With locations in the Twin Cities and Rochester, whether you want to learn Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country, Salsa, Tango or a variety of the common, popular social dances, we make it fun & easy for youth and adults to learn to dance in a private or a group lesson format!

You'll feel right at home in the relaxed and friendly studio atmosphere. We love introducing beginners to the joys of dancing or exploring the subtleties of technique and style with advanced dancers. Is your interest social dancing, competitive dancing, performing or having a special dance choreographed for your wedding? Our nationally certified instructors will help you reach your goals while ensuring that you have lots of fun along the way! We live each day by our mission statement:

The moment you walk inside a Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studio, you'll quickly realize why we're steps above the rest. From our Beginner to Advanced customized dance programs, we set the standard of excellence in dance instruction.

Our great dance heritage began in 1947 when one of the greatest dancers of all time, Mr. Fred Astaire, cofounded our company. He developed a practical, interrelated dance curriculum that embodied the fundamental principles of good dancing, flavored by his style and grace. Now, over 140 studios spread throughout the United States are teaching the "Fred Astaire way." Our studios offer all kinds of dance instruction - from ballroom to country western to salsa to nightclub dancing - for all ages and abilities through private, group, and practice lessons.

At every Fred Astaire Dance Studio, learning how to dance is always easy and fun! In your very first lesson, you'll learn the basic elements of which all dance patterns are based and within hours, you'll be ready to dance! With our NEW STUDENT INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL of 4 lessons for only $20/person there's no reason not to check us out today! Don't put it off another minute - you'll walk into your local Fred Astaire Dance Studio and dance out!

Fall Festival of Dance!

September Series Class ~ Argentine Tango ~ Wednesdays at 7 PM

Saturday, Sep 11 ~ Monte Carlo Night

Sunday, Sep 12 ~ Confi-Dance Team Match ~ Dance Clinic & Seminar

Sep 13-14 ~ Coach Charlie Penatello

Sep 17-19 ~ Chicago DanceSport Challenge Regionals

Sep 17-26 ~ National Ballroom Dance Week ~ All group classes free & open to the public! ~ Kickoff Party w/ a Professional Show Fri, Sep 17 at 7:45 PM ~ Beginner classes M-TH at 7 PM

Sep 20-21 ~ Dancing With The Stars Season 11 Premier Party ~ Mon 7 PM & Tue 8 PM ~ Come watch & comment, eat, drink & dance! Vote for Fred Astaire's Tony Dovolani & his celebrity partner Audrina Patridge of "The Hills"! Read more about the show on our blog.

Sunday, Oct 3 ~ Tea Dance Cruise ~ Aboard the "Magnolia Blossom" on the Mississippi River

YOUTH CLASSES! Social--Competition--Performance
Guys--Homecoming - Prom - Do you get sweaty palms just thinking about having to dance? Dads--Make that father/daughter dance a special memory for your little girl! Moms--Would you like your pre-teens to learn to respect and be comfortable with the opposite gender as they approach school dances and dating? Join our youth classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:15 PM (grades 5-8) and 7 PM (grades 9-12). Young people ages 13 and up are also welcome to join our structured Practice Lessons on alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:45 PM. Call our Youth Program Director, for information on our flexible monthly Class Pass options.

(If the Inver Grove Heights, MN location isn't convenient for you we also have a studio in Rochester--off Hwy 52 at the Elton Hills Dr/19th St exit. Please see the Contact Us page for exact addresses and telephone numbers.)

Welcome to the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Inver Grove Heights, MN