Studio reviews
Current Google reviews for Fred Astaire Dance Studios San Jose Valley Fair.
5.0 out of 5
Five out of five stars.
Based on 29 Google reviews. Verified August 30, 2026.
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Teiko’s dance story
“I have been dancing since I was 65.”
Her story, in her own words. 27 seconds, with captions.
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Teiko Yamada says she began dancing at 65 and continued dancing with pro/am teachers. Her introduction is paired with footage of her ballroom dancing. Ages mentioned in the video refer to the time of recording.
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What San Jose dancers say
We always leave energized, happy, and glad we came.
We practiced and practiced (5 lessons) and laughed and sang.
Nadia and the team made it easy to feel comfortable as a beginner.
He’s patient, encouraging and makes class fun and easy to follow.
Meet the San Jose Valley Fair team
Nadia Eftedal
Studio Co-Owner
About Nadia
Nadia is a five time silver medalist whose career includes major professional titles in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Japan, Germany, France, and Russia. She has also received the John Monte Lifetime Achievement Award.
Chuck Braswell
Dance Instructor
About Chuck
Chuck brings more than 30 years of dance experience, including professional American Rhythm competition. His teaching combines technique, artistry, and encouragement to help dancers of all levels build confidence.
Dani Keats
Dance Instructor
About Dani
Dani is a professional teacher and performer from the San Francisco Bay Area. She earned a dance degree from San Jose State University and brings more than 18 years of teaching experience across ballroom and other performance styles.
Visit the studio
319 S Monroe St, San Jose, CA 95128
Phone hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Pacific. No live-call coverage is available on Sunday.
sanjose@fredastaire.com
Call the studio for directions and parking details.
(408) 706-8321319 S Monroe St, San Jose, CA 95128
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