The minute my husband and I walked into the large dance hall, full of music and laughter and dancing, we knew we would enjoy the experience! We were greeted by Kate who shared the program with us and later introduced to Chante who took a step by step through several Ballroom dances. Our dance instructor (small yet mighty, Chante) was clear, confident of her instruction was very reassuring and encouraging for the both of us. read more

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The Arthur Murray dance studio in Hazard center is absolutely great studio operated and thought by a group of amazing talented friendly individuals. To just name a few Kevin , Jackie , Lisa and Steve . My wife and I are learning so fast and loving every session . You love to lean to dance ? This is the place to go. Just check it for yourself read more

I have been taking dance lessons here for the last 6 months or so. My instructor, Steven, is a wonderful teacher and the dancing is really fun and enjoyable. It's also great exercise and you are also learning all these new dance steps. Nothing better than dancing. Will continue for the foreseeable future! read more

I was brought to the studio via a Groupon purchased for wedding dance lessons. We were excited to do 2 lessons to give us a confidence boost for our wedding, but simple was all we were looking for. Our actual dance instructor was nice, informative, and helpful and if it would have just ended there I would have given 5 stars. After our dance lesson we were brought back into an office to discuss packages. I'm thinking, what do you mean, I already bought my package! Oh no, they want you to spend $100s of dollars to get more lessons and practically shamed us for thinking 2 lessons would be enough. I was so uncomfortable we never went back for our 2nd lesson which we paid for. I never wanted to go through that awful experience again. And you know what, with 1 lesson I felt comfortable on my wedding day doing the super simple dance that I told them I wanted to do. No one should be that pushy about dance lessons! The groupon should have fine print that tells you they will require more lessons if that's how they want to handle it. read more

My fiance and I wanted to learn a few steps for our upcoming wedding and they did an amazing job transforming us from clumsy dancers, into albeit not amazing dancers, but much better then we were when we started! Our first dance went well and we are very glad we took a few lessons! It is also very nice how they will let you come to the studio at any time when they are open to practice, even if you are not scheduled for a lesson that day! read more

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My boyfriend and I originally had a groupon (about $65) to come here. We're always up for trying new things and decided that this would be fun because it's out of our comfort zone, and we wouldn't have done it otherwise. The groupon included 2 private lessons, a group lesson, and a party. We were a little nervous when we got there, but our first lesson went really well. We had Janine as an instructor, and she was really patient with us. We made a lot of jokes and kind of goofed around a little, but I think she realized we just needed to get comfortable first. My boyfriend had (surprisingly) a lot of fun at the first lesson, and we were excited to come back for the group lesson (couple's salsa). All of the instructors are energetic and laid back. They understand that we may be out of our comfort zones, but they make it fun and suggest trying new things when something isn't working. We definitely expected to have to sit down and go over packages -- c'est la vie with groupons, but we didn't expect they'd be so inexpensive! First we were told about the beginner package, which gave us 12+ lessons, including both group and private lessons. The package was somewhere around $500, which sounds scary, but they have student discounts which helped, and when you break it down per lesson and per person, it came out to about $20 per person per lesson. We spend more than that when we go out to the bar! We didn't jump at that package right away since my boyfriend was starting school soon and we didn't know what his work load would be like. We were then offered a second option -- $150 for 2 weeks of unlimited group lessons (usually 1 every night of the week, sometimes 2!), and 2 private lessons. We decided it was a better investment than bar hopping or sitting at home, so we went for it. We bought the package last week, and have been going every chance we get! It helps me unwind after a long day of work, and it gets my boyfriend out of the apartment since he hasn't started school yet. We've seen all types of levels, ages, and genders there. There really is something for everyone if you're able to keep an open mind and laugh! read more

We booked 2 lessons through groupon for our wedding. We ended up booking 2 more lessons through the studio since it was fairly priced and it was well worth it! We never felt pressured into purchasing more lessons, we wanted to because the staff there was awesome and we felt so much better about our first dance! We had Kyle as our instructor, she was great and helped us pull off a flawless first dance! read more

