Did you know we have a dance school right in the heart of Coral Gables? Arthur Murray dance school specializes in ballroom dancing and is located at 2916 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables. Arthur Murray specializes in ballroom dancing instruction but they also teach a wide variety of other dances: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Rumba, Chacha, Bolero, Mambo, Milango, Argentine Tango, Country Western, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, and more. Their philosophy is to touch people’s lives through dancing.
The Story of Aurthur Murray in Coral Gables
Arthur Murray Dance School of Coral Gables is owned by Augusto Schiavo and Haresh Tharani. As a romantic gesture, Haresh wanted to open a dance studio for his wife whom was taking ballroom classes at the time. So Haresh partnered with worldwide renowned professional dancer and instructor, Augusto Schiavo. Augusto owns over 10 dance schools around the world in Italy, Taiwan, and the United States.
Augusto believes learning to dance should be fun, quick and easy. With such an easy going philosophy, Arthur Murray has attracted locals looking to relax and have fun, bride and grooms preparing their wedding dance routine, recent divorcees looking to meet new friends, people looking to get more physical activity, people looking to feel more confident, couples on date night, and guys claiming their wives dragged them there.
Dance Lessons
When you buy lessons at Arthur Murray you purchase a package that includes a group class, a one-on-one session and a practice session. Private lessons are one-on-one lessons with an instructor and last 45 minutes. Group classes have six to eight students per instructor. While practice sessions have a party atmosphere where they play a variety of music and students dance non-stop for 45 minutes. Just as they would if they were at a party or an event.
Dance lessons are a great way to meet new people. The instructors recommend students rotate dance partners during lessons to learn to dance with different people.
Dance Competitions
Arthur Murray holds small dance competitions at their dance studios. They also train students for national and international competitions. Arthur Murray encourages students to attend competitions once they reach the appropriate level. Competitions are open to all dancers with a range of skill levels from beginner up to advanced. It’s important to attend competitions to show off what you have learned and see other dancers at your level. It’s an inspirational experience that will encourage you to set goals for yourself and accomplish them.
Coral Gables Love Perks
Arthur Murray is offering Coral Gables Readers a special offer of two 30 minute private lessons for $59. Simple show the coupon below when purchasing your lessons at the dance studio. The promotion expires December 31, 2015.
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