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"Arthur Murray was established in 1912", a life time experience in teaching the world to dance. Our dance studios have taught over 35 million people. The quality of the Arthur Murray dance school programs, Curriculum and standards are excellent and affordable. Practice lessons and parties
At Arthur Murray you can put yourself in the middle of a whole new and ex
citing dance world at weekly practice lessons and school parties, quarterly showcases, medal balls and danceoramas. Dance brings people together
Have fun meeting new people while taking the opportunity to practice your new dancing skills by becoming a better dance partner. Partner dancing is the focus of our social life; we turn people into partners. Students with or without partners are warmly welcome. We have 250 branches worldwide
Every student can benefit by continuing their dance program at any of the branches worldwide; whenever they leave there home studio, all studios are teaching the same curriculum which includes more than fifteen dances,
To check the list of branches - www.arthurmurray.com
Who learned at Arthur Murray? The schools have taught celebrities from the Kennedy's to the Rocker Feller's to famous individuals like Ingrid Bergman, Jane Fonda, Kristofferso, Caesar Romero, Al Pacino, Michael Douglas, Robert Duval, Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Tanya Roberts, Mel Gibson, Clint Eastwood, John Travolta, Rio and many others. The hit movie Shall We Dance starring Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez was sponsored by Arthur Murray International
Ballroom & Latin
Partner dancing is the focus of our social lives. Foxtrot
The Foxtrot was the most significant development in all of ballroom dancing. The combination of quick and slow steps permits more flexibility and gives much greater dancing pleasure than the one-step and two-step which it has replaced. Waltz
A dance born in the suburbs of Vienna and in the Alpine region of Austria. As early as the seventeenth century, Waltzes were played in the ballrooms of the Hapsburg court. The Weller, or turning dances, were danced by peasants in Austria and Bavaria even before that time. Many of the familiar waltz tunes can be traced back to simple peasant yodeling melodies. It was and is danced as a festival dance during the street festivals and celebrations. It was first introduced in the U.S. in a Broadway play called "Street Carnival" in the late twenties. The festive style and mood of the dance has kept it alive and popular to this day. Samba is
a fun dance that fits most of today's popular music. Tango Modern
The Tango began in the West Indies and found its way to Argentina where it was stylized by the Gauchos. It became the rage in 1921 after the silent screen star Rudolph Valentino brought this romantic dance to millions in "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse". More recently, it has been danced in movies such as True Lies and Scent of a Woman. Today, The Tango is considered the "dancer's dance" and becomes a favorite of all who learn it. Viennese Waltz
From Strauss Waltz and Tchaikovsky ballets to music by contemporary artists, Viennese Waltz music has inspired people to dance for generations. The Waltz developed in central Europe from the Austrian dance known as the Landler. Mambo
The wild exciting music and rythmical body movements make the earthy Mambo irresistible. In the 1940's Americans became fascinated by latin American rhythms. The original Mambo music, El Guardia Con El Toleto, had its beginning in 1944 as a Rumba with riff improvisation. The Mambo combined American Jazz with the Afro-Cuban beat. Swing
Perhaps the most uniquely American of all dances, the Swing brings forth a buoyant carefree movement. It's one of the dances that becomes contagious. The Lindy (Swing) picked up where the Charleston left off. It had "swing-outs", "breakaways" and "shine-steps". With the birth of "Swing" music in the mid 1930's the Lindy climbed the social ladder. The dance craze swept the nation, and depending on where you lived, it was the Jitterbug, the Lindy hop or the Swing. Rumba
Rumba is the spirit and soul of Latin American music and dance. The fascinating rhythms and bodily expressions make the Rumba one of the most popular ballroom dances. Merengue
The Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic, and also to some extent, of Haiti, the neighbor sharing the island. Ideally suited to the small, crowded dance floors, it is a dance that is easy to learn and essentially a "fun" dance. Salsa
Salsa is similar to Mambo in that both have a pattern of six steps danced over eight counts of music. The dances share many of the same moves. In Salsa, turns have become an important feature, so the overall look and feel are quite different form those of Mambo. Mambo moves generally forward and backward, whereas, Salsa has more of a side
to side feel. Cha Cha
Originally known as the Cha-Cha-Cha. Became popular around 1954. Cha Cha is an offshoot of the Mambo. In the slow Mambo tempo, there was a distinct sound in the music that people began dancing to, calling the step the "Triple" Mambo. Eventually it evolved into a separate dance, known today as the Cha Cha. Bolero
The romantic Bolero is the slowest of the Latin dances. It combines controlled movement with dramatic expression of the music. The Bolero has the same
Afro-Cuban roots as the Rumba and is thought to have originated from Cuban or Spanish folk dances such as Danzon and Beguine. Hustle
The Hustle gives us the fusion of Swing and Disco Discotheques (Disco). With high quality sound systems and flashing lights, it became a popular form of entertainment in Europe and America in the late 1960's and throughout the 70's. In the early 1970's a new dance craze became popular on the crowded dances floors of New York. Tango Argentino
Originated in Argentina in the 19th century. It was danced in the backstreets of Buenos Aires, then it was prohibited by the church as it was proved to be a very romantic dance. It is one of the most beautiful and delicate dances. We teach other dances such as Rock 'N' Roll, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Bachata, Quick Step & More. Practice lessons & Social parties
At Arthur Murray, you can put yourself in the middle of a whole new and exciting dance world at weekly practice lessons and party time school dances. Have fun meeting new people while taking the opportunity to practice your new found dancing skills. Couples and singles with or without partners are warmly welcome. Special Anniversary / Wedding dance programs are available - We teach you a very special choreographed dance to perform at your anniversary party, a life time investment... Come on ... make your wedding anniversary a night to remember. Gift Vouchers- A dance lesson is an ideal gift for your beloved ones. the gift vouchers are available at all Arthur Murray Studios.
