Two half-hour private lessons provide students an introduction to several essential dances. The two lessons, plus a practice party, allows students to experience their capacity for retention and progression. e are your premier dance studios in New York City. Whether youve danced before, or think you have two left feet, youve come to the right place. Fred Astaire Dance Studios of New York City are the premier dance studios in the Greater New York City area. At any of our three locations, learning how to dance is always easy and fun! In your very first lesson, youll learn the basic elements on which all dance patterns are based and within hours, youll be ready to dance!