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The Arthur Murray Dance Blog

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Arthur Murray Dance Partner Articles

5 Articles You Must Read with your Dance Partner

5 Articles You Must Read with your Dance Partner A dance partnership can be one of the most rewarding connections you can make with someone.  

Arthur Murray 7 Things Dont Need Dance Lesson

11 Truths About Ballroom Dancing

Misconceptions about ballroom dancing persist stubbornly. These eleven truths challenge common assumptions and reveal what this art form actually offers. Some imagine exclusively elderly couples

Arthur Murray 5 Questions Ballroom Dancing

3 Phrases that Will Doom Your Wedding Dance

Terms like “Doom” are never fun when it comes to a day as special as your wedding.  But, then again, if that doom can be

10 Things You Need to Know about the District Showcase

Your teacher just mentioned the District Showcase. You nodded politely while secretly wondering what exactly you’d be getting yourself into. Here’s the thing – the

What is Social Dancing?

What is Social Dancing? The Complete Guide for Beginners Social dancing is how real people dance at real events. No sequins, no judges, or public

Arthur Murray Why The Swing Cover

Your Dance Lesson Shopping List

Your Dance Lesson Shopping List Considering dance lessons but not quite sure where to start? 

Arthur Murray Bob Long Interview Recap

5 Questions Your Dance Teacher is Dying to Ask

5 Questions Your Dance Teacher is Dying to Ask You

Arthur Murray Why The Tango

Now That You’re Full Bronze

You’ve successfully started your dance program, you’ve survived the ebb and flow of the Curve of Learning, and now it’s time to survey the exciting

Arthur Murray Why The Foxtrot

Bronze 1, Bronze 2, Unlocking the Mystery of Your Social Dance Program

To help demystify the niche, incredibly rewarding, but sometimes hard to understand hobby of ballroom dancing, we’re going to shine the spotlight on another all-time

Your Confidence Begins Here

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