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Fred Astaire Southbury celebrates their successes at World Championships

Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Southbury CT is proud to celebrate the successes of their students at the most recent dance competition at the Fred Astaire World Championships which was held at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in  Las Vegas, NV , July 15th through July 19th.

Every student from Southbury placed under the top 3 in their single dances. And we were the most successful dance studio from the New England Region.

In the Full Bronze Closed American Smooth Championships Kim Tallcouch took 6th place, Susan Holms took 4th place in the Full Bronze American Smooth Championship and Maggie Flahive took 3rd place in Full Bronze in the International Standard Closed Championship, Janet Dick Runner up 2nd place In the Open Gold International Standard and Debra Hendrickson won the 3rd place Open Gold American Smooth Championships. Most of the championships consists  of 35 or more competitive couples.

Fred Astaire Southbury owner, Christian Lange, was also recognized 4th place among the top world male instructors. “It was very interesting to see how people join our dance studio as social dancers and months later they are dress up in beautiful ballroom gowns and compete against the whole world” said Christian with proud heart.

Fred Astaire Southbury students seem to agree that competing in ballroom dancing ensures a great time as well as a tremendous feeling of accomplishment. While doing your best and receiving strong scores is certainly part of any healthy competition, with our team it remains fun, light-hearted, and friendly.  We all support each other and cheer one another on with real enthusiasm.  We eat together and celebrate together as much as possible.  The whole event is so exciting and full of great energy.   It is so much fun and we find it so fulfilling to challenge ourselves and make amazing new friends along the way!

Fred Astaire Dance Studio is located at 316 Main Street South, suite F & G, Southbury, CT 06488
You can contact us by calling (203) 267-7600 , email at southbury@fredastaire.com , or visit us at www.fadssouthbury.com

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