Literally the best dance studio ever. The studio has a main large room when you first walk into the space as well as a smaller room. This allows for different classes to occur at the same time. There are different packages that you can sign up for in terms of how many private classes you want to take. By being a student of the studio, you are also able to participate in group classes as well (generally there are 3 Newcomers or Pre-Bronze group dance classes a week, great for beginners). The instructors are absolutely phenomenal. They are knowledgeable, extremely friendly and supportive, and constantly encourage us and themselves to improve our dance skills. In fact, they engage in continuing education by going to dance competitions and learning from others as well. At this studio, you'll rotate dance instructors which is great so that you get experience with different dance styles and tips from different people. My husband and I started dance class as a way to prepare for our first dance at our wedding. We had never properly danced before and our bodies just don't "go with the flow." But...the instructors helped us get more comfortable with dancing and now it's become a shared hobby of ours! After the wedding, we decided to continue going to dance class to continue skill building in a supportive environment that pushes us out of our comfort zones. We've learned all sorts of dance styles - club swing, single swing, triple swing, foxtrot, waltz, merengue, bachata, rumba, salsa, tango, cha cha, and tons more. We can't wait to see our dance journey continue to evolve! read more

My husband and I were looking for something to do together and I think we found it! This location seems a bit bizarre because it is in a professional building but I think it works. They have a ton of space for dancing which is really all you really need to worry about. We went for a free introductory session where we learned the basics of the foxtrot, waltz, and foxy in about 45 minutes and we had one on one treatment with an instructor. They will talk to you after the session to try to get you to sign up but they did not pressure us and they give an introductory discount which I think is reasonable. Once you sign up for one on one sessions, you are also able to take group sessions and parties which is a pretty good deal! The staff was super helpful and so hospitable. Overall a great experience as we are looking forward to making this part of our weekly date nights! read more

Taylor and Sydney are the best! Fiance and I are learning how to dance for our wedding (...okay I'm learning to dance...he's already a pro but he's terrible at teaching me so here we are lol). They make the classes super fun and lighthearted - lots of high fives and walking through the steps with them leading before fiance and I do it together. (So if you are anti-social...you will not like how social this social dancing is lol). Lessons are pricier than other places I've seen ($110+ range) and it's a bit of a trek for us from D.C. but one we happily make and pay, because it's actually really nice to get that 45 mins of couple time learning new dance moves and practicing for the wedding :). They have build a wonderful community in this space! And if you are a regular/do the group classes + private lessons, it def brings down the price. (We didn't because of said distance and also the very common requirement to dance with others not just your S/O which I am not wiling to do lol). read more

It's been 2+ years since I joined the Arthur Murray family and wanted to update my review. Back in 2017, when I wrote my first review, I was really impressed with Arthur Murray Silver Spring and I can honestly say that my impression hasn't faltered. Instructors have come and gone (like any business), but the feeling of family and love of dancing has not changed. Since I first started ballroom dancing, my wife and I have attended several AM competitions and placed in the top three for our category. The 10 dances we selected for our program are no longer strange and my wife can hold our own on any social ballroom dance floor. It's great to see that plenty of Newcomers joining Silver Spring, and I get to dance with most who join the program and attend the social dance on Thursday's. Everyone I meet is friendly and says they're encouraged, which was my impression when I started. AM Silver Spring has a great deal of talent in their instructors, and each plays to their strengths. I see three different instructors, two of which have been with the studio for many years. My wife and I have moved on from the basics and our instructors have challenged me and my wife to get us to where we are today. The office staff are simply awesome - Tammy is especially wonderful about managing appointments, changes to schedule, and accommodating all customers in the studio. Linda and Tara (owners) frequent the studio (especially on Thursday's for social dancing), so you can always get face time if you need to talk with them. Some logistics for new folks - the parking lot can get busy by the front of the studio, it's also a convenient cut through for drivers coming down Lockwood drive, so be careful walking to and from your car (not a good place to practice dance steps). The lots can get busy on a Saturday, but weekdays there's always parking close to the entrance. Last thing I'll say - no matter what your reason for dancing - your wedding dance, curiosity, looking to feel more comfortable in social settings, looking to compete, or perhaps your spouse dragged you along - AM is a great place to learn to dance and the staff at the Silver Spring studio will make you feel welcome and encouraged. Be on the look out for the frequent Groupon specials - what have you got to lose? read more

My husband and I had the most wonderful time learning our wedding dance at Arthur Murray. Our instructors (Sydney and Ivana) were so fun to work with and they made dancing super fun! read more

My fiance and I are taking lessons for our first dance at our wedding and stumbled upon a Groupon for lessons so we decided to give it a try. The group lessons are small and intimate and teach you 2-3 basic moves for different dances depending on the day you go. All the instructors seemed pretty friendly and very enthusiastic about being there. From there, we only took private lessons to practice for the wedding. Our instructor was Melody and she was awesome - always well prepared for our lessons with steps to practice and teach us - we learned a simple dance in just 3 lessons! I highly recommend Melody as an instructor as she's easy going, listens to what you need help on and makes you feel comfortable. The only con - the pricing of lessons is a little high but this may be the norm everywhere in the DMV area. If you're looking to learn a first dance, make sure to budget for it and check out prices first. Dance the night away! read more

