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Of all the decisions and endless planning that goes in to your wedding, the song you pick for your first wedding dance is a really important decision. That said, it does not have to add stress! The most important tip? Don’t over think, and don’t try too hard. It’s important to relax and yes — have fun! Make…

Last week in this blog, we offered two great reasons why learning how to ballroom dance is so much more fun than being a gym rat! As promised, here are a few more reasons to learn to dance today. A class is not always a class “But my gym has lots of classes to choose…

There are different ways to get and stay in shape. Some hit the courts and others become gym rats. If neither of those options work for you, we have a great idea. Try ballroom dancing lessons! While many don’t immediately consider Ballroom Dance when they think of “working out,” science says they should! While running…

According to the calendar, Mother’s Day is around the corner – May 12, 2019. Are you still waiting to come up with “The Best gift for Mom?” How about any gift? Shopping for anyone can be a challenge. But when it’s your Mom? or Mother-In-Law? Or Wife? The moms in your life deserve the very best. Arthur…

Want in on a secret? Many moms are tired of getting flowers for Mother’s Day. They may not admit it. They’ll say anything you get them is special. While flowers and balloons and perfume and chocolates may be tried and true, they are boring! At Arthur Murray, we know the thing you want for all…

Ballroom Dancing is a terrific partner’s activity. However, it is important that you don’t annoy the person you convinced to join you on the dance floor.  At Arthur Murray, we are passionate about dance and we want to ensure you and your partner both feel that way, too. This is important because it’s not unusual…

We have all hear the saying “Fake it till you make it.” However, this is very hard to do when you want to be true to yourself. Besides, if you are feeling low, finding the confidence to even “fake it” might seem quite difficult. However, when it comes to meeting new people and learning new…

If you are planning a traditional wedding (and no one says you have to!) you are likely hoping to get a few special people on the dance floor.  Of course, there’s the first dance between the newly married couple. And, there is a father-daughter dance and/or a mother-son dance. If there are other important people you…

Is the mere thought of meeting new people–especially women–enough to send you into a panic? If thinking about it makes you uneasy, how can you relax enough to even try? Many guys just like you have discovered that the answer is dancing! Dancing comes naturally for many women, or at least some ladies think they are natural…

“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.”  —Shunryu Suzuki  Even though new students are eager to learn, the fear of awkwardness and embarrassment can be hard to overcome. Rather than being seen as unskilled or unknowing, students at Arthur Murray are cherished and welcomed for many reasons.  May…