FADS Blog

  • Welcome to the Ottawa Fred Astaire Dance Studio!

    A wonderful Ottawa Fred Astaire Dance Studio Promotional Video made for us by the Glebe BIA and their wonderful programs during the lockdowns to help small businesses.  Click Read More to watch the whole video.
  • Technique Thursday - Cha Cha and Toes Turned Out

    Enjoy this little video with Thomas explaining a great tip for Cha Cha! Click read more to see the whole video!
  • Why Dancing Is Amazing For You!

    An awesome article about why dancing is amazing for you!! Read & Enjoy!

  • Technique Thursday - Intro To Cowboy Hustle Line Dance

    Enjoy this video of Melissa, our studio owner introducing you to the line dance The Cowboy Hustle in her Calgary Stampede get up!  Follow along and have some fun!
  • Power Pose With Bianca

    Feeling like you need more confidence on the dance floor?  This simple technique of power posing will help you feel powerful and confident and wash away any self-doubt you have. Try it out and repeat and repeat!  Enjoy the video!
  • Virtual Custom Dance Parties - great for team-building with co-workers, celebrating a birthday or anniversary or special occasion!

    If you and your colleagues, friends and/or family are looking for a fun way to connect (and dance) during the lockdown, we can put together a custom dance party for you. Purchasing 1 package covers the cost of 10 logins for you and your peeps and the time with the teacher learning any style of dance you would like! This light-hearted event is a great way to hang out with friends, bond with work colleagues, or get the family together.  Let's all do our part to enjoy each other's company, dance, have fun and stay safe & healthy! Click Read More to see our testimonials!
  • Studio Update After Provincial Announcement 4-1-21

    As many of you know by now, we are heading into another 28-day lockdown.  We are hopeful that this will be the last one and we are confident that our community of students and teachers will do their part and abide by all protocols and regulations. We continue to hold space in our hearts for those of you who have been most affected by the pandemic and this roller-coaster of lockdowns......click Read More to rest of the 

  • The Triple Step In Cha Cha versus Swing

    In this video Ms. Denise explains to you the difference between the triple step element that appears in both dances!
  • What do I do with my hands while dancing?

    In this video Mr. Thomas answers the popular question "What do I do with my hands while dancing?"
  • Fox Trot CBM

    Enjoy this video from Mr. Thomas explaining CBM
  • The Basic Elements of Dance!

    Enjoy Ms. Bianca introducing you to or helping you review the Basic Elements of Dance in this video!
  • Intro to the Charleston

    Enjoy this video as Ms. Melissa introduces you to the basic of The Charleston!