{"id":4285,"date":"2026-01-08T15:37:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/westcovina\/history\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T17:11:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T17:11:31","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax dyn\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:80px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);min-height:480px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-274 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/12\/BG-1024x576-1.webp)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-custom-ami-secondary-500-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-091c9636 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-82a6c020 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading dyn has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-custom-2-font-size wp-elements-49a7ce21111a926e9cccd68dccd149bf\"><span data-tag=\"title\" data-params=\"\" class=\"is-tag\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-ami-primary-500-color\">Post title<\/mark><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"dyn\">Arthur Murray Dance Studios<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dyn break-sm is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-242e3c3a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dyn wp-container-content-958eb9dc is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eadace07 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dyn is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"dyn has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2\">Welcoming studios, expert teachers, and fun programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading dyn has-custom-2-font-size\">114 Years of Dance Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"dyn\">Arthur Murray Dance Studios have been helping people gain confidence through dance for over 100 years. Whether you\u2019re a complete beginner or returning to the floor after a break, our welcoming studios make it easy to start. With expert instructors, proven programs, and locations across world, Arthur Murray Dance Studios offer a fun, personalized way to learn ballroom, Latin, swing, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"dynamic dyn\"><div class=\"wp-block-greyd-popover\" data-popover-name=\"popover-69d5983bb845d\" data-popover-toggle=\"normal\">\n<button class=\"gs_oOSnzy button is-style-prim dyn has-trigger wp-block-greyd-popover-button\" tabindex=\"0\" type=\"button\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"\" aria-controls=\"popover-69d5983bb845d\"><span>Book Now<\/span><\/button>\n\n<div class=\"gs_VfPdfH wp-block-greyd-popover-popup\"><div id=\"popover-69d5983bb845d\" role=\"dialog\" class=\"is-variation-overlay is-position-default has-text-color\"><button class=\"popover-close-button \" tabindex=\"0\" type=\"button\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"\" aria-controls=\"popover-69d5983bb845d\"><\/button>\n\n<p class=\"has-be-vietnam-pro-font-family has-custom-3-font-size gs_dkmbbI\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Get Started Now<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"dynamic dyn\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ws-form-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><form action=\"https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-json\/ws-form\/v1\/submit\" class=\"wsf-form wsf-form-canvas\" id=\"ws-form-1\" data-id=\"1\" method=\"POST\" data-instance-id=\"1\" data-wsf-style-id=\"1\"><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"dialog-backdrop\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dyn wp-container-content-c41bbf70 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure style=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image greyd-image dyn is-rounded  gs_xCpqZH\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/arthur.webp\" class=\"wp-image-4756\" alt=\"arthur\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/arthur.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/arthur-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/arthur-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group break-sm reverse-sm dyn is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-242e3c3a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dyn wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex gs_wDzisN group_wrap\"><figure style=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image greyd-image is-rounded dyn  gs_GkWvU4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position: 57% 18%; \" width=\"546\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/History_2.webp\" class=\"wp-image-4857\" alt=\"History_2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/History_2.webp 546w, https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/History_2-182x300.webp 182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dyn wp-container-content-958eb9dc is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eadace07 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex gs_m2Z4Kj group_wrap\" style=\"min-height:100%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dyn is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"dyn has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2\">From New York\u2019s ballrooms to a worldwide dance legacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading dyn has-custom-2-font-size\">Early Life and the Birth of a Dance Empire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"dyn\">Born Moses Teichman in 1895, Arthur Murray\u2019s passion for dance ignited on the vibrant streets of New York City. By 1912, he was already teaching at the Grand Palace ballroom, guiding eager students one careful step at a time. In 1920, he launched the world\u2019s first \u201cradio dance,\u201d transmitting live music so couples could learn from home \u2014 a groundbreaking blend of entertainment and education.<br><br>By 1925, Arthur opened his first formal dance studio in Manhattan. But this was more than just a business venture \u2014 it was the beginning of a global phenomenon. That single studio would lay the foundation for what would become one of America\u2019s oldest and most enduring franchise organizations: Arthur Murray Dance Studios.