Arthur Murray Toronto Blog
Welcome to our ballroom blog, where every step is a story…
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You Don’t Need to be a Professional Dancer
Somewhere in our history we began to believe that you were either a novice or an expert, casually interested or dancing professionally. The invisible and unfortunate barrier halts the potential progress of many current dance students and it is, unequivocally, a myth. We’re going to peel back the layers, apply a heavy dose of logic,…
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The 3 Ways You Make Progress in Dancing (or Anything Else)
There are plenty of times when you’re convinced you are making zero progress, like you’re stuck in a progress black hole. The Progress Black Hole (“PBH”) is powered by emotions while these three steps are built around logical information, real data, and objective vantage points.
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20 Tips for Couples Starting Social Dance Lessons – Part 1
Ready to start your dance journey together? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re prepping for your First Dance or just looking for a fun new hobby, these tips will set you up for success!
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Latin Dancing Can Improve Your Timing
There is a single word that can strike fear into the hearts of any dancer: Mambo. Timing, like anything else in your dance program is a learned skill, and some of the best dances for teaching it happen to be of the Latin variety!
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4 Excuses to Ban from Your Next Dance Lesson
As humans, we are prone to making excuses. Maybe not you, but your alter-ego who opts out of most things outside of their comfort zone. So, whether it’s you, or your “excuse-double”, let’s shed some light on some common excuses, add some necessary context, and explore some solutions to make the most of your dance…
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East Coast vs. West Coast Swing: What’s the Difference?
Without clarity, the swing dancers from either side could seem like rival dance gangs – which immediately conjures images of something out of West Side Story. As incredible as the ensuing dance fight might be, we’d prefer to eliminate any barriers to entry to Swing dancing, regardless of the style!
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You Don’t Need a Dance Partner
You need a partner to start Ballroom dance lessons. This is false! Let’s explore new layers of perspective, and pry this anchor of a dance objection off of you for good. After all, there are so many life changing benefits to ballroom dancing that it would be shame to have anything stop you from trying…
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16 Habits for Starting a Dance Hobby the Right Way
While you can certainly take whichever path works for your schedule, interest, and desired outcome, this list is designed to help you progress the quickest way possible.
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17 Reasons Why Arthur Murray Dance Lessons Work
Whether you’re on your first lesson or this is your go-to hobby, there’s a reason or two…or seventeen…why Arthur Murray Dance Lessons work!
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5 Ways to Speed Up Your Dance Progress
Learning how to dance is a wonderful hobby full of benefits for both the body, mind, and soul. Any dance student excited about improvement will want to speed up their progress. So, let’s take a look at 5 ways to do it!
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Arthur Murray Dance Events: Everything You Need to Know
It’s easy to stick with what’s familiar, like your dance lessons, and leave the events to the “more advanced students”. But the fact that your dance lessons are an accepted part of your hobby activities says a lot about how far you’ve come. And if you can do that with dance lessons at Arthur Murray,…
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5 Questions Your Dance Teacher is Dying to Ask You
If your teachers haven’t asked these questions yet…don’t worry! If anything, this article is meant to help you to answer these questions yourself, a pre-interview so-to-speak, to prepare you for when your teacher does bring them up.
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4 Questions People Have About Ballroom Dance Lessons
What if I’m horrible at it? Do you need a partner? Am I too old to get started? What will my teacher be like? The most important question is: What do you have to lose?
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Why Your Arthur Murray Teacher Recommends the Rumba
The Rumba has a special place in your dance development. So let’s dive in and get a better idea for why your Arthur Murray instructor suggested it, some important benefits to learning the dance, and some common misconceptions that will help you make an informed choice going forward.
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Why Your Arthur Murray Teacher Recommends the Waltz
If every dance on your program was an outfit, the Waltz would be a gown or tuxedo – it’s your special occasion dance. The Waltz can be the first dance that makes you feel, and look, like a dancer. So let’s dive in and get a better idea for why your Arthur Murray instructor suggested…
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Dance Techniques with No Shortcuts
For a “no shortcuts” list of dance techniques, it would be perfectly fair to just write “all of them”, but ironically, that would also be a shortcut. Here are eight dance techniques you will not successfully learn faster with a shortcut.
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How to Turn New Year’s Resolutions into Dance Skills
If only New Year’s resolutions were like wishes from a magic lamp! Unfortunately, the resolution is the first step, not the final one. And yes, in order to achieve your goal of great dance skills, you’ll need to take some actual steps to make it happen. Here’s how to turn your New’s Year’s resolutions into…
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The Frequency for a Great Dance Program
The reality is that every Arthur Murray professional understands that breakthroughs can only occur with enough momentum. The worst thing that will happen if you increase your frequency and keep your dance lessons closer together is you’ll become a better dancer… faster!
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9 Truths About Ballroom Dancing
Maybe you started dancing with some expected benefits, like learning new dance moves. But chances are, you continue because those dance skills unlocked a string of even more incredible unexpected benefits. Here are nine facts about Ballroom dancing!
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7 Things to Remember Before Your First Dance Lesson
Remember that cold feet are a natural byproduct of stepping outside of your comfort zone. So rather than staying stuck in your seat, or reconsidering learning to dance altogether, let’s take a step by step look at things you should definitely remember before you walk through the door!
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7 Reasons Why You Should Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
It’s officially 2025! Did you spend 2024 snuggled up inside your comfort zone? Let’s not let history repeat itself. Let’s do it right this year, let’s spend it on the dance floor! Here’s how to push yourself out of that comfy safe zone that we love so much.
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New Year’s Resolution: Learn How to Dance!
As we welcome in 2025, many of us have made resolutions to make positive changes in our lives. One of the most exciting and fun resolutions to make is to learn how to dance! Whether you’re interested in a specific style, or just want to brush up on some basic moves, dance lessons can help…
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5 Solutions for Your Two Left Feet
Congratulations! The first step in your Two Left Feet therapy is admitting that it’s a problem. And you’re in luck! Arthur Murray exists to fix that exact problem. Here’s 5 things you can do to help us help you.
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8 Reasons Dancing is Good for Your Health
Dancing is great for not only your physical health, but your mental and social health as well! Here are eight different reasons to start dancing TODAY.
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22 Dance Event Strategies (Part 2)
Part 2 is here! This blog includes how to prepare for the day of the event and what to do after the big event is over. Never get on that dance floor without feeling 100% prepared ever again!
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22 Dance Event Strategies (Part 1)
22 tips on how to properly prepare for a dance event! If you want the results you have to do the prep. Here’s what to do to ensure you do, and feel, your absolute best!
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Ballroom Events: How to Look Your Best!
Some helpful tips and tricks on how to look your best when participating in competitive dancesport.
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7 Ways to Social Dance this Holiday Season
Looking for ways to enhance the Holidays? Dance! Add some holiday cheer by busting out those dance moves. Here’s how…
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What is Social Dancing?!
If you are looking to add some fun and elegance to your social events, or pick up a hobby that allows you to meet new people, social dancing might be just what you need! Unlike competitive ballroom and Latin dancing, social dancing is designed for practical settings like wedding receptions, nightclubs, business functions, and informal…
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5 Things You Don’t Need for Your First Dance Lesson
Source Article by Arthur Murray Live If you’re on the verge of taking your first ballroom dance lessons, congratulations! After reading this, the process should get a whole lot easier. Since you’re going to be venturing to a place outside of your comfort zone, it’s normal to feel unequipped for the journey. So if you’re…