Arthur Murray Dance Studio

On friday nights, this place is poppin!  I've been here twice so far for the friday night group class and afterparty.  From the moment I walked in, the people here were extremely friendly, and the classes are a lot of fun.  The beginner classes are very, verrryy basic, so you don't have to worry about feeling stupid just trying to keep up with everybody else.. I've had that kind of experience before.

On fridays, they have a party after class so students can mingle and practice what they've learned on the dance floor.  Food and beverages are provided as well, and I recommend hiding out in the kitchen area if you want to take a short snack break or something... If you're in the seating area surrounding the dance floor, somebody is bound to ask you to dance.... and how can you resist! :-D

My wife of 35 years +, Linda and I have been students at A/M Redlands for approximately 4 years.  I can say unequivocally and without reservation that one could not ever find a finer group of people.  The instructors are all extremely professional and friendly and most are dancing champions of one sort or another.  For me, dancing not only expanded my horizons as it were but is was great therapy to recover from a complicated operation on my brain back in September of 2006.  I was left without hearing or inner ear function on my right side and couldn't walk due to lack of balance ability.  Of all the things I tried, dancing at A/M turned out to be the best.  I can pretty much walk normally now and manage many different dance steps.  It is fun too due to all the various activiites and competitions they offer.  We think of everybody there as part of the family now and know that they will always be lifelong friends.  Due to an injury to my foot, I am not currently dancing but look forward to getting back to it soon.  I agree with the other reviewer about the cost issues which accounts for my 4 out of 5 stars rating.  It can be very pricely and like most hobbies or outside activities one can spend as much or as little as they want.  In terms of value though, I would have to say it has been worth it for us.  The "Dance-O-Rama" events which are held all over the country are the most expensive and we can no longer afford those.  Many others are in the same situation though and manage a program to fit their budget.  
Steve & Linda Jensen

I've been coming here for about 2-years and have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I'd never danced prior to coming through their doors and they gave me the confidence and technique to hold my own while socially dancing. Also, I met my boyfriend here so this place holds a special place in my heart. However, I can't give it 5 stars. I'm not a fan of the contracts they make you sign when you sign up for lessons--I absolutely dread getting called in the back offices to "talk" about my goals in dancing. They've been going through a lot of changes lately and it seems they are a little desperate to get new students and keep their current ones, like me. The reason for their attrition is the prices. They are extremely high. However, if you got the $$ to spare...go for it. I love my instructors and have seen the growth in myself, so it's worth it to me. I know there is another studio down the street- which I have gone to several times; and actually one of my previous instructors now teaches there so I toyed with the idea of switching. Yet, for now, (and bc I still can afford it) I pick Arthur Murray.