Dance Programs

We have various dance packages available to meet your every need. They can be tailored to fit any lifestyle, any budget, any time schedule. Just let us know what you have in mind and we will work with you to make your dreams a reality. You may add to or adjust your program at any time — For example you may come in to learn slow dance and decide to add swing, salsa, and cha-cha to your program. No problem.

Just something to keep in mind as you plan your move into dancing — if you are learning on a time schedule, such as for your wedding or a reunion, please give us and yourself at least a few months head start. Dancing is like learning a new language and the longer you give yourself to practice, the easier and more fluent you will be before your special event.

Too many people sit on the sidelines and avoid dance opportunities. Learning how to become a social dancer changes all of that. Whether it’s at the studio, on vacation, or out on the town – an Arthur Murray social dance program is your passport that works on any dance floor, to any music, anywhere in the world.

  • Cruises – Pick a different dance floor every night no problem
  • Weddings – It’s time to retire the funky chicken
  • Nightclubs – Salsa, Swing, Tango, Bachata – if it’s playing at a club, you’ll be on the floor
  • Corporate Events – Stand out and make an impression
  • Family Events – Do you want to be the dancer in the family?

Special Introductory Program

For students new to dancing or new to the Arthur Murray® Schools of Dance, specialized teaching system we offer a introductory program. This allows you to see what will happen during your Arthur Murray® dance lessons. You will have a personal experience of how quickly you will learn to dance at Arthur Murray®. Your professional, certified Arthur Murray® instructors will have an opportunity to work with you to better understand your personal dance intrests, and then make a professional recommendation for the next “step” in your dance program!

Basic Skills – Foundation Program

This program will be personally tailored for you by your Arthur Murray® Dance professionals. The Basic Skills – Foundation program will give you “survival skills” on the dance floor. The length of each dance students beginning program will be determined by the skill level and ability of the individual or couple, and your dancing interests. On average, most Arthur Murray® dance students will take a 2 to 3 week basic skills course, which includes private lessons, group classes and supervised dance-party practice sessions. This program is also an excellent springboard into more advanced social dance training.

Bronze Social Dance Programs

Associate Bronze Social Dance Program

This program is designed specifically by and for you. The Associate Bronze Program will help you acquire freer movement around the floor while expanding your variety, technique and footwork. Associate Bronze dancers also begin to develop portrayal of a dance’s characteristics in the form of styling. This dance program is very popular with those wanting to get on the dance floor quickly.

Full Bronze Social Dance Program

This program is the most popular standard of training at Arthur Murray® Schools of Dance. This program results in good all-around comfortable social dancing. You will feel at ease on the dance floor with any partner. Dancers that complete this course look forward to musical changes because they can dance proficiently to a variety of music and have a good knowledge of many different dance patterns to use. This Standard has proven to be the most desirable dancing goal to attain. You will feel poised and comfortable, whether at a dance party, nightclub or grand ball.

Silver Level Social Dance Program

Completing this level of dancing makes you the dancer that people just have to stop and watch. Arthur Murray® dance students that complete this Standard of social dance seem to glide effortlessly around the dance floor, and look almost like professional dancers! These dancers are very polished and show great technique in their dancing. They can lead or follow any dance partner.

Gold Level Dance Program

The Arthur Murray® Gold Standard of Dance is for the serious dancer. This level of dancing that is not often seen on the social dance floor. Many Gold Standard Arthur Murray® students actually compete or perform exhibition dancing at this standard of dance. These dance students look truly extraordinary.