Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Old Saybrook

"With about 10 weeks left before our wedding, my fiancé and I decided we wanted to do something special for our first dance. We set up our introductory class with Samantha and loved every second of it! We were hooked. Everyone in the studio was so warm and welcoming, we never felt out of place for our lack of dance experience. We met with Samantha 1-2 times per week, she was so patient and thoughtful during the lessons - always taking time to show us the steps. Our dance lessons quickly became our favorite part of our wedding planning. We are so happy that we decided to through with this experience, it certainly made our big day that much more special. Thank you, Samantha & all!"

"My husband and I loved to dance even though we had no idea what we were doing. We decided to take lessons with friends, and we not only have so much fun, but we are actually dancing! It wasn't easy at first, but we've learned various dances and find we can dance to current songs as well as traditional songs. We signed up for the initial classes and have continued to sign up for new classes - we don't want to stop! The instructors are outstanding, talented and fun! Samantha! Tommy! Rob!! The social dance offered on the weekends is so fun! Try it! We'll be there dancing!"

"We started dance lessons because our daughter is getting married and we want to dance at the wedding. Samantha is an amazing dance instructor. She has a way of teaching the dance steps that give us confidence. We have been married 45yrs and tried dancing in the past but got frustrated and gave it up. Because of Samantha's detailed coaching and patience we are dancing and having fun! Thank you Fred Astaire Studio and Samantha, Nancy and Roger"

"In my 40s I was solidly a wallflower. I booked a lesson with my teenage daughter to engage her in activity that appealed to her. We fell in love with the people, challenge and fun at the studio. Each of the instructors has taught us more about ourselves and dancing than I could have ever imagined. We have gained physically and mentally from our experiences over the years. If you are uncertain about taking a lesson, do it. You won't regret it. You will be in very good hands. Everyone there is supportive and kind. If they can turn this wallflower into a dancer, they can have you out on the dance floor too."

"My husband and I are not dancers, but we are now. Our daughter's wedding was a few months away and he was dreading the father/daughter dance. So I called this studio and said we needed lessons. Everyone was super nice and really understanding of our 2 left feet. Well their dance was a huge hit. my husband was able to lead her thru the steps with ease (they only had time to practice together 1x) but his confidence and rehearsing the steps with me for 2 months paid off. People thought it was a choreographed dance that they practiced for months! My husband actually has rhythm now! Thank you Samantha! I would highly recommend this studio. It's worth the cost. My husband and I will no longer be wall flowers at weddings. See you on the dance floor!!"