I regrettably signed up for their "bronze" level classes after falling victim to the Dancing With The Stars lure a ballroom studio had. My male instructor was pushy with buying more lessons and signing up for all their special events. The female instructors were either snooty or unresponsive. When you buy "lessons" you're not just getting private lessons. You HAVE to sign up for a combo package of privates, group lessons and parties. I would've been fine with the private and group lessons but the parties were a waste of time. If you'd been to one, you'd been to them all. And it was always an awkward experience when some sweaty palmed dude with bad breath would insist on Waltzing me across the floor! And they seemed to play the same music every week. Overall, not worth the crazy amounts of money and it turned me off to ballroom dancing. :-/ read more

I started taking dance lessons about a year ago. It has been such a good time. All the teachers and employees are extremely friendly and professional. I never thought I would enjoy taking dance lessons, but I have learned a lot from them. I was surprised at how much I use dancing in real life ! I often find myself starting the party on the dance floor lol ! Arthur Murray is the place you must try and believe me you won't regret it ! I would recommend it to anyone. read more

Wow! What a great experience! The teachers are amazing, encouraging and cheery but always professional. The place is bigger than I imagined and has new, modern decor. It changed my impression of what I thought ballroom dancing was going to be. From your first step into the studio you are greeted by the nicest person Var who is more than helpful. Lacy, the manager, is always there to help. My favorite part is the dance parties each week. Next time you are at the Promenade, stop by and see for yourself how cool ballroom dancing can be. Totally fun! read more

We started attending ball room dancing classes at Arthur Murray studios in Woodland Hills about a year ago. We never danced (properly any way) before and always wanted to acquire this skill. Having started cautiously and slowly this activity now is firmly in our weekly schedules as one of the most fun and creative things we do for leisure. The program is designed in such a way that students can take private lessons as well as group classes and practice their skills at dancing parties twice a week. The program is fun, but most amazingly it is also bringing results. People learn different rhythms and styles and little by little, even the clumsy ones, regardless of age, become capable of dancing Waltz, Tango, Samba, Foxtrot or any other dances they choose. Let alone the minimum of 500 calories each person burns per dancing party. Needless to say that for the program to work one needs a classy studio, great instructors and friendly atmosphere. Everyone at Woodland Hills studios is nice and helpful, more advanced students would always help the beginners, and the teachers are talented, fun, and very good dancers. To write an honest review we have to mention that for somebody who is planning on getting involved with dancing at Arthur Murray's level, cost is something to consider. In other words, one should expect learning from the best to be somewhat costly. Balancing the cost against progress, quality and comfort of learning process, we believe it is worth it. read more

My husband and I have been dancing at the woodland hills studio since September and feel its been money well spent. We adore the teachers here and look forward to our lessons and attending the special events and parties they host! read more

I've been taking lessons here for almost 3 years. The staff are always very nice, understanding and helpful. I always look forward to my classes, and I've learned so much! read more

When I first approached the studio, very nervously, I was warmly greeted by the receptionist. I saw people of all ages, colors, and sizes dancing....and having fun. I was assured I didn't need a partner or any experience. Months later, I have achieved so much more than I could even imagine. The staff and students are wonderful. It is a very safe environment to learn new things and push your own boundaries. I have made wonderful friends and I always look forward to my time at the studio. Can't recommend enough. read more

Had an amazing time last night at AMWH, thank you, to all the dance instructors for an amazing night, you guys are the bomb!!!

Perfect for a few young retirees who stay active, not only dancing but golfing, biking and traveling! Friendly staff, warm students and an education in beats and tempo. Confidence, better posture, dressing up, stamina, talent we share together, holding and looking each other in the eyes, and joyful friendships. read more

I have to say my friend, and I have been only going for about a month, and we love the atomsphere,the kind words, oh yes the patience&understanding they posses!!!!It is not easy to teach, and learn to dance, and the instructors can perform miracles. My friend has really caught on quick, because they work with her, and when we have the parties all instructors work extra hard wow!!!!!In closing I have to say we reccomend Arthur Murray of Woodland Hills they have the best instructors, and they know what they teach, and are very profesional, and curtious, and very kind, oh of course their owner Robert, and Dave are always so careing to the staff, and the Students!!! read more

I have been dancing here for about a year, started to have the skills to dance the Waltz at my wedding. I have continued to enjoy the experience . the Teachers are awesome and push you to do your best . read more

