Student Profile: Art and Carol
Traveling through downtown Boise last fall, Art and Carol Laos saw a sign that it was time to restart their passion for ballroom dancing.
“When we drove by and noticed that Fred Astaire was opening soon we pulled over, took down the number and called immediately to sign up. We were soooo excited!”
Fred Astaire Boise officially opened its doors September 6, 2022. The next day, Art and Carol took the dance floor as some of our very first students.
A Long-Time Partnership
Art and Carol have been doing things together for decades. The couple met in their first year of high school at age 15 and have been married 43 years. When they were living in California, Art bought Carol ballroom dance lessons as a Valentine’s Day gift because she “always wanted to learn to dance.”
After moving to Boise, Art and Carol were looking for a place where they could continue dancing. They’ve found it at Fred Astaire Boise.
What do you enjoy about dance? What keeps you coming back to the studio?
No matter what our day or week has been like, when we get on the dance floor we feel 16 again and all the stresses of the day dissipate. Who wouldn't keep coming back?
How would you rate your dance skills before you started compared to now?
When we first started to dance we were absolute beginners. When we started Fred Astaire we knew some basics but have developed a lot with our great teachers. We are continually amazed at the terrific teaching that makes it so understandable and continue to feel more confident each time we dance.
Do you have a favorite style of dance? Or do you prefer to try them all?
Art loves smooth and Carol prefers rhythm but we love them all. As we are getting a bit better, we realize the reason we didn't love a certain style or dance was because we didn't know it. When our teachers instructed us in each dance we started to love them all.
Is there anything you’ve learned about yourself or your partner through dance?
We both truly enjoy dancing together and we always feel closer after we dance. It is a great bonding experience.
What would you tell people who are thinking about doing ballroom dance, but are nervous or intimidated by the thought of it?
Just give it a try. It's a friendly environment with absolutely no judgment. The teachers and other students are all very encouraging and it is really fun!
Anything else you'd like to share about being part of the Fred Astaire Boise dance family?
We are so glad we are part of this great dance family. We have no regrets!
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