Category: New Students

  • Confidence Boost: 3 Tips to Regain Your Sense of Self Through Dance

    Confidence Boost: 3 Tips to Regain Your Sense of Self Through Dance

    People define themselves by titles. Are you a father or a mother? Are you a doctor or a manager? Most people have a few titles they identify as, though there’s usually one major one that defines you more than the rest. But what happens when you begin to define yourself in a direction you didn’t…

  • 3 Things Arthur Murray’s Instructors Can Teach You About Dance Styling

    3 Things Arthur Murray’s Instructors Can Teach You About Dance Styling

    Dance styling is the silver bullet of our art. If you’ve got physical limitations. If you feel awkward in your own skin. If you’re not sure that you are presenting your true self on the floor then styling is for you. Lets look at what you can learn from Arthur Murray Instructors about dance styling!

  • 5 Ways to Look and Feel Younger Today

    5 Ways to Look and Feel Younger Today

    Let’s face it, the image you show to the world is what you get judged by. People don’t get to experience your heart unless they get past your appearances. In work and in play, looks matter. And in today’s culture of style, looking and feeling young gets you ahead. So how can you improve the…

  • The History of the First Dance

    The History of the First Dance

    The first wedding dance is a beautiful statement that has roots going as far back as the institution of marriage itself. If nothing else, the sheer longevity of the wedding dance tradition speaks to its credit. In short: wedding dances are fun, powerful expositions of a couple’s dedication, partnership and teamwork! One of the questions…

  • 5 Reasons You Need to Try Salsa Dancing in New Jersey

    5 Reasons You Need to Try Salsa Dancing in New Jersey

    Salsa dancing is taking New Jersey by storm. At Arthur Murray we’re noticing a huge upswing in people interested in all latin dances but, because of its fantastic qualities, salsa dancing in New Jersey is one of our top picks. We love it! For years we’ve been singing the praises of this amazing dance. If…

  • Why Ballroom Dancers are Happy and Healthy (and how you can be too)

    Why Ballroom Dancers are Happy and Healthy (and how you can be too)

    Health and happiness, they’re the big topics of our age. People nowadays want to be healthy to live long lives, increase their ability to perform in the workplace, and wake up each morning feeling fresh and ready for action. I’m here to tell you why dancing is absolutely the best physical and mental exercise to…

  • 3 Worst Date Night Ideas in New Jersey (and what to do instead)

    3 Worst Date Night Ideas in New Jersey (and what to do instead)

    Let’s be honest, googling “best date night ideas” can only get you so far. In the end, you’re going to want to hear some opinions from people you trust. So let’s delve into NJ nightlife and try out a few of the worst date ideas before hitting on a few of the best!

  • 3 Steps to Creating the Perfect First Dance for Your Wedding

    3 Steps to Creating the Perfect First Dance for Your Wedding

    You’re engaged and planning a wedding! One of the most special moments you will have on your wedding day is the first dance as husband and wife. On a day when everyone will be wanting to hug, kiss, talk to, and photograph you, these three minutes are one of the only times you and your…

  • What Makes Arthur Murray Dance Lessons Better

    What Makes Arthur Murray Dance Lessons Better

    Dance lessons are not created equal. It’s not something most people, even students, consider. Yet the truth remains that dance lessons can vary wildly from studio to studio. Dance lessons can vary wildly from teacher to teacher. After all, we’re only humans and even your amazing dance instructors have their strengths and weaknesses. Yet there’s…

  • 3 Tips To Help You Choose a Dance Studio

    3 Tips To Help You Choose a Dance Studio

    How to choose a dance studio? As any important consumer decision, this is a question you should educate yourself on. Much like choosing a math tutor, you’re not going to come knowing what to look for unless someone else tells you. Dancing may be something you’ve never tried in your life, and so you might…