Dance Trivia

Swing Dance is featured in "Blast from the Past" starring Brendan Fraser and Alicia Silverstone.
Enrico Caruso gave Arthur Murray the idea for his famous footprints. Caruso was a student of Mr. Murray's. Knowing that Mr. Murray was having difficulty succeeding with his dancing-by-mail-classes, he jokingly suggested that Mr. Murray begin selling lessons for one foot only, and then when paid, send lessons for the other foot. The thought of lessons "by the foot" gave Mr. Murray the idea for the famous footprints that became an Arthur Murray trademark to define the dance steps.
Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Eleanor Roosevelt, John D. Rockerfeller, the Duke of Windsor, Groucho Marx, and Ed Sullivan were ALL Arthur Murray Students.
In the movie "My Blue Heaven", Steve Martin and Rick Moranix perform the Merengue
In Merengue, the first beat is interpreted by the dancers as a slight limp and was inspired by attempts to spare an injured war hero's feelings.
Jennifer Lopez was a member of the Fly Girls dance group from the TV show, "In Living Color"
The Cha Cha, Mambo, Rumba, and Salsa all have origins in Cuba
Michael Jackson used Fred Astaire as inspiration for his music video "The way you make me feel"
The Tango was performed by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis in the movie "True Lies"
Christopher Walken is the famous actor seen dancing in the Fat Boy Slim music video "This and That"

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Start your kids off on the right foot by enrolling your child in the Arthur Murray Kid’s Dance Class Program. Arthur Murray kids dance classes will teach your child poise and etiquette, while at the same time teaching them that exercise can be fun. By signing your child up for the kids dance classes, they will learn an invaluable skill that will be useful for the rest of their lives. Let you child begin to frame his or her future with the help of Arthur Murray, learning priceless dance steps and making new friends along the way.

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Arthur Murray Studio hosts Kid’s dance class camps all summer long, a perfect solution to help your child get active and have fun while doing it this summer. Arthur Murray can tailor a program that will turn your child into a real dancer, building strength and finess. In just a few short sessions of attending the Kids Dance Class you will notice immediate changes in your child’s behavior, stature, and physical endurance. Arthur Murray Kids dance classes also offers programs for both the parent and child, where both can learn to dance together. Don’t worry Dads, you little girl isn’t grown up yet.

Arthur Murray Kids Dance Classes are a gift in disguise. Perhaps you are looking to add some color and versatility to your child’s experience as a youth, something they can not get in school. Arthur Murray Kids Dance Classes are the perfect solution. Let your child learn how to dance without the pressure and hindrances we experience as adults. Even if they are hesitant now, they will be thanking you later. Let Arthur Murray Kids Dance Classes be your solution during the year or this summer to getting your kids active and having fun while they do it.

 
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Start your kids off on the right foot at the at Arthur Murray Kids

Ballroom Dance Summer Camp

July 2009

Arthur Murray Dance studios have been teaching the world to dance since 1912. Why not give your child the opportunity to further develop their grace, coordination and social skills in a FUN way that they can use for years to come?! Learn the basics of Ballroom, Swing/ Latin and Country/Western dance at the Arthur Murray Kid's Ballroom Dance Summer Camp!

Camp Ages: 7-12 and 13-16


*When: Tuesdays & Thursdays in July starting July 7th

(Dates:July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30th)

*Classes begin at 3:30 pm and end at 4:15 pm

*All campers are invited to attend Practice Sessions - Saturday, July 11, 18 & 26th from 1:00 - 1:45 pm

*Tuition is $200 per camper

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