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Music is always changing and new songs are always coming out!  Read on to learn how to dance to some newer popular songs you might hear on the radio or at a party outside of your Arthur Murray [...]

Let’s continue our dive into the history of different partner dances with Hustle and West Coast Swing!   Hustle Characterized with the glitz and glam of disco music, the Hustle is a funky and [...]

So, we’ve dug through the history and origins of the smooth and rhythm dances, but what about the social dances?  Let’s take a look at how Merengue, Salsa and Bachata got their starts.   [...]

Stuck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak? Want to bust a move while socially distant? Here are some ways that you can keep moving and grooving during quarantine! Edit: Scroll down to the bottom [...]

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 [...]