Arthur Murray Dance Now Blog
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Stylin’! What to wear to a ballroom dance competition this year!
You’ve got the moves, the partner, and the confidence. But do you have the right outfit? There comes a wonderful time in a dancer’s life when he or she is finally ready to compete. For some, it may come at a younger stage in life, after tearing up the dance floor at local New Jersey…
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Gifting an Experience: Why your best holiday gift Ideas don’t need to be material
The gifting season upon us, and if you’re anything like us, you’re probably freaking out a little bit when thinking about what to buy your spouse or family. Especially when they’ve already got everything they could want. Instead of panic-purchasing a random sweater or an item you’re not sure about, ditch the material things this…
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Dancing through the Decades: most popular dance styles over the past 100 years
Imagine you’re in the Roaring Twenties, either sporting a newsboy cap (the original kind) or a sleek, short hairdo and a tassled dress. What is it you’re doing in that moment? If your memory serves you correctly, you’d most definitely be dancing! The ‘20s are most-remembered in U.S. history for the high-energy dancing and the…
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Our Favorite Dance Representations in Art
We all know that dance is an awe-inspiring art form, but did you realize dance had an effect on other forms of art as early as 3500–3300 B.C.? It’s true. There is evidence that Ancient Egyptians often painted representations of dancers on pottery and, later on, tombs too. It’s a little bit of a brain…
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Why Every Adult Should Try Dance Classes
Some people grow up taking dance lessons. Others do not. And it’s a common misconception that if you fall into the latter camp, you won’t ever be able to become a great dancer as an adult. Well, let me stop you right there with that pish-posh! Every adult has the ability to become a wonderful…
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So, You Think You Can Ballroom Dance? Try These New Jersey Nightclubs
Dancing is one of those special spices in life. It can make you laugh, it can give you confidence, and it can help you meet fascinating new people—it’s arguably the best social activity there is! And once you learn a few solid moves with Arthur Murray New Jersey, it’s certainly not uncommon for you to…
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5 Fun Activities to Try with your Girlfriends
Getting out and meeting new people can be a lot easier said than done. Many times you find yourself scrolling through social media and seeing everyone else having a great time, and it’s hard not to feel like you’re missing out. Especially if you’ve got an empty nest or live alone, the motivation to try…
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6 NEW Reasons To Take Dance Classes
People used to think that dancing was only meant for the pros. They used to think that, if you don’t know what you’re doing, you have no place on the dance floor. But those people are wrong! Dancing is not just meant to show off your skills—there are all kinds of reasons (and plenty of…
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Top 5 Dance Classes For Adults
It seems there are more and more pastimes available for adults these days, such as going to the movies, joining a book club, taking pottery classes, or even something as obscure as joining a Bridge club. If you allow yourself to be bored, it may be because you’re not trying hard enough to find the one thing…
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Wedding Dance Lessons: not just for the Bride and Groom
Wedding season is about to take over the social calendars of many, and if you’re smart, you’ll arrive prepared. How does one prepare for the slew of “I do’s”, you ask? Well, getting your dancing skills up to par is definitely the first order of business. You’d hate to look lost on the dance floor.…
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