We chose Arthur Murray to help us prepare for our wedding dance. They did such a great job teaching us the basic, they also choreographed our first dance song for us. Jeff and Alexis are excellent teachers, and made it fun! Highly recommend! read more

i cannot recommend this studio. teachers that dont seem to know as much as some of the students and get confused in lessons and cant Communicate very well. they cost way more than other studios and I never learned much. nice people but Id spend my money somewhere else. read more

I'm in love with the beautiful Taylor, the Guest Director! I practice the Walz, Foxtrot and Swing with her at this studio on Fridays. Swoooon! But, of course, this school is beyond just a hot dance instructor. (Actually, most of them are pretty hot.) It's also about how well they treat their students, which is to say extremely well. They're friendly, helpful and patient. They all have these built-in permanent smiles that really help you from being a nervous wreck, especially for newbies of the dancefloor. Me and my mom are pretty new here, but they've been so nice and so accomodating that we're taking lessons now. (Yeah, I said it. My mom. Me and my mom dance here together. So what?) You'd be surprised at the music played during practice sessions. Sure, they will have that big band sound from the 40s when you're dancing, but what they teach you is that you can even dance to Rihanna, Britney or The Eagles to their dance steps. Neat-O, really. read more

I highly recommend working with Jess... My fiancee and I were very confident with her leadership, her patience, and above all else her persistence... We will be working with her after we get married on another dance... 5-Star Service. read more

Arthur Murray Dance Centers - Dance Studios Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My fiance and I took advantage of a Groupon I purchased (for two lessons) and we purchased one additional lesson. Yulia was our dance instructor and she was fantastic. I highly recommend her. She was great to work with -- so patient, so clear with directions, easy going and friendly, and fun to hang out with too! We walked in knowing little to nothing, and now because of Yulia, we're ready to do a dip during our first dance! read more

I used to pass by this studio without much thought for many years, and I came to find out that I have been missing out on a lot of fun! Groupon brought me to this studio, but the quality and dedication of the dance instructors made me stay at the studio after I used up my Groupon special. I wanted to initially learn only Salsa, but I ended up exploring wonderful dances like Waltz, Rumba, Swing, etc...and it has been such a gratifying journey. Indeed, Arthur Murray brand is pricey, but the 'EXPENSIVE' private lessons also comes with the group lessons and club dances (conveniently left out by the critics) Sure, other places will charge you less, but you will be charged for every little thing you would like to attend or participate. You want to focus on one or two dances and/or take lessons here and there, you may be better off else where... there is no right or wrong. if you think you may like exploring variety of dances among the talented dancers in a supportive environment, you will not find a better place than Arthur Murray Alexandria! read more

overpriced for what they offer. Most of the instructors are not very good and always trying you to sell something. Search around there are plenty of studios in the DMV area with more qualified instructors with world titles who charge half of what they do. read more

Fun with a FREE groupon I got from a friend. HOWEVER they are very, very overpriced. We had a great time with the lessons but I cannot fathom paying $1400 for 6 more lessons, We can find a fun place to dance for cheaper. Also, they ask you which dance you want to learn the most then dangle the carrot of those lessons over your head until your groupon runs out and they want you to pay for classes. If you tell then what you want to learn the most, they will not teach those lessons unless you pay for classes. They also do high pressure sales tech here beware. Learn to say "no" before you go. read more

My fiance and I used a Groupon with them and got 2 private lessons, 2 group lessons, and 2 practice sessions for $49. We took our private lessons with Suvda, and she was great. She was patient with us and very encouraging. We learned the basics of the foxtrot, waltz, single swing, and club swing. The group lessons reinforce and review what you learn in the private lessons and also give you an opportunity to switch partners if you want (they encourage switching but you don't have to if you don't feel comfortable). In the practice session, they turn the lights down and it is like a dance party. The instructors float around and give you tips or help you if they notice you doing something wrong. Also, at each practice session, a couple of the instructors demonstrate each of the learning levels, and they look awesome floating across the dance floor. We would have loved to continue on with more lessons, but we decided to hold off for now partially due to financial reasons and because of our busy schedule (classes after work). read more

Bought a Groupon for this place, thinking we'd try it out. We're hooked! From day one, the classes and lessons have been fun and exciting. They offer something for almost every night. One caveat - it might appear to be a bit pricey ... but you do get what you pay for. The quality is truly first class. read more

Bought a groupon so my hubby and I could learn how to dance for our wedding. Everyone was super friendly. Our dance instructor Johnathan was awesome. He made us feel very comfortable and was very patient with us. We actually had a lot of fun at that lesson! We will be back!!! The inside is very interesting. We danced on the second floor and it was very private and the instructor was able to hook up my hubbys phone to their speaker system. We played our wedding song through the phone and it was awesome!! FYI this building is hard to find at first so look carefully when driving!!!! read more

