Arthur Murray Dance Now Blog
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5 Most Popular Types of Latin Dances—and Why We Love Them
The passion, the fire, the energy! Latin dances are known for their sultry steps and the strong connections between partners. And when you learn to Latin dance (yes, you can learn!), you will notice just how spicy this style of dance makes you feel. Plus, starting a new hobby like dancing will certainly help you…
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Something New For Two
When you’ve been with someone for a long time, it’s natural to crave new experiences. Especially when that person is your partner for life, you’ve probably already tackled all kinds of activities for two. But there may be one more experience you haven’t checked off your list yet, and the best part is, age is…
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Hibernation vs. Liberation Through Dance
Thinking about hibernating this winter? Think again. There are many better ways to spend the season, especially if you don’t want to be feeling the winter blues for months on end. Instead of hibernating this winter, consider liberating yourself through none other than dance.
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Our Favorite Ballroom Costumes
Ballroom costumes can be one of the best parts about ballroom dancing. Some might even say they make the sport. Without a flashy costume that matches and accentuates your dance, your moves could fall flat on a large stage. Ballroom costumes add a ton of flair, personality, and movement to ballroom dance routines.
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Should Ballroom Dancing be a Sport in the Olympics?
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.
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8 Ballroom Dance Rules You’ve Never Heard Of
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…
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How to Impress That Special Someone
Every now and then, someone special comes along. For some, this moment only happens once in a lifetime. When a special person enters your life, it’s natural to want to do everything you can to ensure they never leave. Because when someone amazing brings joy to your life, you shouldn’t want to let that feeling…
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Ballroom Dancing Etiquette: How Not to Be ‘That Guy’ on the Dance Floor
Nervous or scared to start dance lessons? You’re not alone—many first-time students often delay coming in because they feel intimidated about trying something new. Maybe dancing makes you feel silly, or you feel like you’ll never be as good as anyone else in class. Perhaps you’re not confident in your abilities, or you think that,…
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Top 5 Ballroom Dance Classes for Adult Beginners
Are you ready to change your life for the better? Getting stuck in a rut can make you feel like there are no solutions to a happier life, but that’s simply not true! All it takes is a little courage to try something new. Once you loosen up a bit, you’ll find how rewarding new…
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Your First Dance Competition — How to Prepare Properly
So, you think you can dance? Why not take those talents where they belong—to the big stage! Ballroom dance competitions are a great way to show off your skills, become a better dancer, and earn some confidence. If you think you’re ready to enter into a ballroom dance competition, this post will help you go…
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