Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Plainfield

Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Plainfield teaches ballroom, Latin, smooth, rhythm, swing and country western dance to adults in Grand Rapids. The studio runs three core programmes: social dance lessons, wedding dance lessons, and competitive dance training. You can study as a single or as a couple—no partner needed to start.

The studio is open Monday and Thursday 1–9pm, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday appointments available. Their first lesson costs $30 and includes a private consultation. This introductory session lets an instructor assess your level and recommend an appropriate course. The FAQ notes that you'll be able to dance after your first lesson, and emphasises that the studio teaches simple basic elements from which all steps are derived.

For weddings, the studio offers choreography for first dances, lessons for brides and grooms individually or together, and dance classes for the entire wedding party. They also teach parents' dances and address practical considerations like music choice, dance floor size and other wedding dances you may want to learn.

Social dance training prepares you for weddings, cruises, nightclubs, corporate events and family occasions. The studio frames social dancing as preparation for real-world settings—salsa, swing, tango and bachata if it's playing at a club, you'll be on the floor.

Competitive dance students can progress through in-studio events (demonstrations, practice parties, open houses, studio showcases) and off-site competitions. The studio manages entry and provides support for students wanting to push their ballroom and Latin dancing to competitive level.

Arthur Murray Dance Studios have been operating for over 110 years globally. All instructors complete an arduous training regimen and are selected to suit your personality. The studio's mission is to provide a high-quality dance experience in a nurturing environment, believing that learning to dance opens doors to improved health, closer relationships and greater joy for life. Gift certificates are available.

Your first visit includes a $30 private lesson and consultation with a trained instructor who will assess your current level and recommend a course suited to your goals and schedule. You'll learn simple basic movements and be dancing after that first session.

The studio states that dancing is as easy as walking once taught by an Arthur Murray expert, and hundreds of thousands have been successfully trained at these studios with no age limit.