Anthony Coberg began with Arthur Murray of Merrillville Indiana in 1985. By 1986, he was instructor. By 1991 he became the manager. In 1996 he became the Franchisee.

Anthony has competed with his students around the world, and has developed a multiple national champion winning student in both smooth and rhythm. He has also developed staff that have won in professional competitions in Vegas and Canada.

Together with his wife and co-franchisee Julie, they have 4 boys and enjoy serving the community in various charitable organizations throughout Northwest Indiana.

What sets Arthur Murray apart from every other dance studio?

As an organization that has been teaching the world to dance for over 100 years, the experience and use of the medalist system have proven to help students learn in an easy and fun manner, which saves them significant time. Arthur Murray also makes everyone feel welcome, more advanced students go out of their way to make new students feel good about their decision to join Arthur Murray's.

How did you first get introduced to dancing?

I was looking in the yellow pages under the D section for a new dentist when I stumbled upon an ad for Dancing. I called the phone number on impulse. I had never danced nor considered doing it, but my life was forever changed when I walked through the door.

Top 3 restaurants my travels have taken me to:

Ditka's steakhouse in Chicago
The Chophouse in New Orleans
Del Friscos in Las Vegas