The minute you enter our studio, located in Morristown, you will understand why Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios are the leaders in ballroom dancing. From beginner to advanced, our customized programs set the standard in dance instruction. The Fred Astaire Franchise began in 1947 when the legendary dancer himself, Fred Astaire, co- founded the company. He developed our curriculum that begins with the basic principles of good dancing, and then develops steps that combine his style and flare with good technique.
Whether you would like to be a great social dancer, or become a competitor, this is a great place to learn dances from traditional ballroom to nightclub dancing. We offer lessons in all areas, including waltz, fox-trot, swing, cha-cha, salsa, mambo, merengue, tango, argentine tango and others. Our lessons are based on a syllabus that provides guidelines and focus for both the instructors and the students. From the first lesson that you take you will notice a difference in your dance ability and confidence!
At Fred Astaire Morristown we have a common goal. We want all of our students to have fun every time they come in, and at the same time learn and develop the confidence to be able to dance with any partner, on any dance floor, to any music. Through the combination of private lessons, group lessons, and practice parties we can help you meet your goals. We don’t just want to teach you steps, we want you to become a dancer.
Gabriela Jileva –
co-owner/ manager and
dance specialist started dancing and competing Ballroom at age of 10 in her native Bulgaria where she won National Open International Standard title and represented her country to the World Cup Championships in Vienna, Austria. She has been with Fred Astaire Organization for more then 10 years and has been awarded top teacher for the state of NJ. Gabriela has a bachelor degree in Finance.
Greg Fidurski –
co-owner/ competition director and
dance specialist is originally from Poland and has nearly 22 years of successful dance experience. He was Polish National Youth and Open International Standard Champion and represented his country to many of the worlds most prestigious International Championships while running his own Dance School for children. In the relatively short period of time he has been in the United States he proved himself as one of the most successful dance teachers and competitors in both pro/am and professional divisions.
Both Greg and Gaby were members of their countries national Formation teams and represented them in both European and World Championships held in Germany.
In 2006 Greg and Gaby joined their talents and started to dance and compete together and only 1 month after their first competition they became the National Fred Astaire Open International Standard Champions. In that same year dancing less then a year together they became National Rising Star finalist. In 2007 the couple defeated their national Fred Astaire Open International Standard title and became International Standard Rising star vice-champions as well as Masters World Cup finalist and Classic Show Dance vice-champions and were winners of many Rising Star, Open and Show Exhibition Championships throughout the country.
Greg and Gaby are loved by their students, for their cheerful personalities and professional teaching skills. They will help you develop and enjoy your dancing, whether you are a beginner or an advanced student!