The 90s Are Taking Over Ahwatukee This Thursday Night
Thursday nights in the Foothills usually mean one of two things: You’re either finishing up the last of the week’s leftovers, or you’re staring at the TV, scrolling through streaming menus for 45 minutes before giving up and watching a show you’ve already seen three times.
But this Thursday, September 17, we’re suggesting you change the channel. Specifically, to 1996.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios right here in Ahwatukee is hosting a 90’s Dance Party, and it is exactly the kind of low-pressure, high-fun neighborhood night out we’ve been looking for.
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room first.
When people hear “dance studio,” they immediately think of two things: “I don’t have a partner,” and “I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing with my feet.”
Cross both of those off your worry list right now.
This isn’t a high-stakes competition where judges are glaring at your footwork. This is a community party. You do not need to bring a partner, and you definitely don’t need any prior dance experience. The instructors and regulars at Fred Astaire Ahwatukee are your neighbors. They’re there to laugh, mingle, and make sure you feel welcome, not to critique your two-step.
So, what exactly is happening on the dance floor?
From 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, the studio is transforming into a full-blown 90s time capsule.
We’re talking the ultimate throwback playlist. Whether your jam was the Backstreet Boys, TLC, the Spice Girls, or you were strictly a grunge-and-flannel fan, the music is going to hit you right in the nostalgia.
There will be a mix of ballroom and partner dancing, some fantastic performances by the studio’s students and pros, and plenty of open floor for just goofing around. Plus, they’ll have refreshments and themed decorations to set the mood.
The Wardrobe Requirement (The Fun Kind)
You know what to do. Dig through the back of your closet. Borrow from your teenager’s vintage bin. We’re talking windbreakers, denim jackets, bucket hats, scrunchies, overalls with one strap undone, and those chunky colorful sneakers.
If you show up in a flannel shirt tied around your waist, you’re going to fit right in.
The Ahwatukee Game Plan:
- When: Thursday, September 17 | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. (The perfect window to get out, have fun, and still be home at a reasonable hour).
- Where: Fred Astaire Dance Studios Ahwatukee.
- The Best Part: If you’ve never been to a party at Fred Astaire Ahwatukee before, your first party is completely FREE. (Just note: this complimentary ticket is for first-time guests, so if you’re already a current student, you know the drill!).
- Who to bring: Your spouse, a best friend, your neighbor, or just bring yourself.
We spend so much of our week looking forward to the weekend. But sometimes, the best memories are made on a random Thursday night when you decide to put on some denim, step out of your comfort zone, and dance to a song you haven’t heard since middle school.
Grab your scrunchie. We’ll see you on the dance floor.
