Arthur Murray North Seattle Blog

     
     Students of Arthur Murray Dance Schools have interesting stories about their dance journeys. Here's Part 2 of the dance story of  Keith McDonald.

     Language is considered verbal or non-verbal forms of communication. The ballroom dancing language improves the mental and physical well-being of a person. The art of ballroom dancing has evolved drastically with different ways of expression, physically and mentally as a means of competition or battle in certain cultures.

     In this article you'll discover the ultimate language of love through the art of partnership dancing.

     Ballroom dancing can be a challenging and demanding sport. While the payoffs can be different for every person, both in terms of physical appearance and professional success, there are also risks.

     People involved in the sport can experience serious mood swings as a consequence of the ballroom dancing lifestyle. There are several factors that can contribute to this. Here's the downside of ballroom dancing no one wants to talk about.

Arthur Murray Curve of Learning in four stages

     The curve of learning is the phrase used to describe the pace associated with the learning process. Rapid progress and high spirits is what happens during the Curve of Learning on the first few dance lessons and throughout the learning of any dance program.

Arthur Murray Dance Festival is finally here. Our semi-annual  dance event has arrived and we're excited for the next six weeks to celebrate with all of you.

Tournament of Champions (TOC) Dance Festival is a six week celebration  to remind us to reward ourselves through all of the fun and benefits of dancing.

Download Arthur Murray Tournament of Champions Guide for the ultimate dance experience at Arthur Murray Dance Studios.

     We’ve all been there.  We’ve seen an amazing routine on Dancing with the Stars or on YouTube and we think: “Wow, I want to do that.... and I want to do it as fast as possible”.

     While it may be tempting to learn one dance you’ve seen, it usually does not make much sense unless you are going to be on that show. There are many reasons for this.

     When wondering if you should go to your first Arthur Murray event, it can feel intimidating.  You have now gotten the basics of moving down but still may not feel comfortable dancing in front of people who you have never met before, especially professionals that will be giving you feedback.  

     I have always thought of myself as a lifelong learner, someone who loves the challenge of picking up new skills and different viewpoints. I’ve made several runs through “institutes of higher learning”, changed my major career course three times, and I frequently attend one-off courses at community colleges and professional development seminars. I learned and played a variety of sports, have spent several years with yoga instructors of different stripes, as well as a number of meditation courses. 

     Here's what I learned about myself in ballroom dancing...

     You’ve finally decided to take the plunge and sign up for social dance classes; congratulations on this big step! 

     Now you’re asking yourself what do I wear for social dancing or when I want to go out dancing?  Don’t fret! This article will address all your questions.