Arthur Murray Dance Centers Boston

utine that captured our personalities. We are not experienced dancers by any means and she met us where we were at. The entire team makes the learning process fun and approachable. I would highly recommend!

d again, 2 hours before our lesson, to cancel. Absolutely horrible customer service. Don’t waste your time.

rience and would highly recommend this place - our instructor Jim was perfect for us and had the best blend of humor/having fun/non-judgment while simultaneously instilling skills and knowledge in us. Neither of us considered ourselves dancers, yet he helped us make our first dance as amazing as we were hoping it would be. They ask you what you want to get out of your first dance at the start of your lessons, which really helps personalize your experience. Not only did we end up with a dance that was what we wanted - elegant and classy and had a bunch of twirls - but it was fun for my husband and me to try out something new together. We also took part in some of the group dance classes which were great too. We have zero complaints about this place and absolutely loved our experience here! Thank you Jim and everyone else at Arthur Murray!

ere delighted with the whole team; each instructor was well aware of our prior lesson and each and h lesson was a natural progression from the prior one. We nailed our dance and we couldn't have asked for a better experience with the Arthur Murray Boston studio.

nd Scott at the Boston location were both incredible. Every lesson we got more and more confident, and felt more comfortable. We were so happy we took lessons at AM, they are such pros and wonderful to work with. Can’t recommend them enough!! And we were so happy with our first dance!! :)

amazing job teaching us basic moves and getting us into a flow that made us feel totally comfortable and confident on our wedding day! Devon and Melissa especially were such great instructors! Their patience, guidance, and friendliness made us feel right at home since our first introductory lesson. This is well worth the money and I would definitely recommend to anyone who is getting married and looking for that extra flare! Not to mention it was a great way my fiance and I and my father and I to spend some quality time together before the wedding, learning something new.

to dance to, but had no idea how to dance. The instructors listened to our song and what we had in mind, and helped us figure out exactly what the best dance style was and how to get us to a point where we felt confident and competent. In six weeks we went from total beginners to pulling off and awesome swing dance at our wedding reception. Everyone in the studio was great to work with. The instructors make you feel comfortable no matter your skill level or what you're trying to learn. They are incredibly friendly, which makes the atmosphere in the studio so much fun. Both the private lessons and the group classes are very helpful. There was also no up-selling, the instructors help you design a number of lessons that get you to where you want to be as quickly as possible. We enjoyed our experience here so much that we've continued taking dance lessons after our wedding. I never though I'd find a new hobby in ballroom dancing, but the instructors and community at Arthur Murray have made it so much fun that I can't imagine not coming back!

lessons so we could a) have a blast for our first dance and avoid the dreaded default "sway" and b) surprise and impress our guests (many of whom thought we couldn't dance!). My husband found Arthur Murray on Google and we were matched randomly with Jim for our first lesson. Well, after that first lesson, we loved Jim so much that we ended up coordinating all 10 lessons with Jim's schedule! We came in about every 3-5 weeks for the last 5 months before our wedding, with the last lesson 10 days before the big day. Taking dance lessons quickly became our favorite part of the wedding planning process, and we treated each lesson like a "date night" and would get dinner at the variety of restaurants close to the studio before or after the lesson (great location btw!). Those date night dance lessons were a nice mental break from the rest of stressful wedding planning... Jim was a HUGE part of why we loved our dance lessons so much. First off, he is a fantastic dancer and great communicator/instructor. He was so good at teaching us the foundations of which we ended up building upon to reach our dance goals. Our dance was not choreographed, instead we actually learned "how" to dance! But most of all, Jim is plain and simply the nicest guy you'll ever meet. He is sweet, charming, energetic, funny, and he and my husband quickly bonded over "nerd jokes" (both are recovering scientists, as they would call it). Each lesson flew by too quickly, and we always left saying to each other, "Isn't Jim just the best?! Let's do more lessons after the wedding!" Long story short: Leading up to the wedding, we expected ourselves to feel nervous for our song and were so worried about actually being able to enjoy our first dance. But with the confidence Jim gave us, and the practice we put in, we felt absolutely great and as the pictures/videos show, it felt natural and was a total blast and success. Our guests were shocked (the pictures prove it!) and we had so much fun singing along and dancing with each other on the best day of our lives. Our wedding was a fabulous and dreamy blur, and as all brides know, it went by sooo fast. But one of the clearest memories was dancing together during our first dance to our favorite song. :) Thank you, Jim! See you at our next lesson!

