ADCC - Arthur Murray Dance Center
Ballroom, Latin, Swing & more. Learn to dance in your first lesson.
Arthur Murray Dance Studios is one of the world's largest and most recognized ballroom dance franchises, founded in 1912.
Before your first class
The studio is designed for complete beginners—most students start with no dance experience and dance in their first lesson.
Instructors wear business attire; students wear a variety of clothing from casual to formal.
Wear anything comfortable—jeans and a t-shirt, work attire, or formal wear are all acceptable.
About this studio
Arthur Murray Dance Center in Rye teaches ballroom, Latin, Swing, and social dance styles to singles, couples, and wedding dancers. The studio is part of Arthur Murray Dance Studios, a franchise network founded in 1925 that now spans over 300 locations across 22 countries.
Classes run Monday through Saturday and accommodate flexible schedules. The studio offers private lessons, group classes, and practice parties. Private lessons are personalized to your pace and goals. Group instruction focuses on repetition and muscle memory, allowing you to practise with a variety of partners. All instructors complete rigorous training and are experienced on the dance floor.
You'll begin dancing during your first lesson using Arthur Murray's proven teaching method, which breaks down movement into four simple basic steps from which new combinations are built. Most students arrive as complete beginners. The studio welcomes singles learning alone or couples learning together—no partner is required to join.
The studio runs regular Dance-O-Rama events throughout the year, including Ciao Amore (Aug 06–09), NorthStar (Aug 27–30), Flamingo (Sep 17–19), Superama 2026 (Oct 28–Nov 01), Perfect 10 (Nov 19–22), Holiday Ball (Dec 03–06), Beach-O-Rama (Jan 20–24), and the Osprey Cup (Mar 06). These events create a social calendar and sense of community.
Dancing offers proven health benefits: it burns calories without gym effort and supports brain health. Doctors often recommend dancing to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. The studio emphasizes connection—for singles, a community of new friendships; for couples, rekindled romance and shared experience.
What to expect
Your first visit
Your first lesson begins with questions about your goals and interests. A trained instructor guides you through basic steps, and you'll start dancing during the session. You leave with a clear plan for your next lessons.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
The studio is designed for complete beginners—most students start with no dance experience and dance in their first lesson.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
Dress code
Instructors wear business attire; students wear a variety of clothing from casual to formal.
What to bring
Wear anything comfortable—jeans and a t-shirt, work attire, or formal wear are all acceptable. For shoes, wear something that won't slip off your feet; ballroom dancing shoes are not required.
Studio history
Arthur Murray Dance Studios was founded in 1925 by Arthur Murray, who began teaching at New York City ballrooms in 1912. In 1938, Arthur and his wife Kathryn revolutionized dance instruction by offering mail-order lessons with footprint diagrams, then began franchising to create one of America's oldest franchise organizations. The Arthur Murray Party, a variety television show hosted by Kathryn and featuring Arthur as instructor, ran from 1950 to 1960 on DuMont, CBS, and ABC, bringing ballroom dancing into millions of homes and laying groundwork for modern dance competition shows. Arthur Murray passed away in 1991, followed by Kathryn in 1999. In December 2024, Clarion Capital Partners and ballroom professional Gary Edwards (former World 10-Dance Champion and judge of over 60 World Championships) acquired Arthur Murray International Inc.
Styles offered
15 dance styles taught here
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Frequently asked about ADCC - Arthur Murray Dance Center
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does ADCC - Arthur Murray Dance Center teach?
ADCC - Arthur Murray Dance Center teaches Ballroom, Smooth, Rhythm, Latin, Swing, Tango and 9 more. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is ADCC - Arthur Murray Dance Center located?
ADCC - Arthur Murray Dance Center is located in Rye, NY. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does ADCC - Arthur Murray Dance Center offer private lessons?
Contact ADCC - Arthur Murray Dance Center directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does ADCC - Arthur Murray Dance Center teach kids and adults?
ADCC - Arthur Murray Dance Center welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at ADCC - Arthur Murray Dance Center?
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