Things to Do at Fred Astaire

There are literally a hundred reasons why people take dance lessons.  They're bored, they're lonely, they have "learn to dance tango" on their bucket list, to get in shape, to lose weight, to meet new people, to spend time with their spouse.  The list is endless.

That's why at Fred Astaire of Upper Montclair, we offer so many different opportunities for you to learn to dance, and so many social events for you to practice your dancing.

You may want to try our Beginner's Classes on Monday Nights, where we study waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha-cha, rumba, swing, hustle, samba, merengue and more.

Or you might be interested in joining our ladies only performance group, which meets on Monday nights.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm we have our Zumba® Fitness Classes, directed by Zumba® Certified Instructor Jennifer Donayre-Mandericchio.  Jennifer's classes are easy for the beginner and challenging for the more advanced Zumba® enthusiasts.  Loyalists will say Jennifer's Zumba® class is the best in Montclair or Upper Montclair.  Our Zumba® students travel from Little Falls, Cedar Grove, Glen Ridge, Verona, Clifton, Wayne and further to take class with Jen, because her Zumba classes are the best around.  Visit our website for more information.  Zumba classes are $12 per drop-in or $10 per class for a pre-paid 6-pack ($60).

Want your children to experience the joy of dance? We have ballroom group classes for kids on Wednesdays at 4:45, and Kids Latin-Fitness classes on Thursdays at 4:45.

Every Thursday night we have a beginning ballroom dance lesson that is aimed at the "two left-feet" crowd.  And of course, most Thursdays we have our "free" open practice-party, which are a complimentary part of your experience at Fred Astaire.  There's never a charge to practice if you're a registered Fred Astaire Student.

On Friday nights we have our Advanced Classes, and our Club-Style Latin classes, where you'll learn salsa, merengue, bachata and more.

And on Thursdays, we have MUSIC FOR AARVARKS®, a music and dance class where your babies and toddlers can explore rhythms, rhyme and movements with a trusted national franchise.

Saturday mornings, stretch and strengthen with our "I ♥ Dance" with  Broadway-VeteranLois Englund.  Burn calories with Lois' adult jazz/pilates/yoga/dance class for adults every Saturday morning in Montclair.


We even have wedding dance seminars so you can be sure to step onto the dance floor in harmony with our wedding dance classes.

Every few weeks we have a special event planned, such as Valentine's Parties, competitions, formal parties, informal showcases, dance camps, formal dinner-dances, fun trips and more.

We also rent the studio out for private parties, kids birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, baby showers and more.  What a beautiful party rental location in Montclair!    Your friends will love it!

Now is a great time for crossing "learning to dance" off YOUR bucket list.

Join us, at Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Upper Montclair.  You can get started with our $99 Introductory Special.