Jan25It’s Time To Re-Zoom…
Read moreShould you resume (or begin) developing a skill? Absolutely! Have you tried doing it on Zoom? It’s different, that’s...
Aug19Meet Your Coach: Jessica “The Bolt” Holty!
Read moreJessica Holty has been with Arthur Murray Dance Schools for just over 15 years and started in the Southern...
Feb27Meet Your Coach: Bobby Gonzalez!
Read moreRoberto “Bobby” Gonzalez has been in love with Arthur Murray since he first walked into a studio in 1981....
May15Ballroom Dance Lessons for Adults
Read moreArthur Murray is the place for dance lessons for adults! Did you know the average age of our students...
Dec26What Are You Up To This New Year’s Eve?
Read moreCan you believe 2018 is almost upon us? Whether that makes you excited or totally bummed out, there is...
Dec19Holidays: They’ll Help You Become A Better Dancer
Read moreThe holidays are fast approaching. This means snow-filled drives to see friends and family, lots of food, laughter and...
Dec15Quick Thought: The Extras Make The Difference
Read moreWe asked our Master Franchisee, Russ Clark, to share his thoughts on what makes the difference when it comes...
Nov10Bob Long: How Dance Will Improve Your Golf Game (& Other Sports)
Read moreFor those of you who don’t know Bob Long, he’s everything you look for in an Arthur Murray professional:...
Oct19Lessons I’ve Learned From The Special Olympics
Read moreStarting in 2017, I wanted to make a bigger impact in my management role, something beyond the normal studio...
Oct105 Ways We Accidentally Sabotage Our Leaders On The Dance Floor
Read moreWe ladies want the best for our partners on the dance floor. More confidence in him means more fun...
Sep28Dance It Off!
Read moreI learned early in my dance career that you get more energy from dancing than you put into it....
Dec02Meet Your Coach: Bill Jacobson!
Read moreBill Jacobson – the name resonates with Arthur Murray Staff internationally as he has been with the company for...
Nov29So You’re Having a Holiday Party…
Read moreIt’s always so great to throw something spectacular, especially when you’re getting festive with the seasons right? From personal...
Nov19So, You’re Going Out Dancing
Read moreTips and Pointers To Survive Your Night Out When we go out dancing (or maybe just visualize it), we...
Nov037 Ways To Be An In-Demand PWP (Person Who Parties)
Read moreWith fall and winter comes the promise of parties and celebrations. We just wrapped up Halloween, Thanksgiving is coming...
Oct27Fun Facts About Arthur Murray
Read moreWhether you know about Arthur Murray through his lessons on TV, have stepped foot in one of our studios,...
Oct22RPG + Dance?
Read moreThere exists in this world an incredible category of games called role-playing games, commonly shortened to RPGs. Most, if...
Oct20Things I Never Knew About Ballroom Dancing
Read moreThere are many things in life we don’t know. Unanswered questions, untested theories, and a variety of other unknowns....
Oct07Trick or Treat! Dance Tips From Halloween
Read moreHalloween: It’s the start of the fall and winter holidays and also promises lots of pumpkins, candy, and costumes...
Oct0131 Reasons To Participate in the 31-Day Dance Challenge
Read moreFor the month of October, the Arthur Murray studios in Bellevue and Federal Way are doing a 31-Day Dance...
Sep27I Saw A Sign…At Arthur Murray!
Read moreAstrology may be something you’re dedicated to, see as an amusing way to pass some time, or maybe you...
Sep26Lessons To Be Learned From A Big Event
Read moreHere in the Bellevue, us Arthur Murray-ians (is that what we call ourselves? Is Murray-ers better? Murranes?) just wrapped...
Sep09Want To Improve Your Video Game Skills? Try Dance
Read moreWith the video game convention known as PAX West behind us, I started thinking about two great passions of...
Sep02How To Be “Class”-y: The Lessons We Learned From School
Read moreThe start of a new school year always makes me smile. The smell of new school supplies (hooray for...
Aug26Learning Something New? Stick With It!
Read moreWhen you’re younger, learning new things is required. The newness, the awkwardness, all of it becomes a natural part...
Aug18Haven’t Tried Dancing Yet? Try It With Other People!
Read moreA lot of people are terrified by the idea of starting something new. Too many unknowns, right? While there...
Aug11Is Ballroom Dance Truly Timeless?
Read moreI think most people fall into the world of ballroom dancing by accident. Sometimes we’re forced into it, other...
