LaBlast® Fitness, created by Emmy-nominated choreographer & DWTS pro, Louis van Amstel, is a dance fitness program based on all of the ballroom dances you see on Dancing with the Stars. It is partner-free, includes all components of fitness, and uses music from every era & genre.

Up your dancing skills with this Dance Workout!

Tony Dovolani was born in Prishtina, Kosova and began folk dancing at age three. He was 15 years old when he and his family moved to the United States. At age 17, he began ballroom lessons at a Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Connecticut and knew he had found his passion. Six months later, he began ...

Martin is an experienced Technique Specialist, Competitive Trainer and Mind Coach for Professionals, Amateurs and Students, in addition to being a Lecturer, Choreographer and world-class Adjudicator. Martin has competed and taught all over the world, at every level of dance. He has officiated in ...

Olga was born in Novokuznetsk, Russia and studied ballet and gymnastics before starting Ballroom dancing in 1978. Over these years she’s danced at more than 500 Dance Sport Championships. Olga is currently a Long Island NY Area Franchise Developer, and an Owner and Manager of the Fred Astaire Dan...

Absolutely Brilliant, Funny & Educational!
Blackpool Finalist Christine Harvey and Istvan Cserven talk about the Tango. Christine is a Blackpool Finalist, an official United States NDCA and World Class Adjudicator, and Trustee of the USISTD.

Marina is equally strong in coaching in all styles of Dance Sport, for dancers of all levels. She is particularly interested in dance fundamentals, the articulation of the body, and developing an understanding of the mechanics of anatomy. She also enjoys assisting dancers in developing their own ...

Anastasia was born in Perm, Russia. She started ballroom dancing at the age of 5, and was part of the formation team “Circle of Friends.” She went on to become 5-Time Russian Champion, and represented Russia in the European and World Championships. She moved to the United States in 1998 and becam...

Being a well-recognized coach within the Fred Astaire Dance Studios Organization, Christina Penatello Hansen enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge of dance and business with professionals and amateurs of all ages. With over 30 years of dance experience, she is able to teach the newest dancer a...