Arthur Murray Coming to a School Near You
At any social event the dance floor can be a foreboding prospect, striking fear into the hearts of many. While some have the confidence to get up and groove the night away, others fear incompetence and humiliation. Arthur Murray Dance Studios are here to help! In 2005 Arthur Murray is launching an exciting new schools-based program to introduce students to the art of dance and assist in formal and debutante ball preparations. The program is a fun, modern approach to physical activity that will improve students’ fitness, confidence and create new social opportunities. The new program can be tailored to suit individual schools’ needs, with scope to conduct the dance classes either on site at Arthur Murray Studios or within participating schools. Arthur Murray instructors seek to ensure dance classes are enjoyable and effective for everyone involved. Students will love the Arthur Murray Dance experience!
ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIOS
Students at Arthur Murray are encouraged to learn all social dance styles - swing, hustle, disco, samba, foxtrot, salsa, tango and many more! The most popular forms of dance amongst students are ballroom, Latin American and rock 'n' roll. The studio aims to prepare students so that they feel comfortable dancing to all types of music, in all situations. Arthur Murray continually adapts its teaching program to incorporate the latest local and international trends. The musical influences of Jennifer Lopez, Michael Buble, and the hit movie 5Chicago are currently in vogue at dance studios worldwide. For decades Arthur Murray has been involved in the dance choreography and coaching of numerous major films - Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever, Strictly Ballroom, True Lies and most recently the Jennifer Lopez/ Richard Gere blockbuster, Shall We Dance? Hollywood celebrities Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson, Madonna and Meg Ryan have all trained under Arthur Murray instructors. You too can dance like a star with the help of Arthur Murray!
TOP TIPS
Without proper instruction or prior experience it is common to feel awkward and embarrassed on the dance floor, to sense that others are watching and judging every move you make. For those who feel completely clueless Shaun Enright, owner of Arthur Murray Wantirna, offers some simple advice. 'Keep your elbows forward of your body and walk,' he says. The famous Patrick Swayze adage from cult '80s film Dirty Dancing, 'your space, my space,' is also a good rule to follow to avoid cramping your dance partner. Enright recommends that everyone learn to swing and foxtrot, as both dances can be easily adapted to suit all styles of music. Arthur Murray dance instructor Sarah Sievers says of dancing, 'simply have fun with it. If it's not fun, there's no point to being out there.' According to Enright there is no one type of music that is easy to dance to - with a few basic steps, you will be able to adapt to any style of music. At a school formal or debutante ball a diverse selection of beats is best, to keep the crowd interested and on their toes.
BENEFITS
Dance is an ideal activity for all standards of physical fitness. Ballroom dancing is second only to swimming as an aerobic exercise - just ten minutes of ballroom dancing is equal to one entire hour of jogging! Other less strenuous forms of dance are also beneficial in maintaining health. 'Dance is a fun way to exercise,' says Enright. Dance not only maintains physical health but also improves self confidence and provides new social opportunities. It is an activity for the mind, body and soul.
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