TAKING YOUR TWO LEFT FEET AND MAKING THEM RIGHT
We know you want to have fun, but you also want to learn to dance. Really learn. You want dance to become second nature. You want to move naturally and flawlessly on the floor.
That’s why we teach using the proven Arthur Murray method. And why our dance instructors are required to maintain up-to-date qualifications.
When you take ballroom dance lessons at the Arthur Murray Dance Centre Adelaide, you’ll be taught by world-leading dance instructors.
MEET THE TEAM
TARA
Studio Manager
Tara is always ready to greet you with her famous smile. Your first point of contact with the studio will most likely be with this lovely lady.
Tara has been a dancer her whole life but her main passion is helping new students take their first steps into the wonderful world of dance.
THOMAS
Dance Director
Thomas is here to help you set the most exciting personal goals and guide your experience as you develop as a Ballroom dancer.
Thomas prides himself on teaching a wide range of students from casual couples learning for cruise ships to singles that he partners at competitions and Showcase events.
MORGAN
Dance Instructor
Morgan's reputation as an innovative dance teacher is legendary. You can expect easy-to-follow analogies to real life activities and even fun props as part of your learning experience.
Morgan is also an accomplished classical dancer, widely sort after for lessons on shape lines and styling.
LIZE
Dance Instructor
Lize is the studio's new student specialist. As a new student you can expect Lize to take you for a fun and easy paced introduction lesson.
Lize enjoys focusing on personalising lessons to match her student's individual goals, whether it's for social dancing or for an upcoming wedding.
KAYHLA
Receptionist
You can find Kayhla at the studio's front desk on most evenings. Always at the ready to help with anything you may need from making an appointment to giving you a copy of the latest studio timetable.
Kayhla may also be available to assist you over the phone or email.
TARA & THOMAS: A PASSION FOR DANCE
Tara and Thomas lead the Arthur Murray studio with passion and professionalism. Both are fully qualified dance instructors, holding two levels of advanced certification. They regularly attend competitions and events across Australia and around the world, continually learning and expanding their extensive skills and experience in dance. Recently, Tara was appointed the Assistant Area Chairperson for Asia-Pacific Area.
As a team, they are driven by their desire to share their love of dance with you.
They know how dancing can change lives. And they want to help you realise your dance dreams.
In 2019, Tara & Thomas began working on the South Australian premiere production of Strictly Ballroom: The Musical as co-choreographers. The Advertiser has dubbed the show "A lavish production... abundant glitz and glamour" and of the choreography, Glam Adelaide has written "Ballroom numbers are well-staged and have a tidy finish... polished to a gleam". Tara & Thomas couldn't be more thrilled to have been part of this wonderful Matt Byrne Media project.
As a dance partnership, Tara & Thomas have achieved:
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Australian Open Professional Smooth champions (four times undefeated champions)
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Hawaiian Open Professional Smooth finalists
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Italian Rising Star and Open Professional Smooth finalists
And with their advanced Arthur Murray certification, Tara and Thomas are in demand to conduct exams and judge events around Australia.
THE ARTHUR MURRAY LEGACY
Arthur Murray believed anyone could learn to dance if they were shown the right way how. His easy-to-learn method of teaching started dance crazes across America in the 1920’s and 30’s. He even taught high profile celebrities including Eleanor Rossevelt and John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Today, Arthur Murray’s philosophy and teaching methods continue in over 280 dance studios across 22 countries. And as a student of the Arthur Murray Dance Centre Adelaide, you can access any one of those global studios to continue your dance instruction when you travel.
The Arthur Murray system is based on a foundation of true scholastic learning, mixed with the fun and enjoyment that people have found in dance for centuries. It’s a proven formula that has been delivered across the globe for over 100 years.
Arthur Murray Adelaide takes dancing all around the world.
Arthur Murray was known for having a talent for dance and a passion for teaching.
Arthur Murray has celebrated many industry awards for excellence in dance instruction.
LEARN TO DANCE WITH THE BEST
Your first private lesson is FREE, and there’s no obligation to continue.