Updating because my husband and I have now been students here for 3.5 years. It's not a perfect…read morefive stars but at this point I can definitely round up. Let's start with the less good- here's what I didn't know going in to Arthur Murray when we bought a Living Social- they are the most expensive of the many different brands teaching Ballroom dancing. That said, they are very very well established and have an excellent reputation in the global dance world. The per lesson price is higher than what I've seen else where but we got hooked on our instructors here and ended up staying. The sales pitches aren't my favorite but this studio does offer specials more often than other Arthur Murray studios and the prices at the Florida studios are less than they are in other markets. That said, the instructors I've had here for group lessons have been fantastic- all of them, even with the staff changes over the years. Our private instructor Frankie is amazing and we have had so much fun dancing with him over the years. He has choreographed our wedding dance and a few showcase dances. The other students here are really friendly and it feels like a family. We moved from the area and still come back monthly for lessons because Arthur Murray Winter Park is really a home away from home for us at this point. My husband and I wanted a hobby we could do together and while we've spent a LOT of money on it over the years, it's been worth every penny. There will always be more to learn. Ballroom dance isn't easy but the instructors here have been patient and have worked with us endlessly on technique, form and we've learned at least ten different types of dances at this point (rumba, cha cha, swing, hustle, tango, fox trot, west coast swing, salsa, bachata, merengue, bolero, waltz, viennese waltz, samba line dance...). There's more they teach too- there are always more steps and things to work on. The possibilities are endless. We've had a lot of fun with the Friday night parties (social dancing), the non dancing events, and costume contests over the years in addition to our lessons. Overall, if you're serious about learning to ballroom dance, I'd recommend Arthur Murray and specifically Arthur Murray Winter Park!

This place is awesome I went there to learn how to dance salsa and I came out of there learning…read moremuch more about myself, the dance teachers there I learn from them different styles, different movements in a different vibe. Wow please go and enjoy the vibe.

My wife and I took the Beginner's class twice in Winter Park. Stuart is an accomplished ballroom…read moredancer, yet makes it fun and accessible for everyone. There were students at all levels (and all ages) in our classes, and since you swap partners with each dance, you get the opportunity to be a learner or a teacher each time. I was surprised how much I liked swapping partners - I felt like it helped me improve my skills and learn to adapt to different dancing styles, and fostered a supportive and light-hearted attitude in the class. At class end, Stuart hosts a fabulous dance party with a live band; previous students return and it's quite the party. I highly recommend this dancing class to anyone who wants to learn a variety of dances.

I love this venue because of the natural lighting, cool zebra decor all over, large mirror and…read moresmooth dance floor. It has the cozy feeling of a home with comfy seats and even a kitchen with the appropriate setup and space for a dance studio. I have taken classes here and gone to dance events here and every time has been a very cozy yet elegant experience. Finding the entrance to the parking area can be slightly tricky but overall this quaint space is wonderful.

After a less than excellent experience with another dance studio, we found Olivia Gale and The…read moreZebra Room. The studio is at Olivia's house and there are two studio rooms. She is highly trained, extremely knowledgeable about all types of dance. Her method for teaching ballroom to couples is hands on, hour long classes and in a private studio - no one else is allowed on the floor. She teaches all methods of ballroom dance including salsa, foxtrot, rumba, and the waltz. From leading the female to dancing with the male and teaching him how to lead, she is super talented and easy to learn from. Her prices are reasonable ($50/class for a couple) and she has time slots available each week in the evenings. Olivia is passionate about dancing and even became emotional when she read a few of her poems to us. It is wonderful to have a professional dance instructor who is focused on our technique instead of our wallets. You can check out our first experience here: http://thebionicbrittany.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/evil-dead-dance-studio/

