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great tastes Fred Astaire Dance Studios Even if you think you have two left feet and no rhythm, you Can learn to look and feel comfortable on the social dance floor. In fact, the Master of Dance himself, Mr. Fred Astaire, once said, "Some people seem to feel that good dancers are born. All the good dancers I've known have been taught or trained." No matter what kind of challenge you think you present, a good dance instructor is skilled in working with people of all levels and abilities, and can get you up and moving on your very first lesson. Learning to dance can transform your life! Learning to dance isn't just about just mastering steps to music...dancing is a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. In fact, for someone who has never danced before, dancing can open up a whole new world that provides many different benefits, just some of which are: The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Plymouth The South Shore's Premier Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio By Catherine (Casey) Baird, Director Health When you dance, your cardiovascular system improves, your muscle tone increases, and you burn calories. This low-impact aerobic activity also increases flexibility, strength, and balance. Olympic athletes often dance as part of their training to sharpen their control, agility, and speed. Dancing is great exercise in a pleasant, fun atmosphere. Confidence Dancers possess an aura of self-confidence and an ability to enjoy themselves more in social situations. When you learn how to dance, your entire mental outlook will take on a fresh sense of creativity, motivation, and energy. This new self-confidence in your dancing abilities will transfer to other aspects of your life as well. Self-Expression Dance provides an emotional outlet so that you can reflect your feelings through your body movements with passion and flair. Dancing will bring out, improve on, and strengthen your ability to permanently use these expressive qualities even when not dancing. Social Life Dance lessons are an easy, low-pressure way to meet people. Fred Astaire Dance Studios provide weekly practice dance parties, nights out on the town, regional and national competitions, and fun trips to many different locations. Our lessons are the perfect place to rediscover you! Relaxation In today's fast-paced world, we sometimes forget to take a moment for ourselves. Dancing provides a temporary escape from your normal daily activities, a chance to relax, relieve stress, and an opportunity to concentrate on yourself. Fun Dancing is a great way to add excitement to your life. Although learning to dance takes concentration and dedication, you will be constantly surrounded by artistic, cheerful people who make learning a pleasurable and rewarding experience. You'll never know how fun learning to dance can be unless you walk into our studio and dance out! How Do I Get Started? We offer a two-lesson introductory special that will introduce you to our studio, the styles of dance we teach, and our unique teaching methods. After these lessons, if you decide dancing is not for you, there is absolutely no obligation to continue. Call us at 508-732-6790 or visit FredAstaire.com/ plymouth for more information. 82 THE FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO OF PLYMOUTH 9 Aldrin Road, Plymouth 508-732-6790 www.fredastaire.com/plymouth