Interview – Starting Ballroom Dance with Russ Clark
By iqmadmin on June 22, 2020Read moreHave concerns about starting to ballroom dance? Look no further! Russ Clark – the owner of several Arthur Murray...
Meet Your Coach: Jessica “The Bolt” Holty!
By iqmadmin on August 19, 2019Read moreJessica Holty has been with Arthur Murray Dance Schools for just over 15 years and started in the Southern...
Repetition Is Key
By iqmadmin on July 16, 2019Read moreThe other day I was teaching a new concept to a student and got the ever-so-familiar “yep, got it”...
Get Fit At Any Age
By iqmadmin on March 22, 2019Read moreWhen exercising, much like in life, we have natural ups and downs. We get frustrated because we feel we’re...
Meet Your Coach: Bobby Gonzalez!
By iqmadmin on February 27, 2019Read moreRoberto “Bobby” Gonzalez has been in love with Arthur Murray since he first walked into a studio in 1981....
Feeling The Winter Blues? Dance!
By iqmadmin on February 4, 2019Read moreGiven that winter started December 21st, we’re about 1.5 months in, which means grey clouds and a lack of...
Why Overcoming Dance Challenges is Good for Brain Health
By iqmadmin on January 29, 2019Read moreWhy Overcoming Dance Challenges is Good for Brain Health Dance has a profound impact on many aspects of our...
Help Your Heart
By iqmadmin on December 24, 2018Read moreWhether or not you’re in your 70s, think about this: regular exercise can give you a heart that’s up...
Dance For Charity
By iqmadmin on December 17, 2018Read moreI found the perfect app/program for dancers: Charity Miles. I stumbled on it by accident and am a little...
Dance Goals In 2019
By iqmadmin on December 10, 2018Read moreWith the new year less than 30 days away, it’s time to make some dance goals for 2019.
Workout. Dance. Handle Stress Better
By iqmadmin on December 4, 2018Read moreI read an article the other day about exercise’s ability to help us handle stress (check out the article...
Medal Ball Is Upon Us!
By iqmadmin on November 30, 2018Read moreMedal Ball is coming up so quickly! This Sunday no less (December 2nd). It is a perfect time to...
Thanksgiving Happened. Now What?
By iqmadmin on November 27, 2018Read moreYou’ve just splurged at Thanksgiving and staying in for the rest of the month is starting to sound really...
5 Reasons To Dance This Holiday Season
By iqmadmin on November 20, 2018Read moreThanksgiving is quickly approaching. Need a reason to do some moving and grooving this holiday season? Here are five!
Top 3 Dance Fears And How To Overcome Them
By iqmadmin on October 17, 2018Read moreTop 3 Dance Fears And How To Overcome Them While the reasons for choosing to take dance lessons are...
5 Reasons Dancing Is The Date Night You Need
By iqmadmin on October 1, 2018Read moreIf you have struggled to come up with a way to spend quality time with your significant other, but...
Gain Confidence Through Dance!
By iqmadmin on September 18, 2018Read moreGain Confidence Through Dance! Skip the self-help section of your local bookstore and sign up for dance lessons! Gaining...
King 5 News: Dancing to Help Dementia
By iqmadmin on September 12, 2018Read moreDancing To Help Dementia Recently, we had the opportunity to share our love of dance and its effect...
Lose Weight Through Dance
By iqmadmin on August 23, 2018Read moreLose Weight and Gain Fitness Through Dance Towards the end of summer, outdoor exercise can become a chore. Going...
Fun Things to Do In Seattle Area
By iqmadmin on August 13, 2018Read moreFun Things to Do in The Greater Seattle Area If you live in or near the following six locations...
Surprising Health Benefits of Dancing
By iqmadmin on July 26, 2018Read moreThe Surprising Health Benefits of Dance Having fun, meeting new people, and learning a new skill are expected...
The Arthur Murray Difference
By iqmadmin on July 11, 2018Read moreWhy Arthur Murray Dance Schools? There are many places offering ballroom dance lessons in the Puget Sound Area,...