Pro's: -Our dance teacher, Jay, deserves 5 stars. Jay was extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable during our first dance lessons! It is because of her that we continued despite our wedding planning issues. -The center was willing to understand when we needed to reschedule and were nice enough to do this because many issues arose during our last few weeks before the wedding. -We were not able to use any of the group dances/parties during the time that we were taking dance lessons for our wedding, but we are able to use them after our wedding, this is a big plus since we love to dance! Con's: -The price point for 6 first dance lessons for our wedding was really expensive, considering how much we're paying in general for the wedding. -Also, we did not like that we only have 45 minutes per session. It was hard to find time to practice outside of the lesson due to wedding planning and other commitments. It would be nice if practice time was built in, without an instructor, but time on the floor. - I could not use my Yelp Deal given the package that my fiance and I signed up for--so, lost out a bit. Overall, I would definitely suggest this dance center because the staff/teachers are so friendly and knowledgeable! read more

My 5 stars go to the studio for how they impact the lives of the students in deep and meaningful ways. If you are unsure of yourself, insecure in your body, or perhaps suffer from social anxiety, this is the place for you! Seriously! This is truly a very accepting and incredibly supportive environment and I delight in observing the transformations that have occurred in myself and my fellow dancers at Arthur Murray Silver Spring. And if you are a new or old couple taking classes here you will be pleasantly surprised by how dancing classes can enhance an intimate relationship! read more

Tried it out on a Groupon and it was totally worth it. Sidney and Ashlee were extremely nice and supportive teachers. Everyone, including the other students, had very upbeat attitudes. We never intended on continuing past the Groupon, but if you wanted to learn some killer formal moves this seems like a great way to go. read more

When my wife and I were preparing for our wedding, we decided we wanted to know how to dance and not do the high schoolers dance during our first dance. My parents had gone here for a few years and recommended it. And just before we came, they had a great Amazon Local coupon for us to take advantage of. Since then, we've had our first dance, impressed a lot of people and have continued to come to classes here. All the instructors are fun and great to work with, especially Mike, our instructor. If you're looking to learn how to dance in the Silver Spring area, this is the place to go! read more

We absolutely adore the team of instructors at Arthur Murray! We started working with them 2 years ago when trying to learn to dance together for fun and then continued to work with them to learn our wedding dance. We love the group atmosphere, the constant introduction of new moves and styles, and the awesome instructors. They make dancing so much fun and because of their hard work, dancing has moved from a point of anxiety for me to a huge joy in our lives. We cannot thank the Arthur Murray family enough and highly recommend for learning to dance at any level! read more

Arthur Murray Silver Spring has always been so fantastic to work with. Their instructors know how to expertly handle a large group and make the learning experience so much fun! I highly recommend visiting the studio and taking lessons with them... you won't regret it! read more

They are too rigid with their "syllabus". There is more than one way to teach a certain dance

All of the dance instructors are wonderful, nice, and so knowledgable. Great way to learn how to dance as a beginner. Teach you skills while keeping you comfortable. The reason it got a four is because it is a bit pricey for the sessions. read more

The owner, staff, teachers and fellow students make you feel welcome the moment you walk in the door. Each teacher is trained to bring out the best in each of their students no matter what their level and/or goals are. The community that these professionals form at Arthur Murray is amazing. Plus you get to wear pretty shoes! read more

I just had my complimentary lesson today, with Tess and Karina; both have fantastic positive energy and totally brightened up my day!

Husband and I went here with a Groupon before our wedding so we could learn a little for our first dance. I needed help following, he needed help leading. The teaching was great, everyone was kind and helpful and we got the basics! Only did the Groupon lessons, so that's not enough to be experts, but we gained valuable skills and would love to go back to learn some more advanced dances. Additionally, our personal instructor Damon even took extra time to run us through our steps again so we could make a video to practice from since we didn't have time to come in before the wedding. And he did this outside of the time that was set aside for our personal lesson. Great experience, great people! read more

Great staff! My husband and I started lessons here to prepare for our first dance. Our instructor was Tess and I can only say amazing things about her as an instructor and dancer! Our first dance was a hit and we had a fabulous time taking private and group lessons in the process. read more

I was initially very excited to start formal dance lessons. I wanted stress relief from my busy schedule, but all this experience did was add stress. Although I already knew how to dance, better than most people in their "Bronze 1" level (which is really beginner level), they would not allow me to attend Bronze 1 group classes, or enroll in a bronze program, until I had completed a prescribed number of private lessons. The only option to accelerate this "promotion" from beginner to "bronze" was for me to take private lessons more often, the recommendation was at least twice a week, although their contract stated I was expected to take private classes once a week. Did this reluctantly, but was very frustrated and stressed out, because I had to commit to so much extra time in my busy schedule. After attending several "beginner" group classes where all we did was the box step, and after them suddenly changing the group class schedule, offering fewer "beginner" group classes, I decided to quit. The staff and instructors are very friendly, but are unwilling to listen and adapt to their customers. read more

This place can teach ANYONE to dance. They instructors are really fantastic and they make you feel at home the second you walk in the door. You have to take private lessons though (no options to just take group classes) and the private lessons are pretty expensive. You will definitely learn a lot though! There are many opportunities to compete at ANY dance level (you can even compete against "newcomers" if you are really new). This place is really fantastic--I would give it 5 stars if it wasn't so expensive, so it gets 4. read more

We've been attending the studio for our first dance lessons for our wedding. The staff has been very hospitable, helpful, and friendly (we went for lessons at another place but they weren't nearly as welcoming as the staff here were). The wedding package is great--the sticker price might appear to be a lot, but you get private lessons, which are fantastic, and they take you through everything for your first dance, including helping you choose a song and even the proper walking out and exiting of the dance floor. The package also includes as many group lessons as you like, as well as some special events like a "wedding workshop". They also provided us a CD of dance music for various styles that we've been learning, which is great. It's definitely worth it--you get to learn several dances pretty well and look a lot better than you did at prom! read more