Fred Astaire Dance Studio Columbus Northwest

History

Established in 2004.

We are proud of our great dance heritage which began when the Master of dance himself, Mr. Fred Astaire, co-​founded our com​pany​.Mr. Fred Astaire, an American icon, wanted to make sure that his techniques would be preserved and passed onto the public. Mr. Astaire was instrumental in the choice of dance curriculum & instructional techniques. With the opening of the first Fred Astaire Studio on Park Avenue in New York City, Fred Astaire brought his immense talent out of the glamour of Hollywood and onto the dance floors of America and the world.“Some people seem to think that good dancers are born,” Astaire noted, «but all the good dancers I have known are taught or trained.» Although Mr. Astaire is no longer with us in person, the professionally trained & certified staff at Fred Astaire Columbus Northwest strives to maintain the highest standards of excellence; developing confident & outgoing dancers through education, interaction and experience.

Meet the Business Owner

Daniel T.

Business Owner

About the Franchisee’s — Mr. Tackett began with the Columbus Northwest Fred Astaire Studio as a student, soon after becoming an instructor, then manager and eventually owner for this same location.

Over the years Daniel and his staff have won numerous Ohio Regional and National awards in both competitive dance and business.

At the 2009 Fred Astaire national training seminar T.O.P. (Taking Ownership Program), Mr. Tackett was invited as a guest speaker and trainer on the topic of Networking.

In 2011, Daniel Tackett became one of two National Emcees for Fred Astaire Dance Studios and in 2014 was promoted to lead emcee and continues to emcee events all around the country.

Well known in the Columbus area, Fred Astaire Dance Studio Columbus Northwest is a major supporting sponsor of the Columbus Young Professionals Club (over 20,000 members) and Mr. Tackett makes great efforts to continuously increase his studios level of community involvement.