Amazing staff and great community of people. Not only have I learned so much, but I have competed in showcases that have helped build my confidence. I am so glad I made the choice to start learning here! read more

Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Tysons Corner - Dance Studios Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Love the studio and the people! I used to dance when I was a kid and always wanted to go back to basics. Steve and everyone in the studio are so nice and knowledgeable and supportive thru the journey. read more

Nice atmosphere and beautiful small studio. Great instructors Enjoy the Author Murray program.

Hi all -- the last review on Tysons Arthur Murray was 2018 it seems. So let me bring you up to date. I joined two years ago. Yes, it is expensive but well worth it. And, as I do, if you take all the classes offered on your level in addition to your private lesson, you'll pay about $20 a class which is very reasonable. I'll address some of the posted concerns I read from my student perspective. 1. WEDDING COUPLES -- Tabitha or Pedro will work with you on whatever you need. We have these two wonderful teachers who are very experienced and love to teach couples. Keep in mind, if you haven't had dance lessons before, you can't come in a month before your wedding and expect a choreographed routine to perfection. You need to learn basic dance steps before you can learn your wedding dance. I suggest a minimum of 10 lessons and start early! 2. We are a fun family at Tysons and I certainly enjoy the group classes. I do learn new steps in the beginner classes even though I'm on the Bronze 3 level. Practicing the basics is imperative for me to progress with the more advanced steps. There are plenty of newcomer and advanced classes. On Saturdays, we have a technique class, Latin class, and a Shines class (choreography that can be done solo). Beginners and advanced students take together and it's a hoot. 3. There is an established Arthur Murray protocol but you can choose what you want to concentrate on after you learn the basics. I've come to love the Rumba and Cha Cha -- dances that I never thought I'd be interested in learning. Here are some of the dances you will learn: SMOOTH: Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, RHYTHM: Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Club Swing, Hustle, Bolero, Bachata 4. You can wear what you want to class. If you decide you want to take lessons, I highly recommend buying pair of ballroom practice shoes which you can get off of Amazon. The teachers will show you which ones to purchase. 5. CLASS TIMES and PRIVATE LESSONS are 40 minutes. Teachers generally have back-to-back lessons and classes. So when your 40 minutes are up, there is no time to linger and ask questions. However, the teachers have always answered my questions during group classes and during my private lessons. They are not being mean -- they are sticking to a very tight schedule. 6. Of course there is an introductory Groupon or special. Two lessons for $50. That's how you try and see if you like the program. You will then have a sit down with Steve and talk about a lesson package that fits your budget. If you don't want to sign up -- don't. Take advantage of all AM has to offer. If you come to your private lesson only -- you won't make progress and yes, it will be expensive if you do that. 7. If you choose, you can participate in Freestyles and Showcases which are dance get-togethers/competitions with other Arthur Murray studios in the area. These are optional. There are other optional competitions in other parts of the US and the world if you want to take your dancing to a different level. Again, your choice. 8. If you think you can't dance because you don't have rhythm or style or can't keep a beat -- come to Arthur Murray. I've seen the teachers perform miracles. Newcomers are welcome and we are all gentle. We know you are learning. I am learning and those students who are above me (Silver and Gold) are most kind when dancing with my limited capabilities. 9. Lessons are currently held at 1953 Gallows Rd Suite 340, Vienna, VA 22182 on the 3rd floor. Our brand new studio is being built on the 1st floor. The temporary space is quite large and comfortable. 10. Call Arthur Murray and talk with Tabitha, Pedro, or Steve and ask your questions. They are happy to discuss your needs. Phone: (703) 556-0088 Ask any student your question. We are also happy to help and share our experiences. read more

