Taking dance lessons with The Fred Astaire Dance Studio was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning! Neither of us had much dance experience, but Heather made us feel completely comfortable and confident from the very first lesson. Their patience, clear instruction, and fun approach turned what could have been a stressful experience into one of our favourite parts of preparing for the big day.
They choreographed a first dance that felt so us — elegant, natural, and just the right amount of challenge. Our guests were blown away, and we had so much fun performing it!
As well as my mother-son dance with my mother. It was intimate and helped us bond and have that special moment together as mother and son.
We can’t thank Heather enough for helping us create such a special moment. Highly recommend to any couple looking to feel confident and connected on the dance floor!
Oakville as a town is known for its Historic and elegant charm. A lakeside community with a love for the arts, fashion and cuisine.Fred Astaire has been in downtown Oakville for 30 years.
Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or looking to refine your technique, we offer a welcoming and supportive environment to learn a variety of ballroom and latin styles — from Waltz and Foxtrot to Tango, Rumba, and beyond.
Our studio offers private lessons, group lessons, and practice party instruction. Learn to dance as a couple, or individually with a professional dance instructor at the happiest, friendliest spot in town! Have a special event or request? We'd love to hear from you!
New Student Introductory Specials
Interested in learning how to dance but not sure where to begin? Our new student specials includes private, group lesson, and party lessons for you to enjoy solo or with a partner. Allow us to introduce you to various ballroom styles and prove that learning to dance can be easy and fun!
Wedding Dance Lessons
The first dance at a wedding is a special moment. It’s when the couples' eyes don’t leave each other, yet all eyes are on them. We want your first dance to reflect the love and unity in your relationship, but most importantly we want you to both to enjoy this special moment!
WHAT OUR STUDENTS LOVE ABOUT US....
Fred Astaire dance studio in Oakville is truly a magical place. The instructors are not only knowledgeable but they make you feel like anyone can learn to dance at any age (I’m 46) They combine just enough fun with pushing forward on technique. It has brought my partner and I closer and I wholeheartedly look forward to our private dance lessons. The line dancing has also been a super fun way to exercise and boost my energy. The group classes and Parties are a great way to meet others that enjoy dancing too. I can’t recommend checking out this place enough!
My wife and I have always wanted to learn to dance, and we are so grateful that we found Heather and Joe at the Fred Astaire dance studio. Dance has always intimidated me but, Heather and Joe have made learning approachable, fun, and something my wife and I look forward to every week. There are so many positives we can say, but we are just so thankful to have found a place that is so welcoming and leaves us wanting to keep coming back and pushing ourselves. Thank you, and go Jays!
What started as a fun date night has turned into our favorite hobby. My boyfriend and I have been dancing with Joe for two years, and we’ve loved every moment. Joe is an amazing teacher—professional, passionate, and skilled at keeping us engaged. He introduced us to dance styles we never expected to enjoy, and now we participate in group and line dance classes as well. The monthly parties provide a great opportunity to practice with different partners and showcase what we've learned. Whether you're aiming to become a professional dancer or just want to have fun, we highly recommend this studio!
Exceptional teachers, warm, inviting and supportive classes, so much fun. Forget the world, come dance your blues away!!! Lol. When I'm in this environment nothing else is on my mind but joy and happiness. Thank you Fred Astaire Oakville for always making me feel like part of the family. If you're reading this please come and be part of our family as well. It will be the best thing you've ever done! Looking forward to meeting you all newcomers! Hugs and kisses! Cheers Nelly
What a wonderful place! I signed up for the introductory offer thinking I would take a couple of lessons and cross off a bucket list item. It quickly turned into my favourite activity of the week. A year later, I ‘m so happy to learn from such exceptional teachers and am loving it so much. Thank you Joe and Heather for creating such a lovely community and making it so joyful!
From Competition to Lifelong Passion
Fred Astaire is an excellent studio to learn how to dance! From feeling more confident in a crowd, learning a routine for a special event or training for competitions — Fred Astaire has it all." — Tiffany Harkes
What Started as a Date Night...
What started as a fun date night has turned into our favourite hobby. My boyfriend and I have been dancing with Joe for two years, and we've loved every moment. Whether you're aiming to become a professional dancer or just want to have fun, we highly recommend this studio!" — Veronica Soto
DISCOVER MORE ABOUT OUR STUDIO
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Dances We Teach
READ MORE ABOUT EACH DANCELearn the Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Salsa, and many more popular partnership dances from our professional dance instructors.
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Studio Parties
SEE WHAT A PARTY LOOKS LIKE AND LEARN MOREShowcase your new moves with fellow students at our Studio Parties. These parties are a fun way to meet other students and put what you have learned into practice.
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Community Involvement
SEE AND WATCH MORE VIDEOSIt's imperative for us to give back to the Oakville community. We are proud to be involved with Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars, Halton Women's Place, Tour de Dundas / Taste of Dundas, and the Courage Polar Bear Dip.
Our Founder: Fred Astaire
In 1947, Fred Astaire, along with his partner Charles Casanave, Sr., a retired motion picture executive, opened the very first Fred Astaire Dance Studio on New York City’s famous Park Avenue. It was an instant success and soon the company was on its way to opening franchises throughout the world, making it a pioneer in the franchise business. The foundation of the business then and today is the dance programs that were personally designed by Fred Astaire. Throughout the years and decades that followed, the company grew quickly as franchises opened throughout the world.