At Arthur Murray Dance Studios we provide beginners dance lessons, wedding dance lessons, ballroom dance lessons, Latin dance lessons and dance classes for everyone! Whether you want to learn to dance as a single or couple, our dance instructors cater to your every need. Dance lessons are not only a great way to exercise and relieve stress, but they are fun too!
We offer private dance classes and group lessons so our students can learn in the most efficient way possible. Get started with one of our dedicated professionals today, and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
We offer private dance classes and group lessons so our students can learn in the most efficient way possible. Get started with one of our dedicated professionals today, and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
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The Salsa is a popular Latin nightclub dance that evolved as a modified form of Mambo.
Salsa works on the basis of Mambo - a pattern of six steps danced over eight counts of music.
People of all ages are drawn to the energy and excitement that radiates from Latin dance clubs.
Salsa dancing is characterized by fancy footwork, intricate arm styling, and exciting turns and spins.
Learning the Rumba is a prerequisite for good Latin dancing.
The Cuban Motion is essential in most Latin dances.
The Rumba is used by good dancers everywhere and provides interesting variety suited to a limited space.
Salsa works on the basis of Mambo - a pattern of six steps danced over eight counts of music.
People of all ages are drawn to the energy and excitement that radiates from Latin dance clubs.
Salsa dancing is characterized by fancy footwork, intricate arm styling, and exciting turns and spins.
Learning the Rumba is a prerequisite for good Latin dancing.
The Cuban Motion is essential in most Latin dances.
The Rumba is used by good dancers everywhere and provides interesting variety suited to a limited space.
At Arthur Murray, we teach ballroom dance classes at several locations in Portland, Beaverton, and Clackamas OR and Vancouver, WA.
A variety of dances fall under the ballroom dance heading.
For competitive dancing, the ballroom dance styles are grouped into two main categories: American Smooth and International Standard.
While nearly identical, the main difference is that in International standard it requires a closed position where the dancers are in a near parallel formation facing each other for the entirety of the dance.
A variety of dances fall under the ballroom dance heading.
For competitive dancing, the ballroom dance styles are grouped into two main categories: American Smooth and International Standard.
While nearly identical, the main difference is that in International standard it requires a closed position where the dancers are in a near parallel formation facing each other for the entirety of the dance.
We teach a wide selection of latin dance classes at several Arthur Murray dance studio locations in Portland, Beaverton, Clackamas OR, and Vancouver, WA.
A variety of dances fall under the latin dance heading.
For competitive dancing, the Latin dance styles are grouped into two main categories: American Rhythm and International Latin.
When comparing the two styles, the most obvious difference is that they each have some unique dances.
All the dances in each style do differ from their counterparts in subtle ways, mostly having to do with technique.
A variety of dances fall under the latin dance heading.
For competitive dancing, the Latin dance styles are grouped into two main categories: American Rhythm and International Latin.
When comparing the two styles, the most obvious difference is that they each have some unique dances.
All the dances in each style do differ from their counterparts in subtle ways, mostly having to do with technique.
Not looking for a standard ballroom dance class?
Our offering of specialty dances could be just what you are looking for!
Available at our Portland, OR, Beaverton and Vancouver, WA dance studios, check out our selection of unique and exciting dances that are off the beaten track!
West Coast Swing is characterized by a laid-back and slotted style of movement, and is a smoother version of Swing.
West coast dancers combined lindy-hop patterns with some new syncopations and a sleek "in the slot" style.
Our offering of specialty dances could be just what you are looking for!
Available at our Portland, OR, Beaverton and Vancouver, WA dance studios, check out our selection of unique and exciting dances that are off the beaten track!
West Coast Swing is characterized by a laid-back and slotted style of movement, and is a smoother version of Swing.
West coast dancers combined lindy-hop patterns with some new syncopations and a sleek "in the slot" style.
Here at Arthur Murray, we have an exciting syllabus that teaches all of the popular Country dances.
From 2-Step to Swing and everything in between, we'll get you ready for a fun night out!
And for those of you who have aspirations of country western dance competition, these dances can be found at nearly every event that we attend.
This is the Country Western counterpart to the Ballroom Waltz.
This version is generally faster and progresses rapidly down the floor.
Generally seen as the romantic country dance, the movement is graceful and playful through its use of turns and spins.
From 2-Step to Swing and everything in between, we'll get you ready for a fun night out!
And for those of you who have aspirations of country western dance competition, these dances can be found at nearly every event that we attend.
This is the Country Western counterpart to the Ballroom Waltz.
This version is generally faster and progresses rapidly down the floor.
Generally seen as the romantic country dance, the movement is graceful and playful through its use of turns and spins.
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