Recent Blog Posts
Sometimes carving out time to do what you want to do versus what you have to do can be a tricky task. Do you choose an activity you could squeeze in during your lunch hour….
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Olympic Parent Finds Her Own Spotlight
Behind every great athlete is a supportive family. Similarly, behind every Olympic athlete is a very, very, very (did we say very?) dedicated parent. That’s profoundly accurate when it comes to Cheryl Davis, mother of Olympic Ice Dancer and Gold Medalist Meryl Davis. Cheryl’s commitment to her daughter’s dream was unwavering – including the journey…
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The Best Valentine’s Gift for 2023: Meaningful, Memorable, and Crazy-Fun
So you haven’t grabbed a Valentine’s gift yet… You and about 90% of everyone else. No worries. Pro tip: Skip running to the store for some random material thing because the BEST Valentine’s gifts are all about spending time (we know this)! How to win Valentine’s Day 2023? EASY. It’s the simple, classic, traditional, sexy,…
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Meet Oz and the reason you’ve gotta stop by his studio
Maybe you’re on the fence about dancing. Maybe you’re worried about feeling embarrassed. Or maybe you’re just perusing the internet for a fresh new way to exercise your body that doesn’t make you want to run screaming into the woods in terror. Good news: you’ve stumbled into some of the best advice you’ll get (dare…
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This Is “Showcase”
You’re in a room – a theater – drenched with stunning architecture. You stand with your partner, impeccably dressed, talking with friends – old and new – who’ve come to share this passion for dance. You talk about how much it’s surprised some of you to become so involved, to have this much fun, to…
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Is your New Year’s Resolution about working out? READ THIS FIRST.
Is there an easier workout? We all want an easier way to get fit. We’re all looking for ANYTHING but that workout we already hate before we’ve even put on our shoes. And you know what? Here is the really, really good news: You don’t have to do it. You don’t have to make…
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Your New Life with Dance – Find Your Fit
How does life look once you’ve signed up for dance lessons? What’s the time commitment and how might your life feel different than usual? When you sign up for lessons at Arthur Murray Royal Oak, you’re in control of how involved you want to be – and it hinges a lot on your personal goals.…
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Before You Get Married, Get Murrayed
WEDDING PREP! Are you eyeball-deep in planning your big day? Let us help lift any stress you have around dancing. Whether it be your first dance or dancing all night: We. Can. Help. Let’s start with a simple multiple-choice question. What is your vision for you and your spouse? A meaningful, memorable first dance A…
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Interview: Studio Manager Jessica DeVries Helps Keep the Human Vibe
Studio Manager Jessica DeVries sees a deeper purpose in ballroom dance, and she wants nothing more than for everyone who walks through her dance studio doors to sense it too. From Jessica’s perspective, dance isn’t just about events, impressing guests, getting the girl… it’s about connecting as humans in real time rather than through digital…
Read MoreParty’s on. Come hang out.
People like to hang out here, which is no surprise to us. Because at Arthur Murray Royal Oak, you’ll meet some pretty great people and learn whatever you want to know – from how to hit the club to impressing wedding guests. Check out what students and instructors are saying about hanging out, being social…
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Meet Chris & Angela: To-Be-Weds With Some Serious Moves
Meet Chris and Angela, the couple prepping to exchange vows on September 24th and wow guests with a first dance (and second, and third). They’ve been hitting up the Arthur Murray Royal Oak studio a couple times a week since January 2016 so their wedding reception goes exactly as they’ve been imagining it. Here’s their…
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