ven know how to begin. After meeting the teachers and staff at Arthur Murray, we were all in. They choreographed a fun dance from start to finish, created a mixed music track for us, and we were on our way. It was a very, very special moment at the wedding, and the great teachers at Arthur Murray are a huge part of making this happen. Thank you all! Here's a link for proof we actually did it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_WmxJp29-4

g that stressful time right before the wedding. Not only did we learn a dance to our first song that every one loved watching but we had time away from planning to enjoy ourselves, laugh and have fun!

ed than we would have been otherwise. We loved coming in for group and individual lessons and feel like we have a really solid base for dancing socially, which we really appreciate! Thank you!!!

ce lessons to make our dream a reality. We learned the dance moves and choreographed with Catherine. Thanks for this great experience!

ed the moment we step into the door. We have an extremely busy schedule and the Weymouth team has been very accommodating whenever we have had to re-schedule lessons. We couldn’t be happier with how our first dance is looking, and can’t wait to show off our new dance moves with confidence at our wedding at the end of September. Thank you Arthur Murray Weymouth!

atmosphere is young and hip with talented instructors ready to teach you all the moves you need for your big day. Don’t have a song in mind for your first dance, not to worry! All the instructors are ready to help you create your vision. I cannot recommend this studio enough and happy to have a home away from home at Arthur Murray Burlington.

ays had a smile on his face, despite our bickering. We had our first dance and it was perfect, thank you for giving us the confidence to dance in front of our family and friends.

mething we learned how to do together. We originally signed up for 5 lessons at the Burlington location, but extended our package and purchased 5 additional lessons because we were really committed to making our dance intricate and special. Nick at the Burlington location choreographed a beautiful, romantic dance for us. He also gave us a long list of songs to help us choose the right one for us. We would absolutely recommend Nick and the entire Arthur Murray Burlington team to couples looking to make their first dance extra special.

anything. They will follow your desires and wishes and help you achieve them - therefore you set the tone. My husband and I originally started classes at this center for our wedding. We wanted a nice, intimate first dance and Melissa/Matt really exceeded our expectations. They truly went above and beyond to get you to where you need/want to be. Also the group classes are intimidating at first, but you loosen up quickly and all the students were very very nice and welcoming. Highly recommend for future brides/grooms or anyone really.

lize how fun it can be to learn together. We had so much fun in our lessons and our first dance went so well thanks to our amazing instructors!

earning to dance so much fun and really broke down the steps in an easy-to-learn way. The other dance instructors at Arthur Murray were great as well, and we danced with a few of them over the course of the spring. The coordination and communication among the entire staff was impeccable. Even the weeks we weren't working with Briana we still felt the same continuity in our dance instruction. It was helpful to get another perspective and set of tips along the way from the different instructors. Overall the studio is beautiful, the hours make it very convenient for folks to take lessons during the week even with two crazy work schedules to deal with. We were able to consistently take lessons at 9pm on Tuesdays, and we found it was the perfect stress-reliever every week especially during the final months of wedding planning. I HIGHLY recommend Arthur Murray to anyone!!

envisioned our first dance and I am so happy that we did the lessons! I also did a lesson with my dad which was super helpful! I love how both dances came out!

just swayed back and forth, and we wanted our big day to be different. We had heard wonderful reviews about the Arthur Murray location in Burlington, MA, and we went to go check it out for ourselves. The staff at the front of the office was very welcoming, and we were invited to meet with a professional dance teacher to discuss our vision. Where do I begin. Well, they introduced us to Shamus Russell, as I would like to say "Famous Shamus" because he is phenomenal. We brought in a song and a video to show the style of dancing that we found to be attractive, which turned out to be a Venetian waltz. Both my fiance (now husband) and I had never danced this style before, and were hesitant to that we had bit off more than we could chew. We were wrong. Shamus broke down each step starting from the beginning, and worked our way up to piecing a routine together. He was great at reading our level of confidence, and stepped in with advice when we needed it. He choreographed our whole wedding song from start to finish!! His attention to detail, fun spirit, and never ending eagerness to teach us kept us smiling through our lessons. He made dancing fun for us when we had little experience with it. When it came to our wedding day, we went from dreading to having to do a first dance to being really excited to show everyone what we had worked on the past few months! The facility was always tidy and clean when we were there, and the manager would check in on us every now and then. We felt right at home at Arthur Murray's studio in Burlington, with our dance instructor Shamus Russell. I would highly recommend him to anyone!! :)

the time getting to know us as a couple. My husband and I looked forward to our lesson each week and treated it as a "date night". Our goal was to have a first dance to remember and Andrew really helped us make that goal come to fruition. Our first dance went wonderfully - it was a moment we'll never forget! I highly recommend Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Burlington if you are considering taking lessons before your big day!

