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Sep 10

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Wedding Dance Tips

Be consistent with your appointments
Be patient when learning
Put On Your Dancin' Shoes
Make a date of it!
Don't wait until the last minute

Being consistent with your appointments will help you maximize the benefits of your wedding dance program. The more often you and your dance partner come in to visit, the less review there will be during each lesson enabling your dancing to progress via the best use of your time and effort. At Arthur Murray St Paul we have found that one lesson per week is likely the most effective way to maximize your investment. Keep in mind that the best part about learning to dance is that once we gain a good understanding of the dances it is like riding a bike and it will be something you will be able to do for the rest of your life. Learning to ballroom dance is truly an investment that lasts a lifetime.

Dancing is a great stress reliever, and as we mentioned earlier it can be a fun date night, so don't put too much pressure on each other. We would suggest that both you and your dance partner will have a lot more fun dancing if you let your instructor do the teaching. As your lessons progress each partner will find his or her own understanding of the various dance elements but that level of clarity will vary from student to student. So, sometimes when we want to help we really aren't being so helpful. We certainly encourage you to dance together as your lessons progress but to maximize your time, effort and investment trust that your Arthur Murray professional has your best interest in mind as individuals and as a couple.

Ladies the shoes you wear to your dance lessons should be a similar heel height to the pair you will wear on your wedding day. Guys you will want to make sure you are practicing in shoes that will be similar to what you will be wearing as well. You want to be confident and comfortable on your wedding day, so make sure your shoes fit well and that you are comfortable dancing in them. It is just one less thing to worry about on such a special day.

Much of what is needed to be done for your wedding will be demanding work. Don't let your dance lessons be work, let them be fun, let them be a reason to socialize and enjoy each others company. Arthur Murray St Paul is located right in the heart of some of the best restaurants and bars in St Paul. Come out and enjoy yourselves. When you stop in to plan your wedding dance program ask about our group classes and practice parties they can be a great opportunity to socialize and improve your dancing technique.

Consider that your schedule will likely get very hectic as your wedding day approaches. Having helped so many friends of Arthur Murray St Paul develop their wedding dance we suggest that you allow 3-6 months for dance lessons prior to your wedding. This is mostly to make sure this doesn’t become a pressured experience for you. Also, we should keep in mind that dancing is a physical skill and it will take some time to for you to become comfortable with your progressing level of dance.

Today's Classes

4:15pm Bronze - Rumba

8:15pm Newcomer - Salsa

8:15pm Associate Bronze - Cha Cha

8:15 Full Bronze - Tango

Arthur Murray Wedding Dance Program

It's your wedding day! The precise planning of colors, flowers, food, location, the guest list, the ceremony all culminate in an experience shared by all on this very special day. As your wedding plans develop don’t forget the one element, the one experience that can be uniquely shared by you and your loved one for this day and for a lifetime together - your first dance.

When taking wedding dance lessons at Arthur Murray St Paul it is our intention to make sure your first dance is far from your last. We work with you and your partner to develop a custom program to support your goals. Some choose a traditional dance like the Waltz or Foxtrot and others choose something more modern like the Rumba or even the Tango. Some couples want to work with our certified Arthur Murray instructors to develop a wedding program that includes mothers, fathers or even the whole wedding party!

Learning to dance for your wedding is a truly special gift that you and your spouse-to-be can share together. A couple who feels confident and poised when they dance together will ensure that their very first dance as wife and husband will be a memory that will last forever. Simple or elaborate, traditional or modern let Arthur Murray St Paul help you create an experience to cherish for your first dance and a lifetime of romance.

Arthur Murray Basic Program
Arthur Murray Associate Bronze Program
Arthur Murray Full Bronze Program
Arthur Murray Silver Program
Arthur Murray Gold Program

The Arthur Murray Basic Program assists in the development of the most important ballroom dance moves that you can use immediately on the dance floor. Emphasis is placed on three important elements of dancing; (1) foot position (2) rhythm and timing (3) leading or following with enough variety to keep your learning experience interesting.

The Arthur Murray Associate Bronze Program is the most popular ballroom dance program Arthur Murray has to offer. It is perfect for those individuals wanting to get on the dance floor quickly and confidently. This program helps the basic dancer develop more confident movement around the dance floor while expanding one's ballroom dancing knowledge, technique and footwork. Associate Bronze dancers also begin to develop an understanding of a dance's characteristics and begin to more effectively use styling in their dancing.

The Arthur Murray Full Bronze dance program is the most complete social ballroom dance program taught by the Arthur Murray Dance Studios. It's designed to develop appropriate timing and techniques in all the student's favorite social dances. The enhanced styling this program offers makes one look and feel more comfortable on the dance floor and strengthens both leading and following regardless of one's partner, the music being played or the type of dance floor. Bronze dancers have all the confidence anyone would need on the floor because they have reached the most entertaining level of ballroom dancing. Dancing techniques at this level will be yours to keep for the rest of your dancing adventure.

The Arthur Murray Silver Program is the beginning of the professional ballroom dance standard where the dancer begins to embrace the refinements of styling and the precision of technique. More elaborate movements ensure the Silver dancer will stand out on any dance floor. Continuity of movement enables a couple to glide across the dance floor with natural fluid directional changes and seamless transition. Style, technique, balance and control take on an entirely new meaning for the Silver dancer.

The Arthur Murray Gold Program is the ideal for the dancer interested in ballroom dance performances, exhibitions and competitions. The intricate patterns learned at the gold level are generally only to be used when both partners are proficient. Choreography, styling, technique and showmanship become necessities at this level. This material is generally not used on a crowded dance floor due to the flowing patterns and expansive shaping. There is a lot of work involved in this program, but this is where one becomes truly an outstanding dancer, able to excel in any dance.

Contact Info

Arthur Murray Dance Center
534 Selby Ave
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 227-3200

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