Helping you create a Dance to Remember!
Mariana Lacusta
CO-OWNER AND STUDIO MANAGER
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Based in Hanover, MA, Fred Astaire Dance Studios- Hanover offers wedding dance lessons. Whether you love jiving to country classics or gliding around a ballroom, these experts can help you find your feet. With customized dance programs and accessible instructions, they will ensure you feel confident and comfortable on the dance floor.
Mariana Lacusta leads the team of certified dance instructors at Fred Astaire Dance Studios- Hanover. Her priority is to deliver a personalized service that fits your unique vision and needs. With Mariana's guidance, you can curate a first dance routine that you will remember for years after your wedding day.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios- Hanover offers a variety of services, including private dance lessons, group sessions for wedding party members, and customized choreography. The dancing pros will help you find a routine that suits your tastes and aesthetics, from elegant and graceful to stylish and dramatic. Their goal is to provide lessons in a fun and engaging environment where you can relax while you learn.
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Meet the team
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- Mariana LacustaCo-Owner and Studio ManagerMariana started dancing when she was 5 years old in Moldova, and she spent the next 15 years competing in Standard and Latin. She began teaching kids and adults when she was only 15 and was still competing as an Amateur and she has continued to teach for over a decade. In 2016 Mariana and her family were lucky enough to win a green card and they came to the USA to continue their dancing and teaching journey. Mariana is a teacher who inspires students to achieve their goals and become better dancers, and she truly loves what she does.
- Mihail LacustaCo-Owner and Dance DirectorMihai began dancing at the age of 11 in the Republic of Moldova. He met his partner, Mariana, at the age of 13 and they were later married. Together they competed in International Standard and Latin and won several European Championships. Mihai studied at the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts, specializing in choreography. In 2016 Mihai brought his family to the USA and joined Fred Astaire. Since then he has found great success, winning titles such as Regional Smooth Champion and National Smooth Finalist. Mihai has very high standards for his students and as a result he produces some of the strongest technical dancers in the region.
- Olivia NorrisOffice ManagerOlivia started dancing as a student at Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Hanover in 2021 and quickly discovered the joy dancing can bring. She truly feels like her fellow dance students and her instructors are her dance family. As Office Manager, she enjoys being able to support her studio and help her fellow students with anything they need. She's always happy to help wedding couples learn more about the studio and get started by scheduling their first wedding dance lesson!
- Nghi TranDance InstructorNghi didn’t start dancing until she was 22 years old. Just a few years later, she has turned her passion into a career that she loves! Since she started dancing as a young adult, she knows from experience that anyone can learn how to dance. She loves working with students to achieve their dancing goals; whether it’s getting ready for a first dance in a wedding, or preparing for competition, she gives the support and guidance her students need to give their greatest performances. Her background in rowing, marathon running, yoga teacher training, and health counseling has given her the tools to build dance programs catered to her students’ individual lifestyle and needs. Her goal is to spread her love of dancing to the world!
- Bogdan KlychnukDance InstructorBogdan, originally from Ukraine, has pursued a professional career in dance since childhood. His journey began at the age of six, and by 14, he was already performing with an ensemble. From 2006 to 2023, he was affiliated with the Solomiya Krushelnytska Lviv National Opera and Ballet Theater, where he participated in numerous ballet productions and undertook solo roles. In 2024, he joined the FADS Hanover team, where he expresses enthusiasm for being part of the dance community. He loves creating unique and personal first dances with his wedding couples!
- Roman SaloDance InstructorRoman is originally from Ukraine. He has over 25 years of experience in ballroom dancing, has competed in both International Ballroom and Latin, and won several Ukrainian competitions. Roman and his wife Mariia have been traveling around the world performing for dance lovers in Columbia, Peru, Costa Rica, Salvadore, Emirates, Spain, Portugal, China, and many more. Roman loves ballroom dancing because he is happiest when dancing! His goal is to make people feel the rhythm of dancing and to feel the joy it brings!
- Mariia SaloDance InstructorMariia started ballroom dancing when she was 7 years old in Ukraine. She competed in both International Ballroom and Latin styles. She graduated from Kyiv’s National University of Culture and Arts, having studied ballroom choreography. Mariia loves ballroom dancing because it gives her a great feeling when she dances. The music makes her feel fluid, graceful, and she loves moving! Mariia wishes that everyone learns how to dance and experience the increase in confidence it can bring!