is a very professional business man and gave us a great experience. He allowed us to customize our dance lesson package on our own time frame. We ended up taking 12 lessons over 9 months, and looking back we would have been better off starting much closer to the wedding or coming to free practice sessions much more frequently to avoid forgetting the steps between our monthly weddings. Our main dance teacher was Elina and she was fantastic. She was hired around the time we had 5 remaining lessons and we learned so much more with her in those lessons than we had for months before! She helped us iron out every detail and made us feel confident and comfortable dancing with each other. At first my fiancé wanted absolutely nothing to do with dance lessons, he showed up sitting in the corner with his hood on, but by the end of our intro lesson, he said LETS DO IT!! By the end, he was trying to perfect every move and hand position and practicing with me in the kitchen. On our wedding day, we NAILED EVERY STEP!!! We were in rhythm with each other, he lead, I followed, our heads and arms when in perfect position, we executed a seamless lift, and our steps were seamless. Our guests commented that our dance was the best they had ever seen!! Even though it was a bit rough during their moving process and in between him hiring new teachers, Boris provided great customer service and compensated us for every inconvenience. I would highly recommend the Dedham studio - a wonderful space with amazing teachers. Worth every penny we spent. Thank you so much !!

3 lessons with each partner and looked forward to going each week. I am not a great dancer so wanted to have a plan so we wouldn't just sway there for 2 minutes each. Arthur Murray delivered! Our dances were by no means fancy, but we got lots of compliments and I was completely at ease. I highly recommend using Arthur Murray for anyone looking for wedding dance lessons or just dancing lessons in general.

wedding dance. She was very flexible in helping us achieve what we w wanted to learn. We went to the Natick studio. Olga helped us register and was very flexible in creating a package that best suited our needs and even gave a is a free first lesson to try to it out. Their prices are very reasonable as all. Great experience overall

t Arthur Murray Boston. The lessons are expensive, but the studio puts no pressure on you to sign up for more than you want. Our teacher, Harrison, was so much fun to work with: he was hilarious, which made us always look forward to our lessons, but also a good teacher with the ability to hone in on what you’re doing wrong and explain clear solutions. Instead of learning a choreographed routine for our first dance, Harrison taught us the building blocks of several different steps: this was so much better, because now instead of only having one specific routine memorized, my husband and I can dance to any number of songs. Our lessons were so much fun because we not only gained a new skill, but we had some one-on-one time together during our engagement where we just got to be together, without worrying about work or wedding logistics. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to ballroom dance, give it a try at Arthur Murray!

rk with! He worked with us to choreograph over 4 minutes for our wedding song! We also enjoyed taking group classes with the other studio staff, where we learned even more about technique, as well as a variety of dances that we used throughout the night of our wedding! Dancing together was also a fun "date" time for us to regularly set aside, and it gave us some great moves that we've used at other weddings and even during our honeymoon!

We didn't know where we'd go so we googled dance lessons, filled out a form and the next day we got a call from the Arthur Murray studio. They invited us in for a consultantion. We didn't know what to expect but we enjoyed ourselves and signed up for 5 private lessons. It was a little pricey but worth it. They helped us pick a song and gavw good guidance throughout he classes. It was a great stress reliever while planning g a wedding. We made each class into a date night! We even practiced our first dance in front of a group in the studio. We had so much fun during our first dance and you could see it with the smiles on our faces. We would definitely recommend Arthur Murray dance studio!

