Belmont's Fred Astaire Dance Studio raise $3,300 for One Fund

To support the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, the Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Belmont held a “Teach-A-Thon” event until 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31, to have fun and dance, raising $3,300 for the One Fund Boston. 

Seven professional Fred Astaire Dance Studio teachers gave private lessons for $100 and $10 “dance card” dances during the studio’s regular “practice party”.

“Ballroom is fun, social, musical and rhythmic, and now it is giving back to a wonderful cause,” said Earl Batol, the Belmont studio director.   

“Whether you are experienced or new to ballroom, this will be an evening filled with laughter and music to support those who cannot dance today … but hopefully will someday soon.”

The Belmont studio is open Monday through Friday 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Saturdays by appointment, and is located in Belmont’s Cushing Square (448 Common St., 617-396-4042, dance@fadsbelmont.com). Visit them online at www.fadsbelmont.com or on Facebook.