Okay, so this is super late (sorry guys!), but we took lessons for our wedding with Arthur Murray and loved it. Everyone was super great, and they really helped us to feel confident about our wedding dance going into our big day. I honestly don't know what I would have done without their help. Best part is both of us got tons of compliments afterward. Huge shout out to Shawn, who was our private instructor for most of our lessons. He really took the time to tailor the dance to our personalities, and was able to incorporate some fun moves to keep it from being bland and boring. He also went the extra step and helped us with more general moves that we could do when the DJ started playing top 40 and when we go out in general. They also have a great philosophy of teaching you how to dance rather than *a* dance. Instead of choreographing our first dance, they focused on making sure we were comfortable with all the different moves we learned, so that we could sequence them however we wanted. This definitely helped when her dress got in the way a couple times. Instead of worrying about following a routine, we were able to just keep moving without worrying about any specific timing. I also appreciated that they were really great with scheduling and that they don't make you switch partners during beginner lessons, which a lot of other places seem to do. So thanks again, and hope you have a great wedding too, Shawn! read more

I have been a student for a number of years with this studio. If you want to learn to dance well it takes time, it takes practice, and it does take some money. It is money well spent in my opinion. While it is possible to learn to dance socially by taking group classes at many local venues, the group classes will be the basics. If you want more skill and depth, you will need to take private lessons. Private lessons are more expensive. You can dabble in ballroom dance by taking lessons at other studios a la carte. But Arthur Murray offers you a program that is suited to your needs if you are more than just dabbling. Some studios will offer less expensive private lessons, but then Arthur Murray includes the group classes, practice sessions, and variety classes for the same price. Other studios will charge you for those separately. In the end, Arthur Murray maybe a little more expensive, but you will learn to dance well if you are motivated. A program encourages you to commit to more than just the basics. You will find wonderful teachers at Arthur Murray. Over the years, I have had many, always professional and well trained, and each has added to my skill as a dancer. I have danced with some of the best dancers in the world and some of them were my teachers at Arthur Murray. My skill and confidence has grown over the years and I look forward to the days when we will all meet (face to face) on the dance floor again! Just an observation: Most of the teachers at independent studios were trained at Arthur Murray. It is rare to find one that was not. read more

Absolutely love my time dancing with Arthur Murray Tysons! In just 6 short months I've advanced my dancing to a level I didn't think was possible. All thanks to my excellent instructor Tabatha! The community found at this studio is warm and friendly and they're putting in an entire new dance floor at the time of this review. Thursdays and Fridays are group classes and group parties so you'll have plenty of opportunities to try out your new moves. Don't forget Saturday morning Latin and Shines class ;) If you want to learn how to do ballroom dance, this is absolutely the place to do it. read more

If you want to learn to dance, this is the place to go. Pleasant professional dancers, respectful instructors, and good customer service. I'm continually impressed with their patience when I struggle to get a move. And they never make me feel uncomfortable trying new things. Encouraging, positive, supportive, instructive, -- all the while raising the bar on my dancing. Every instructor I've worked with at AM has capitalized on my strengths while helping me try new moves. I learn something every single time I'm there. I feel more graceful, more flexible, and stronger in the last two years that I've taken lessons. Meanwhile, they've raised my confidence on the dance floor at the studio and in other social situations. One of the things I really appreciate is that I can take lessons regularly, and I get to take part in free classes and practices -- almost every night of the week if I want. When I take advantage of the free classes and practices, it makes the cost of the lessons really reasonable. I also really enjoy the quarterly special events they host. It's always fun to see what others are doing and show off my best moves. And the pro-shows. Wow!! The instructors show us what they've got -- and it's always fantastic! Such talent! These special events are an added cost, so, as with any hobby, I have to discipline myself to not spend too much. Does the company make a buck? Certainly. That's why they're in business. This is a lot more fun that the treadmill! read more

I have been dancing at this studio for over 15 years. I like the progressive nature of the instruction. You must master one level before you advance to the next one. Attending the practice sessions will help you master the steps and techniques. Dancing is a very good way to meet new people. The teachers and students are congenial and fun. The atmosphere is very wholesome with no smoking or drinking allowed. It is also a good way to keep body and brain in shape. There are local competitive events 4 times a year and out of town competitions, but these are optional. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for some fun. Mary R read more

