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Welcome to FADS ELF (Fred Astaire Dance Studios Enriching Lives Foundation), a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to transforming lives through the positive power of dance. At FADS ELF, we believe in the profound impact dance can have on individuals and communities. Established by the global network of Fred Astaire Dance Studios, our foundation aims to extend the benefits of dance beyond the studio walls and into areas of need around the world

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Looks like @ilyaifraimov is expanding TEAM Babaghanoush with some wonderful peeps from FADS Saratoga @fads_saratoga_springs!!! Who will take home that traveling trophy?

Vote for Team “Team Babaghanoush ” starring:
Ilya Ifraimov: @ilyaifraimov
Hayk Balasanyan: @fredastairewinterpark
Christina Penatello: @christinapenatello

Vote for “Team Knight Riders” starring:
Stephen Knight: @knight1959
Anastasia Abrashin: @anastasiaabrashin
Dan Rutherford: @rutherford3230

Vote for Team “Team Babaghanoush ” starring:
Ilya Ifraimov: @ilyaifraimov
Hayk Balasanyan: @fredastairewinterpark
Christina Penatello: @christinapenatello

Vote for “Team Eagles” starring:
Tony Dovolani
Martin Lamb
Jan Mattingly: @janmattingly_fadspro

Vote for “Team Virtuous Virtuals” starring
Bruno Collins: @brunocollinstrillieci
Nicole Carrol: @carrollrutherford
Yuri Simakov: @simakovy

And, if you have no idea what we are talking about, no worries, keep reading!:

We’re starting the fun BEFORE the event with
The FADS Greatest Race

We’ve split 12 FADS International Dance Council
Members into 4 teams of 3 to see which team
can enroll the most participants in VIC.
They’ll report from the field each week
on their progress, and the winning team
gets a cash prize, a traveling trophy
and (of course) bragging rights!
Follow along to see all the shenanigans,
ribbing, and fun that’s sure to ensue...
which team are you rooting for?
And of course, join the fun at VIC - there’s still plenty
of time before the January 8 deadline...
it’s virtually that easy!

#vic2025 #road2vic #virtual #international #championships #fredastaire #bestinballroom #itsvirtuallythateasy

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Looks like @ilyaifraimov is expanding TEAM Babaghanoush with some wonderful peeps from FADS Saratoga @fads_saratoga_springs!!! Who will take home that traveling trophy? Vote for Team “Team Babaghanoush ” starring: Ilya Ifraimov: @ilyaifraimov Hayk Balasanyan: @fredastairewinterpark Christina Penatello: @christinapenatello Vote for “Team Knight Riders” starring: Stephen Knight: @knight1959 Anastasia Abrashin: @anastasiaabrashin Dan Rutherford: @rutherford3230 Vote for Team “Team Babaghanoush ” starring: Ilya Ifraimov: @ilyaifraimov Hayk Balasanyan: @fredastairewinterpark Christina Penatello: @christinapenatello Vote for “Team Eagles” starring: Tony Dovolani Martin Lamb Jan Mattingly: @janmattingly_fadspro Vote for “Team Virtuous Virtuals” starring Bruno Collins: @brunocollinstrillieci Nicole Carrol: @carrollrutherford Yuri Simakov: @simakovy And, if you have no idea what we are talking about, no worries, keep reading!: We’re starting the fun BEFORE the event with The FADS Greatest Race We’ve split 12 FADS International Dance Council Members into 4 teams of 3 to see which team can enroll the most participants in VIC. They’ll report from the field each week on their progress, and the winning team gets a cash prize, a traveling trophy and (of course) bragging rights! Follow along to see all the shenanigans, ribbing, and fun that’s sure to ensue... which team are you rooting for? And of course, join the fun at VIC - there’s still plenty of time before the January 8 deadline... it’s virtually that easy! #vic2025 #road2vic #virtual #international #championships #fredastaire #bestinballroom #itsvirtuallythateasy

Just when you thought Tony and his Eagles were running the race, @ilyaifraimov find some fabulous peeps from @fadsahwatukee to join his TEAM Babaghanoush!!! This is gonna be fun!!!

