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Debbie Moore founded Pineapple Dance Studios in 1979 in Covent Garden. Today Pineapple is a leading global global lifestyle brand and Pineapple leisure wear for adults and kids is available to buy direct online from Pineapple, Covent Garden and major online retailers and catalogues. Official Pineapple merchandise includes apparel, dance bags and fitness accessories. Debbie Moore OBE, founder of Pineapple Dance Studios, began her journey by winning the Honey Magazine modelling competition at the age of 15, becoming an international model and being the first woman to list her company on the London Stock Exchange. Debbie founded the Dance Studios in 1979 in a disused Pineapple warehouse in Covent Garden. Her aim was to make dance accessible to everyone, where absolute beginners could mix with professional dancers and celebrities. Inspired by the dancers’ style Debbie developed Cotton/Lycra with DuPont and was the first fashion designer to use the versatile fabric for dance wear, followed by bodies, leggings, dresses and skirts. These items revolutionised fashion and helped to create the global Pineapple brand that continues to be a staple of every woman’s wardrobe today. With her Hepburn range she became the first to produce outerwear using Cotton/Lycra. Originally as a fit model herself, Debbie’s first hand experience meant she was able to structure each piece she designed to be functional and flattering, whilst emphasising the female form. Pineapple dance wear was the first fashion and lifestyle dance brand to cut leotards in a way which emphasised waists and necklines and designing tracksuit bottoms to flatter hips and legs.

Cofounded by the legendary Fred Astaire,our studios set the standard of excellence in dance instruction. From Ballroom to Latin to Swing to Salsa, we offer all styles of dance lessons for all ages and abilities in a fun atmosphere. We are proud of our great dance heritage which began in 1947 when the Master of Dance himself, Mr. Fred Astaire, cofounded our company. Mr. Fred Astaire, an American icon, wanted to establish a chain of studios under his name to make sure that his techniques would be preserved and passed onto the public. Mr. Astaire was instrumental in the choice of dance curriculum and instructional techniques. With the opening of the first Fred Astaire Studio on Park Avenue in New York City, Fred Astaire brought his immense talent out of the glamour of Hollywood and onto the dance floors of America and the world. “Some people seem to think that good dancers are born,” Astaire once observed, “but all the good dancers I have known are taught or trained. To me, dancing has always been fun. I enjoy every minute of it. I am glad that I can now put my knowledge to use in bringing personal confidence and a feeling of achievement to so many people.” Today, numerous Fred Astaire Dance Franchised Studios, located in cities throughout North America, are required to maintain the highest standards of excellence through our National Dance Board and Fred Astaire Curriculum certification. Although Mr. Astaire is no longer with us in person, our studios have produced a wealth of amateur and professional dancers who are a living embodiment of his style and grace.

Founded by champion and celebrity dancers, Dance With Me is a chain of studios open to anyone interested in learning how to dance and a desire for fun, good health, personal achievement, or social fulfillment. With multiple locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Nevada, Georgia and Texas, with more opening soon. Dance With Me has the perfect combination of first class dance instruction, luxurious facilities, an incredible social community, and a commitment to providing the best experience to our guests. We host showcases, competitions, provide event entertainment, corporate and team building services, plus more. The entire Dance With Me team is devoted to your success at every level. Their vast knowledge and superior skills, combined with their warm and open personalities, provide an encouraging atmosphere where you can be confident and grow. The Dance With Me professionals are unconditionally committed to developing an individualized experience where they guide you every step of the way, at a comfortable pace. Dance With Me is your stage for self-expression and your path to self-discovery. Experience the magic of ballroom dance and its unparalleled ability to enrich your life. The Dance With Me ownership team is comprised of champions in the ballroom dance industry. It was co-founded by Maksim Chmerkovskiy of ABC's Dancing With the Stars. It is also home to National and World Champions, and Dancing With the Stars professionals, Val Chmerkovskiy. The quality and excellence of its founders and owners is passed down through its training program to each member of the Dance With Me Team.