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INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM
This program is designed as an introduction to three or four of the popular social dances. Its purpose is to develop your movement, timing and help you to recognize different music, also to teach you basic lead and follow.

BASIC PROGRAM
This program is designed to develop four basic dances to the level of moving around the floor with a partner to make the dance more enjoyable to your partner. It will strengthen your lead/follow and give confidence to get on the floor without the fear of not knowing what to do.

ASSOCIATE BRONZE
This is the program for the impatient dancer. It will develop free movement around the floor, much more variety, a little technique, footwork, and your first introduction to styling to make your partner comfortable, and give you more assurance that you look good on the floor. This four dance program is very popular with the person that wants to get on the floor this Friday night.

FULL BRONZE
Bronze is the full Social Standard. It will develop timing and technique in all nine Social Dances. The styling will make you look nice and comfortable while on the floor. It will strengthen your lead and following to the point that no matter who your partner is, you will look poised and very good in ten steps plus variations in each of the dances. It will give you all the confidence you will ever need on the dance floor. Dancing at this level will be yours to keep as you will never forget the elements of each dance. It is the fun point in dancing when you don't have to think about anything but enjoying your partner and having fun yourself. You will be checked out in each phase by an Arthur Murray Examiner. Congratulations! You are now a full-fledged dancer!

SILVER
Silver is a dance standard with a high degree of styling. Flashy moves make this standard stand out on the dance floor. Continuity of movement makes a couple glide around the dance floor, with many changes in direction. Styling makes this standard develop an individual character - some people become Smooth Dancers while others become Latin Dancers. Technique is very important to develop continuity of movement. This standard is the beginning of the showy and flashy dancing to be used mainly on the ballroom floor. A Silver dancer is definitely noticed on a crowded floor.

GOLD
Our Gold Standard is for the Stars! Strictly a standard for the hobby dancer or the person who wants to do exhibitions. Its intricate patterns are only to be used when both people really know what they are doing. Choreography, styling, technique and showmanship are necessities in this standard. This cannot be used on a crowded dance floor. The smoothness and control make this a beautiful standard to sit and watch. You had better be prepared to work, if this is your standard, but you will truly be regarded as an outstanding dancer able to excel in any dance there is.
Dancing: The Ideal Exercise

Exercising by jogging (outdoors or on treadmill) is an unattractive alternative for many people. Dancing is a mild form of aerobic workout and dance lessons make exercise a fun and enjoyable social event any night of the week. Your dance “workout” is beneficial in many ways:
  • Olympic athletes often include dance in their training to sharpen control, agility, speed and balance.
  • Dance contributes to good posture and body alignment
  • Dance encourages gentle stretching
  • Dance increases your flexibility and stamina
  • Dance benefits your cardiovascular system as you swing and sway from hip to shoulders
Dancing: A Romantic Alternative

The romantic properties of dance are a secret that all good dancers enjoy:
Men feel confident when they recognize which dance is being played and have the ability to walk across the dance floor and ask a lady to dance.
Women will enjoy being asked to dance knowing they have mastered the grace, poise, styling and important following skills of a trained dancer.
Couples can add the romantic skills that come with the holding, touching and moving to the music that dancing provides.
Single people can meet new friends as dancing provides a natural icebreaker and becomes a common denominator in any crowd.
Taking dance lessons before your wedding can add a special touch to an already beautiful sight, both for your guests and for your wedding videotape.
GET STARTED EARLY. While still photographs don't reveal whether the bride and groom moved across the floor in a graceful way or an awkward shuffling step, the wedding video tells all. It makes sense to invest the time in learning to dance beautifully for your wedding. Planning a wedding always takes more time than you think and six months quickly dwindles to two months. Many couples put off taking dance lessons until the last month, thinking they have plenty of time and sometimes that can create problems.

Time becomes very tight in the last month before a wedding. As the details mount, the pace gets hectic and nerves can get frazzled. Beginning a program of dance lessons two or three months before the wedding date makes a lot more sense than leaving it for the last few weeks. With the right amount of time, your teacher can do the best job possible to evaluate your dance skills as a couple and help you achieve a polished and graceful look for that special first dance.


WHAT STYLES ARE THERE? many first dances are waltzes, however, just as many are not. Some couples have chosen fox trots, rumbas, and even tangos. Starting lessons well in advance of your wedding will allow you to learn more than a waltz. You'll have time to work with your teacher to choreograph your special song, learn the ballroom, standards so important to any social setting today, and even learn a few hot Latin dances for your reception and honeymoon. The most popular dances today in nightclubs and parties are the salsa, mambo, merengue and rumba. With enough time, you'll be able to learn these steps too.
Contact
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
2534 E. 3rd Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
812-334-0553
o How do I learn to dance?
Dancing becomes easy and fun the moment you begin lessons with one of our friendly Arthur Murray experts. Hundreds of thousands have already learned to dance the Arthur Murray way. There is no need to bring a partner to learn and enjoy dancing in any one of our studios.

o Will it take long?
You will be able to begin dancing after your first lesson. The length of your training depends upon how many dances you would like to learn and how proficient you would like to become in each dance.

o Are you teaching methods difficult?
Not at all. We are famous for making learning to dance fun and easy. We teach four simple basic movements from which new combinations are derived.

o How much do lessons cost?
Each individual studio determines its own cost schedules but it usually depends on a number of factors; how proficient you want to be; which dance you want to learn; the number of days and weeks in your dance schedule, etc. Your instructor will recommend the most suitable program so you have better knowledge to make an informed choice.

o Can I learn the latest and most popular steps?
You can learn the very steps in any or all social and nightclub dances like Swing, Samba, Merengue, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Tango, Waltz, Country and more.
o Will my lessons interfere with my busy schedule?
You may take lessons any time you wish. Most studios are open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, weekdays and from noon until 5:00 PM Saturdays. (Hours of some locations may vary.)

o How qualified will my instructor be?
All of our dance experts must complete a most arduous training regimen. They are experienced in the dance floor and knowledgeable in all techniques to help you master today’s popular dances. Rest assured the teachers selected for you are the best in the business.

o What’s the benefit of taking dance lessons?
Dancing is the first line of social activity. Good dancing is a lifetime investment in fun, poise, confidence, improved personality and new friends. It is also a superb physical conditioner, providing fun without strenuous effort. Learning to dance will open up a wonderful new world of togetherness and a thriving year-round social calendar.