Vote for Team “Team Babaghanoush ” starring:
Ilya Ifraimov: @ilyaifraimov
Hayk Balasanyan: @fredastairewinterpark
Christina Penatello: @christinapenatello

Vote for “Team Knight Riders” starring:
Stephen Knight: @knight1959
Anastasia Abrashin: @anastasiaabrashin
Dan Rutherford: @rutherford3230

Vote for Team “Team Babaghanoush ” starring:
Ilya Ifraimov: @ilyaifraimov
Hayk Balasanyan: @fredastairewinterpark
Christina Penatello: @christinapenatello

Vote for “Team Eagles” starring:
Tony Dovolani
Martin Lamb
Jan Mattingly: @janmattingly_fadspro

Vote for “Team Virtuous Virtuals” starring
Bruno Collins: @brunocollinstrillieci
Nicole Carrol: @carrollrutherford
Yuri Simakov: @simakovy

And, if you have no idea what we are talking about, no worries, keep reading!:

We’re starting the fun BEFORE the event with
The FADS Greatest Race

We’ve split 12 FADS International Dance Council
Members into 4 teams of 3 to see which team
can enroll the most participants in VIC.
They’ll report from the field each week
on their progress, and the winning team
gets a cash prize, a traveling trophy
and (of course) bragging rights!
Follow along to see all the shenanigans,
ribbing, and fun that’s sure to ensue...
which team are you rooting for?
And of course, join the fun at VIC - there’s still plenty
of time before the January 8 deadline...
it’s virtually that easy!

#vic2025 #road2vic #virtual #international #championships #fredastaire #bestinballroom #itsvirtuallythateasy

Open
Just when you thought Tony and his Eagles were running the race, @ilyaifraimov find some fabulous peeps from @fadsahwatukee to join his TEAM Babaghanoush!!! This is gonna be fun!!! Vote for Team “Team Babaghanoush ” starring: Ilya Ifraimov: @ilyaifraimov Hayk Balasanyan: @fredastairewinterpark Christina Penatello: @christinapenatello Vote for “Team Knight Riders” starring: Stephen Knight: @knight1959 Anastasia Abrashin: @anastasiaabrashin Dan Rutherford: @rutherford3230 Vote for Team “Team Babaghanoush ” starring: Ilya Ifraimov: @ilyaifraimov Hayk Balasanyan: @fredastairewinterpark Christina Penatello: @christinapenatello Vote for “Team Eagles” starring: Tony Dovolani Martin Lamb Jan Mattingly: @janmattingly_fadspro Vote for “Team Virtuous Virtuals” starring Bruno Collins: @brunocollinstrillieci Nicole Carrol: @carrollrutherford Yuri Simakov: @simakovy And, if you have no idea what we are talking about, no worries, keep reading!: We’re starting the fun BEFORE the event with The FADS Greatest Race We’ve split 12 FADS International Dance Council Members into 4 teams of 3 to see which team can enroll the most participants in VIC. They’ll report from the field each week on their progress, and the winning team gets a cash prize, a traveling trophy and (of course) bragging rights! Follow along to see all the shenanigans, ribbing, and fun that’s sure to ensue... which team are you rooting for? And of course, join the fun at VIC - there’s still plenty of time before the January 8 deadline... it’s virtually that easy! #vic2025 #road2vic #virtual #international #championships #fredastaire #bestinballroom #itsvirtuallythateasy

Just found out about the FADS Greatest Race and want to vote for/join your favorite team?, Here’s the cool cat himself, Martin Lamb with his take on the madness!!!

Vote for “Team Knight Riders” starring:
Stephen Knight: @knight1959
Anastasia Abrashin: @anastasiaabrashin
Dan Rutherford: @rutherford3230

Vote for Team “Team Babaghanoush ” starring:
Ilya Ifraimov: @ilyaifraimov
Hayk Balasanyan: @fredastairewinterpark
Christina Penatello: @christinapenatello

Vote for “Team Eagles” starring:
Tony Dovolani
Martin Lamb
Jan Mattingly: @janmattingly_fadspro

Vote for “Team Virtuous Virtuals” starring
Bruno Collins: @brunocollinstrillieci
Nicole Carrol: @carrollrutherford
Yuri Simakov: @simakovy

And, if you have no idea what we are talking about, no worries, keep reading!:

We’re starting the fun BEFORE the event with
The FADS Greatest Race

We’ve split 12 FADS International Dance Council
Members into 4 teams of 3 to see which team
can enroll the most participants in VIC.
They’ll report from the field each week
on their progress, and the winning team
gets a cash prize, a traveling trophy
and (of course) bragging rights!
Follow along to see all the shenanigans,
ribbing, and fun that’s sure to ensue...
which team are you rooting for?
And of course, join the fun at VIC - there’s still plenty
of time before the January 8 deadline...
it’s virtually that easy!

