Our expert instructors will have you dancing within 5 minutes of your first lesson.
It’s a common misconception that you need skills, wardrobe, or a partner to be able to dance. Absolutely not! In fact, Arthur Murray got the idea to teach dancing in 1912 because he wasn’t a very good dancer to begin with.
Dancing is a learning process meant to be enjoyed by everyone. Whether you’re dancing to learn new skills, to compete, to look magical on your wedding, or just want to have some fun, we’re here to guide you.
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Famous for its groove walk, the Lindy hop is a fast-moving swing dance. Partners stand opposite each other in a loosely-connected, open stance. This gives them the ability to move fluidly and add quick, improvised movements and air steps to the dance.
The dance got its name during a nonstop dance marathon in Harlem. George "Shorty" Snowden caught the attention of the media with his unique foot movements and called it the Lindy, referring to the famous aviator, Charles Lindenburg, and the name stuck.
The Lindy Hop was a very popular dance in the 1930's and 40's, and has seen a revival over the last 20 years. Often referred to by other names like Jitterbug, Swing, or more particular styles like Savoy or Hollywood Style, it continues to maintain its widespread appeal and is still danced all around the world.
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I went to the introductory free lesson and loved it. The staff is very encouraging. I take a private lesson at least 2 times a week. It is a skill I had always wanted to learn but never had the time. Everyone there is very encouraging and make learning fun. The instructors know how to teach you to get moving in a fun way! Give them a try!
- Cindy S.
Why just "dance with the stars" when you can become a star? This is a great dance studio to learn ballroom dancing. For beginners to advance, you can always learn more. The classes are fun and fresh. It's a great way to share the love of dance with others. The instructors are great. We all learn at our own speed, but they push us to be better. You never knew how two left feet could move so well. The first lesson is free. You can't beat that.
- Sean J.
My fiance and I went to Arthur Murray to get some much needed help with choreography for the first dance at our wedding. After having a very weird experience with a dinosaur of a dance instructor from another local dance studio, I went to prescreen Arthur Murray before subjecting my better half to more lessons. Everything about this studio deserves praise. The newly remodeled studio is spacious and beautiful, all of the staff are warm and welcoming, and our instructor Chris was AMAZING! He made every lesson fun and laugh-filled. He was very energetic, engaging and patient. Post wedding, my husband and I both agree that the experience of being taught our first dance was actually more fun than actually executing it at our wedding. Thanks so much Chris!
- Jessica P.
Kathryn Murray used to say, "the hardest step you'll ever take is the first one through the door." Your journey to dancing starts with your very first lesson. Come in to any of our 9 locations and we'll teach you how to dance... and have fun while doing it.
So if you live in the Bay Area and have two left feet, contact Arthur Murray. We can make it right.