Category: Ballroom Dancing

  • Unforgettable Dances in Movies That Defined Cinema

    Unforgettable Dances in Movies That Defined Cinema

    What makes a dance scene in a movie truly unforgettable? Is it the intricate choreography, the raw emotion it conveys, or its ability to transport us into the narrative? Let’s break down some of the top “dance in movies” sequences that redefined cinema and captured the hearts of audiences and dancers worldwide. From the gravity-defying…

  • 5 Reasons Why Your Partner Will Love Couple Dance Lessons

    5 Reasons Why Your Partner Will Love Couple Dance Lessons

    Dance is a timeless expression of joy, connection and self-discovery. It’s a form of art that transcends cultural boundaries and brings people together. When it comes to relationships, dance lessons can be a wonderful and unexpected way to enhance the bond between partners. Here are five compelling reasons why your partner will love dance lessons:…

  • Dancing Through the Decades: Relive the Best Dance Styles of the Past

    Dancing Through the Decades: Relive the Best Dance Styles of the Past

    Dance is a universal language that transcends cultures and generations. It has been a form of expression, celebration and communication for centuries, evolving and adapting to the changing times. Each decade in the 20th and 21st centuries brought forth unique dance styles, reflecting the music, fashion and social dynamics of the era. Reliving the best…

  • What are the Different Latin Dances for Beginners?

    What are the Different Latin Dances for Beginners?

    Beginner Latin Dance Classes At Arthur Murray Dance Now we teach Latin ballroom dance. But what exactly does that mean? Latin dance is an umbrella term for several different styles of dancing including ballroom dance, social dance, and competition dance.

  • Ballroom Dance Lessons: Then and Now

    Ballroom Dance Lessons: Then and Now

    Ballroom dance lessons aren’t what they used to be. 

  • Why You Should Learn How to Waltz

    Why You Should Learn How to Waltz

    When you’re first starting out in the world of dance, you might wonder which dances you should start learning first. Swing dancing always turns heads in a crowd and the Bachata is too hot to handle. While some dances can be bigger showstoppers than others, we think a great place to start dancing is to…

  • The Benefits of Trying Ballroom Dance as A Hobby

    The Benefits of Trying Ballroom Dance as A Hobby

    Looking for a fun new hobby in your life? Hobbies encourage you to take a break from work and other responsibilities for a bit and offer you new challenges and experiences. Ballroom dancing is a great hobby to pick up because it allows you to meet new people, get a kick-butt workout, and it’s a…

  • It’s Time to Trade Your Gym Sneakers in for Dancing Shoes

    It’s Time to Trade Your Gym Sneakers in for Dancing Shoes

    Does it feel like a chore to go to the gym day in and day out? Are you tired of doing the same old workout each week? Are you ready to ramp up your fitness but sick of staring at a row of dark and dingy treadmills? 

  • Ballroom Dancing: Which style is best for me?

    Ballroom Dancing: Which style is best for me?

    Ballroom dancing is a broad term often used to describe several different types of dance styles. However, even if you have never taken ballroom dance lessons, you most likely have at least heard the names of these specific dance styles before. Most of these styles originated in Latin dance but all have become mainstream dance…

  • Do you Speak Dance? Common Dance Terms Defined

    Do you Speak Dance? Common Dance Terms Defined

    Learning to dance also means learning a new language, on and off the dance floor. As a new student at Arthur Murray Dance Now, you’ll learn new dance terms, but more importantly you’ll learn how to move your body in new ways and expand your social circle and make new friends!