Open Social Dance Classes!
By iqmadmin on June 19, 2018Read moreBeginners and walk-in’s welcome! Social Dance Classes Are you interested in learning social dance skills but not...
Ballroom Dance Lessons for Adults
By iqmadmin on May 15, 2018Read moreArthur Murray is the place for dance lessons for adults! Did you know the average age of our students...
Dancing Really is Fun to Watch
By iqmadmin on March 19, 2018Read moreDo you appreciate beautiful dancing? If you’re anything like me, you know that all you...
Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts
By iqmadmin on February 10, 2018Read moreLooking for the Perfect Unique Valentine’s Gift? Ballroom dance lessons are the ultimate unique...
Hobbies for Working Professionals
By iqmadmin on January 26, 2018Read moreIn an age where countless hours are spent face-to-face with a digital screen, we...
What Are You Up To This New Year’s Eve?
By iqmadmin on December 26, 2017Read moreCan you believe 2018 is almost upon us? Whether that makes you excited or totally bummed out, there is...
Holidays: They’ll Help You Become A Better Dancer
By iqmadmin on December 19, 2017Read moreThe holidays are fast approaching. This means snow-filled drives to see friends and family, lots of food, laughter and...
Quick Thought: The Extras Make The Difference
By iqmadmin on December 15, 2017Read moreWe asked our Master Franchisee, Russ Clark, to share his thoughts on what makes the difference when it comes...
Reverse Bucket List
By iqmadmin on December 9, 2017Read moreMost of us have heard of a bucket list: listing achievements we hope to one day accomplish before we...
Bob Long: How Dance Will Improve Your Golf Game (& Other Sports)
By iqmadmin on November 10, 2017Read moreFor those of you who don’t know Bob Long, he’s everything you look for in an Arthur Murray professional:...
Real Men Dance
By iqmadmin on October 20, 2017Read moreWhat’s your excuse for not learning to dance? One of my favorites is real men don’t dance. How crazy...
Lessons I’ve Learned From The Special Olympics
By iqmadmin on October 19, 2017Read moreStarting in 2017, I wanted to make a bigger impact in my management role, something beyond the normal studio...
5 Ways We Accidentally Sabotage Our Leaders On The Dance Floor
By iqmadmin on October 10, 2017Read moreWe ladies want the best for our partners on the dance floor. More confidence in him means more fun...
Dance It Off!
By iqmadmin on September 28, 2017Read moreI learned early in my dance career that you get more energy from dancing than you put into it....
Meet Your Coach: Bill Jacobson!
By iqmadmin on December 2, 2016Read moreBill Jacobson – the name resonates with Arthur Murray Staff internationally as he has been with the company for...
So You’re Having a Holiday Party…
By iqmadmin on November 29, 2016Read moreIt’s always so great to throw something spectacular, especially when you’re getting festive with the seasons right? From personal...
So, You’re Going Out Dancing
By iqmadmin on November 19, 2016Read moreTips and Pointers To Survive Your Night Out When we go out dancing (or maybe just visualize it), we...
7 Ways To Be An In-Demand PWP (Person Who Parties)
By iqmadmin on November 3, 2016Read moreWith fall and winter comes the promise of parties and celebrations. We just wrapped up Halloween, Thanksgiving is coming...
Fun Facts About Arthur Murray
By iqmadmin on October 27, 2016Read moreWhether you know about Arthur Murray through his lessons on TV, have stepped foot in one of our studios,...
RPG + Dance?
By iqmadmin on October 22, 2016Read moreThere exists in this world an incredible category of games called role-playing games, commonly shortened to RPGs. Most, if...
Things I Never Knew About Ballroom Dancing
By iqmadmin on October 20, 2016Read moreThere are many things in life we don’t know. Unanswered questions, untested theories, and a variety of other unknowns....
Trick or Treat! Dance Tips From Halloween
By iqmadmin on October 7, 2016Read moreHalloween: It’s the start of the fall and winter holidays and also promises lots of pumpkins, candy, and costumes...
