Introductory Program
This program is designed as an introduction to the popular social dances and the teaching methods of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio. The program is designed to fulfills your immediate dance needs while allowing your instructor an opportunity to evaluate your dancing with respect to your future learning needs.

 

Basic
This program develops the most important dances you plan to use immediately at a basic level. Emphasis is placed on the three most important elements of dancing: (1) the foot positions, (2) the rhythm and timing and (3) leading or following; while learning enough variety to keep things interesting.

 

Associate Bronze
With this program you will acquire freer movement around the floor while expanding your variety, technique and footwork. Associate Bronze Dancers also begin to develop the portrayal of a dance's characteristics in the form of styling. This dance program is very popular with the person that wants to get on the dance floor right away.

 

Full Bronze
Full Bronze is the complete Social Dance Program taught by the Arthur Murray Dance Studios. It is designed to develop timing and technique in all the Social Dances selected by the student.

 

The styling will make you look nice and feel comfortable while on the floor. It will strengthen your lead and following to the point that no matter who your partner is, what kind of music or what type of dance floor, you will look poised and comfortable. Bronze Dancers have all the confidence a person could ever need on the dance floor because they have reached the fun point in dancing when you don't have to think about anything but enjoying your partner and moving to the music. Dancing at this level will be yours to keep as you will never forget the elements of each dance.

Silver
Silver is a dance standard with a high degree of styling. Flashy movements ensure the Silver dancer will stand out on any dance floor. Continuity of movement makes a couple glide around the dance floor, with many natural changes in direction. Styling makes this standard develop an individual's character. Technique, balance and control take on an entirely new meaning as the Silver dancer glides across the floor. This standard is the beginning of the showy and flashy dancing standards used mainly on the ballroom floor.

 

Gold
Our Gold standards are for the stars! Strictly a standard for the hobby dancer interested in performances, exhibitions or competitions. Its intricate patterns are only to be used when both people really know what they're doing. Choreography, styling, technique, and showmanship are necessities in this standard. This material is generally not used on a crowded floor. 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.

 

Dance Programs
The Arthur Murray Studios offer complete Social and Competitive dance curriculums allowing the student to select the type of dancing that suits their individual needs. The curriculums have been developed by an International Dance Board of Teaching Professionals and is the most complete of any dance institution anywhere. Call Arthur Murray Dance Studio and ask for more information on the following programs: