Arthur Murray Dance Now Blog

  • Dance Style Spotlight: Tango

    Dance Style Spotlight: Tango

    What you’ve heard is true… It does take two to tango, so you might want to scope out a dance partner before you jump into this dance. Once you learn more about the tango, we have a feeling you’re going to want to try it ASAP—so don’t say we didn’t warn you.

  • Dance Style Spotlight: Swing

    Dance Style Spotlight: Swing

    Swing dancing is a popular social dance that is often characterized by lifts, spins and flips. It’s generally upbeat, lively and a lot of fun to watch—and to dance! Like most dance styles, there are variations of the dance. It includes some basic steps and then dancers have creative freedom to make it their own.

  • Dance Style Spotlight: Waltz

    Dance Style Spotlight: Waltz

    At our Arthur Murray New Jersey studios, we teach all kids of dances. Whether you want to waltz, salsa, or learn the samba, you can train at any of our studios! The lovely part about teaching so many dances is that our students get the chance to find what footwork is a fit for them.

  • How to Find a Ballroom Dance Partner

    How to Find a Ballroom Dance Partner

    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.

  • How to Host a Dance Party in your Home

    How to Host a Dance Party in your Home

    Throw a holiday dance party in July. Why not? The holidays and end of the year are a great time to host a dance party of your own, but any time is the perfect time for bit of dance fun. You don’t need a salsa club or big ballroom to dance with some friends. Host…

  • Dance Style Spotlight: Salsa

    Dance Style Spotlight: Salsa

    Have you ever wanted to learn how to salsa? Is the salsa the right dance for you? Maybe you’ve dreamed about getting salsa lessons, or perhaps you just toyed with the idea of being able to really, truly dance. No matter your reason for wanting to learn more about salsa, we’re here to help! In…

  • Best Ballroom Dancers of All Time

    Best Ballroom Dancers of All Time

    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.

  • Our Favorite Dancing With The Stars Routines of All Time

    Our Favorite Dancing With The Stars Routines of All Time

    A good dance routine stays with you—the wardrobe, music, special effects, and most importantly, the moves. All of it can make you feel things over and over as you relive that special moment.

  • What’s the Difference Between International and American Ballroom Dance?

    What’s the Difference Between International and American Ballroom Dance?

    Perhaps you didn’t even realize there was a difference between International and American ballroom dance. To help clear the air about this oft-asked question, today’s post will delve into the differences of both types of ballroom dance so you’ll never be confused again!

  • How Long Will It Take Me To Become A Good Dancer?

    How Long Will It Take Me To Become A Good Dancer?

    Do you wanna dance? Do you want to learn how to dance? Perhaps you are a dancing neophyte and avoid dance floors at all costs. Wondering how long it will take you to become skillful on the dance floor once you start grooving to the beat?

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