Fred Astaire Dance Studio Southport

"Wonderful dance studio run by professionals who couldn’t be any more dedicated, patient or helpful. Would recommend for beginners to advanced (and people wanting to “brush up” on their dancing skills/experience)."

"Dancing at this studio is a warm and energizing experience for me (and for my wife). Monika & Henry (& Vlad) convey a real joy of dance, as well as always having the next technique ready to keep me improving. The vibe here is casual, and supportive of everybody... never competitive. And, the dance parties with bands and yummy foods are seasonal highlights for us. Come on in... try a few lessons and see if you don't feel better, like we do."

"My wife and I began taking dance lessons in 2021 and it has been one of the best decisions we made. This has become a wonderful new hobby and we have made great new friends. The instructors Monika, Henry and Vlad are terrific. It's not just weekly individual or couple lessons- it's group classes, Friday night open dances, and parties every few months. If you want to learn something new, unwind from the stress of daily life, get in the best shape of your life, and, most of all, have fun- you should stop by for a visit. You will not regret it."

"My husband and I recently took dance lessons with Monika and Henry to prepare for our first dance and we loved it! Both dance instructors are highly skilled, patient, sociable, fun, and passionate. The dance studio is a very warm, welcoming, judge-free environment that is ideal for any skill-leveled dancer. Neither one of us had ANY experience with dancing but didn’t want to do the bobbing wobble for our first dance. After reading all the great reviews about this dance studio, we decided to give it a shot. We live 20 minutes away, and although there are closer dance studios, working with Monika and Henry was definitely worth the drive. Right from the start, they listened to what we wanted and worked with us to actually teach us how to dance beyond just a routine. They started with the basics and then built on turns, spins, and more complicated steps. We wowed our guests at the wedding and received so many compliments after our first dance! We liked our dance lessons so much that I signed up for father-daughter dance lessons with my Dad. He absolutely loved working with Henry and Monika as well, and wants to continue going to the dance studio with my step-mother. People are still talking about how much they liked our dance, and my father says it is something he will remember for the rest of his life. Henry and Monika taught us how to actually dance, not just perform a routine. Knowing the basics and how to recover from a blunder (my dad liked making up his own moves!) really gave me confidence during both dancing while all eyes are on the bride. I highly recommend this dance studio for any lessons, beyond wedding preparation, but for all the brides out there – you definitely want to go here!"

"My husband and I began taking private lessons here to prepare for our first dance at our wedding. It was a fantastic experience. Monika and Henry are both excellent instructors. They skillfully coached us on the proper steps and form, but also (and most importantly) on how to remain calm and enjoy ourselves. After about six lessons we had managed to learn the foxtrot well enough that we received many compliments on our first dance and were able to go ballroom dancing with confidence while on our honeymoon! We continue to take private lessons - just for fun - and are currently working on waltz and rumba. We would recommend this studio to anyone who is looking to learn a new hobby (or improve on some existing skills) and have a lot of fun while doing it."