This is the worst and most disgusting business I ever had to interact with. I can't believe this "business" has been running for so long. I really hope this review open the eyes of many people and makes this business disappear. My wife and I made the costly mistake of doing business with this studio and get private dance lessons for our once in a lifetime event, OUR WEDDING. 1. Even before signing the contract we were very explicit with the studio regarding our needs. We had 5 weeks to get the first dance ready, plus learning basic steps of other dances to be danced during the reception, we also expressed our budget constraints. 2. Instructors are lectured to end private and group sessions by the minute. Don't expect extra time for making questions as they will be clarified on your next private lesson. 3. Don't expect to learn ANY new steps during the group practice sessions. No matter who you ask, they will refuse to teach you new steps, will be referred to your private instructor 4. I had a first approach to Steve (the owner and manager) and explained to him that one of the instructors made a mistake and teach a different dance. I mentioned that to her and she didn't care and kept going. We went that day because that lesson was one of the dances we were learning for our first dance. I had a good impression of the owner during this initial approach... I was wrong 5. We realized after the second private lesson that we needed to be more aggressive and focus on the first dance during the private sessions as we were learning super slow. We sent reminders via email/phone to Sinclair (our private instructor) to work on the choreography for our first dance and have it ready in its entirely. He mentioned on several emails/phone conversations that he had it ready. 6. After the lesson before the last one (which was very sloppy), we realized that the instructor was improvising the choreography and it was not ready. He got confused and teach steps that didn't match 7. I escalated the issue to Steve again and I explained our frustration, as we already made clear to Sinclair what we were expecting regarding the first dance. We trusted that Steve will handle the situation by talking to Sinclair and the staff regarding our concerns and leave the issued behind. He told me he was going to talk to Sinclair, but nothing could be done regarding the group classes as new steps were supposed to be learned during private sessions. 8. I talked to my wife regarding the conversation I had with Steve. We agreed it was not acceptable the answer we got regarding the group lessons, as we were very explicit regarding our expectations since the very beginning and they agreed. I met with Steve the next day. I arrived at the studio with my parents (which I just picked up from the airport). Steve didn't have any intentions to resolve the issues I mentioned to him, Sinclair was with him and between the two begun attacking and Steve got nasty saying that "I was a pain in the ass" and I complained a lot. Hell yeah, I paid! I was furious and I said to him that as a business owner and general manager, he is the image of the company and his behavior is unacceptable, he then realized he went too far and offered and extra session to compensate for the issues 9. I talked to my wife that day and told her what happened. We were hesitant of coming back, but we gave them another opportunity. The instructor didn't have yet the first dance finished and he was improvising again. My wife complained about it and refused to continue unless we were going to practice the missing steps. My wife made a comment to me and the instructor took it personal and was very argumentative. The rest of the staff joined the conversation (very argumentative too) and Steve joined few minutes later. We went to his office to talk. We requested a partial refund for the remaining classes as we were not happy with the level of service. Steve begun disrespecting my wife when she mentioned she was not happy about the things he said to me the day before. I intervened right away and I had a very agitated conversation with Steve after the unacceptable interaction with my wife. As we were leaving, Steve basically kicked us out of the studio using improper language and that we were "not going to get shit back". A few days after the incident, I contacted my CC company and I provided them with all the evidence we had. They were shocked with the story and helped us filling a dispute against the business. We got a credit a few days after STAY AWAY! We deeply regret going to this studio. read more

