Much of the recent excitement surrounding the romance of ballroom dancing started when Michael Douglas told Annette Bening that he danced so well because of lessons at Arthur Murray in "An American President."

The Arthur Murray Difference

Proven teaching technique: The Arthur Murray technique had been perfected over the past century. Trainers from the Arthur Murray corporate headquarters travel around the world to each studio to coach instructors periodically. You will be learning from not only the best dancers, but the most qualified teachers. Choice of teachers: Each of us has a different learning style. In fact, as you progress, your learning needs will change. We analyze your learning style and needs as you progress and match you up with the most appropriate teacher.

Best value for your money: Being a student at Arthur Murray entitles you to participation in group lessons, practice parties and other special events such as competitions and black-tie dinners. You will have ample opportunities to practice your skills in live, welcoming party environments with teachers and other students.

Warm and friendly atmosphere: We recognize that students learn best in a friendly and relaxing environment. Our teachers and staff make it a priority to help you feel at ease from the minute you walk through our doors.

Convenient and secure locations: We are located in safe, upscale neighborhoods. You will feel safe leaving our classes even late in the evenings.

The History

It started nearly 50 years ago, George B. Theiss stepped off toward the future by enrolling as a student in Madison, Wisconsin and quickly learned the Arthur Murray Magic Step method of learning.

As successor to Arthur and Kathryn Murray, Mr. Theiss and Mr. Masters assist in the training and supervising of instructors and franchisees. Their closeness and association with the Murrays for many years, has instilled the motivation to keep the best of the basics that popularized the company, and continue to revitalize, and try new ideas for studio management and encouraging student.

The Arthur Murray philosophy of dancing holds that since people are all social and gregarious by nature, we seek pleasure in human contact and experience. Dancing, throughout the ages, has been the art that brings people together and is an efficient method for developing a sense of adequacy for young and old alike. Under the guidance of Arthur Murray, Inc. the classes have been teaching dance not as isolated feet or step movements, but as an integral part of social life and an expression and celebration of it.

Masters and Theiss were the first to realize the growing popularity of the Latin Dances and introduced many to America's dancers after holding many training sessions for Murray's instructors in Cuba. Several Arthur Murray International studio conventions were also held in Cuba during the '50s so dance trainers would learn first-hand the hot new Latin styles and moves then becoming in vogue.

The company directs an entire world of dance, with studios in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Jordan, Italy, Egypt, and South Africa...