SAM was the best.. He taught us so much in 1 session! We feel comfortable to dance at our wedding only 1 week away:)

My husband and I signed up for dance lessons before our wedding so we would be comfortable on the dance floor and look like we knew what we were doing for our first dance. Our instructor has been amazing, and the lessons have been really fun! She made learning easy, and we nailed our first dance for the wedding as well as learning enough of the basics to dance to almost any other song during the reception. We liked it so much that we ended up continuing our lessons after the wedding. Between my husband's irregular work schedule, traveling, moving, and other personal reasons, we have found it difficult to commit to a steady dance schedule. My main complaints with Arthur Murray Studios are; they are a high pressure sales environment where after every lesson they pull you aside and try to get you to commit to buying more lessons or sign up for a bigger package. In doing so, you have to schedule your lessons in advance, which we do not have the luxury of scheduling due to my husband's demanding work. In my opinion, this studio would happily have much more of my business if they dropped the high pressure pitch and allowed US to approach them regarding our dance schedule preferences. Again, we enjoy going and our instructor is awesome! It's just that when we get to the end of our lesson, we both dread the sales pitch. Pros: Fun Great instructors Private lessons They have dance parties (we didn't have time for any) Open late Gives you confidence on the dance floor Cons: Have to deal with high pressure pitch every time you go Expensive Scheduling lessons far in advance read more

I love to dance, and when I dance it's like transporting myself to another world, I forget all the everyday and unpleasant things. I had 5 years of not dancing, and a little more than a month ago my husband has been interested in learning and we arrived at Arthur Murray W.H., this great place where the time we spend here I feel happy and connected with what I love doing. Now my husband and I enjoy the dance and I even more because he is struggling to learn and share more beautiful moments together. The dance has given us a more union and give us even more fun but above all happy, thank you Victor for your patience, you are great ... And thanks to all and each one of you because in addition to being wonderful dancers you make us feel part of his beautiful Murray dance family. The dance is love. A thousand thanks Friends ... Guys, ww want to give you 100 stars, but there are only 5 , even so Arthur Murray, you are THE BEST. From Ely and Rafael Chavez. read more

I've been in this studio for three months so far and it has been the happiest three months that Ive had in the past two years. I frequently walked past this studio for about five years and from the moment I walked in, I haven't regretted it. They make you feel welcome from the time you walk in and leave you looking forward to the next lesson. The entire staff is a pleasure to dance and talk to; they are very knowledgeable and are open to helping you with any questions that you ask them. They make you feel right at home, so much so that it feels like it really is your second home. Of course I was nervous at first, not really having any dance experience. But they never make you feel embarrassed, but have such an encouraging environment to help you grow as a dancer. They do not teach you at too fast or too slow of a pace but at a pace that is right for you and that you are comfortable with. For those of you who have always wanted to learn to dance but never had the courage to and always found an excuse not to, that was me three months ago. But then you realize how much time you spend stressing throughout the day whether from work or school that you have to spend some time for yourself, unwind from the day and just have some fun and De-stress. This is the place for you, to leave your troubles outside those doors, walk in and spend some "me time" away from the stresses of the world with a wonderful group of people and instructors. Whether the goal is to take lessons for a wedding, to dance competitively, or to just have a good time, they have something suited for you here and you won't regret it. And for those who do decide to take that leap and come in at the AMWH....welcome home. read more

I went here with my boyfriend thinking "Hey, this could be fun and a great bonding experience". We signed up for our introductory session for $35 dollars (30 minutes). I thought that was a bit expensive, but remained hopeful that it was just because it was the first class and expected regular sessions to fall between $20-$40 a session. Boy was I wrong. After our 30 minutes session, we were brought into a small room with what seemed like a used car dealer. He told us how great the studio is blah blah, then took out a folder with pricing options. He says "Okay, so you can choose to start with 9 sessions for $1500 or 15 sessions for $2100". I almost fell off my chair. I told the man I had to think about it but he was quite persistent. He even asked me to put down just $50 to hold my spot and then come later and pay the rest. Is it just me, or is that an CRAZY amount of money to spend on 9 dance classes. Yes, they are world renouned, award winning, blah blah blah, but unless you want to become a professional ballroom dancer (and have absurd amounts of money), don't waste your time. read more

