Arthur Murray Dance Center
Ballroom, swing, salsa and country western lessons for all ages in Phoenix
Arthur Murray Dance Studios is one of the world's largest and most recognized ballroom dance franchises, founded in 1912.
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Before your first class
If you can walk, you can dance; the studio teaches dance in simple, basic elements regardless of age or experience.
About this studio
Arthur Murray Dance Center teaches ballroom, Latin, swing and country western dance in Phoenix. The studio runs from a location on North 7th Street and is open Tuesday to Friday from 12:45pm to 9:45pm, and Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
The studio offers six structured programs that build progressively. The Basic Introductory Program covers foot position, rhythm and timing, and the fundamentals of leading or following. The Associate Bronze Program expands variety and introduces styling. Full Bronze is the complete social dance program designed to develop timing and technique across all social dances, giving you confidence to dance any dance with anyone at any time. Silver-level dancers develop more elaborate movements and polished technique to stand out on the floor. Gold is for hobby dancers interested in performances, exhibitions or competitions, with intricate patterns and choreography.
You will learn the very latest steps in salsa, swing, hustle, samba, merengue, foxtrot, rumba, cha-cha, mambo, waltz, tango and others. Classes are designed for both beginners and experienced dancers. The studio states there is no age limit—their oldest students are over 70 and the youngest usually in their early teens. Hundreds of thousands have been successfully trained at Arthur Murray Dance Studios.
Instructors at Arthur Murray are experts in dance and competent in form. To qualify as an Arthur Murray teacher, they must complete an extensive and rigorous training regimen. Your teachers are selected to best suit your needs and style of learning. The studio emphasises that if you can walk, you can dance, and that dancing is taught in simple, basic elements from which the steps are derived.
Beyond the lessons themselves, dancing offers a lifetime investment in fun, poise, confidence and new friends. The studio promotes a thriving year-round social calendar. Many students continue lessons because they enjoy both the dancing and the friendships they have acquired.
What to expect
Your first visit
Your first lesson is free. You will work with an instructor selected to match your learning style, starting with the basic elements of foot position, rhythm and timing. Classes run during the studio's regular hours: Tuesday to Friday afternoons and evenings, or Saturday mornings.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Instructors are experts in dance and competent in form, selected to match your needs and learning style. All must complete an extensive and rigorous Arthur Murray training regimen to qualify.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
If you can walk, you can dance; the studio teaches dance in simple, basic elements regardless of age or experience.
Styles offered
16 dance styles taught here
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The people, the parties and the dancing here
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Frequently asked about Arthur Murray Dance Center
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Arthur Murray Dance Center teach?
Arthur Murray Dance Center teaches Ballroom, Latin, Smooth, Rhythm, Swing, Country Western and 10 more. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Arthur Murray Dance Center located?
Arthur Murray Dance Center is located in Phoenix, AZ. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Arthur Murray Dance Center offer private lessons?
Contact Arthur Murray Dance Center directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Arthur Murray Dance Center teach kids and adults?
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 Arthur Murray Dance Center?
The fastest path is to visit Arthur Murray Dance Center via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.