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The Fred Astaire Dance Studios® Online Trophy System is available exclusively to enrolled FADS Students, and only from Fred Astaire Dance Studios! This exciting new program was created by FADS dance experts, just for our Students. Fred Astaire took great pride in a standard of excellence which is still alive and well in our studio. Our instructors have completed a rigorous training program and are Certified teachers. We train and promote our students through the trophy system and have beginners, social dancers, competitors, and advance level dancers.
The moment you walk inside a Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studio, you'll quickly realize why we're steps above the rest. From our Beginner to Advanced customized dance programs, we set the standard of excellence in dance instruction.
Our great dance heritage began in 1947 when one of the greatest dancers of all time, Mr. Fred Astaire, cofounded our company. He developed a practical, interrelated dance curriculum that embodied the fundamental principles of good dancing, flavored by his style and grace. Now, over 120 studios spread throughout the United States are teaching the 'Fred Astaire way.' Our studios offer all kinds of dance instruction - from ballroom to country western to salsa to nightclub dancing - for all ages and abilities through private, group, and practice lessons.
Our two Colorado studios offer the possibility of unlimited opportunities. From our rewarding Instructors positions to becoming a professional competition dancer to a supervisor or manager all of these opportunities are available. Some of the top competitors in the world began as a Fred Astaire Instructors (including Dancing with the Stars and current United States undefeated Rhythm Champion Tony Dovolani) and currently, 85 of our studio owners began as teachers. The right person with the necessary skills and abilities can open a franchise within 3-4 years of starting with the company. With our training in the 'Conceptual Method Of Teaching' program, our teachers have all the skills required to open a studio or become a champion dancer.
In addition we offer many benefits including all expense paid travel to New York, Las Vegas, Hawaii and worldwide cruises!!!!
We Take Pride In Providing A Fun And Friendly Dance Environment
We’d like to introduce you to the dedicated corporate team that makes this possible.
Michael E. Schultz
Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer of F.A. Dance Studios (Canada) Ltd.
Michael has decades of experience in all aspects of the dance business. Mr. Schultz was the first dance instructor, other than Fred Astaire himself, to become President of Fred Astaire Dance of North America, Inc.
Today, he is responsible for the Country of Canada and to date has personally trained and developed every Fred Astaire Studio Director/Franchisee in the Canadian system. An astute dancer in his own right, he excels in the business side of studio operations and shares his knowledge with new franchisees during the initial training sessions and on an on-going basis.
Heather Tran
Chief Financial Officer of F. A. Dance Studios (Canada) Ltd.
Over a decade ago, Heather joined the corporate team and brought with her an in-depth accounting knowledge gained through working with some of the largest accounting firms in North America, such as KPMG, previously Thorne, Ernst & Whinney. Ms. Tran oversees all financial responsibilities of the corporate office, as well as helping each franchisee to become more financially astute than most of their counterparts in the rest of North America.
Michel Beaudoin
Co-Franchisee of Ottawa and Hamilton Franchises, National Field Director for Corporate Office
Michel has over 3 decades of experience in the industry, advancing from an amateur dancer to supervisor to studio manager to franchisee and National Field Director. He has maintained his studio in the top 6 dance studios worldwide for the past 15 years. Mr. Beaudoin’s best attribute is his ability to train and motivate great dance instructors to move upward to studio management positions. He is skilled in providing training at all levels in enrollment, customer relations and management.
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Heather Anderson
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Kitchener Franchisee, Top Specialist of North America
Ms. Anderson is the first female in the company’s history to win Top Specialist of North America, an achievement that still stands today. Heather is a graduate from University of Western Ontario with an Honors Bachelor of Arts in History.
An accomplished dancer who was selected as one of Kitchener’s Women of the Year, a Manager of Year recipient and is a graduate of University of Dance and FAME Dance College trainer. She serves on the training management board of Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Canada.
Today she is the Franchisee of the Kitchener studio and has consistently maintained the studio in the top 10 studios worldwide for the last decade.
Cher Rutherford
Cher holds the following titles – United States American Style Open Smooth/Rhythm Champion, United States Theatrical Champion, and Fred Astaire National Champion. Ms. Rutherford is an Adjudicator holding N.D.C.A. registered A+B+C+D+, U.S.I.S.T.D Fellow, Theatrical Branch and a World Class Adjudicator for Ballroom-Latin Show dance.
France Mousseau
Ms. Mousseau is currently Canadian National Dance Director and Examiner. France holds the following titles with her husband and partner, Jean-Marc Genereux – 10 times Canadian Latin Champion, North American 10 Dance Champion, 2 times Asian-Pacific Champions and 3rd in the World 10 Dance Champion. She is CTDA and N.D.C.A. registered A+B+C+D+ and a World Class Adjudicator.
Jean-Marc Genereux
Mr. Genereux is currently Canadian National Dance Director and Examiner. Jean-Marc holds the following titles with his wife and partner, France Mousseau – 10 times Canadian Latin Champion, North American 10 Dance Champion, 2 times Asian-Pacific Champions and 3rd in the World 10 Dance Champion. He is CDTA and N.D.C.A. registered A+B+C+D+ and a World Class Adjudicator.
Dan Labelle
Ontario Regional Dance Director, Executive Assistant
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Mr. Labelle is currently the Ontario Regional Dance Director and holds the titles of undefeated Fred Astaire Canadian Smooth/Latin Champion, Fred Astaire National Champion, and Tour de Champions Zone Champion. Mr. Labelle is also co-franchisee with Melissa Krulick who currently manages one of the top ten studios in North America.