#vic2025 #road2vic #virtual #international #championships #fredastaire #bestinballroom #itsvirtuallythateasy

Open
Just found out about the FADS Greatest Race and want to vote for/join your favorite team?, Here’s the cool cat himself, Martin Lamb with his take on the madness!!! Vote for “Team Knight Riders” starring: Stephen Knight: @knight1959 Anastasia Abrashin: @anastasiaabrashin Dan Rutherford: @rutherford3230 Vote for Team “Team Babaghanoush ” starring: Ilya Ifraimov: @ilyaifraimov Hayk Balasanyan: @fredastairewinterpark Christina Penatello: @christinapenatello Vote for “Team Eagles” starring: Tony Dovolani Martin Lamb Jan Mattingly: @janmattingly_fadspro Vote for “Team Virtuous Virtuals” starring Bruno Collins: @brunocollinstrillieci Nicole Carrol: @carrollrutherford Yuri Simakov: @simakovy And, if you have no idea what we are talking about, no worries, keep reading!: We’re starting the fun BEFORE the event with The FADS Greatest Race We’ve split 12 FADS International Dance Council Members into 4 teams of 3 to see which team can enroll the most participants in VIC. They’ll report from the field each week on their progress, and the winning team gets a cash prize, a traveling trophy and (of course) bragging rights! Follow along to see all the shenanigans, ribbing, and fun that’s sure to ensue... which team are you rooting for? And of course, join the fun at VIC - there’s still plenty of time before the January 8 deadline... it’s virtually that easy! #vic2025 #road2vic #virtual #international #championships #fredastaire #bestinballroom #itsvirtuallythateasy

There is still time to play to win!!! For those of you who missed it, just click the link in our bio, and follow the rest of the steps in our MEGA 3x GIVEAWAY!!! It’s that easy!!!

#giveaway #fredastaire #goodmorningamerica #dwts #lifeisbetterwhenyoudance

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There is still time to play to win!!! For those of you who missed it, just click the link in our bio, and follow the rest of the steps in our MEGA 3x GIVEAWAY!!! It’s that easy!!! #giveaway #fredastaire #goodmorningamerica #dwts #lifeisbetterwhenyoudance

Uh oh!!! Looks like Team Eagle is growing!!!! @fadshoustonheights will be attending VIC 2025- WILL YOU?

Vote for “Team Eagles” starring:
Tony Dovolani
Martin Lamb
Jan Mattingly: @janmattingly_fadspro

Vote for “Team Knight Riders” starring:
Stephen Knight: @knight1959
Anastasia Abrashin: @anastasiaabrashin
Dan Rutherford: @rutherford3230

Vote for Team “Team Babaghanoush ” starring:
Ilya Ifraimov: @ilyaifraimov
Hayk Balasanyan: @fredastairewinterpark
Christina Penatello: @christinapenatello

Vote for “Team Virtuous Virtuals” starring
Bruno Collins: @brunocollinstrillieci
Nicole Carrol: @carrollrutherford
Yuri Simakov: @simakovy

And, if you have no idea what we are talking about, no worries, keep reading!:

We’re starting the fun BEFORE the event with
The FADS Greatest Race

We’ve split 12 FADS International Dance Council
Members into 4 teams of 3 to see which team
can enroll the most participants in VIC.
They’ll report from the field each week
on their progress, and the winning team
gets a cash prize, a traveling trophy
and (of course) bragging rights!
Follow along to see all the shenanigans,
ribbing, and fun that’s sure to ensue...
which team are you rooting for?
And of course, join the fun at VIC - there’s still plenty
of time before the January 8 deadline...
it’s virtually that easy!

#vic2025 #road2vic #virtual #international #championships #fredastaire #bestinballroom #itsvirtuallythateasy

Open
Uh oh!!! Looks like Team Eagle is growing!!!! @fadshoustonheights will be attending VIC 2025- WILL YOU? Vote for “Team Eagles” starring: Tony Dovolani Martin Lamb Jan Mattingly: @janmattingly_fadspro Vote for “Team Knight Riders” starring: Stephen Knight: @knight1959 Anastasia Abrashin: @anastasiaabrashin Dan Rutherford: @rutherford3230 Vote for Team “Team Babaghanoush ” starring: Ilya Ifraimov: @ilyaifraimov Hayk Balasanyan: @fredastairewinterpark Christina Penatello: @christinapenatello Vote for “Team Virtuous Virtuals” starring Bruno Collins: @brunocollinstrillieci Nicole Carrol: @carrollrutherford Yuri Simakov: @simakovy And, if you have no idea what we are talking about, no worries, keep reading!: We’re starting the fun BEFORE the event with The FADS Greatest Race We’ve split 12 FADS International Dance Council Members into 4 teams of 3 to see which team can enroll the most participants in VIC. They’ll report from the field each week on their progress, and the winning team gets a cash prize, a traveling trophy and (of course) bragging rights! Follow along to see all the shenanigans, ribbing, and fun that’s sure to ensue... which team are you rooting for? And of course, join the fun at VIC - there’s still plenty of time before the January 8 deadline... it’s virtually that easy! #vic2025 #road2vic #virtual #international #championships #fredastaire #bestinballroom #itsvirtuallythateasy

Did you watch Tony Dovolani on @goodmorningamerica this morning? Here’s a quick recap, mixed with a little funny! #lifeisbetterwhenyoudance #fredastaire #bestinballroom

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Did you watch Tony Dovolani on @goodmorningamerica this morning? Here’s a quick recap, mixed with a little funny! #lifeisbetterwhenyoudance #fredastaire #bestinballroom

The Holiday season is taking over, and we can’t help but feel overwhelmed with joy, gratitude and gratefulness! That is precisely why we have decided to GO BIG!!!