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5.0
out of 5.07 reviews
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Fred Astaire Hanover has received glowing reviews for their wedding dance lessons, with instructors like Nghi, Bogdan, Yuriy, and Viktoriia being highly praised for their creativity and choreography. Couples appreciated the supportive and welcoming environment provided by the entire Fred Astaire team, making them feel like part of the family. Many couples were thrilled with their custom wedding dances, feeling confident and grateful for the beautiful and memorable routines created for their special day. The positive attitude and infectious enthusiasm of the instructors contributed to the overall exceptional experiences reported by customers.Review photos
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Debra F
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5.0
1/16/2025
We absolutely loved working with Bogdan and the entire Fred Astaire family in Hanover. We got SO MANY compliments on our dance, with even other vendors telling us it’s the best they have ever seen at a wedding. We enjoyed the experience so much that we have continued to take lessons and look forward to it as a date night every week. We even have met another couple who has decided to do the same. I used the word family because they really do make you feel welcome there. Everyone always greets us with hellos and smiles, and they are incredibly encouraging and supportive. We have really loved our time there and look forward to the many lessons in our future too. 11/10 absolutely trust that they will take care of you here.
response 01/16/2025
Deb, thank you so much for your 5 star review and kind words! It was a pleasure to work wi...
th you two, and we LOVE that we still get to dance with you! Thank you for trusting us with helping create this special moment of your big day!
Myles H
5.0
2/18/2025
The instructors are amazing especially Nghi who helped us perfect our wedding dance surprising those in attendance. The owners Mariana and Mihail are very supportive and treat you like a member of their family. We enjoy all of the instructor and the other dancers who encourage us every week. Although our wedding has passed, we continue to take dance lessons and enjoy it every week!
response 02/18/2025
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and kind words Myles! We were honored to help wit...
h your wedding dance and thrilled to still get to dance with you both! Thank you for trusting us with your dance!
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Evie H
5.0
1/24/2025
We came across Fred Astaire completely by accident when we were looking for wedding dance lessons and we couldn't be happier with them! Mariana was extremely helpful getting us started and explaining the whole process. Our lessons with Bogdan are always great fun and make us feel like we're doing a great job even when I'm sure we're driving him crazy! Neither of us had any dancing experience before starting here but thanks to Bohdan's hard work and creative choreography, every one of our wedding guests was pleasantly surprised. We had so much fun that since getting married we've signed up for another course!
The whole team at Fred Astaire are wonderful and always make you feel so welcome. Their positive attitude is infectious.
response 01/24/2025
Thank you so much Evie for your 5-star review and lovely words! We're so glad to have work...
ed with you on your first dance, and even happier that we still get to dance with you two! Thank you for trusting us for your wedding dance!
Lizzy H
5.0
11/23/2024
Nghi! Our amazing instructor!
Zack and I joined the Fred Astaire community for 15 classes to learn our first dance! We were not disappointed nor were our guests! We surprised everyone with our first dance that she designed for us. We had so much fun over the months of classes and had a blast together! And the community they have created in Hanover is Amazing!
We look forward coming back for dance classes to learn something new!
response 11/25/2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and kind words, Lizzy! It was sucha pleasure to h...
ave you and Zach as part of our dance family, and we can't wait to see you back! Thank you for trusting us with your first dance!
Brian R
5.0
7/18/2023
Many, many thanks to my wonderful instructors at FADS Hanover, Yuriy and Viktoriia, for creating a precious memory for me to cherish. Yuriy choreographed a father-daughter dance with many elements and taught me the steps; Viktoriia worked with me one-on-one to make sure they were as polished as they could be. The results were great!
response 07/18/2023
Thank you so much for your review Brian! It was a pleasure to work with you and your daugh...
ter- you did such a wonderful job! Thank you for choosing and trusting our studio with your father-daughter dance!
Madison S
5.0
5/26/2023
We had such a wonder experience with this group.
We worked with Val and he was so great. We did the wedding package which we highly recommend.
We absolutely loved our custom wedding dance. Val took the time to understand what we wanted from the complexity to the length and the vibe.
We ended up feeling very confident as we went into our wedding day and are so thankful.
response 05/26/2023
Thank you for your review Madison! It was such a pleasure to be a part of your dance journ...
ey and to have you at our studio! Thank you for choosing and trusting our studio for your wedding dance!
Tamika L
5.0
3/30/2023
The team over at Fred Astaire helped us put together a beautiful and memorable first dance routine. I truly wish I could post the video because words don't describe how great it was. They are the one expense we would do again!
response 03/30/2023
Thank you for your review Tamika! It was wonderful to be a part of your dance journey! Tha...
nk you for choosing and trusting our studio for your wedding dance!
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