So, you want to learn how to dance? So did I once upon a time. In fact, I went to classes at Arthur Murray for almost 2 years. I see what you're saying. You went for two years, and you're rating them with one star? Why?!? First off, I have no problem with the quality of the instruction. All of the instructors are excellent dancers, and are very good at instructing you on proper technique and steps. My major problems were with the constant barrage of sales pitches, and with the methods of advancement. If you go, be prepared to bring your wallet, and watch out for long term contracts (They never offered me a package where I could pay by the lesson). The 11 lesson introductory package for $1100 wasn't bad... however it flew by. After that came the $11000 package for the first year. Then came the $16000 package for the second year. I could put up with that if it's all that there was to pay for. However 4x a year there are showcases and festivals which run about $1000 each. Costumes (dresses, tuxes, dance shoes, etc) also add up in a hurry. Add in the special arthur murray "dance o ramas" at about $4000 for the entry fee, and about another $2-3000 in fees for the dances you enter into... you can see how it all adds up. I'm not really complaining about the cost. I put up with it because I enjoyed doing it. However!!... when you pay a premium price...you expect to be treated with a bit of respect. After 2 years, It was becoming painfully obvious that I wasn't. I was really feeling like they only saw a wallet instead of a student. You're not allowed to learn new dance steps until you check out of whatever "level" you're in. Not a big deal, right?.work hard and get checked out! Well, when your instructor holds you back from testing out... it is a big deal. One can only work on technique for so long before it eats at your brain. New steps help keep things interesting. However, my instructor wanted me to compete at a lower level in the "dance o rama", therefore...I didn't get to test out, despite assurances that I was ready. I wouldn't have signed up for the dance o rama had I known that I'd be held back from advancing... and therefore being unable to take group classes with all of the people I had made friends with along the way. On to the sales pitches. They're neverending! You think a used car lot is bad? These guys put them to shame. Also, with as many items that you have to pay for (see the list above)....you can see how often you get hit with them. Their routine is to pull you into a closed room with either the studio owner, or the assistant manager...and occasionally your instructor to "tag team" you. It's hideously uncomfortable, and almost to the point of being sleazy. Also, If you decide to leave...good luck getting any of your money back. (I walked away from about $8000 worth of unused lessons and a $1000 dance o rama deposit which I don't plan on ever seeing again ... I requested it... their response was "come in and we'll talk about it". Sorry... no more sales pitches for me.) The studio did have it's pluses. I met some great people. It was a great hobby to help keep my time occupied. It helped keep me in shape, and improved my posture and flexibility. The studio is also quite spacious. However, it all certainly left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm hesitant to try any other studios for a while, so I have nothing to compare it to... but if you're looking to learn some basics of dancing, I'd consider trying another place first. This place seems geared toward older people who have large nesteggs that they're trying to spend. read more

While I have never visited this particular Arthur Murray, I am extremely familiar with the franchise. I have been with an AM studio for almost 4 years, and I travel alot for work, so I'm familiar with several of the other AM studios too. I would like to point out that all of these activities mentioned in the previous review are completely optional. Yes, they enhance your dancing greatly, so they are of course encouraged. But nobody can make you do a dance-o-rama or showcase. As for going lesson by lesson, that is just silly. How are they supposed to plan a program for you if they don't know how long you're going to be there. It's like taking any other class. The syllabus is planned based on how much time you have in the class. I'm sure if you wanted a different payment option they could have worked something out for you. Every studio I'm familiar with does what they can to make it comfortable for you. Of course the teachers are going to ask you to enroll in more lessons and participate in other events. That's what you came to them for, to learn, and they're trying to help you. Aside from that, it is a business. That's how businesses work. They sell you things. You either want it, or you don't. To other readers: I have honestly never seen someone so upset with an Arthur Murray. Please don't think this review speaks for us all. read more

I had a great experience with Arthur Murray in preparation for my wedding. My now husband and I took private and group classes. The group classes were helpful to let us practice so we didn't get rusty between private lessons. The private lessons were really where it was at. Sean and the other instructors were really helpful for both our first dance and dancing to our DJ after, plus they were super nice and made the classes a lot of fun. And most importantly, we rocked it at our wedding! read more

I've read the reviews preceeding this one, and I believe the negative ones tend to be based more on personal frustration than a fair evaluation of the studio. In my experience, the dance instructors have been endlessly kind, patient with my blunders, and above all knowledgeable in ballroom dancing. I've noticed a sense of community here that is uncommon in other areas of my life. Everyone is there to enjoy dancing and improve their skills, and beginners are welcomed with open arms and given lots of tips to improve technique and style. It's intimidating at first, but improvement is measurable and usually steady. As in other activities, your returns are based on your investments: if you only come once a week, you will improve far more slowly than someone willing to come three or four nights of the week. The studio also hosts a variety of activities, all based on offering as many opportunities for improvement as possible. My personal favorite is the Thursday night party, where dancers of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. I've learned some of my favorite moves at those events, and always have a great time getting to know my fellow dancers. The only reason I didn't rate five stars is because the lessons are somewhat above my price range, but this is a case of getting what you pay for: high cost for high quality. The group lessons are as useful as you make them, and if you choose to attend them as much as you can the improvement is noticeable. In summary, if you're coming to pick up girls or learn some quick, cheap dance for your wedding that you'll forget in a week, this may not be the place for you, though they'll try to accommodate you as best they can. If you come to this Arthur Murray Studio, expect to find instructors that care about your progress, a friendly community, and a deeper love of self-expression in the form of dance. read more