At first, you will be impressed by the studio climate which is very lively and all around welcoming. But be aware- the staff is mainly after one thing: your money and lots of it. The "counselor" will first take you to her office and pitch the outrageously priced packages. If you managed to get sold, like I did, more money will be asked of you in the future. Bottomline, you feel like you are paying more and more and dancing less and less. The staff tries to guilt or pressure you to sponsore their parties or bring food (like shish kabbobs!). After I told one of the instructors, I will not be able to make it to the party, her response was, "well, you can just drop it off." WHAT? Do you ever drop off food to a potluck party that you are not going to? And- after paying all this money, I expect you to treat me. At the least, don't use my dance lessons to pitch in more events. read more

I have been taking lessons here for over three years. Yes - it's expensive, but here is how it really works. With the purchase of each private lesson you get a group and a party for no extra cost. If you take at least one private per week, you can take unlimited groups (at your dance level) and attend both parties (Fri and Sat night). The parties are NOT a waste of time. You learn to dance with people other than your instructors and become a better dancer. I often pick-up new patterns during these parties. And there are many benefits beyond learning to dance - social, emotional, and physical. This place has helped people overcome loss of a loved one, go from painfully shy to open and friendly, and lose weight. Everyone at the studio - instructors and students alike - are friendly and very supportive. We all started out as beginners at one time, so we understand what it's like. Without Arthur Murray WH, I would be sitting at home, watching TV every night. read more

John is the best instructor, I'm so glad I came in. And the owner Robert is very involved and made sure I had a great experience.

Four years ago I became a student at the Woodland Hills studio and I fell in love with the atmosphere and the fun. I first just wanted to learn how to dance socially and overcome shyness, now I can't imagine not having ballroom dancing as an outlet in my life. I recommend dancing for anyone, as it is good for your physical, mental and social well-being. But this studio in particular is a great place to learn, the staff and students are supportive and positive. The environment is always uplifting. I can walk in there, tired after a difficult day and leave smiling and energized. The staff is the reason why they are so successful at creating a wonderful setting and making you feel like you're part of a family. It may sound corny, but becoming a student there has changed my life. I love the Woodland Hills crew, they are fantastic!! read more

My response is for the reviewer who focused mainly on price. My husband and I started with lessons for the first dance at our wedding almost a year ago and we loved it so much that we continued. We just competed in our first ballroom competition and it hasn't even been a year yet! I have a glee club showchoir-esque dance background but my husband had never danced before and when he did...think "akward stiff dude dancing with an overbite with two left feet ;P" and I can honestly say that the instructors here are phenomenal and truly know what they are doing. They paired us with not one, but two instructors, based on personality and how we learn and it made us learn more quickly and efficiently...especially for my husband. He is now comfortable asking anyone to dance and can lead any dance partner in all the 6 dances in our program! Packages are pricier but you are getting private instruction, unlimited group classes, and dance parties that help reinforce what you learn. Also, with AM there are tons of opportunities to put on your dancing shoes and compete with other studios which is a bonus since other smaller operations do not have as many events. The price is steep but the instruction is worth it. In my opinion, if you are gonna learn...learn correctly with trainers that critique your every step...meet amazing people while you are at it....and take your steps to the dancefloor. Why not have a goal of being able to dance at a professional level someday...with AM it is definitely feasible! read more

I have been at Arthur Murray Woodland Hills for just over three years now and I can honestly say I have never loved a place so much in my life. I came in very shy and was apprehensive in the beginning. Through these years I have grown into the person I always wanted to be and hope to continue to grow and progress. The studio is my second home and has gotten me through good and bad times and I can't imagine my life without it. My instructors John and Orion have changed my life and have changed me, I would not be the person I am today without them and for that I am extremely grateful. John , Orion the two of you are incredible instructors and even better human beings and AMWH is lucky to have you. I cannot wait to see what we will accomplish next. In short, if your are looking not only to learn how to dance but to have a second family and be surrounded by people who genuinely care for you, then Arthur Murray Woodland Hills is the place you have been looking for. If you let it, it may just change your life. read more

