Arthur Murray Plano Group Class Calendar for April 2013

Top Solos from Arthur Murray Showcase Chosen to Perform at Upcoming White Hot Ball

We are pleased to announce that we have chosen 8 Solo routines from our recent "Kaleidoscope of Color" Showcase to perform their numbers again as the opening act for Decho and Bree at the upcoming White Hot Ball on August 18th, 2012. Students from the Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Dallas, Plano and Fort Worth came together in Grapevine, Texas at the Palace Arts Theater for this fun event. Here are the 8 routines chosen:

1) Steven King and Gretchen from Fort Worth dancing a Cha Cha to "Goldmember":

2) Kethry Tiggs and Nick from Fort Worth dancing a West Coast Swing to "Black & White in America":

3) Missy Farris and Nick from Fort Worth dancing a Jive to "Redhead or Brunette":

4) Nathan Higgins and Lindsey from Plano dancing a Quickstep to "Ballroom Glitz":

5) Stephen Morris and Stephanie from Fort Worth dancing a West Coast Swing to "Black or White":

6) Thomas Schloer and Stephanie from Fort Worth dancing a West Coast Swing to "Goldfinger/How Do You Like Me Now?":

7) Mistie Hughes and Antonio from Plano dancing a Bolero to "Yellow":

8) Melanie Brown and Justin from Dallas dancing a Rumba to "Colorblind":

You can check all the great routines at our YouTube Channel: Amdsplano

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Beat the Heat with Ballroom Dance lessons in Dallas and Plano

Are you interested in taking dance lessons, or maybe know someone who is? Check out our studio! Dancing is a great indoor activity to keep you cool and in shape during the hot Texas summer! Arthur Murray Plano and Arthur Murray Dallas.

Contact our Dallas studio at 972-702-9660
Contact our Plano studio at 972-312-1262

Wedding Dance Lessons for your first dance!

Are you getting married this summer? Or know someone who is? Don't wait until the last minute for your dance lessons. Arthur Murray Plano and Arthur Murray Dallas can help you overcome those jitters and look and feel fabulous on your special day! Arthur Murray and The Knot recommend starting your lessons 3-6 months in advance of your wedding. But even if it's next week, we can still help!

We can help you with your first dance, father daughter dance, mother son dance, and bridal party dance. We will tailor your dance to fit your specific vision, whether it is something simple and elegant or wild and crazy. Contact us today to learn more!

Dallas Studio: 972-702-9660         

Plano Studio: 972-312-1262          

History of Arthur Murray

As America's second oldest franchise organization, Arthur Murray International, Inc. is known around the world as a prominent entertainment company with franchises located throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Europe, the Middle East, Japan, Africa and Australia.

With the beginning of a new millennium, social dancing is again a significant part of popular culture for all generations. Today, the Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studios continue a tradition of more than 93 years in teaching the world to dance.

Watch Our 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Here

The history of the Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studios began in 1912 with a man named Arthur Murray, an American symbol of entrepreneurial success and social dancing. Murray was among the first to use advertising techniques considered cutting edge at the time. His concept of selling dance lessons by mail, one step at a time, took the use of direct mail to a new level.

Murray's creative use of print advertising attracted national attention, as did his business acumen. In March of 1920, using students from Georgia Tech, Murray arranged to have music transmitted to a group of his dance students a few miles away. This was the world's first radio broadcast of live dance music for dancing.

Prior to World War II, Arthur Murray teachers were a regular part of every first-class steamship cruise and during the Thirties, the studios introduced such dances to the public as the "Lambeth Walk" and "The Big Apple." In fact it was "The Big Apple" that launched Mr. Murray's one studio into the largest chain of dance schools.

In 1942 singer Betty Hutton with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra recorded the big hit song "Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing In A Hurry" for the movie "The Fleet's In" and by 1946 there were 72 Arthur Murray Dance Studios across America.

Arthur Murray was the first to realize the growing popularity of the Latin dances in America during the 1950's. Many conventions were held in Cuba during that time to give Arthur Murray dance trainers first-hand knowledge of the hot new Latin styles and moves that were in vogue and becoming popular.

In July 1950, Mr. Murray purchased five fifteen minute television spots on CBS and persuaded his wife Kathryn to do the teaching. Before the third show, Arthur bought a half-hour summer series on ABC. The show was called the "Arthur Murray Dance Party." By May 1952, the Murray's had televised almost 100 programs. Their TV ratings climbed and in the summer of 1952 they signed with their first sponsor, General Foods. Millions of viewers all over the United States fell in love with the show and flocked to the Arthur Murray Studios throughout the country. This highly popular show ran for twelve years on national television.

