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Are you in the mood to watch a movie with some great ballroom dancing in it, but have no idea where to start?  Check out this list of our instructors’ favorite movies to get an idea for what you [...]

What are the Rhythm dances, and where did they come from? The five rhythm dances are Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Mambo and Bolero.  We will include Samba in this post, although note that it is not [...]

Let’s look at the whole process of an Arthur Murray dance showcase, starting before you even set foot onto the ballroom… Why Participate? Participating in ballroom dance showcases has many [...]

You’re at a party and you hear songs that appear all the time on the radio.  You want to take your partner out to the dance floor, but you find it difficult to know how to dance to the song since [...]

January Social Extravaganza The January Social Extravaganza is located at the Sheraton Hotel at Bradley International.  It takes place from Friday to Sunday.  One unique aspect of this showcase [...]

What are the smooth dances, and where did they come from? The four smooth ballroom dances are Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Tango and Foxtrot.  Here is a video from a competition in 2005 showing them at [...]

Arthur Murray district showcases are designed to be milestones in a student’s dance journey. Showcase vs Competition What’s the difference?  The thing that really differentiates the two is that [...]

Spooky month is upon us, and Halloween is drawing ever closer!  If you are planning on going to some Halloween parties and want to know how to bust a move to the music, here are some popular [...]

Arthur Murray Dance O Ramas are some of the most fun you’ll ever have dancing!  Let’s look into what they are and why you should get excited whenever you hear one is coming up!   Why should [...]

As a beginner, these ballroom dance terms can be intimidating if you have never heard them before.  Even more advanced dancers may not have a complete understanding of what every term their [...]