31 Reasons To Participate in the 31-Day Dance Challenge
By iqmadmin on October 1, 2016Read moreFor the month of October, the Arthur Murray studios in Bellevue and Federal Way are doing a 31-Day Dance...
I Saw A Sign…At Arthur Murray!
By iqmadmin on September 27, 2016Read moreAstrology may be something you’re dedicated to, see as an amusing way to pass some time, or maybe you...
Lessons To Be Learned From A Big Event
By iqmadmin on September 26, 2016Read moreHere in the Puget Sound, us Arthur Murray-ians (is that what we call ourselves? Is Murray-ers better? Murranes?) just...
Want To Improve Your Video Game Skills? Try Dance
By iqmadmin on September 9, 2016Read moreWith the video game convention known as PAX West behind us, I started thinking about two great passions of...
How To Be “Class”-y: The Lessons We Learned From School
By iqmadmin on September 2, 2016Read moreThe start of a new school year always makes me smile. The smell of new school supplies (hooray for...
Learning Something New? Stick With It!
By iqmadmin on August 26, 2016Read moreWhen you’re younger, learning new things is required. The newness, the awkwardness, all of it becomes a natural part...
Haven’t Tried Dancing Yet? Try It With Other People!
By iqmadmin on August 18, 2016Read moreA lot of people are terrified by the idea of starting something new. Too many unknowns, right? While there...
Is Ballroom Dance Truly Timeless?
By iqmadmin on August 11, 2016Read moreI think most people fall into the world of ballroom dancing by accident. Sometimes we’re forced into it, other...
Four Tips Only Teachers Know
By iqmadmin on August 3, 2016Read more4 Helpful Teacher Tips Whether you are looking into starting dance or have spent years taking lessons, chances are...
Two Left Feet And Other Myths
By iqmadmin on July 28, 2016Read moreEveryone has misconceptions about ballroom dance before they step foot in a studio. While all of those misconceptions are...
5 Things You Should Stop Doing As A Competitor
By iqmadmin on July 21, 2016Read moreCompetitions are by no means a laid back experience. Everyone handles stress differently. All of the blood, sweat, and...
Live Longer
By iqmadmin on July 15, 2016Read moreWhat if I told you that you could get more out of your life and live longer just by...
Pet Peeves In Dance: No More Tip-Toeing
By iqmadmin on July 7, 2016Read moreWe all have areas in our dancing that need improvement. Fortunately, there are a few things you can be...
What You Can Expect On Your Very First Lesson at Arthur Murray!
By iqmadmin on June 30, 2016Read moreLet’s face it: the thought of signing up for lessons and putting you and your two left feet on...
Be A Dancing Extrovert With Me!
By iqmadmin on June 23, 2016Read moreYou know you’re an extrovert when you’re sitting at your computer for too long and start having a conversation...
Are You An Anxious Introvert? Try Dancing!
By iqmadmin on June 16, 2016Read moreAre you an introvert? I know I am. Making a phone call gives me a moment’s pause and walking...
Getting Married? Say “I Don’t” To The High School Sway
By iqmadmin on June 9, 2016Read moreWe’ve all been to the wedding that had everything: a perfect exchange of vows, great reception venue, and mouth-watering...
Pandora, The Music Explorer
By iqmadmin on June 2, 2016Read moreAnyone looking for a resource to find great songs or want to create a fun practice atmosphere at home...
Dance Like Nobody Is Watching … Because You’re Having Too Much Fun To Care
By iqmadmin on May 26, 2016Read moreIf you’re any bit like me, every second of your life is filled with music because music is amazing.
Turning Obstacles Into Success Stories: How Dressing Up A Support Beam Will Change Your Life
By iqmadmin on May 19, 2016Read moreCreating Success Most people who come in for lessons tend to be intimidated by the support beam in the...
Watch People & Become A Better Dancer
By iqmadmin on May 12, 2016Read moreYou know how you see a great routine on Dancing With The Stars and think: “Wow! That’s awesome! I...