At first, you will be impressed by the studio climate which is very lively and all around welcoming. But be aware- the staff is mainly after one thing: your money and lots of it. The "counselor" will first take you to her office and pitch the outrageously priced packages. If you managed to get sold, like I did, more money will be asked of you in the future. Bottomline, you feel like you are paying more and more and dancing less and less. The staff tries to guilt or pressure you to sponsore their parties or bring food (like shish kabbobs!). After I told one of the instructors, I will not be able to make it to the party, her response was, "well, you can just drop it off." WHAT? Do you ever drop off food to a potluck party that you are not going to? And- after paying all this money, I expect you to treat me. At the least, don't use my dance lessons to pitch in more events. read more

I'm one of those "lucky" people asked to be in a "Dancing with the Stars" competition for a charity event in the valley. I knew Arthur Murray would be training me and was thrilled they had a world famous reputation and that I would be in top professional hands. I've been at the studio for nearly 2 months now and when I first started I never considered the wonderful social aspect that has come out of being at the dance studio. They are like a family at Arthur Murray. The staff is an incredible group of artists who are friendly and down to earth and always greet you with a big "Hello". I've had the opportunity to chat with many of the students and they often share that they only dreamed of dancing and that their whole life has changed because of Arthur Murray! Their training takes focus and dedication, but the reward is being able to dance like a pro in a REALLY FUN and exciting environment! The Friday and Saturday evening dance parties are a great way for the students to practice and showcase their hard work and are a BLAST! It has been such a joy to become a little piece of their family and I encourage anyone with a dream of being able to dance a reality right at Arthur Murray Woodland Hills! read more

We could not be happier or say enough good things about Arthur Murray Studios in Woodland Hills. First we bought lessons for our wedding through a deal on Living Social. The deal was for the Santa Barbara location and we had every intention of driving out there. When I called, the lady was surprised there was a deal and first said she had to make sure it hadn't expired, which obvious hadn't cause it was only a month or so that we had bought the deal. Then when she found out we lived in Encino said that they didn't want to honor it because we weren't Santa Barbara residents and would not be future customers to purchase more lessons from them. Luckily they said to call other locations (Woodland Hills) and see if and what they could do for us. I called and spoke to Lauren who was so sweet, accomidating and apologetic about the Santa Barbara experience. We went to the Woodland Hills studio and had an amazing lesson with Julie. she was awesome and everyone there was so nice and welcoming. Again I can't stress enough how great the Arthur Murray Woodland Hills Studio is (Santa Barbara on the other hand not so much). Lauren, Julie, owner and staff in woodland hills thank you for your professionalism and dedication for making a good name for Authur Murray. read more

I highly recommend and encourage all "dance lovers" to try this studio. I have been a student since January 2011. The culture of Arthur Murray Woodland Hills is warm, professional and friendly. It is definitely a short/long term "investment", depending on your goals and needs. I take initiative and every opportunity to maximize my private lessons, group classes, parties and special events to enhance my dancing. The whole experience depends on you. If you are serious in incorporating ballroom dancing as part of your lifestyle, this place is for you! read more

It's been just about two years since I first walked into Arthur Murray Woodland Hills and all I can say is, I am so glad I did! When I came in I had never danced before in my life besides dancing in my room and I was a little nervous. However dancing here has made a huge impact on my life and I love everything about it. I love the community and I love how all the instructors clearly love their jobs and most of all, I Love how much dance can change a person for the better. When I first came in I was shy and didn't talk much to anyone, I was afraid of messing up or looking stupid and I was awkward. Yet, overtime I let AMWH change me. I became more outgoing and sociable and I quickly fell in love with dancing and that is due to the fact that all the instructors make you feel at home. You can feel safe here and if you let them they can transform you into something you never thought you could be, a ballroom dancer. I take great pride in that and I hope that everyone gets a chance to dance ballroom because there is no way to express how much it can change you for the better. I love being here and I hope that I can stay for years to come! Come in and try it, you won't regret it!!! read more

I am very impressed. The staff really went out of their way to make me feel so comfortable and relaxed. The place is spotless clean and organized. Best of all, The instructors are all professionals and take the time to guide you step by step... Its been a while since I have been to an establishment that really cares and takes pride in their customer service... Highly reccomend signing up for classes.. read more

This is a first rate dance ballroom dance studio in all ways - from atmosphere through administration. The instructors are knowledgeable, skilled, kind and encouraging; consummate professionals. Fellow students are supportive and friendly. Whether you are interested in learning a wedding dance or competing or gaining social dance skills, you can't go wrong. This studio will quickly become your 'dance home' and your 'happy place.' Do yourself a favor and try it! read more