Best Ballroom Dance Instructor Bridgeport Near Me

4worldlovers: Take the first step on your dance journey today, and discover a new world of joy, confidence, health, energy and fun!

From a simple First Dance to YouTube-worthy routines for the entire wedding party, we can help you make your Wedding Day even more special!

Regardless of your age, dancing ability or dance preferences, you’ve come to the right place: Fred Astaire Dance Studios! We would love to help instruct you in either the International or American Ballroom Styles, or both!


Ballroom dancing is that perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation, it can bring so much to your life – and it’s FUN!!


With all these reasons to start dancing – we challenge you to find a good reason NOT to dance.

4worldlovers: Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio of Westport, CT offers best quality ballroom dance lessons, group dance classes and social dance parties

For people of any age, singles or couples, who love to dance and would like to learn Ballroom Dancing.

Our professional ballroom dance instructors will help you to become confident and good looking dancer, feel great at any social dance event and to enjoy Ballroom Dancing as a great hobby and fun social activity.

In our dance school you will enjoy warm and friendly environment and excellent service. We want you to feel comfortable, happy and

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We’ll choreograph your “first dance” and make sure you shine on the dance floor. We have over 40 years of experience teaching couples to dance.

Michael Stavola, the founder and director of Ballroom DanceSport in Orange Connecticut, is a certified dance professional who has been dancing and teaching ballroom dancing for over 30 years. Michael has competed both professionally and as a pro-amateur teacher in countless dance competitions where he has been awarded Top Teacher Awards. He is currently involved with the City of Bridgeport Lighthouse Project, imparting his love of dance to the children of the public schools in Bridgeport, teaching in-school dance classes and holding semi-annual dance competitions for them to perform what they have learned.

Nicole Stavola, co-director of Ballroom DanceSport is a professionally trained, certified dance instructor. And as such, has received Top Teacher Awards in many regional and national competitions. Nicole has instructed students in dance at St. Gabriel’s Grade School in Milford , CT and has made appearances on local cable stations as well as performing at regional festivals. She specializes in beginner through advanced technique and styling.

"Fantastic teachers for group and private lessons, for all the Ballroom & Latin dances, & great dance parties. The studio is beautiful, the music is always great; a very positive & welcoming atmosphere ."

"Michael is a great teacher fun classes challenging but work with every skill level"

"I started to take one class a week back in October of 18. The people at Ballroom DanceSport are so friendly and supportive that I am hooked. Both the instructors and students make dancing here a true pleasure."

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Whether you are a looking for a new hobby or to take your dancing to the next level, our personalized approach to each student will ensure that your dancing goals are met! We specialize in Argentine Tango, International Latin, American Rhythm, International Standard, American Smooth and Wedding Dance Instruction.


We offer Private Lessons to people of all ages and abilities as well as host workshops, showcases and social dancing events. For our competitive students, we will guide you each step of the way in achieving your goals at various competitions.


Come and join our warm and friendly community and start dancing today to feed your mind, body and soul!


“Aki and Alexey are great dancers and outstanding dance instructors. I learned a lot from them and they were always patient and kind with me. Learning to dance later in life is challenging and I could not have asked for more friendly and understanding instructors. I highly recommend them.”


“You cannot ask for more talented, beautiful dancers than Aki and Alexey. They are United States Vice Champions in Show Tango and generously share their knowledge of Dance with all their students. They are one of the kindest couples in Dance that I have the honor to study with. I dance and compete in Rhythm and Smooth with Alexey. My husband and I dance Argentine Tango with Alexey and we are looking forward to dancing in their Tango classes and training with Aki. ”


“Aki and Alexey’s Argentine Tango Class is an awesome place to learn tango in a warm, friendly, and fun atmosphere. Aki and Alexey are amazing instructors who are passionate about tango and about teaching. They have a personalized approach to every student. I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn tango, brush up on their skills, or just have more positive experience in their life! The class is a blast every week!”


“This is a highly professional team of dance teachers. I stay with them for the last six years - it’s all pure pleasure, never a disappointment. With them I am able to enjoy a variety of dance and keep my body in shape. Highly recommended!”


“Aki and Alexey are such great teachers! They’re passionate about their craft and are intuitive to my needs. I always leave with a smile and joy in my heart!”


“I started taking Argentine tango lessons with Aki a few months ago. She is warm and welcoming with a very positive presence that creates an encouraging environment, making it easy and comfortable to learn. Aki is an accomplished dancer and teacher who I have found to be highly skilled in guiding and developing my dance technique. Best of all, lessons with Aki are fun!”


“I’m a ballroom instructor and I go to master instructor, Alexey, to refine my ballroom technique. Alexey and Aki also specializes in Argentine Tango - they are the go-to Argentine Tango teachers in lower CT.”


“Amazing dancers and such good instructors. Poetry in motion. Highly recommended.”


“Alexey is very patient and kind. Excellent teacher. I am very new to dancing and was very shy when first came in. Alexey and all the students made me feel welcome and comfortable. Great place to release stress and tension after long day at work and learn something new and wonderful in friendly family like atmosphere.”


“Aki and Alexey are fantastic Argentine tango teachers, giving each student the attention they need, in the learning style of each student. We learned so much from them!”

4worldlovers: Take the first step on your dance journey today, and discover a new world of joy, confidence, health, energy and fun!

From a simple First Dance to YouTube-worthy routines for the entire wedding party, we can help you make your Wedding Day even more special!

Ballroom dancing is that perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation, it can bring so much to your life – and it’s FUN!!


With all these reasons to start dancing – we challenge you to find a good reason NOT to dance.


An atmosphere of kindness, warmth and fun awaits you at every Fred Astaire Dance Studio! It’s what our students tell us they notice from the first time they step inside – an energy and sense of “FADS community” that is 100% welcoming, non-judgmental, and truly joyful!


Since 1947, our passion is helping to enrich lives – physically, mentally, emotionally and socially – through the positive, transforming power of dance. There are thousands of reasons why people start dance lessons… and once we show you how much fun ballroom dancing can be, we know you’ll want to keep coming back. From wedding dance instruction, a new hobby or way to connect with your partner, physical and emotional health, improving your social life…


Explore exciting National, (NEW!) Inter-Regional, & Regional Fred Astaire Dance Studio Dance Competitions, plus local Showcases, Spotlights, Dance Parties, Coaching Sessions, Charitable Events and more.