When Arthur and Kathryn Murray retired in 1964, a group of franchisees purchased the company and brought a fresh new spirit and leadership to it. Under its new leadership, the Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studios have kept pace with the rapidly changing "youth culture" and continue today to flourish as the world's largest dance instruction organization.

Arthur Murray dance teachers can be found not only in the studios, but on the movies sets in Hollywood; backstage on Broadway; and in partnership with major entertainers to promote the music that the world dances to. Whenever a movie involves dance, it's a good bet that AMII has been involved in some way, shape or form. Such movies as Dirty Dancing, Dirty Dancing II, Dance with Me, Beauty and the Beast, Flash Dance, An American President, True Lies, Saturday Night Fever and Scent of a Woman are some of the films which have used Arthur Murray instructors to either teach a dance to the stars and/or dance in the film.

The Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studio's name appears regularly in major national magazines that include Vogue, Martha Stewart Wedding, Smithsonian, Sports Illustrated, Woman's Day and more. Wherever advertisers want to reach consumers with a message of romance, intimacy or just plain fun, you'll see dancing, from the Gap's now famous Khaki Swing commercials to dancing M&M's and gas pumps.

Arthur Murray International's commitment to dance goes even further, with senior management heavily involved in the world of professional and amateur competitive dance, known as Dance Sport. Many of Arthur Murray's officials have contributed to bringing competitive ballroom to the forefront as an Olympic Sport.

All Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studios are independently owned and operated by individuals who started as dance instructors and worked their way up to the executive level. By the time they are qualified to purchase a franchise, they have experienced every phase of studio operations, from teaching and supervising to marketing and managing. It is possible for an ambitious person to advance to a top executive job and become eligible to be a franchisee within just a few years.

Building from within has kept the studio system strong, with franchisees that are committed to the Spirit of Excellence which is the hallmark of the entire Arthur Murray system. Currently there are approximately 250 Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studios worldwide.

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IN A NEW YEAR, IN A NEW WORLD: A RETURN TO AN OLD WAY TO RELAX

The last time the world economy felt this shaky, going out for the evening meant dressing up to go dancing in nightclubs featuring Big Band music and dancing with a partner. In an unusual historical parallel, many of today's hottest nightspots are once again ballroom dance clubs, where couples enjoy many of the same dances, often to the same music their grandparents enjoyed.

"We know from long experience that when times are bad, people turn to each other and to simple, enjoyable means of entertainment," said John Kimmins, President of Arthur Murray International. "During World War II, our studios were busy with people escaping the harsh realities around them. We are once again in a difficult time and once again, a night out of dancing in a partner's arms is a welcome way to relax from the worries and stresses of the day's challenges."

March is traditionally the month when New Year's resolutions fall by the wayside. Instead, it should be a time to take a look at our lives and decide what matters, what doesn't, and to consider what we want to do for the rest of the year. For many, making good on promises to self to learn how to ballroom dance before the next season of Dancing with the Stars is a resolution that is all about fun and taking a mental vacation from everyday life. And while many New Year's resolutions come and go before the arrival of spring, the resolutions that are fun are always easier to keep than those that are not. "Making the decision to learn to dance in 2012 is great because it combines several amazing benefits into one. Learning to dance takes care of that promise to take better care of your health with a regular exercise program," says Thomas Murdock, Vice President of Marketing and Promotions for Arthur Murray International. "And if you've promised yourself to be more social, meet more new people and get out more, getting involved with dance lessons will take care of that too. Many Arthur Murray Dance Studios are involved in charitable events, which add yet another component to learning to dance - giving back to the community." Arthur Murray Dance Studios can be found throughout America and Canada and in Australia, Brazil, Italy, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, South Africa, Japan, and Puerto Rico. For more information about ballroom dance, visit the Arthur Murray International website atwww.arthurmurray.com.

Learn to dance for your spring wedding at Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Plano, Dallas and Fort Worth

Everyone has heard of Arthur Murray, in fact, there are 3 studios in the DFW area alone! 

So do yourself a favor ~ taking dance lessons is a gift that keeps on giving for the rest of your life.  Better to be dancing with the love of your life than watching him dance with someone else!  Just sayin’.