Don’t let the myths about ballroom dancing keep you from experiencing the many benefits associated with it! When it comes to ballroom dancing, there is a long list of myths and misconceptions that many people have in their minds. The truth is, whether you’re a man or a woman, you’ve been dancing for years or you’re just getting started, taking a ballroom dance class can benefit you in so many different ways, but in order to experience those benefits, you need to be set straight about the common myths and misconceptions. The following is a list from the experts at Arthur Murray Dance Centers ..read more

Dancing has many psychological and physical benefits, but one of the best benefits is the stress relief it provides. When most people think of the benefits of dancing, they often think of the physical benefits. Dancing is, frankly, one of the best forms of exercise you can do, and it has helped many people lose weight and reach their fitness goals. However, the benefits of dancing don’t stop there. In addition to the physical benefits of dance, there are also many psychological benefits, including stress relief. In our last blog, we talked about the consequences of chronic stress, and once y ..read more

Many people know that dancing is beneficial physically, but did you know that it can help you reduce your stress as well? Dancing is one of the best things you can for your physical health. It combines flexibility, cardio and strength, and it has helped many people lose weight. We’ve touched on the physical benefits of dance quite a bit, and you can read all about them when you check out our blog entitled Why Dancing is the Best Workout.. However, the benefits of dance don’t stop there. One of the most essential benefits of dancing is stress relief, particularly in a country where 75 percent ..read more

When most people think of dancing, they don’t often think of big burly men with bushy bears. Instead, they probably imagine women in frilly tutus and dresses. However, as they say, it takes two to tango, and no dance is complete without a male partner. Men may not be the first thing you think of when dancing comes to mind, but there are many benefits that men can enjoy when they take dance lessons in Washington DC at  Arthur Murray. The following is a list of just a few of the many reasons why all men should take dance lessons: #1. Dancing is actually pretty macho. Dancing isn’t exact ..read more

You Can’t Work Off A Bad Diet If you happened to read our blog on why dance is the best workout, you’ll know that dance is an excellent form of exercise and a great option for a fun workout. Dance can provide you with the exercise you need in order to gain aerobic endurance from swaying and gliding across the dance floor, and you’ll build muscles from squatting and lifting during dance steps. However, to live an overall healthy lifestyle, what you eat is just as important as what you do for exercise. How you eat can greatly impact what you get out of your dance lessons at Arthur Murray Danc ..read more

Dance and Civilization When you think about dance, it might be hard to understand just how important it is to humans and civilization as a whole. While it might seem like it’s just a hobby for a special few, the truth is that dance is much more than that. Dance has been a staple of civilization for hundreds, even thousands of years. It has been used as a means of celebration, ritual, and storytelling. Dance is also a form of expression that allows different cultures to give a face to their rituals and way of life. Dance in Religion and Mythology Dance has been a part of civilization f ..read more

Dance Lessons and Brain Function  When it comes to the art of dance, many simply think of this artistic expression as just a physical act for entertainment and storytelling. And while that may certainly be true, there are other factors to dance that benefit people as well. One of the greatest benefits of dance that people gain are the psychological benefits. In a recent study, it was found that by combining cognitive thought processes with muscle memory at least once per week, one can significantly improve their brain function. For example, if you’ve ever watched a ballerina or any othe ..read more

Dance As A Workout? Working out can consist of different activities, from traditional types of workouts at the gym to non-traditional ways of working out, like taking a dance class. You can go the traditional route with exercise and spend an hour at the gym on the elliptical or in the pool swimming or trying to work those exercise machines that no one ever really seems to understand; those are all fine choices. However, if you want to get the most out of your workout and have fun while doing it, come to the Arthur Murray Dance Studio and ballroom dance your way to fitness. How Good Of A W ..read more

Swing Dance Is A Type Of Ballroom Dance? When people think of ballroom dancing, they may think of the waltz, the Argentine tango, or the rumba. However, ballroom dancing has a variety of different styles to choose from, and swing dancing is one of the most fun dance styles that ballroom dance has to offer. If you’re looking for a way to get into ballroom dancing, but you want to try a dance style that you’re guaranteed to have fun with, get into the swing of things with swing dancing! A Brief History Of Swing Dance Let’s head back in time to when things were really roaring in the 1920s. Tha ..read more

First dates can be pretty generic. We’ve all been on a first date that consisted of dinner, drinks, and a movie. While these activities are fine for couples that have been dating for a while, eating in front of a new potential significant other isn’t always ideal, and seeing a movie isn’t necessarily the best way to get to know someone. Why not plan a first date that keeps both you and your date active and engaged the entire time? A dance class is the perfect first date idea, and today, we’re going to tell you why. A Unique Idea Your date will be impressed that you took the initiative to pl ..read more