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Dance Programs
At Arthur Murray Richmond Hill Dance Studio we recognize that each student has different goals, learning styles and schedules. With this in mind, we personally tailor your dance program one level at a time.
When joining our Arthur Murray family, students are introduced to our Medalist Standards. Our curriculum is designed to teach you in a logical order, from easiest to most difficult, with each level consisting of the building blocks from the level above. Our inter-related system of teaching ensures that you will learn what you want to learn quickly and efficiently .
Our students achieve the designation of a Bronze, Silver or Gold dancer. The degree of dancing pursued varies depending on the desire, objectives, commitment and interest of each student. No matter what level of dance the student achieves, they will own this social skill for a lifetime!
About Our Programs/Medalist Standards
Introductory Dance Program
The Introductory Level of dancing is designed to familiarize you with the most fundamental skills needed for partner dancing. You will learn about non-verbal communication, poise and posture, basic timing and basic patterns.
Pre-Bronze/Basic Social Program
In this level, students continue to learn the basics in several dances while focusing on refining their understanding of the fundamentals (like dance hold, partnering skills, timing and patterns). In this program, most students will develop a much clearer idea of which dances they wish to focus and pursue during their future courses of dance education.
Bronze Program
The Bronze level of ballroom dancing is the social standard. It can be equated to earning your high
school diploma in dance. Bronze dancers are confident in their abilities and blend easily into any social
dance situation. They are never lacking for a partner. At the higher levels of Bronze, dancers will be
more polished, and may even garner the attention of onlookers.
Arthur Murray's Bronze Program is broken down into four levels.
Bronze I
In this level you will learn the basic patterns necessary to get by in any social dancing situation. You will learn the basic rhythm in your selected dances, get out of trouble steps, turns and many variations. This level is still considered a foundational level in your dancing, allows you to solidify your knowledge of basic skills and prepares you for the next level.
Associate Bronze/Bronze II
At the Associate Bronze level, you will work on polishing the skills and patterns you learned in your Bronze I and II levels, as well as increasing your ability to maneuver more naturally around a crowded dance floor. The Associate Bronze Graduate would be considered your average social dancer.
Bronze III
In this level, you will notice that your comfort on the dance floor increases dramatically. You are learning how to dance in smaller spaces, use tighter turns, maneuver even more adeptly, and work with the rhythm of the music. Most students find that this level is a little bit like the first time you drove your car on the highway—exhilarating and exciting!
Full Bronze/Bronze IV
At the Full Bronze level, you will continue to polish all of the skills and techniques you have been learning, as well as increasing your flexibility on the dance floor. You will learn to add a new degree of smoothness and continuity to your dancing as well as new ways to quickly change direction. Students who achieve this level of dance are considered to be exceptional social dancers!
Silver Program
The Silver level of dancing is the equivalent of a Bachelors Degree in dance. Students who typically continue to Silver take their dancing seriously and want to become more refined than most social dancers. At a night club, the Silver level dancer will feel totally at ease and in control and will often clear the floor when they let their skills fly.
Gold Program
The Gold level of dancing is like getting your Doctorate Degree in dance. Gold level dancers are hobbyist dancers who love to learn and love to dance. Many Gold level dancers have chosen to pursue their ballroom dance education as a lifelong hobby.