Dance school · Milwaukee, WI · reviewed since 2025
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%79+12Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#3 of 17 ballroom dance studiosiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 88%
5.0★★★★★27 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate the studio five stars based on twenty-seven reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Customers describe the facility as well-maintained and welcoming, noting that instructors are professional, punctual, and effective in teaching ballroom, social, and wedding dances. Recurring themes include personalized attention, a supportive atmosphere that encourages community building, and enjoyable lessons that help students gain confidence. No negative patterns or common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 27 Google reviews (22 with written comments, 4 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 1, 2026.
Service: Ballroom Dance Studio serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other ballroom dance studios
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.
Fred Astaire Dance StudiosBallroom Dance Studios median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Fred Astaire Dance Studios: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Fred Astaire Dance Studios: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.A
96
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Fred Astaire Dance Studios: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.B
79
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Fred Astaire Dance Studios: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 33.–
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Star ratings
27 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars27100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 22 written reviews
100%praise
Praise17100%
Complaints00%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price111%
Reasonable889%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
5topics
Would recommend635%
Staff & attitude529%
Quality & results212%
Speed & response212%
Honesty & trust212%
What customers talk about
We read 22 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I would highly recommend this studio for anyone looking to start dancing, or anyone looking to join a dance community on any level.”
“…cking because Vasiliy is such a fun hearted person and Irina is so so sweet and kind to work with.…”
“My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience learning some dance fundamentals!”
“They taught well, were professional, were timely and very cordial to all.”
“The owners and instructors are true professionals and simply wonderful people — polite, attentive, and genuinely caring about every student.”
People customers mention
Irina7 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Fred Astaire Dance Studios for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
JackLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Vasiliy and Irina are phenomenal! My wife, mom, and I all took lessons here (8 in total for each pair) and not only did we end up with beautiful wedding dances, but the practices were SO enjoyable because of Vasiliy and Irina.
They are such enjoyable people to be around, the lessons were never uncomfortable or…
Christopher1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience learning some dance fundamentals! Vasilii is a fantastic instructor and makes the studio a welcoming and fun environment.
Reasonable pricePrivate lessonsBeginner's classes
Gunnel6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
I took private classes at Fred Astaire for over a year. Visilli was my Instructer , and I soo enjoyed dancing with him. Visilli was an excellent Instructer, very professional, and at the same time very personal. I can Recomend him as a dance teacher to anyone who need to learn or improve there dancing, I was…
Reasonable pricePrivate lessons
Sara4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
This dance studio is absolutely wonderful. My husband and I took lessons here for our wedding and found not only a new hobby for us to enjoy together, but a new community and friends. The instructors are extremely talented and made us both confident for our first dance at our wedding. I would highly recommend this…
MelissaLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
They were awesome! They taught a line dance and 2-step class and were absolutely wonderful. They taught well, were professional, were timely and very cordial to all. I would highly recommend them for any dance lessons!
Jake1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Vasili is an amazing instructor! We’ve learned so much in just a few lessons. The social dance parties are always a fun time too. I can’t recommend him enough! He’s an A+ instructor!
Vasiliy and Irina are phenomenal! My wife, mom, and I all took lessons here (8 in total for each pair) and not only did we end up with beautiful wedding dances, but the practices were SO enjoyable because of Vasiliy and Irina.
They are such enjoyable people to be around, the lessons were never uncomfortable or nerve wracking because Vasiliy is such a fun hearted person and Irina is so so sweet and kind to work with.
We are going to continue our lessons with them because of this as a hobby!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! It’s fantastic to hear that your wedding dances turned out beautifully and that you found the lessons both enjoyable and comfortable. Your kind words about the instructors’ personalities and teaching styles mean a great deal. It’s always a pleasure to know that learning to dance can be such a fun and memorable journey for families.
Christopher Weier1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Christopher has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience learning some dance fundamentals! Vasilii is a fantastic instructor and makes the studio a welcoming and fun environment.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Private lessons, Beginner's classes
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience, Christopher. It’s wonderful to hear that you and your girlfriend enjoyed learning dance fundamentals and felt at home in the studio. Vasilii truly enjoys making each lesson engaging and fun for everyone. Your kind words mean a lot to the team.
Gunnel Greenfield6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Gunnel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I took private classes at Fred Astaire for over a year. Visilli was my Instructer , and I soo enjoyed dancing with him. Visilli was an excellent Instructer, very professional, and at the same time very personal. I can Recomend him as a dance teacher to anyone who need to learn or improve there dancing, I was always looking forward to to my dance lesson !
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Private lessons
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience and kind words about Vasilli. It's fantastic to hear how much you enjoyed your private classes and that dancing became something you looked forward to each time. Your recommendation means a lot, and we're delighted that your lessons were both enjoyable and enriching.
Sue Engen9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sue has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback, Sue. It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the personalized attention and excellent service at Fred Astaire Dance Studios. We truly appreciate your support!
Sara Connell4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This dance studio is absolutely wonderful. My husband and I took lessons here for our wedding and found not only a new hobby for us to enjoy together, but a new community and friends. The instructors are extremely talented and made us both confident for our first dance at our wedding. I would highly recommend this studio for anyone looking to start dancing, or anyone looking to join a dance community on any level. Thank you for everything Visili and Irina!!
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for your kind words about Vasilli and Irina. It’s wonderful to hear that your lessons not only prepared you for your wedding dance but also introduced you to a new passion and community. Your recommendation means a lot, and it’s truly rewarding to know the studio played a part in such a special time for you and your husband. It's such a pleasure having you as part of our dance family!
John Kardelis3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Thank you so much, John, for your wonderful feedback! It means a lot to know you consider us the best, and we're delighted to have you as part of our dance community.
Melissa DooleyLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
They were awesome! They taught a line dance and 2-step class and were absolutely wonderful. They taught well, were professional, were timely and very cordial to all. I would highly recommend them for any dance lessons!
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and kind words, Melissa. It's truly rewarding to hear that you enjoyed the line dance and 2-step classes, and that our team’s professionalism and welcoming atmosphere made a positive impression. Your recommendation means a lot and is greatly appreciated.
Jake Gunderson1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Jake has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Vasili is an amazing instructor! We’ve learned so much in just a few lessons. The social dance parties are always a fun time too. I can’t recommend him enough! He’s an A+ instructor!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Private lessons, Beginner's classes
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Jake. It’s wonderful to hear how much you’re enjoying your lessons with Vasili and having a great time at the social dance parties. Your kind words and enthusiasm mean a lot to us! It's such a pleasure having you as part of our dance family.
Jill JekaLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jill has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our family and friends had a lovely time and great experience at the Muskego Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Visilii, Irina and Yuliia were wonderful instructors for the dances we learned for my daughter's wedding this summer.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Jill. It’s wonderful to hear that your family and friends enjoyed their time at the Muskego studio and that Vasilii, Irina, and Yuliia helped make the preparations for your daughter’s wedding memorable. Wishing your daughter a beautiful wedding and many joyful dances ahead. Thank you for joining us!
autumn smith2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews autumn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I took a partner ballroom dancing class with Vasilii as the instructor, and we had a fantastic time! He was a good teacher and very funny. The floor and building seemed well-maintained. Would highly recommend!
Services: Private lessons, Beginner's classes
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Vasilii and for highlighting the atmosphere and upkeep of our studio. It’s great to hear that you had such an enjoyable time in your ballroom class, and your recommendation means a lot. Thank you for dancing with us!