A friend pestered me for years to go dancing, and I finally succumbed after seeing a Groupon offer on line in January. Little did I know what a great experience it would be! I am totally hooked on ballroom dancing. Who knew it was this much fun??? The instructors were so friendly and encouraging. I started in the Newcomer class (with all the other newcomers - so it is not intimidating) and liked it so much that I signed up for a package (which includes private lessons, groups lessons, practice session and dances) And I have steadily been learning and actually just graduated into the Bronze II level. If they can teach me...they can teach you (yes, even the Cuban Motion!) All the people at Arthur Murray are really friendly and it is a wonderful community of people. You don't need a dance partner, as everyone dances with everyone. I thought that might be weird at first, but it is really great. It's a nice way to get to know people and learn how to dance with different partners. There are lots of dance studios out there (I have visited most of them) -- but you won't find a better, safer, friendlier teaching environment than Arthur Murray, nor better technique. They have a proven teaching system that really works. After all, they have over 100 years of doing this. But don't take my word for it - come and see for yourself! You won't regret it -- and your body will love you for it. read more

I enjoy food and I like to eat and I am sure many of you feel the same way because without food and without eating we will eventually perish, we will starve, we will suffer and we will die. I take pride in how my food is prepared because when I sit down to eat I want the best possible meal at my disposal to enjoy with relish and glee. Often in preparing my dish I will either use a microwave or an oven. Most often I use the oven because what I cook and what I make needs time to develop into something beautiful. It needs time for the heat to work it's magic, and it needs time for the cake, pie or casserole to be and taste the best it can be. I take pride in my food the same way Arthur Murray takes pride in how they teach ballroom dancing. I suppose you can say taking dance lessons at Arthur Murray is like learning how to dance in an "oven". The process is slow but that is the beauty of their system and it is worth it the more you "bake in the oven" and the more your practice on the dance floor. They teach you the basics in a variety of dances to get you dancing immediately. You won't be a five star dancer over night or a five star meal in a day but at least you will know something you can actually execute on the dance floor. Once again it may not be flashy but being flashy takes time, practice and patience. Would you use a microwave to cook a thanks giving turkey? A homemade apple pie? I suppose you could but I bet the heating process wouldn't be as intricate as it would be using an oven. Any dance instructor can teach you a fancy dance move or routine but what good is that move or routine if the underlying meaning of the steps are devoid or meaning or substance? Whatever your preference is on how you want to learn to dance is up to you. As I've stated before I prefer the the slow deliberate method of an oven rather than the fast yet convenient method of a microwave. I know my review is a little out of the realm or normalcy than your typical review and if this has bothered or caused you any confusion I apologize. I must admit the price of the lessons can be steep at times but it is worth it if you want to get the most out of dancing and meet people who share your interest and curiosity in dancing and your mentality in the beauty of art. read more

Love love loveee the dance studio everyone is so friendly and wants to help u leran. I'm so addicted to dance.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio has been the best thing to happen for my husband and I. First off, dance lessons were a Christmas gift from my husband and this gift meant the world to me. Dance lessons are something for us to do together - as a couple. And after six starter lessons, we were both hooked. Dancing is not only super fun, it brings us closer. In a lot of ways, dancing has added more spice to our relationship. So we signed on for a more long-term commitment, and we couldn't be happier with the set-up at Arthur Murray Alexandria. Our private instructors have been outstanding, really focusing on our strengths and weaknesses to help us improve in dance styles like foxtrot, swing, tango, chacha, rumba and waltz. Group classes, which are included as well, are a huge bonus that we were not originally expecting. These classes allow time for extra practice, as well as time to meet other folks interested in ballroom dance. Since joining the studio, we have not only improved our dancing skills, we've also met some wonderful new friends who have found to like ballroom dance as much as us. All in all, Arthur Murray Alexandria has been such a blessing. We are almost coming up to two-years with the studio, and we look forward to many more lessons to come! read more

My husband and I were invited to a guest night and after a fun group lesson, we knew we wanted to continue . We both turned 50 last year, and decided to give dancing a try. Wish we would have done this years ago! Dancing at Arthur Murray has truly changed our lives. As busy as life gets, dance is something we do together, and it has brought us closer! Neither of us had previous dance experience, but the instructors are really fabulous and break down dances and steps to make it easy to pick up. Private lessons are wonderful for fine tuning what you learn in group classes. What Arthur Murray does so well is create a sense of community among its dancers and instructors. We truly feel supported by staff and students. Our first instructor was incredible and took our dancing to a whole new level! She left to continue her education, but our new instructor is just as fabulous and continues to inspire us to dance! All the instructors have a style of their own, but each is wonderful. The studio dances are fun and a great opportunity to practice what you learn. There are several events throughout the year that you can choose to participate in, but we never feel pressured to do so. We have participated in a couple of events, and I will say that doing so has made us much better dancers. We have made a whole new group of friends through dancing here and have also grown as individuals! read more