You will not be dropped into a crowded class or asked to figure it out alone.
Complimentary · Private · Your choice of studio
You don’t need to feel ready.
You need to feel what it’s like to be led.
A private first session changes the part people actually struggle with: the hesitation, the self-consciousness, and the feeling that everyone else belongs there except you.
The real problem is that moment when you start to reach for it, then pull back and decide it is probably not for you.
Private coaching removes the audience, the guessing, and the public pressure.
You get to try this without feeling exposed.
Real Doctor Phillips students and team pictured here
No partner needed
Come alone, with a partner, or for a wedding. The first session is built around you.
No public class pressure
One coach, one private appointment, and simple guidance from the first minute.
Show-up commitment
We reserve instructor time for people who are serious about showing up for themselves.
What most people do
They wait. They overthink. They stay the same.
The common move is to tell yourself you will do it later, after you feel more confident, more coordinated, more ready.
- They wait until they feel less awkward.
- They keep imagining the worst version of themselves.
- They never get the proof that it could have felt easy.
And nothing changes until one private step breaks that pattern.
The first step
A private first step changes the whole experience.
You do not need rhythm, confidence, or a partner before you begin. One calm private appointment gives you a coach, a clear starting point, and the chance to feel what dancing is like before deciding what comes next.
A real Fred Astaire group class—one optional next step after your private introduction.
Private first, community when you want it
Your first appointment is only the beginning.
The introductory session is one-on-one. If you choose to continue, group classes, practice sessions, and social nights give you welcoming ways to use what you learn.
Start privately. Join the wider dance community at your pace.
A fuller dance life
Private coaching, with room to grow.
Begin with private coaching designed around you, then explore performance, social, and community experiences as your confidence grows.
Performance goals: start privately, then build toward a showcase when you’re ready.
Social confidence: learn the kind of movement that helps you feel comfortable in a room.
A wider Orlando community: many students start privately and later enjoy shared studio experiences.
Students, uncensored
They felt it after session one.
These are adults who walked in unsure, then realized they had more grace and confidence than they thought.
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Kelly Kaladeen"Jen was amazing! My fiance and I did an introductory class with her and she made us feel so comfortable. We are so excited to continue private classes with her!"
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Carlos Batlle"Very fun and detailed dance class. From someone with 2 left feet. Thank you"
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Melissa Hinson"I've been taking dance classes at Fred Astaire and I absolutely love it! From my instructor to the staff and members, everyone is really friendly and sweet. One of the best decisions I made."
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Logan Tudor"My fiancé and I were nervous about taking dance lessons but they had a great intro lesson to get us feeling more comfortable! The staff is friendly and we are excited for working with this team!"
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Bailee Leathers"They were extremely helpful and prompt in their scheduling. They are professional and we can’t wait to work with them for our wedding."
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Melanie Lavery"My husband and I had a wonderful time taking the introductory class… We signed up for more classes because we loved it so much."
One private first step
You're going to remember this moment.
You either try one private session, or you keep carrying the same hesitation back into the next month, the next invitation, and the next time you wish you had gone for it.
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Private first-time sessions · by appointment
Limited for the 2026–2027 season
