I took lessons at Fred Astaire of Westminster because I had taken lessons at F.A.'s in another city and had an enjoyable experience. This dance shop is far from enjoyable. At my previous studio my instructor was knowledgeable and had been dancing for the better part of a decade. The Westminster studio takes avg joes off the street, train them for a couple weeks and have them instruct. Their abilities and knowledge of dance is minimal. Many of the students are superior dancers to the staff. After talking to the students I became aware that I should keep track of my lessons as they will just disappear. The manager is incredibly smug, crass and lacks talent of a dancer and does not look like a dancer. The only time they were nice to students was when it was money collection time. The night time parties lack energy and enthusiasm and should not be called 'parties.' I know take lessons at a different studio in town, for cheaper, with much more talented personnel. DON'T TAKE LESSONS AT FRED ASTAIRE!