in Redondo Beach. I signed up on the spot. read more

I love this dance studio! The staff is very welcoming, energetic and professional! My boyfriend and I had such a fun time taking dance lessons with Vard. It has boosted our confidence and has even brought us closer as a couple! You don't have to be a dancer in order to take lessons. ALL of the instructors are incredibly knowledgable, fun and are passionate about what they do. I recommend everyone to try a class! I promise you that you will have a blast! read more