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The Arthur Murray Dance Blog
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- March 30, 2026
Your Dance Program is Like a Golf Bag
Nobody plays golf with just one club. Not even if it’s a really nice club. Because golf isn’t about having one perfect tool – it’s
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- March 26, 2026
Sun Tzu Strategies for Your Next Dance Competition
Sun Tzu wrote “The Art of War” roughly 2,500 years ago. He was advising generals on military strategy, not dancers on competition preparation. Yet his
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- March 23, 2026
Your Ballroom Dance Lessons are Like Using Duolingo
You’ve probably seen someone obsessing over their Duolingo streak. Maybe that someone is you. There’s something satisfying about watching that XP climb, seeing those skill
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- March 19, 2026
Every Professional Sport Has Training Camp — So Does Dance
Every professional sport has a training camp. NFL teams report for weeks of intense preparation before the season. NBA players arrive early for preseason conditioning.
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- March 18, 2026
First Dates and First Dance Lessons: The Surprising Similarities
You’re nervous. You’ve overthought your outfit three times. You’re questioning whether you should even show up – maybe it’s easier to cancel and stay home
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- March 17, 2026
What is the Multi-Level Program at Arthur Murray?
Some students follow the standard Arthur Murray curriculum – Bronze 1, Bronze 2, Bronze 3, and onward in sequence. Others take a different path: the
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- March 16, 2026
Learning to Dance is Like Running a Marathon
Nobody runs a marathon on day one. Not the weekend joggers. Not the elite athletes. Everyone starts the same way – with a decision to
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- March 13, 2026
Do Gymnasts Have an Advantage on Dancing With the Stars?
Every time an Olympic gymnast appears on Dancing with the Stars, predictions fly. “She’s got this.” “Easy winner.” “How can anyone compete with that body
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- March 12, 2026
An Hour-by-Hour Guide to the District Showcase
Your first Arthur Murray District Showcase is coming up. You’ve done the freestyles, you’ve practiced the routines, and now you’re staring at the event wondering:
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