You are cordially invited to " Tea & Tap", a Business After Hours event hosted by The Refinement Studio LLC.
When: Friday, May 20, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:00pm
Where: Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 2030 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $20, Students - $5
Hors d'oeuvres and non-alcohol beverages included.
Your Host for the evening : Miss Cynthia Ely, founder of The Refinement Studio LLC.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Business After Hours Networking is hosted by Brighton Chamber members or at Brighton business locations. This is a fun and casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members and guest. After Hours Networking events include light fare, door prizes and a chance to both unwind and network in a welcoming environment.
ABOUT THE HOST:
In 2012, Ms. Karen Klein, a 68-year-old School Bus Matron in Greece, NY, was humiliated to tears by a couple of students. One boy video taped the incident on his cellphone. It showed a boy who looked like he was flicking her ear, touched the “flab” of her arm with a book, and called her fat. The video goes on like this for another 8 minutes.
Miss Cynthia saw this video, and was shocked, disappointed and sad. It was hard to believe that a couple of young boys would so casually disrespect an “elder.” She uttered one sentence, “Someone has to begin teaching children manners.”
She bought The Refinement Studio LLC from her sister, Miss Maudie Vee, in North Carolina, and began offering classes in social etiquette and dining skills.
Miss Cynthia believes in teaching others to extend the niceties we once had, think before we speak, consider the feeling of others, and show respect.
The Refinement Studio LLC was established to assist children develop social skills, and to provide a positive, encouraging environment in which to do so.
Officially trained and certified by Minding Manners through the prestigious International Etiquette and Protocol Academy of London, Miss Cynthia is a UK Certified International Youth Etiquette Consultant.
ABOUT THE VENUE:
Today, one almost can’t turn on the TV or radio, or open a newspaper, magazine, or web page without hearing a mention of Mr. Fred Astaire in reference to dancing. He has left a lasting impact on the world and when people think of a dancing legend, Fred Astaire is the first to come to mind. We are proud of our great dance heritage which began in 1947 when the Master of dance himself, Mr. Fred Astaire, co-founded our company.
Mr. Fred Astaire, considered to be the greatest multitalented dancer of all time, 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. “All the good dancers I’ve known have been 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.”
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https://www.fredastaire.com/rochester-ny/)