The Fred Astaire Trophy System
In addition to experiencing the joy and benefits of social dancing, there are those students who continue on to the more advanced techniques and competition style of dance through the famed Fred Astaire Trophy System. The steps up this ladder of success, described below allow you to accomplish your dancing goals. Depending on the particular program you choose and your level of accomplishment, you may one day earn a coveted Fred Astaire Dance Studio trophy.

Social Foundation Program
All beginner students start their lessons with the Social Foundation Program. A limited number of step patterns and techniques are introduced, in order to determine a student's rate of learning and retention, interests and future potential.

Bronze Trophy Program:
The Bronze Trophy is designed for the person who wishes to become a Good Social Dancer. It is the most popular standard for our students, and the first Trophy Program available to new students. A Bronze dancer is considered fun to dance with in all the popular Social Dances and they have complete confidence in the figure taught. Bronze dancers have the necessary styling to create a pleasant appearance on the dance floor and can cope with almost any dance occasion.

Silver Trophy Program:
The Silver Program is for the person who wishes to become an Advanced Social Dancer. Silver dancers are distinguished by versatility and style in all the popular social dances. This is a beautiful and practical standard of dancing for those who wish to be sought after on the dance floor.

Gold Trophy Program:
The Gold Program is for the person who wishes to become an Excellent Ballroom Dancer. Gold dancers have the confidence which comes with a complete and thorough knowledge of all the major ballroom dances. Advanced style and poise in all the ballroom dances sets the Gold dancer apart from all others.

Supreme Gold Trophy Program:
The Supreme Gold Program is for the person who wishes to become an Outstanding Ballroom Dancer. As its name implies, the Supreme Gold standard is the ultimiate in dance perfection. The Supreme Gold dancer aims high and makes dancing a hobby. In all the world the Supreme Gold dancer is considered Tops in dance perfection.