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My boyfriend and I went to our first ever dance class today. It was such a wonderful day experience. We had tons of fun! Our dance instructor Sasha was amazing! She made us feel very comfortable. This dance studio has wonderful teachers and I can't wait for our next dance class. read more

I was not happy with the manager of the studio. He is really pushy. It seemed he was all about money. He even interrupted my dance lesson and asked to pay my balance. VERY unprofessional. read more

Most of the instructors are very nice and are genuinely interested in you learning the correct dance moves. They really do make newcomers feel welcome and help novice dancers learn moves that are in their skill level. The instructors are also very good themselves and can show you different styles to learn if you buy a bigger package of lessons. Overall, the staff is AM's number one asset and they really are nice to learn from There are two main drawbacks to this dance studio. The first is the sales practice/prices. We bought the two class groupon and after the second lesson, they really do put you in an office with someone and hard sell you on a dance lesson package which are very expensive. Ours was 6 private lessons, 6 couple dances and 6 group lessons and it cost us about $900. And by hard sell, I mean they offer you one time discounts that are only available to you if you sign the paper. Having been in sales for a living, I always feel like giving people time to think about something is appropriate, especially if you are asking them to spend close to one thousand dollars. If you are like my wife and are very put off by this practice, it will put a bad taste in your mouth. She really never got over it. The second drawback is the space. It would be great for 6-10 people max dancing, but sometimes you will get somewhere in the 15-30 range, and you will be falling all over everyone. The other frustrating thing is that the really good dancers tend to dominate the larger parts of the floor. There was one night one of the instructors and his student literally swooped around 80% of the dance floor and would get very annoyed if anyone got in their way. If everyone is paying the same price, either deal with a crowded dance floor or buy a bigger studio. Overall, it is a nice space with great people, but i deducted one star for the sales tactics and another for the cramped feeling you get during peak hours. If you have a large budget to spend on dance lessons, this is a great place to go and you will get expert instruction. Also, if you can go outside of 6pm-9pm, the studio is usually wide open. Our schedules only permitted us to attend during the peak hours. read more

Way to Hard Sell for me. If I wanted to be taken into an office by a manager to discuss prices and payment options I would buy a car. Also, the teacher was snotty. I don't need his advice on how to talk to my fiance, we have that covered. Keep your 20 year old opinions to yourself and dance. read more

We had two dance lessons with Sasha who was extremely fun to learn some moves from. Our first lesson was learning how to move with each other which was cool. Our second dance lesson was basically another review of that. I asked if we could learn how to dip for our first dance wedding song ending and she said that we could maybe do that. Well we never got around to it and she basically said we would have to learn that at another lesson. We bought two lessons and basically they just tried to up sell us to come back for another four lessons for a certain price...I think it was almost $400. It was too expensive for us. The groupon was a good deal for the two lessons and we had a fun time with Sasha! read more

What started as a Groupon and my hopes that my husband would actually follow-through and go with me the first time has turned into one of the most enjoyable things we've done as a couple. We have been taking lessons now for over a year and have a great time, we have seen progress (we're slow learners) and love going to our classes. When time permits, we have our two teens take lessons as well - probably one of the best investments we have done for our kids. It has taught them confidence, poise, and best of all - how to dance in public. The instructors are all great dancers, teachers and are very personable which makes it easy for anyone to feel comfortable and want to learn to dance. The one-on-one attention really allows the instructors to focus on you, and not a group of people. For years, we would attend formal dinner/dances and sit at the table watching others dance. I can finally say those days are over, thank goodness! We now spend more time on the dance floor than ever - read more

Arthur Murray Dance Studio (San Diego) is a fantastic place!! I walked in the door a terrified, complete beginner and was immediately embraced by a very warm and supportive group of instructors! With great patience and support, they have taught me a TON about dancing, and there are moments when even I begin to think that I'm becoming a pretty good social dancer. From afraid of the dance floor to participating in dance competitions, it has been a very sweet journey! In addition to lots of learning, I've also had a lot of fun. Everyone I've met at the studio has been great, and there are peeps from all walks of life, all there to just have a really good time. I've made many new friends, learned more then I ever would have imagined, and now look forward to going out and dancing! If you're looking for a place to have fun, learn or improve your dance skills, and want to do it in a very safe and supportive place with great people, then look no more. Check out Arthur Murray Dance Studio here in San Diego. You'll love it! read more