I. Could. Write. A. Book. About this place!!!!…read more So, flashback to August of last year. Anthony and I are starting to plan our wedding and picking and choosing what is important to us. Location? Has to be a Disney Wedding. Time of day? Brunch would be fun... Cinderella's Carriage? Must-do. But, we wanted to do something at our wedding that no one would see coming. Cinderella's Carriage? Pretty predictable. Having Mickey and Minnie attend? Also predictable. Wearing a black dress instead of a white one to our wedding? Absolutely would be shocking, but also would never be us! (LOL) We decided that neither of us know how to dance- at all- in the slightest bit, and that if we started to practice our first dance now, we could do something pretty crazy and no one would see it coming. So, we researched and found a few places, but something about Arthur Murray Orlando stood out to us. It seemed... less intimidating. I called a few places and I'll never forget the first call I had with Arthur Murray and how we laughed and I felt like I was speaking to a lifelong friend. We scheduled a consultation and came in to meet everyone and scope things out. From there, again, everyone, and I mean everyone, was so fun and kind and not judgmental in the slightest. We always felt comfortable here and our secret dance classes became our own little date nights that we looked forward to. We kept our dance classes a total secret from everyone that we knew. We were introduced to Mandi who is... a complete ray of sunshine and a personal cheerleader. I explained to her our crazy idea of doing a huge mashup of a million songs and told her if it was too much trouble, we could just pick one song. Mandi told us that it's our wedding and if we want a fun, crazy, 7-minute mashup then that is what we will get! She completely captured our vision and taught us how to dance the wildest of first dances! Joya, the manager, is also a gem! She worked with us and supported us and encouraged us throughout our learning experience. I'll never forget the day Anthony and I were just exhausted from work and wedding planning and everything- Joya brought us coffee! I have never been so excited to have a cup of coffee in my life! Kiara was the receptionist (sadly she has moved away) and she helped us pick out our shoes and accessories and so many other details for our wedding! Everyone here is extremely talented and has quite the experience. We felt so lucky to be learning from so many experts! They never made us feel like we didn't know how to dance, they were all just so excited to share their knowledge and encourage us that we could dance, too! Joya and Mandi planned so many fun events. They had a "Second Chance Wedding Dance" event where several of the wedding couples performed their first dances again- just for funsies! It was so fun to watch this event early on in our learning process. The month of our wedding, I came in and did a run-through of our dance in my wedding dress with Mandi. (And I am so glad that I did, because my dress completely ripped in our big dip! Alterations fixed this, but so happy this didn't happen the day of!) About a week before our wedding, Anthony and I had the chance to dance in front of several of the other dancers (talk about intimidating!!) as practice before our big day. Arthur Murray, over the year that we worked with them on our wedding dance, became a family to us. And, after the wedding process is completely over, both of us confidently can say that the highlight of our entire wedding experience is our fun little date nights at Arthur Murray. Neither of us are dancers, but we are learning! And we can't wait to come back to Arthur Murray soon next year and just continue our fun little date nights. There is so much more that I could say, again, I could write a book! But, definitely come here. Totally worth it!

My fiancé and I tried this place out last night to test out dance lessons for our wedding! It was…read moresurprisingly lively given the storm, but it brought a great vibe! Even though there's various groups on the dance floor they were all doing their own thing. It never felt like we were being intruded on for our lesson and vice versa. We ended up having such a great time that we are considering going back just for fun! I have definitely discovered a new hobby for us to enjoy together & I'll even bring friends for group lessons!

My daughter has been dancing at Xtreme Dance Studio for 13 years. She started out taking one class…read moreonce a week and here we are many years later as part of their hybrid day program and competitive company. The staff is incredible. They teach technique starting at the toddler level which builds a strong foundation while also keeping it fun. She is now looking forward a career in dance and knows that the skills she has learned here will help he achieve her goals.

I went here for a social. It is a great studio, the floor is good and there are mirros everywhere…read more It has good acustics and a clean bathroom. It took me a half hour to find it because you can't see it from the street. It is a bay in an industrial strip. There is no signage from the street. So when you drive by becare or you might miss it.

my wedding was there on april 14 and the place was amazing lovely.lorraine thank you so much i love…read moreeverything.the place, food the people who work with her.this place i personally recommend to everyone.i really love it.Again thank you so very much.

Wonderful people , very friendly great price Really nice…read moreplace had a great time Highly recommend We'll go back

Ben and Sophia without question provide top tier instruction to their students. Whether you're a…read morebeginner or advanced dance student, you'll receive high caliber instruction from two esteemed dancers in the community. The two are dedicated, passionate and full of vigor and are ready to help you become a better dancer. Even their merchandise is higher caliber fabric, so that should tell you something. Everything that they do, they strive to provide excellence. If you're thinking about going to one of the classes, you won't regret it. Classes are a fun challenge.

Fantastic for aerobic exercise and social enrichment. I have been going to Elly's Zumba classes for…read more8 years. The classes are uplifting, promote heart and body health and affordable!

This was my first visit to Ely's Zumba class. I felt welcome from the moment I walked in the door…read more She is an enthusiastic teacher with all the moves. She allows you to move at your own pace and within your own abilities. Definitely a "No Judgement Zone". A family-oriented venue. I plan to come back every Friday, please join me there. The price is very reasonable to get me back to feeling good about my health and my body.