About Us
A Brief History
Arthur Murray himself first started teaching people to dance in 1912. Starting with a "learn to dance at home" mail order business, he then went on to found his first dance studio in 1923 on 43rd Street in New York City.
Since that time, Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studios have grown and now have studios throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, Israel, Japan, Hong Kong, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Brazil. Arthur Murray's dream of teaching the world to dance is being fulfilled. Standardized lessons are interchangeable from one Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studio to another. You are guaranteed that your lessons will be honored wherever there is an Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studio.
Our Staff
Our instructors are carefully selected and thoroughly trained in the exclusive Arthur Murray teaching method. This assures you the finest instruction in dancing. You will have a regular dance teacher who will be responsible for your progress. Periodically, you will have exchange lessons with other teachers which will give you experience and practice in adapting to a variety of dance partners and styles.
- Frank
- Joe
- Frankie
- Lacey
- Mary
Position: Owner/Director
Years With the Studio: Twenty-eight
Bio: Frank got his start with Arthur Murray as a student in November 1983, and was added to the staff as a part-time instructor two years later. Teaching dance went from a passion to a full-time career in 1990, and Frank was one of the studio's top teachers for many years. Starting in August 1997, he began managing the studio and achieved part-owner status in 2000, finally ascending to full-fledged franchise owner in 2003. Under his guidance, the studio has become involved in many community fundraising events such as Footlights, Dress For Success, and Give Kids the World. Dancing has been a great source of meeting new individuals and touching people in a positive way for Frank, and he hopes to continue teaching and spreading a love of dance for years to come.
Position: Dance Instructor
Years With the Studio: Three
Bio: Joe has been dancing since he was seventeen, training in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and musical theater. Joe takes pride in his personal dancing, but even more in his students' progress, winning top solo routines, scholarship rounds, and even in the everyday lesson, when a student accomplishes a new step or skill. Joe is also the creator of our Pride Dance, a ballroom class series exclusively for same-sex couples and singles.
Position: Dance Instructor
Years With the Studio: Six
Bio: Frankie has been dancing since he was sixteen, primarily focusing on salsa and other Latin dances. In addition to his duties at the studio in New Britain, he is also a professional competitive dancer, representing Arthur Murray in competitions across North America.
Position: Dance Instructor
Years With the Studio: Five
Bio: "I have danced most of my life growing up. Dancing is a wonderful and comfortable environment of people that inspire me to be proud of where I am today. I couldn't be happier! Have you had your first lesson yet?"
Position: Receptionist
Years With the Studio: Fourteen
Bio: "I came to my first guest party in 1998 and I've been a student here ever since. When the receptionist position became available, I saw it as a way to become even more involved with studio life. I've met some wonderful people over the years and look forward to meeting many more."
Dances We Teach
