Category: Ballroom Dancing

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…

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!

Have you been dancing with an Arthur Murray New Jersey studio for a while? Perhaps you’re starting to feel quite confident on your feet, and you’re really nailing the basics. If so, congrats on the progression! We love seeing our students find their rhythm with our instructors’ help. And we’re willing to bet you feel…

If you’ve never taken up ballroom dancing, it can seem intimidating at first, but it really doesn’t have to be! Most ballroom dancers who are just starting find that it’s much easier (and fun) than they expected.

  2018 was a great year! The United States had record low unemployment numbers, while the #Metoo movement gained quick momentum. From the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to losing the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, 2018 was a memorable year. It was also a memorable year for dance. Take a look…

One of the best parts about ballroom dancing is the connection you build with your dance partner—the way you grow together, move together, and complement one another is totally unique to each and every dancing duo. Having a partner is what makes ballroom dancing so fun and social, and the practice dates back as far…

Is dancing a sport or art? There are certainly strong-minded folks on either end of that question, but we’re here to say that dancing can be both a sport and an art! Just because there are artistic components to dance doesn’t mean it’s not a sport.

As you begin toying with the idea of ballroom dance lessons, you may be wondering if there are any unwritten ballroom dance rules you should be aware of. You’d hate the be the one out of the loop, after all! To start your ballroom dancing journey on the right foot, review the below ballroom dancing…

Ballroom dancing is a blast, but your experience can greatly differ depending on your dance partner. How do you find the ballroom dance partner that complements your skills and style perfectly? Well, we’re going to help you find your match made in dance heaven.

A good ballroom dancer can captivate a crowd with their showmanship, technique, elegance across the dance floor and ability to remove us from our current situations and transport us into the dance.