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    Dance FAQs

    • What do you do if your partner is more experienced than you are?
      In football terms, she’s the defense and you’re the offense. Since you don’t play the same position, or even on the same side of the ball, you have different jobs and responsibilities. So just because she took some dance classes before, that doesn’t come into play at all with your role as the leader/quarterback.
    • How often should I come in for my lessons?
      If possible, keep your lessons as close together in the beginning of your program. This allows your teacher to get your brain and body to cooperate much sooner.
    • Where am I going to use this stuff I’m learning anyway?
      You can put everything you’re learning into action right away at one of our practice parties. Outside of that, many of our students use their dancing at wedding receptions, reunions, and company parties. If you’re planning a vacation, going on a cruise will usually provide several different themed rooms to dance in. Lastly, there are nightclubs you can go to as well. Whether it’s salsa or country, there’s a little bit of everything out there. The more you know in your dancing, the more you have to choose from.
    • (Bride) I’m taking lessons for my wedding, should I dance in my wedding shoes?
      Your wedding shoes are a part of the finishing touches to your overall “wedding look”. Unfortunately, they aren’t always designed for comfort, or dancing. We’d recommend that you bring your shoes in so your teacher can see how well you can move in them and determine the best course of action. In a perfect world, we’d suggest to get a pair of white ballroom dancing shoes to wear for the first dance and reception. Your guests won’t even know and, trust us, they will be so much more comfortable.
    • What do I wear for my first lesson?
      We have students that come to their lessons straight from work or straight from the gym, so what ever’s comfortable or convenient is fine with us.
    • I’d like to get a pair of ballroom dance shoes, what should I look for?
      For guys your first pair should be regular, non-patent, leather in a standard heel. Because of the softness of the leather, the shoes will stretch more than normal so some dancers get a half size smaller than normal street shoes. For girls we recommend any of the heels as long as they aren’t higher than 2.5 inches. In addition, we always recommend a nude or bronze colored shoe for your first pair.
    • What kind of shoes should I wear for my lesson?
      You can wear any type of shoe that won’t slip off of your feet. So dress shoes or sneakers are fine, just skip the sandals. The other option is ballroom dance shoes which have a suede sole and softer leather.

    Testimonials

    • At Arthur Murray, your dream can become a reality whether you just want to dance for fun or want to be a dancing pro. The sky is your limit if you want to learn just one dance or learn them all they’ll gladly teach them to you not only do they make learning the dances simple and easy they will still give you challenges along the way that will help you as you go along.-
      Cayla S.
    • Came in for my first lesson with Gabe and fell in love with this place. I'm pretty sure I didn't stop smiling the entire 40 minutes and that hasn't changed. I look forward to each and every time I walk thru those doors. Gabe, Sean and Robert are amazing and I can't wait to see what the future holds!!
      Bridget Redman
    • What a great Saturday "date" place for my husband and I.
      Angie Hernandez
    • I loved the lesson Sean and Gabe gave some of us on Wednesday! I'll be bahhkkk!
      Elena Parsons-Wilson
    • Absolutely loved learning to dance today. Gabe made it feel so comfortable for my husband and I being beginners.
      Carmen Hurtado Gilchrist
    • So excited to see this studio grow to the success that it deserves! Hardworking professionals that are excited to bring ballroom lessons to North Tampa. Give a call for a free sample, I know you will be back for more!! They will make you feel like a pro and have fun at the same time!
      Laura Chiccino Whitstine
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