Fred Astaire Dance Studios presents: A Super Mega 3x Giveaway!!!

That’s right, we are giving away 3X the prizes, and all you have to do is WATCH/PLAY TO WIN!!!!

First, let’s talk prizes, shall we?:

Current Students: You could WIN 3X the points for our upcoming Virtual Competition (#VIC2025)

Current Instructors: You could WIN $3X 100 dollar bills ($300!!!)

Anyone and Everyone else: You could WIN 3X Ballroom Dance Lessons!!!

Next—- HERE’S HOW TO WIN:

1) Record and upload a video of yourself watching Tony Dovolani on @goodmorningamerica, tomorrow, November 26th, starting at 8am Eastern Time.

2) Mention and/or ADD @Fred_Astaire_Dance_Studios as collaborator

3) Add the Super Secret phrase that Tony Mentions as a hashtag in the description of your video (IE, if the super secret phrase is “Best In Ballroom”, add the hashtag #bestinballroom- Rumor has it he might just wink at the screen after he says it!

That’s it!… Unless of course, you would like SUPER MEGA BONUS ENTRIES:

1) follow us on Instagram

2) leave a comment about a benefit you get from dancing in this post and TAG 3X friends that need ballroom dancing in their life

3) Share this post to your STORY

Now that’s it!!!!

Winners will be announced at our upcoming virtual competition #vic2025

And, Rumor has it there might just be an additional TOP SECRET PRIZE waiting to be announced!

Thanks for playing, and may the SUPER MEGA LUCK be with you!!!

#holidays #giveaways #thankful #grateful #giving #playtowin #fredastaire #bestinballroom #learnhowtodance

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The Holiday season is taking over, and we can’t help but feel overwhelmed with joy, gratitude and gratefulness! That is precisely why we have decided to GO BIG!!! Fred Astaire Dance Studios presents: A Super Mega 3x Giveaway!!! That’s right, we are giving away 3X the prizes, and all you have to do is WATCH/PLAY TO WIN!!!! First, let’s talk prizes, shall we?: Current Students: You could WIN 3X the points for our upcoming Virtual Competition (#VIC2025) Current Instructors: You could WIN $3X 100 dollar bills ($300!!!) Anyone and Everyone else: You could WIN 3X Ballroom Dance Lessons!!! Next—- HERE’S HOW TO WIN: 1) Record and upload a video of yourself watching Tony Dovolani on @goodmorningamerica, tomorrow, November 26th, starting at 8am Eastern Time. 2) Mention and/or ADD @Fred_Astaire_Dance_Studios as collaborator 3) Add the Super Secret phrase that Tony Mentions as a hashtag in the description of your video (IE, if the super secret phrase is “Best In Ballroom”, add the hashtag #bestinballroom- Rumor has it he might just wink at the screen after he says it! That’s it!… Unless of course, you would like SUPER MEGA BONUS ENTRIES: 1) follow us on Instagram 2) leave a comment about a benefit you get from dancing in this post and TAG 3X friends that need ballroom dancing in their life 3) Share this post to your STORY Now that’s it!!!! Winners will be announced at our upcoming virtual competition #vic2025 And, Rumor has it there might just be an additional TOP SECRET PRIZE waiting to be announced! Thanks for playing, and may the SUPER MEGA LUCK be with you!!! #holidays #giveaways #thankful #grateful #giving #playtowin #fredastaire #bestinballroom #learnhowtodance

You have a great opportunity with VIC 2025 in January!

Competitors will love to compete in their familiar studio with their fun professionals and FADS family and friends cheering them on!

And invite your newer amateurs to see what a competition is all about…..all on a weekend where you can plan your own nightclub session theme, cheer on your professionals in the pro divisions and really bring your studio together in a way you never have.

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You have a great opportunity with VIC 2025 in January! Competitors will love to compete in their familiar studio with their fun professionals and FADS family and friends cheering them on! And invite your newer amateurs to see what a competition is all about…..all on a weekend where you can plan your own nightclub session theme, cheer on your professionals in the pro divisions and really bring your studio together in a way you never have.
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