There is no better place to learn to dance than here , warm welcoming staff with instructors that really take a personal interest in your development ,to insure you attain your dancing goals. If your looking to improve your dancing at any level I definitely recommend the instructors at Tyson's read more

This place is fantastic. The staff is very professional yet also laid back and fun, and patient, and excellent customer service. The quality of the lessons is fantastic! Their program is better quality than other dance schools I have been to. They are also one of the more expensive schools, but you certainly get what you pay for. If you can afford it, it is worth it. Lessons were about $53 for each session, and a package includes 1 private lesson, 1 group lesson, and 1 group practice for about 3 sessions a week, though it is not set in stone and you never lose a lesson if you have to miss a week because you are out of town or just simply can't make it for one reason or another. I had to stop because of personal stuff competing in my life but I enjoyed it while I could. I think the guy who gave it 1 star probably embarked upon something he couldn't afford. Many group classes for dance can be about $15, $17, or $20 dollars per lesson, once a week, but at Arthur Murray you are paying $53.00.... And you are probably coming twice a week, though again you can come more or less frequently if you want. So Arthur Murray is more expensive but their group lessons tend to be smaller than at other places -- which is a plus for you as the learner, and with the regular private lesson worked in you get a LOT LOT LOT more feedback on your structure and form and technique which are all VERY important and I think really can make a difference in how much you enjoy dancing and how easily you are able to dance with others on the dance floor. Highly recommend Arthur Murray if you really want to work on your technique! read more

Arthur Murray Tysons Corner is the best dance school around. The dance instructors are fantastic and classmates are extremely helpful. This feels like an extended family. We can't wait to get to dance school every week. Ali & Trish read more

I've had nothing but good times learning to dance at Arthur Murray in Tysons. Instructors are not just great dancers, but also extremely knowledgeable coaches who keep things positive and fun while pushing you to improve your dance vocabulary and technique at your own pace. The staff and students form a close-knit dance family. The pricing structure of paying for individual lessons while offering free group classes seems steep at first, but encourages you to attend as many group classes as you can, which results in maximizing your progress. The investment becomes even more reasonable when you realize how much non-work time you end up choosing to dedicate to dance. Walking out of a dance class at Arthur Murray in Tysons is a consistent high that combines the satisfaction of a decent workout coupled with the pleasant overload of your brain trying to absorb all of the dance moves taught in the lesson and practice session you just attended. read more

I have been dancing for a couple of months now and really enjoy all the wonderfull instructors, they make learning the different dance steps seem easy. In fact I feel I have a head start on a new step called the knot.....LOL it was quiet a spectacular sight. Good luck to all who are taking part in the up coming dance event. so come on out and have fun ........thanks to all those kind funny instructors See you all soon read more

Got introduced to this studio through a Groupon. Had two great private lessons with Jovan, who focused on my chosen dances of bachata and rumba. He's a great combination of cheerleader and instructor. I made good progress on the tricky (at least for me) latin style of transferring weight onto the foot with the knee bent, while straightening the opposite leg, which Jovan helpfully described as like going up stairs. Had a lot of fun at the group practice. Very positive experience. read more