Ballroom Dancing + Cartoons = Awesomeness!
By iqmadmin on May 5, 2016Read moreWhen it comes to Disney movies, be you a casual watcher or a die-hard fan, there’s something for everyone.
Put Down Your Phone & Pick Up The Fun!
By iqmadmin on April 28, 2016Read moreBack when I was small (okay, smaller… #shortpeopleproblems), I lived by the quote: “Dance like nobody’s watching”.
It’s OK – Dancing With Other People Won’t Kill You!
By iqmadmin on April 20, 2016Read moreSo, you’re new to this whole dancing thing. It’s scary, you like your comfort zone, and let’s be honest
5 Ways To Take Your Leading From Dum-Dum To Yum-Yum In Seconds
By iqmadmin on April 13, 2016Read moreThis day and age, chivalry is an art form that has been completely lost.
Five Common Anxieties A New Dancer Can Overcome
By iqmadmin on April 6, 2016Read moreBeing in the ballroom dance business has taught me a lot about human nature.
An Ode to Foot Positions
By iqmadmin on March 30, 2016Read moreWhether or not you’re taking lessons, you may have heard of a mysterious thing called “foot positions”.
Bellevue’s Under the Big Top Spotlight Ball
By iqmadmin on March 29, 2016Read moreSee all the photos over on Facebook
5 Dance Phrases to Help You Get More Out Of Your Dancing
By iqmadmin on March 23, 2016Read moreBe they catchy and well-loved or used and abused
5 Excuses People Use That Keep Them From Their Best Possible (dance) Life.
By iqmadmin on March 16, 2016Read moreLet’s face it. Many times the thought of starting something new, adding in something new, affording something new can...
Four Ways Dancing Can Spice Up Your Relationship
By iqmadmin on March 8, 2016Read moreDancing has many benefits ranging from an enjoyable bit of exercise and boosting your self-confidence
Watch It: Movies That’ll Put You In The Dancing Mood
By iqmadmin on March 2, 2016Read moreAt some point in your day/week/month, there’s nothing better than popping in a good movie, right?
5 Reasons Why The Dance Floor Is The Best Place to Meet New People
By iqmadmin on February 24, 2016Read moreMatch.com, eHarmony, and Tinder – what do they have in common?
Hot Havana Nights | Winter Showcase 2016
By iqmadmin on February 19, 2016Read moreView All Pictures Here: amds.dance/hothavananights
Top 5 Must-Have Dances to Increase Your Sex Appeal
By iqmadmin on February 16, 2016Read moreThis new year, shake a little spice into your dance program by checking out our top five must-have dances...
10 Tips for the Best Showcase Ever
By iqmadmin on February 11, 2016Read moreWe know that Showcase can be a lot to handle, but below are 10 tips on how to have...
Four “Funny” Things Students Have Said To Me
By iqmadmin on February 10, 2016Read moreTeaching dance for more than 30 years has exposed me to a variety of wonderful students and interesting conversations.
How A Super Woman Can Become A Super Follow
By iqmadmin on February 2, 2016Read moreYou’ve discovered dancing, and you love it! So empowering, beautiful, and MUCH bigger than something you can create on...
Need a Brain Boost? Try Dancing!
By iqmadmin on January 28, 2016Read more‘Dancing With The Stars’ may be the closest you get to a ballroom any given week, but you’ve probably...
From Us to You; Arthur Murray Puget Sound, 2016.
By iqmadmin on January 14, 2016Read moreDear Students and Fellow Dance Enthusiasts,
Winter Showcase 2015
By iqmadmin on October 12, 2015Read moreWe laughed, we danced, we twirled in circles. Check out Winter Showcase 2015!
Summer Showcase 2015
By iqmadmin on October 12, 2015Read moreCheck out all the beautiful dancers from Summer Showcase 2015! View all the pictures @ amds.dance/ssc2015 [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”3″ gal_title=”Summer...