Fred Astaire Frederick

The final schedule for next weekend has arrived!

Unfortunately Alive@Five is cancelled tonight due to the weather

Due to the weather Alive @ Five is CANCELLED tonight, May 21st. We'll see you next week on the creek!🎶

Presented by ACNB Bank

Alive @ Five is a summer-long fundraiser for the Downtown Frederick Partnership, presented by ACNB Bank and made possible by our amazing sponsors and volunteers.

More info at downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive

Let's meet our judges for our Maryland Regional Superhero Showdown!

Up next, we have Nicole Carroll-Rutherford! Nicole competed for many years with her students in all styles. She produced many champions as a teacher and coach.

Nicole competed successfully with her professional partner and husband Dan Rutherford. Currently, Nicole is one of the top coaches in the United States.

World Open Professional American Rhythm Champion
8 times United States Open Professional American Rhythm Finalist
2 times Overall Top Professional Couple of the Year
4 times Top Overall United States Pro-Am Female Instructor

Help us in wishing Francesca an AMAZING Happy Birthday!

Congratulations to Sue, Katy, Brian & Amy, and Jerry & Monique for graduating out of social foundation!!

Congratulations to Michael & Kimberly and Ray & Susan for completing their beginner programs!!

Let's meet our judges for our Maryland Regional Superhero Showdown!

Up next is Dan Rutherford! Dan studied jazz dance extensively from the age of five through his late teens. At that time, he began a career in Ballroom and Latin dance. Dan has produced numerous Champions throughout his career as a Teacher and Coach. Dan has also danced on stage with numerous celebrities as a back-up, chorus line and principal dancer in many productions. Dan is one of the top professionals in the United States.

Former World Professional Rhythm Champion
United States Finalist 9 consecutive years
United States OVERALL Top Professional Couple
Member organizations: Fred Astaire National Dance Board, North American Dance Teachers Association, DVIDA, National Dance Council of America, World Dance Council Adjudicator

🌟 JUNE at the studio is going to be AMAZING! 🌟

We’ve packed this month with fun, connection, and unforgettable memories for our dancers and families! 💃🕺

✨ Father-Daughter Dance
🪩 70’s Disco Party
🎉 Spirit Week
❤️ Special Fundraiser to help send our staff to a National Training Seminar

We’re so excited to continue growing, learning, and celebrating together this summer! Thank you for supporting our studio community and helping us create incredible experiences for our dancers.

Check out the full June Group Class Calendar and mark your favorites! 📅

Let's meet our judges for our Maryland Regional Superhero Showdown!

First up, is Jan Mattingly! Jan Mattingly resides in Houston, Texas and assists with coaching, student level examinations and adjudicating in the FADS Texas region. In all, she has been associated with the Fred Astaire team for over 20 years. She grew up in California and competed in International Latin and Standard as a Junior, Amateur, and Professional. In Houston, Texas she switched to American Style and began dancing with Joe Lozano. Together, they became United States American Style Champions.

3-Time Undefeated United States American Smooth Champion
3-Time Undefeated United States American Rhythm Champion
5-Time Fred Astaire National American Smooth Champion
5-Time Fred Astaire National American Rhythm Champion
Fred Astaire Closed Theater Arts Champion
4-Time Ohio Star American Smooth and Rhythm Champion

Vendor Spotlight!
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