We had taken some dance lessons in college but were far from being experts. In fact, I feel that my wife moves extremely well, but I am extremely clumsy. After a few quick emails with the studio we came in and started dancing with Scott, the instructor we were lucky enough to be paired with. A quick note: we were incredibly lucky to be paired with Scott. We didn't know who (or what) we would get when we came in but Scott was kind, funny, and an excellent dancer. He was ready to work with us and at every turn helped me and my wife have fun and, most importantly, get ready to kill it on the dance floor. If you are lucky enough to be paired with Scott seize the opportunity (or just see if he has an opening!) The end result, after taking 8 lessons in 4-5 weeks, was that we had (if I do say so myself) an impressive first dance. The only "insider trick" to know here is to get a practice first dance (through a group class or one of Arthur Murray's dance parties). Basically, the instructors will work with you to set up a time for you to do a run through (shortened, two minutes) of your first dance with people around. It will be very nerve-wracking, but when the time comes for the big day you will have done a dry-run and be much more comfortable. At the end of the day, we would have felt comfortable with any of the Arthur Murray instructors. Over the course of our sessions we worked with Andrew and others, but I would be extremely remiss if I did not reiterate just how amazing Scott was to work with. So, if you are lucky enough to be paired with him or he has any openings SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY. After our wedding, we're planning to continue our dancing lessons. We had a ton of fun and in the deepest moments of wedding stress used the dance floor to lighten the mood. We just cannot recommend Arthur Murray enough.

oston area that help put wedding dances together and found Arthur Murray online with great reviews, so we decided to make an appointment and go check it out. The experience well surpassed our expectations! They were all very professional, patient and helped us put together a show-stopping first dance! I highly recommend Arthur Murray for anyone that is looking to have a unique first dance at their wedding! I've been married for 5 months now, and we would like to return to take some additional classes-just finding the time is the only challenge now:)

dding song and decided what type of dance would go best with it. By our last visit we were ready for our wedding dance including our dip finale! We did really great at the wedding! My only negative is that there were many visits she was trying to sell us more dance lessons when we really just wanted to do an amazing wedding dance.

les". Harrison is a very talented dance instructor and his engaging personality, humor and patience helped motivate us to learn the dance and be confident on our big day. We really enjoyed the lessons we took the 2 months before our wedding and would highly recommend Arthur Murray. Many thanks again to Harrison!

than that! They worked so well with us, and now we can fox trot with the best of them! Our first dance was amazing, I felt confident, and everyone commented on how great it was. We had so much fun that we signed up for more lessons after the wedding!

tient and kind; we truly appreciated his willingness to teach us how to look like we had a basic knowledge of dance in only 3 lessons. We had such a fun time learning, too! Pretty affordable for the first three lessons, also. We'd highly recommend this dance studio!

e for a short bit due to my dress being in the way it was worth it.

, so we didn't opt to take more.

ns a week for about a month (combination of private, group, and practice sessions). Our instructor at Arthur Murray choreographed a beautiful dance that we were able to learn in the little amount of time we had. All of our guests were so impressed that we took lessons and had a real first dance. The instructors at Arthur Murray are great and we highly recommend them!

ed to learn just basic rhythm on the dance floor, and also to have a stellar first dance. Harrison and Christian were our instructors, and they were both awesome! We had a lot of fun with them, and they taught us a lot of different dances to keep us moving to all types of music and a "foxy" dance routine for our first dance. Thanks to them, my husband's skills improved dramatically, and I thought he was going to complain about going, but he had actually enjoyed it! Only thing I'd warn about Arthur Murray though is that it is a bit chaotic on the dance floor (the "private" lessons are hardly private because multiple other people are also having "private" lessons in the same room) and the lessons are really short by the time you start getting into the steps. There are also a lot of pressuring sales pitches to keep signing up for more packages. I would definitely go back to Harrison or Christian just for fun though and would love to master some of the dances that we enjoyed learning with them.

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just perfecting our moves, nothing new. We were hoping to have something really fun and different, but ended up going to a Swing Club to incorporate some fun moves. For a 40 minute lesson and over $100 an hour we expected to have something more exciting and less perfected since our friends know we aren't professionals anyway.

and she was wonderful. She got me comfortable (I'm really nervous dancing!) and she was able to work with us when we got frustrated in learning certain steps. They're awesome as a studio too - initially your instructor will ask some questions and then guide you through what you need to do to achieve the results you're looking for. We were SO happy with our comfort level in the first dance together as husband and wife! :)

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ns, we had learned about 12 different dance steps, none of which we actually learned well enough that we could apply them to our first dance. Not to mention, every time we had a lesson there were many other couples having lessons in the same small space so it was very cramped and everyone would run into each other. When our lessons were up, they awkwardly showed us a binder with a couple different wedding packages that would help us prep for our first dance (which is what we had requested they help us with from the beginning). The prices were outrageous and they said we needed to "act now" to get a 10% discount (very car salesman-esque). Not a very positive experience. Luckily, we found another dance studio who we worked with in Newton and our first dance (after only four dance lessons) ended up being a huge hit!