Last week, the Boston area Arthur Murray studios participated in the taping of an episode for a local reality TV program called “Iron Brides.” Eight brides are competing to win prizes. One of their challenges is to learn to ballroom dance for their first dance at their weddings.

We had so much fun! Our Boston Studio Manager, Kia, explained the process that Arthur Murray uses to teach couples for their weddings. She gave them lots of hints about how to make their first dance very special. Kia talked about what makes a good first dance song, how long to plan for lessons, how to decide if the dance should be elaborate and fully choreographed or simple and elegant, and how to pick the song based on the dance style appropriate for the music.

She taught the brides several basic steps in Rumba, Waltz, and Foxtrot in a group class and then turned them over to our professional instructors for some one-on-one time. At the end of our time together, they were all so excited to bring their fiances to our studios for lessons. We’ve offered to teach the couples over the next month and a half. At the end of August, they will compete in front of our judges to see who wins this challenge.

I can’t wait to see them all again and find out what else they have for challenges and to see them glide across the dance floor!!! We here at Arthur Murray know that EVERYONE can dance. It’s so much fun to watch it happen right in front of our eyes.

Meet the contestants –> Season II Intro