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    Fred Astaire Dance Studios Reputation 2025

    Yes I did. I started out as a beginner ballroom dancer and it was a lot of fun. FADS is great for the beginner. But back then, the lessons were also priced much less. It was kind of affordable and I my expectations weren't high. I did it purely for fun! Guess i outgrew them. Thanks for...
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    Fred Astaire Dance Studios Reputation 2025

    Consider yourself lucky then. I have knowledge of 3 FADS. The local FADS, literally a few miles from my house, charges $150 for 40 min. (teachers at FADS still can teach after 8 weeks of training, so you could be paying that price for a teacher with very little experience, or one with more)...
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    Fred Astaire Dance Studios Reputation 2025

    Just curious what they charge you at your FADS pro/am comps? At my past FADS studio, EVERY student had to pay $750 per day just for the TEACHER FEE to be at the comp (not to mention all the other fees, each heat fee, entry fee etc.etc, also high at FADS comps). That's per student per day to...
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    Fred Astaire Dance Studios Reputation 2025

    Beware of FADS. They lure you in with smiles, hugs, and excessive compliments (part of their training) to offer you 40 minutes of mediocre lessons, every 45 min, (some teachers have had less lessons then you), in rooms packed with up to 4 couples and their teachers with all kinds of music...
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