Aug03Four Tips Only Teachers Know
Read more4 Helpful Teacher Tips Whether you are looking into starting dance or have spent years taking lessons, chances are...
Jul28Two Left Feet And Other Myths
Read moreEveryone has misconceptions about ballroom dance before they step foot in a studio. While all of those misconceptions are...
Jul215 Things You Should Stop Doing As A Competitor
Read moreCompetitions are by no means a laid back experience. Everyone handles stress differently. All of the blood, sweat, and...
Jul15Live Longer
Read moreWhat if I told you that you could get more out of your life and live longer just by...
Jul07Pet Peeves In Dance: No More Tip-Toeing
Read moreWe all have areas in our dancing that need improvement. Fortunately, there are a few things you can be...
Jun23Be A Dancing Extrovert With Me!
Read moreYou know you’re an extrovert when you’re sitting at your computer for too long and start having a conversation...
Jun16Are You An Anxious Introvert? Try Dancing!
Read moreAre you an introvert? I know I am. Making a phone call gives me a moment’s pause and walking...
Jun09Getting Married? Say “I Don’t” To The High School Sway
Read moreWe’ve all been to the wedding that had everything: a perfect exchange of vows, great reception venue, and mouth-watering...
May26Dance Like Nobody Is Watching … Because You’re Having Too Much Fun To Care
Read moreIf you’re any bit like me, every second of your life is filled with music because music is amazing.
May19Turning Obstacles Into Success Stories: How Dressing Up A Support Beam Will Change Your Life
Read moreCreating Success Most people who come in for lessons tend to be intimidated by the support beam in the...
May12Watch People & Become A Better Dancer
Read moreYou know how you see a great routine on Dancing With The Stars and think: “Wow! That’s awesome! I...
May05Ballroom Dancing + Cartoons = Awesomeness!
Read moreWhen it comes to Disney movies, be you a casual watcher or a die-hard fan, there’s something for everyone.
Apr28Put Down Your Phone & Pick Up The Fun!
Read moreBack when I was small (okay, smaller… #shortpeopleproblems), I lived by the quote: “Dance like nobody’s watching”.
Apr20It’s OK – Dancing With Other People Won’t Kill You!
Read moreSo, you’re new to this whole dancing thing. It’s scary, you like your comfort zone, and let’s be honest
Apr135 Ways To Take Your Leading From Dum-Dum To Yum-Yum In Seconds
Read moreThis day and age, chivalry is an art form that has been completely lost.
Apr06Five Common Anxieties A New Dancer Can Overcome
Read moreBeing in the ballroom dance business has taught me a lot about human nature.
Mar30An Ode to Foot Positions
Read moreWhether or not you’re taking lessons, you may have heard of a mysterious thing called “foot positions”.
Mar235 Dance Phrases to Help You Get More Out Of Your Dancing
Read moreBe they catchy and well-loved or used and abused
Mar165 Excuses People Use That Keep Them From Their Best Possible (dance) Life.
Read moreLet’s face it. Many times the thought of starting something new, adding in something new, affording something new can...
Mar08Four Ways Dancing Can Spice Up Your Relationship
Read moreDancing has many benefits ranging from an enjoyable bit of exercise and boosting your self-confidence
Mar02Watch It: Movies That’ll Put You In The Dancing Mood
Read moreAt some point in your day/week/month, there’s nothing better than popping in a good movie, right?
Feb245 Reasons Why The Dance Floor Is The Best Place to Meet New People
Read moreMatch.com, eHarmony, and Tinder – what do they have in common?
Feb16Top 5 Must-Have Dances to Increase Your Sex Appeal
Read moreThis new year, shake a little spice into your dance program by checking out our top five must-have dances...
Feb1110 Tips for the Best Showcase Ever
Read moreWe know that Showcase can be a lot to handle, but below are 10 tips on how to have...
Feb10Four “Funny” Things Students Have Said To Me
Read moreTeaching dance for more than 30 years has exposed me to a variety of wonderful students and interesting conversations.
Feb02How A Super Woman Can Become A Super Follow
Read moreYou’ve discovered dancing, and you love it! So empowering, beautiful, and MUCH bigger than something you can create on...
Jan28Need a Brain Boost? Try Dancing!
Read more‘Dancing With The Stars’ may be the closest you get to a ballroom any given week, but you’ve probably...
Jan14From Us to You; Arthur Murray Bellevue, 2016.
Read moreDear Students and Fellow Dance Enthusiasts,
Oct12Winter Showcase 2015
Read moreWe laughed, we danced, we twirled in circles. Check out Winter Showcase 2015!
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