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Arthur Murray & AdMe Tech Foundation – Prostate Cancer Awareness

Boston Area Arthur Murray — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:52:11 +0000

On January 27, 2012, between noon and midnight Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Boston took dance steps with its 4th Annual Teach-A-Thon to benefit AdMeTech Foundation’sDance for a Cure of Prostate Cancer. “One in six men is diagnosed with prostate cancer, and every 16 minutes a man dies. There is no community in the United States left untouched,” said AdMeTech Foundation’s President, Dr. Faina Shtern.

We were so privileged to take part in this event. Thank you to AdMeTech for all their wonderful work, thank you to our teachers and thank you to everyone who was involved in this event.

Burlington Studio in the News

Boston Area Arthur Murray — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:51:33 +0000

Our Burlington studio is in the news. An adorable couple, Jane and Jason, came into the studio last minute to take a few lessons before their wedding. They were excited about their first dance, but like all couples they wanted some pointers on how to make a great impression to their family and friends. It can make a couple very anxious to dance together in front of a large crowd, especially on such an important day. Dance lessons make all of the difference. With some professional help, that dance can go from a high school sway to a beautiful set of movements that show off the couple and how connected they are.

Jane and Jason dance a Foxtrot to the Glee version of “Lucky” originally sung by Colbie Callait and Jason Mraz. They learned quickly and by the time the wedding came, they were ready. What a beautiful wedding they had! Arthur Murray Dance Studio Burlington and the dance lessons they took were featured in a Real Wedding Feature in the Knot Boston magazine.

Praise for Arthur Murray in Danvers!

Boston Area Arthur Murray — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:08:20 +0000

Joanne of Arthur Murray in Danvers received a wonderful letter this week from one of our students.

Dear Joanne,

I have been meaning for some time now to finally put something down on paper to express my immense satisfaction with both Arthur Murray of Danvers and more specifically my instructor Ana Duarte. I started lessons at your studio due in part to an agreement with my brother’s fiancé to try your free lesson and a general curiosity I’ve always had as to what lessons might be like. We enjoyed the first lesson enough that we ended up deciding to sign up for more in the hopes of learning some basic dances for an upcoming wedding. The wedding has since come and gone and as I continue to take lessons I feel as though I have taken away far more from the experience than being able to not look awkward dancing in public.

This is where I would in particular like to take the time to give Ana some much deserved praise. Ana has been able to accomplish many things, certainly not least of all teaching me that I don’t have two left feet, but more importantly has helped me to find a new level of confidence in myself. I can say without a doubt that Ana is passionate not only about the dance she teaches, but the lasting impact she makes with her students which I had the privilege of experiencing first hand. She pushes me not only to become a better dancer but also to believe in myself and take the skills I have learned and to confidently apply them wherever I go, sometimes prodding me when I need it. I came to Arthur Murray looking for some simple dance lessons, and I feel as though I came out not just a better dancer but a better person as well and part of a wonderful family of people. I have found you all to be not only knowledgeable in your craft but caring and compassionate and truly welcoming.

While this letter really can’t come close to conveying the respect and appreciation I have for everything Ana has done, I certainly hope it is a start.

Sincerely,
Timothy Edwards

So what does Ana have to say?

I really like making people smile and teaching dance makes it that easy because it’s so much fun. When Tim came in, he was very quiet and I barely got a nod from him but now I see him go up to the ladies with a big smile and ask them to dance. That’s what dancing does for you.
-Ana

We’d like to thank Timothy both for his kind words and for dancing with us.

We Just Announced…

Boston Area Arthur Murray — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:37:59 +0000

We just announced the winner of our Dancing with the Radio Stars fundraiser. DJ’s from WROR in Boston danced with 4 members of our Boston area staff. They started out as dancing frogs and turned into dancing swans. In 4 lessons, they all perfected a routine which they danced in front of ballroom dance judges at the Boston Studio. Our instructors, Stan, Laura, Fran and Andrew, danced with the on-air celebrities PJ, Hank, Julie and Lauren. The radio listeners voted and chose a winner. The couple with the most votes was Stan and Lauren. They danced an amazing Swing. Lauren Beckham Falcone is a DJ on the Loren & Wally Show mornings on WROR. Stan is an instructor in our Natick, MA studio. They did an incredible job. The dance off video is posted on www.wror.com. Lauren is donating $500 to the Massachussetts Down Syndrome Congress.