This place is a waste of time and money. The trick they use to get you is with their groupon for $50 for two private lessons. They give absolutely NO consideration to what you want to learn, but rather shove their agenda and their sales pitches. Be prepared for the instructor to turn around to the clock to see if its time to wrap of lesson every five minutes. Its not really the instructor's fault, since it seems that the owner/manger walks by to make sure the lessons do not even run a second over the allocated time. They have PLENTY of time for sales pitches though - they pull you in after the lesson and talk your ear off about how amazing they are, and how they are going to make you the best dancer in the world, when all you really want to learn is one dance for your wedding or a special occasion. Dont waste your time or money with this place. Further, be careful about giving them your real phone number or email address, as you will get at least three phone calls and 5 emails EVERYDAY about their "group lesson" that happens every Tuesday and Friday. I strongly recommend the instructors and the manager get some training on listening to their customers. Every single time we walked in for a lesson, we had to remind the instructor that we were only there to learn our first dance for our wedding, and had to remind him of our song EVERY SINGLE TIME. (I have no idea why they have folder for you if they dont write these things there.) He did not even play our song or choreograph our dance for the our song till the fourth of the five lessons we paid for. Finally, during our fifth lesson, we asked for an "cool way to end our dance" and he said "you will have to buy more lessons for that." Thanks for wasting our first three lessons, and showing us your "club swing" that we had no interest for, and made it very clear of our intentions! We got so frustrated that we stopped going to the group lessons we paid for. In summary - do not waste your time and money at this place. You will NOT get what you paid for. I have no idea how this place is actually in business. read more

I wanted to respond to another 2008 review about this studio. My wife and I have danced here for almost two years this Jan 11. We have progressed well with a variety of different instructors. There is some normal turnover among the instructors which is understandable given the long hours and the nature of the work. It is not cheap; about $160 per private lesson, but you also get almost all the group lessons and group practice you can fit into your week. You go as often as you want. You do not have to do any of the special events. Yes, they encourage you; just say no thanks. We are doing one soon, and my wife did not buy a new dress. You can also rent. Dancing is a very good couple's therapy; I recommend it. We enjoy the other couples at our intermediate level. The folks there try very hard to make you feel welcome. And they have encouraged us to advance to the next level, because then we sign up for further lessons. So I do not understand the reference that they would hold you back. read more

It was a very pleasant atmosphere and fun environment! I would recommend this to all who want to learn from scratch!!! The teachers were so helpful and welcoming! read more

This is a great place to learn to dance! The curriculum is structured so you progress naturally and all the dance instructors are very friendly. There are opportunities to dance every day except Sunday, so you can get lots of practice and worthwhile exercise. You see the same people all the time, so it feels like a social club and there are weekly parties on Thursdays and occasional Saturday evenings, Another nice touch is a continental breakfast on Saturdays before group practice so you have an opportunity to get to know the other dancers better. read more

Arthur Murray is a great place for anyone interested in learning to dance either for serious training, unwinding after a long day at work, or both! The instructors are very professional and provide great tips and techniques that build on each level. They are enthusiastic and energetic, creating an environment that encourages all students at any level to have fun and dance! read more

Now that we are empty-nesters, my wife and I took up dancing as a hobby. Of course, my wife explained to the Instructor that they will never be able to teach me rhythm. Without hesitation, the Instructor told her that as long as I have a heartbeat they can teach me - now my wife tells me that she loves to dance with me. It seems as though I have created a monster such that she wants to go all the time! This is just fine because it has brought us closer together and given us a lot of confidence on the dance floor. Now, to get the specifics of this studio. The Instructors are very professional and fantastic and we look forward to our private and group lessons. The location is convenient for me since I ride the Metro and can easily stop by after work. The studio is up to date with a state of the art sound system and they use music from today as well as great classics of yesteryear when teaching. There are always plenty of students of all levels and it seems everyone is having a good time. I would recommend the staff and studio at Tyson's if you are considering dancing. read more

The instructors are dedicated, fun, and very knowledgeable! They are incredibly patient and encouraging. The group classes have proven very valuable in improving technique and learning additional steps. It is also a great place to socialize and practice with other dancers of all skill levels. I feel that I'm a part of the Tysons Arthur Murray dance family! I knew nothing about dancing when I came, and now I'm not ashamed to get out on the dance floor. I should have done this long ago! read more