LEARN TO DANCE IN HORNSBY, WAHROONGA & BEYOND IN UPPER NORTH SHORE | EASY & FUN LEARNING FORMATS
STUDENT PROGRAMS
Arthur Murray® Dance Studios across the world use a fantastic three-point teaching system utilizing private lessons, group classes, and social dancing events for adults. Here at our Hornsby studio, you'll experience the joy of learning to dance efficiently in a great fun environment!
All programs are personally tailored for you by our Dance Professionals.
Foundation Program
BASIC SKILLS
This program is designed as an introduction to the popular social dances. This allows your instructor an opportunity to take care of your immediate dancing needs and to evaluate your future ones.
It is specifically curated for new students, regardless of their dance level, aiming to give them a glimpse into the exceptional learning environment that our studio offers.
This program is also an excellent springboard into more advanced social dance training.
The length of the introductory program will be determined by your dancing goals & the skill level of the individual or couple.
On average, most students will take a 4 to 8-week basic skills course, which includes private lessons, group classes, and dance parties.
Social Dance Program
SOCIAL VARIETY (PRE-BRONZE)
The Pre-Bronze program develops the most important dances you plan to use immediately at a basic level. Emphasis is placed on three important elements of dancing:
(1) foot position
(2) rhythm and timing
(3) leading or following
Towards the end of this level, you should start to develop muscle memory for the basic patterns and rhythms of the dances you have been learning and begin to recognize music styles for some of the dances.
Social Dance Program
ASSOCIATE BRONZE
This is the program for social dancing ease. It will develop free movement around the floor, much more variety, technique, footwork, and your first introduction to styling. Smoother movements and rotation provide a more advanced look and feel.
This dance program is very popular with the person that wants to be able to look natural and feel comfortable when navigating the social dance floor.
This is not your “bare minimum” for surviving on a dance floor like the intro program but a solid foundation for something very exciting!
Social Dance Program
FULL BRONZE
Full Bronze is the complete social dance program taught by the Arthur Murray Dance Studios. This program results in good all-around comfortable social dancing.
It will strengthen your lead and/or follow to the point that no matter who your partner is, or what kind of music is playing, you will look poised and comfortable in all the popular social dances.
Smooth movements, seamless blending of patterns and ability to demonstrate the character of dance results in a truly enhanced dance experience both for you and your partner.
It will give you all the confidence you will ever need on the dance floor. Dancing at this level will be yours to keep as you will never forget the elements of each dance. It is the fun point in dancing when you don't have to think about anything but enjoying your partner and having fun yourself, whether at a dance party, nightclub or a wedding.
Social Dance Program
SILVER & GOLD
Completing this level of dancing makes you the dancer that people just have to stop and watch. Students who complete this Standard of social dance seem to glide effortlessly around the dance floor, and their dancing looks quite similar to the routines performed by professional dancers.
The Arthur Murray® Gold Standard of Dance is for the hobby dancer or the person who wants to do exhibitions. Its intricate patterns are only to be used when both people really know what they are doing.
Choreography, styling, technique and showmanship are necessities in this standard. The smoothness and control make this a beautiful standard to sit and watch.
If you enjoy the process of learning, perfecting and performing your dances, you will get there and you will love it.
All Styles We Offer
Swing Styles
Swing
Jive
Hustle
West Coast Swing
Lindy Hop
Nightclub Two Step
Country Western
Two Step
Three Step
Shuffle
Country Swing
Learn SwingNo Experience Required – Just Bring Your Enthusiasm!
Whether you've danced before or are stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, we've got you covered!
No partner? No problem! Most people come solo.
We'll help you find the dances you’ll love
At your initial consultation, there’s no need to worry about knowing any steps, dances or terminology. Our friendly, expert instructors will take the time to understand your goals, your taste in music, and any styles that pique your curiosity.
From there, we’ll suggest dances that suit you best and get you moving at a pace that feels comfortable.
Our Goal
Our goal is to make dancing a fun, social, and engaging experience—no prior knowledge is required! As you progress, you’ll also have the freedom to explore and add other dance styles to your program.
We’ll be there with you every step of the way, guiding you from the basics to more advanced moves as you build confidence.