Wedding to Remember First Lesson

Boston Area Arthur Murray — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:56:20 +0000

Every wedding couple is so nervous about their “first dance.” It’s a lot of pressure as a Groom to not step on the Bride’s toes and to make her look good in front of all of her family and friends. And, he’s wanting to impress his buddies too. Well, Lauren and Andy definitely hit the jackpot when they won a “Wedding to Remember” sponsored by Arthur Murray Dance Studios of the Greater Boston area and FOX television. They have had their first few lessons in preparation for the big day on November 11th.

Their first lesson was amazing. Dance Instructor, Shamus Russell, put them at ease immediately and got them dancing in no time. They are such a cute couple, and so deserving. It’s been so much fun to watch them learn and spend time together.

FOX television taped their first lesson at the Burlington, MA Arthur Murray Dance Studio. It aired today on the morning news. They look like they are having so much fun. And, Elizabeth Hopkins, FOX television news anchor, joined the lesson to give Lauren and Andy some moral support.

You have to watch this video. It’s inspirational and fun.
http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/morning/wedding-to-remember-the-first-dance-20111103

Wedding to Remember Winner Chosen

Boston Area Arthur Murray — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:16:51 +0000

The winner of the Wedding to Remember promotion on Fox25 has been announced. Arthur Murray Boston area is sponsoring their wedding by giving them lessons before their big day. We’re so excited for Lauren and Andrew. Andrew just returned from active duty this week. They will begin lessons in the next couple of weeks. Can’t wait to find out what song they want to dance to at their reception.

Video of Lauren and her submission to the contest.

Watch for more great videos of the couple taking lessons and our live spot on Fox25 news on 11/3/11. The wedding is November 11th!

So Many Benefits to Ballroom Dancing

Boston Area Arthur Murray — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:11:48 +0000

There are so many benefits to Ballroom Dancing that it is hard to list them all. One of the most important in this age of obesity and decreased activity by Americans is that ballroom dancing is a great cardiovascular exercise. And, it doesn’t feel like you are exercising at all. In addition to the benefit of burning calories, dances such as waltz, foxtrot, salsa and tango increase flexibility and improve balance through a strong focus on posture and bending and stretching moves.

Check out this article in lifemojo.com.

Danvers Ballroom Dance Studio Hosts Showcase

Boston Area Arthur Murray — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:39:16 +0000

The Danvers, MA Arthur Murray Dance Studio hosted a summer showcase preview featuring dancers of all ages on Aug. 27. The public was invited to attend and watch students perform their routines they practiced for months in advance. Students danced as couples or with their instructors. Some of the dances showcased were Salsa, Foxtrot, West Coast Swing, and Waltz.

For the complete article click here.

Arthur Murray Dances Across America For The Muscular Dystrophy Association

Boston Area Arthur Murray — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:22:03 +0000

Can you MamboWalk?

Boston, MA (August 19, 2011) – Arthur Murray Dance Studio Manager, Kia Kenney, and New Student Coordinator, Kristen Belcher announced today that their students and instructors have embarked on a dancing challenge to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). It takes 6 Million steps to walk across America. The studio has set a goal of reaching 6 Million steps and raising $10,000 by Labor Day weekend, just in time for the iconic MDA telethon. Arthur Murray is using MamboWalk, an online walking game developed by Mambo Health Gaming to administer the event.

Arthur Murray students and instructors are tracking their dance steps using pedometers. Their sponsors will donate for every 5000 steps logged. To makes things even more interesting, students are separated into two teams racing against each other.

“We are excited to use dancing as a method to raise funds for such an important cause. We know that our students love to dance and many of them dance as a part of their fitness goals. This event gives them motivation to stick to their fitness goals and provide funds to a charity.” said Belcher. “In my first day, I logged 5000 steps in just the first couple of hours of teaching lessons. Amazing!”

For information about Arthur Murray Boston, please visit arthurmurrayboston.com.

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About Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Arthur Murray Dance Studios have been teaching ballroom dance lessons for almost 100 years. With more than 250 franchised dance studios around the world, Arthur Murray is the largest and most prominent dance organization in the world. Arthur Murray Dance Studios are independently owned and operated with the Boston studio being a flagship studio in the greater Boston area.

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The Dance Doctors – Boston Magazine Article

Boston Area Arthur Murray — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:45:32 +0000

Mark Lightner and Kia Kenney are highlighted in Boston Magazine’s Weddings fall edition as experts in wedding dances. The article reviews the anxiety that can happen when couples are about to do a first dance in front of all of their friends and family at their wedding. Tips for both the bride and groom on costs for lessons, how long the first dance should be and classic songs to use are included. The complete article can be found in the Boston Weddings Fall/Winter 2011 edition or on the boston magazine website.