With only one year left before we start the '20s its time to review why you haven't learned how to dance this decade. 1. I don't know how to dance As a dance teacher of 20 years, this has to be one of my favourite excuses that I hear! When I sense that someone is a bit curious about ballroom dancing, I usually suggest that they take a handful of lessons to try it out. "Oh no, I can't dance" I always want to respond with something like: "That's EXACTLY WHY you take lessons!".

Do you still have concerns about dancing after 40? lose a little weight, improve your fitness, make new friends, inject a little passion into a relationship and much more. Here at Arthur Murray we have a lot of students who are above 40 and they enjoying their social dancing. See our infographics about 5 benefits of Dancing for Seniors below: #Info #Blog #Dance #Lifestyle

In the age of oversaturated media and 'fake news' how do we know what advice to listen to and what to ignore? A quick YouTube search for 'how to dance the Waltz' will bring up THOUSANDS of results. Everything from someone talking in their garage to world champions at a conference of experts will populate your results. So how do we filter out the bad and irrelevant info and find the good and useful stuff? It's not easy. The same problem can come up when searching for a place t

For optimum fitness, you need to do cardiovascular work as well as muscle strengthening exercise. Dance is the perfect combination of both forms and is not as high impact as the traditional cardio sport of running. What is cardio Cardiovascular exercise improves the circulatory system, strengthening your heart and helping to pump blood around your body effectively. Your heart is a muscle like any other – it needs regular exercise to keep in peak condition, otherwise it will g

There are many similar health benefits between the two disciplines and many dancers advocate yoga as a great way of keeping fit enough for their dance classes, but when compared and contrasted, it seems dancing is generally better for you. Total Body Workout Yoga is undeniably good for your body as the core is constantly engaged while the standing postures build leg strength and the twisting poses massage internal organs. However, the practice is predominantly peaceful and it

When I first walked into an Arthur Murray studio (almost 19 years ago!) there were many popular dances being taught: The usual suspects: Waltz, Tango Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Rumba and Swing. The fan favourites: Salsa, Merengue, Argentine Tango, Lindy Hop, Hustle and West Coast Swing. Other timeless 'dance studio classics': Mambo, Samba, Bolero and Viennese Waltz. And some modern additions have been added along the way: Bachata and Zouk. What I never would have expected is that som

Another wonderful blog by real Arthur Murray student David K!

“Okay, pause for a second,” she says, holding one hand up and gripping her chin with the other. We are frozen mid-step, as the senior instructor walks around to inspect the situation further. “I think I see the problem.” She squints, frowns slightly, nods seriously to herself and then shares a conspiratorial look with our teacher and my wife. And? “You’re looking like a T-Rex,” she laughs uproariously, bringing her elbows close into her hips and waggling her forearms frantica

Cha Cha This dance remains so popular because it is the best dance for couples to dance to when the band or DJ plays up-tempo pop music. The music could be a classic from earlier in the 20th century, a retro hit from the '80s or '90s or a chart busting Top 40 modern song. If it's high energy and up-beat, Cha Cha is the best way to go! Rumba The lights go down and the mood is set. The band or DJ plays a romantic ballad. Time to dance the Rumba! The Rumba is still your best opt

Learning to dance with your partner should be fun, easy, and stress free. That being said, there are times where, as couples, we tend to lose sight of what’s really im-portant— having fun! There are some things you should consider when learning with your partner. I have outlined 5 of the most important rules to remember when learning to dance with that special someone. First… Make sure you don’t find fault with each other. Remember, the teacher is there to teach. Try and avoi

Over the years I have had dance lessons with many different people. Some of them were amazing, others... not so much. Here is my Top 6 list

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