Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Specialties

Arthur Murray Dance Studio offers the finest quality ballroom dancing instruction in an atmosphere filled with fun. Our instructors are specially trained and certified to teach you today’s most popular Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dances, making you a comfortable social dancer or a competitive hobby dancer. Over 40 million people have enhanced their social life by learning to dance quickly and easily the Arthur Murray way! For almost a century, the Arthur Murray method of private, group, and practice sessions has helped people from all walks of life to become confident on the dance floor. Singles and couples are welcome, and each lesson is taught step-​by-​step at your own pace. Contact us today, dance tonight!

History

Established in 1912.

The history of the Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studios began in 1912 with a man named Arthur Murray, an American symbol of entrepreneurial success and social dancing. Murray’s creative use of print advertising attracted national attention, as did his business acumen. In March of 1920, using students from Georgia Tech, Murray arranged to have music transmitted to a group of his dance students a few miles away. This was the world’s first radio broadcast of live dance music for dancing. In July 1950, Mr. Murray purchased five fifteen minute television spots on CBS and persuaded his wife Kathryn to do the teaching. Today, there are over 250 studios around the world. Arthur Murray dance teachers can be found not only in the studios, but on the movies sets in Hollywood, backstage on Broadway, and in partnerships with major entertainers.

Meet the Business Owner

Safwat G.

Business Owner

Mr. Safwat Gerges started with the Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Training Class over 25 years ago and two (2) years later, became Manager & Owner of the Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studio in Great Neck, NY.

Over the years, Mr. Gerges competed in many Arthur Murray Dance Competitions and has been decorated with several Arthur Murray «Top Instructor» & «Top Executive» Awards.

Mr. Gerges is now recognized as a Master Examiner and Adjudicator, certified through the World Professional Dance Teachers Association and accredited with the National Dance Council of America. You may observe Mr. Gerges judging many student and professional competitions and he is also the organizer of several popular show-​dance and competitive events each year.