Where Every Love Story Finds Its Rhythm
Heights, Fairfield, Memorial, Cypress
Travel area: Within 25 miles See details
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Kupono "Pono Kaneao
MEET PONO – WEDDING DANCE SPECIALIST & LEAD INSTRUCTOR
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio, based out of Houston, TX, offers fun dance lessons for you and your partner to wow guests on your wedding day.
We believe there’s always time to create your perfect wedding dance! Whether you’re dreaming of a breathtaking first dance, a heartwarming father-daughter moment, or a fun, confidence-filled mother-son number — our expert instructors are here to make it happen.
With decades of proven teaching experience, we understand that every couple has a unique story, timeline, and comfort level. That’s why we specialize in crafting custom choreography that feels natural, romantic, and uniquely you. From classic waltzes to modern mashups, we’ll design a dance that captures your personality and makes your guests say “Wow!”
Your lessons aren’t just about learning steps — they’re about connecting, laughing, and creating memories together before the big day. We make the process fun, stress-free, and perfectly paced, whether you’re starting months ahead or just a few weeks before the wedding.
And don’t worry — no awkward “wedding waddle” here! You’ll step onto the dance floor with confidence, grace, and a dance that feels as effortless as your love story.
✨ Arthur Murray Cypress – Turning special moments into memories that last a lifetime.
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Music Genres
Bluegrass
Caribbean
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Jazz
Latin
Mariachi
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
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Kupono "Pono Kaneao
Meet Pono – Wedding Dance Specialist & Lead Instructor
Pono began his dance journey in a beginner social dance class and quickly discovered how transformative movement can be. With 10+ years of teaching experience, finalist placements at major Dance-O-Ramas, and advanced degrees in dance pedagogy (with a doctorate in progress at Columbia University), he brings both expertise and genuine heart to every lesson.
Trained across ballroom, Latin, country, club, ballet, jazz, and modern, Pono creates wedding choreography that feels natural, personalized, and uniquely you. His calm, patient teaching style helps every student feel confident—whether you're preparing your first dance or a special parent moment.
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.011 reviews
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Devin D
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5.0
3/30/2026
My fiancé and I booked 6 lessons (+1 intro lesson) with the Cypress Arthur Murray Dance studio to help us practice for our first dance prior to our wedding. Through this we also re...
ceived access to group dance sessions where we could further practice our dance skills with other students. We could not be more happy with our choice to book with Arthur Murray Cypress. Pono and Heidi (the owners) are excellent instructors and we learned so much with them.
We primarily worked with Pono for our lessons and he is so patient and kind and an excellent teacher. He really knows how to simplify things for someone who had no idea how to dance (me).
We had Heidi for our last dance lesson due to us having to reschedule (something they were kind enough to be flexible for us despite it being on our end) and she was equally as amazing!
While we did not work with the other dance instructor Jackie 1:1, we did receive instruction from her during the group dance sessions and she was just as kind and knowledgeable as Pono and Heidi so I am sure you are in good hands regardless of who is teaching you!
I also just wanted to note that the other students are SO kind. They helped us so much during the group dance sessions even though I had very little knowledge of so many different dance types. We learned a lot from them.
I also wanted to make a quick note about pricing. We are a young couple and do not have a lot of money. The dance lessons provided are at a much better price than many competitors and I still feel like we learned so much. This is not to mention that this dance studio was one of the few that I saw also include group dance sessions for students in many of their packages which we found VERY helpful as any dancing will help you get better (something Pono says often). Most importantly, Pono and Heidi do NOT push you to buy a package that you cannot afford. Of course dance lessons cost money but they are not in the business of pressuring you to buy a dance package lesson you cannot afford. I really appreciated this about them as I felt they cared for us as students who they wanted to mentor and grow. I have heard horror studios of other dance studios treating their students like a walking paycheck and this studio is NOTHING like that!
If you are a couple who wants to learn how to dance for your first dance, a father/daughter or mother/son who wants to learn how to dance for the wedding, or really are anyone who wants to have fun and get better at dancing, I seriously recommend the Cypress Arthur Murray Dance Studio!!!
Grace M
4.0
11/14/2014
We did 4 lessons with Olga. She was sweet and knowledgable. We definitely needed help with the basics and learn skills we'll use forever. The lessons were only 45 mins; I wish they...
were a full hour.
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Steffani H
5.0
9/23/2014
Lindsay at Arthur Murray did an amazing job of coordinating our First Dance and the Father Daughter Dance. We had so much fun! Not only did they choreograph the dance for us but we...
learned how to go two steping and learned some basic steps for dancing! I highly recommend Arthur Murray and Lindsay!
Jennifer K
5.0
6/18/2014
We loved our dance lessons! Our instructor was very knowledgable and professional, and equipped us with all the basics we needed as beginners. It was only later that we realized he...
was a lot younger than we expected. In the end, we did not end up really putting them into play for our first dance because the train on the wedding dress would not cooperate.
We actually started with a Groupon, and it was a little awkward when they tried to push a sales pitch on us and also when they commented that they could only limit the lessons to basics since we were on a Groupon. We didn't have the time to do additional lessons any way so we gently turned it down and moved on.
Tammy Y
5.0
5/07/2013
We used the arthur murray on bunker hill and it was wonderful everyone was so great. Our first dance was beautiful
Diana H
4.0
6/05/2012
I took dance lessons at Arthur Murray with my dad and with my now-husband. Quite pricey in my opinion, but looking back it was totally worth it! Many people complimented on our c...
horeographed dances, and it was a good bonding experience.
Krystal S
5.0
5/29/2012
Crystal did a fantastic job teaching my fiance & myself simple, yet elegant dance steps. She was patient & taught us at our own pace. I would highly recommend the Woodlands...
studio to my family & friends.
Rebecca M
5.0
3/21/2012
We went here for one lesson and it was all we needed, it was great. There was a really nice woman who taught us how we should do our First Dance, using our music so that we got use...
d to it. It was affordable and great and exactly what we needed. They did try to sell us large packages at the end which isn't our thing but something that would be a great bonding experience for other newlyweds!
Katie H
5.0
6/07/2011
My husband and I decided we wanted to take dance lessons so our first dance didnt resemble a junior high dance.
The dance lessons lasted about a month. They were so much fun. We g...
ot one on one lessons and group classes. We are so confident now when we hit the dance floor.
The packages are kinda pricey, but definitely worth it.
Jessica D
5.0
3/31/2011
Victor @ the Memorial location is amazing. He helped us narrow down our first dance song choices and we ended up--luckily--getting our favorite song because he said it was the perf...
ect tempo and lenght. My husband and I absolutely lovvved working with him--he's very charming and sincere--and he has the best moves. All of our guests were extremely impressed with our first dance and our photographer told me it was the best she's ever seen, so that was a huge compliment to us and Victor. We'd love to return just for the fun of it. Also, we enjoyed their group lessons which make it easy to learn new moves in a fun environment.
Mary B
5.0
8/10/2010
After taking dance lessons from the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in the Woodlands my daughter & son-in-law were ready for the dance floor - and did they Wow their guests that evening...
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Heights, Fairfield, Memorial, Cypress
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Travel area: Within 25 miles
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