What the Borg Taught Me About Ballroom Dancing

      "We, too, are on a quest to better ourselves, evolving toward a state of perfection" - Borg Queen   What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the Borg... Assimilation? Resistance is futile? Whatever comes to your mind, it probably wouldn't be...

The Highs and Lows of the Dance-O-Rama That Almost Was

Alright, here we go. Let's get it all out in the open.  This past weekend was supposed to be Vancouver Dance-O-Rama 2020. We all worked really hard, and let me tell you, no one was more excited than me to get there with a 35 person team, all with our...

Performances and Competitions

Dazzle your friends and family! (and maybe even surprise yourself...) Maybe you are performing for a special occasion like an anniversary, your son's or daughter's wedding or a party with co-workers. We have had students prepare successfully for all kinds of dance performances. You can make it your "secret mission", preparing...

Link to the Dances We Teach

Dances are the basic rhythms we use to move to the music. Whatever your goals we can teach you the appropriate dances to gear for the music you want to be dancing to. Here is a complete list of Dances We Teach at Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Coquitlam.

Etiquette for Ballroom Dancing

The following is meant as a guideline and by no means a set of iron-clad "rules". It is intended to give an idea of how to help make you a popular dance partner, the event you attend successful and hopefully help avoid an unnecessary embarrassing or uncomfortable situation. General As...