Tuesday, March 31, 2009

DWTS Cleveland Filming Here April 5!




We need a live studio audience and you're invited! The Cleveland version of Dancing With The Stars is filming right here at Fred Astaire Willoughby so come and cheer us on. It's all happening at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 5.
Channel 5 (WEWS-ABC) is holding the DWTS contest, which has featured two of our instructors. Lisa was dancing with Al Bubba Baker and Raymond is dancing with Dr. Elena Rossi. Don't miss your chance to see it all live.
And don't forget to vote for your favorites on http://www.newsnet5.com/.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Mini Match April 4 with Jesse DeSoto

It's time for a little friendly competition, right here at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Willoughby. We're holding Mini Match, Saturday, April 4 and we can't wait.
Students will dance to all their favorites while judge Jesse DeSoto gives them scores and feedback. Jesse is one of our favorite coaches and a champion dancer, and we're all excited to have him back again.
Spectators are welcome! Enjoy great dancing, lunch and a pro show all for just $25.
Sign up for Mini Match TODAY! The deadline is March 23.

Congratulations Regional Competitors!

We're so proud of our competitors who danced in the Fred Astaire Ohio Regional Competition, March 15. Domenick Catanese won Top Gentleman A and Igor Kantorovich and Elena Furman won Top Amateur Couple A.
Tina Slivka, Molly Snavely, Pat Valenza, Carlos Sucharetza, Marlene Waller and Stephanie Lee all did incredibly well -- and so did the instructors. Matt and Lisa placed 5th in Bronze/Silver Closed Rhythm and Smooth divisions while Raymond and Katie placed 2nd in Open American Rhythm and Closed American Rhythm.
Pictures will be coming soon on our photo gallery!