Arthur Murray is the best place to learn how to social or competitively dance! I used to go to the one in Atlanta Ga until i was transferred out here in the Navy!! The instructors are great at every studio I've ever been! read more

I bought a groupon to attend two private lessons at Arthur Murray in Mission Valley. My girlfriend and I just wanted to get a couple of steps down to be a bit more put together on the dance floor. Curt was our instructor, and he was awesome. He taught us 4 different steps catered exactly to what we wanted to learn and made it super fun. I highly recommend this place. read more

My husband and I are having a fabulous time with Arthur Murray dancing and all the staff. Kristen is our primary instructor but all of the instructors are outstanding and have supported our learning in the kindest way. We started off with a Groupon and then moved on to buying more lessons. We are having so much fun! read more

We initially started going to AM because we bought a Groupon. We quickly realized two lessons would not be enough for us! We bought a wedding package and have taken two lessons so far. Both of our lessons have been with Steven and he is wonderful! Everyone there is so nice and the instructors are very talented. They have really catered to our needs, wants and ability levels. We still have a few lessons to go before the wedding (fingers crossed our dance goes well!) and we are so happy to be doing them at this studio. read more

If you want to learn social or competitive dancing then look no further. This studio provides everything to succeed. The instructors are well trained and love to dance. They truly care about their students. Believe me, they will become your second family. So what are you waiting for? Call them today. Two lessons for only $35! read more

We initially took a few classes here because there was a Groupon deal and we wanted to have some cool moves for our wedding. Our instructor was TJ and he is awesome! Not only is he a great dancer, he understands the moves to teach them so one would be able to copy. My partner and I showed him what we could do and he helped us put a routine together that fitted us within 4 lessons. It was also great that he was able to give us a cut of the song that we wanted to perform. Lastly, TJ is very funny and made learning a great experience. Thanks TJ!! read more

My fiance and I bought the 2 private lessons groupon in order to learn a dance for our wedding. We wanted to do more than 7th grade swaying! Our instructor, Elliot, was amazing. He was fun, energetic and knows his stuff! The first session we tried a bunch of different dances to try and decipher which we liked and which would fit our first dance song. The second lesson we began to really choreograph the dance. We could have opted to take what we learned and be on our way, but we were having fun, and decided to pay for 2 more lessons and really do it right. After 4 sessions we have a dance we love and feel much more confident about our first dance. I dare say we're looking forward to it now! Thanks Elliot and the whole team! read more

We had a blast learning to do the dances purchased with living social coupon. We were asked to purchase additional lessons. There was no high pressure to do so. We had a wonderful time, lots of fun!! We learned some basics which were very helpful. read more

My fiance bought a few groupons for them just to get some new ideas for our salsa and for our first dance. I gotta say we definitely procrastinated on coming in, to the point that our groupon expired, but the dance studio was very nice and let us use it anyways. Our dance instructor Kiri was great. The whole team was very attentive and tried to make us feel comfortable. Group dance lessons are not something my fiance enjoys, but the private lesson was very helpful. He got more confidence and we both improved our form and technique. Sitting down with the manager in the office after our first lesson to discuss our future dance plans was a little awkward, but I see the benefit to it as well. If we didn't like our dance teacher this would be a perfect moment to express it without offending her. In any case, highly recommend the studio, and even will try to refer couple of my friends that are getting married soon. read more

Matt Carr is enthusiastic, fun, and makes dancing enjoyable. Even for people that have no experience like myself he doesn't put you down and builds upon your strengths. Recommend for anyone Who just wants to have fun. read more

My fiance and I had two private dance lessons with TJ. He was fantastic! He was funny and patient and made the experience so enjoyable and fun! He took us through most of the styles in our two lessons to give us a feel for each. It would be great if the private lessons were 60 minutes as opposed to 45, I think those extra 15 minutes would be very beneficial to wrapping up the lesson. All in all a great experience! We will definitely be back! read more