<br><br>It was during one of his early teaching events that Arthur met Kathryn Kohnfelder, a poised and promising student whose flair and determination matched his own. Their connection \u2014 personal and professional \u2014 would soon evolve into a lifelong partnership that brought ballroom dancing to millions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"dynamic dyn\"><div class=\"wp-block-greyd-popover\" data-popover-name=\"popover-69d5983bb955c\" data-popover-toggle=\"normal\">\n<button class=\"gs_oOSnzy button is-style-prim dyn has-trigger wp-block-greyd-popover-button\" tabindex=\"0\" type=\"button\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"\" aria-controls=\"popover-69d5983bb955c\"><span>Step Onto The Floor<\/span><\/button>\n\n<div class=\"gs_VfPdfH wp-block-greyd-popover-popup\"><div id=\"popover-69d5983bb955c\" role=\"dialog\" class=\"is-variation-overlay is-position-default has-text-color\"><button class=\"popover-close-button \" tabindex=\"0\" type=\"button\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"\" aria-controls=\"popover-69d5983bb955c\"><\/button>\n\n<p class=\"has-be-vietnam-pro-font-family has-custom-3-font-size gs_dkmbbI\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Get Started Now<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"dynamic dyn\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ws-form-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><form action=\"https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-json\/ws-form\/v1\/submit\" class=\"wsf-form wsf-form-canvas\" id=\"ws-form-2\" data-id=\"1\" method=\"POST\" data-instance-id=\"2\" data-wsf-style-id=\"1\"><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"dialog-backdrop\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dyn is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dyn is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"dyn has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.20\">From Mail-Order Lessons to a Franchise Phenomenon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading dyn has-custom-2-font-size\">Building the\u00a0<em>Arthur Murray<\/em>\u00a0Dance Studios Legacy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dyn break-sm is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a1ed96d5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dyn wp-container-content-958eb9dc is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"dyn\">Arthur and Kathryn Murray revolutionized dance instruction by offering mail-order dance lessons using footprint diagrams. Their innovative approach gained immense popularity, leading to the opening of their first studio. In 1938, they began franchising, making Arthur Murray Dance Studios one of America\u2019s oldest franchise organizations.<br><br>During the Great Depression, the studios thrived as people sought affordable and uplifting forms of entertainment. The Murrays introduced popular dances like the \u201cLambeth Walk\u201d and \u201cThe Big Apple,\u201d further cementing their influence in the dance world.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"dynamic dyn\"><div class=\"wp-block-greyd-popover\" data-popover-name=\"popover-69d5983bb9f72\" data-popover-toggle=\"normal\">\n<button class=\"gs_oOSnzy button is-style-prim dyn has-trigger wp-block-greyd-popover-button\" tabindex=\"0\" type=\"button\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"\" aria-controls=\"popover-69d5983bb9f72\"><span>Start Dancing Today<\/span><\/button>\n\n<div class=\"gs_VfPdfH wp-block-greyd-popover-popup\"><div id=\"popover-69d5983bb9f72\" role=\"dialog\" class=\"is-variation-overlay is-position-default has-text-color\"><button class=\"popover-close-button \" tabindex=\"0\" type=\"button\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"\" aria-controls=\"popover-69d5983bb9f72\"><\/button>\n\n<p class=\"has-be-vietnam-pro-font-family has-custom-3-font-size gs_dkmbbI\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Get Started Now<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"dynamic dyn\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ws-form-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><form action=\"https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-json\/ws-form\/v1\/submit\" class=\"wsf-form wsf-form-canvas\" id=\"ws-form-3\" data-id=\"1\" method=\"POST\" data-instance-id=\"3\" data-wsf-style-id=\"1\"><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"dialog-backdrop\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dyn wp-container-content-958eb9dc is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure style=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image greyd-image is-rounded dyn  gs_uLT2A3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position: 50% 100%; \" width=\"1000\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/History_4.webp\" class=\"wp-image-4859\" alt=\"History_4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/History_4.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/History_4-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/History_4-768x574.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/History_4-600x449.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dyn has-lightest-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-437beaaa4434f87b98887400fa64dd30 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dyn has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading dyn has-custom-2-font-size\">Early Life and the Birth of a Dance Empire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dyn has-custom-3-font-size\">From New York\u2019s ballrooms to a worldwide dance legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"dyn\">In 1950, Arthur and Kathryn Murray debuted The Arthur Murray Party on national television \u2014 a groundbreaking variety show that brought the elegance and energy of ballroom dancing into living rooms across America. At a time when most TV was limited to sitcoms and static formats, the Arthur Murray Party was revolutionary. It blended real-life dance instruction, celebrity appearances, and lighthearted competitions in front of a live studio audience.<br><br>With Kathryn as the radiant host and Arthur as the calm instructor, the show helped demystify dancing and turned it into a form of accessible, weekly entertainment. Her signature sign-off line \u2014 \u201cPut a little fun in your life, try dancing!\u201d \u2014 became an iconic invitation to viewers coast to coast.<br><br>The show\u2019s popularity skyrocketed. Over the years, it featured notable guests like Bob Hope, Groucho Marx, and Milton Berle \u2014 helping boost not only ratings, but also the public\u2019s appetite for dance culture. It ran on major networks (DuMont, CBS, and ABC) from 1950 through 1960, a remarkable feat for a non-scripted series at the time.<br><br>As their fame grew, Arthur and Kathryn Murray became household names. They appeared as celebrity guests on game shows like What\u2019s My Line?, The Name\u2019s the Same, and To Tell the Truth. They published books, endorsed consumer products, and became ambassadors of dance during the golden age of television. The show didn\u2019t just entertain \u2014 it ignited a movement.<br><br>The Arthur Murray Party laid the groundwork for today\u2019s hit dance shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, making it one of the most influential \u2014 and perhaps underappreciated \u2014 programs in the history of American television.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"dynamic dyn\"><div class=\"wp-block-greyd-popover\" data-popover-name=\"popover-69d5983bbacc9\" data-popover-toggle=\"normal\">\n<button class=\"gs_oOSnzy button is-style-prim dyn has-trigger wp-block-greyd-popover-button\" tabindex=\"0\" type=\"button\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"\" aria-controls=\"popover-69d5983bbacc9\">\n<span>Dance now<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n<div class=\"gs_VfPdfH wp-block-greyd-popover-popup\"><div id=\"popover-69d5983bbacc9\" role=\"dialog\" class=\"is-variation-overlay is-position-default has-text-color\"><button class=\"popover-close-button \" tabindex=\"0\" type=\"button\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"\" aria-controls=\"popover-69d5983bbacc9\"><\/button>\n\n<p class=\"has-be-vietnam-pro-font-family has-custom-3-font-size gs_dkmbbI\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Get Started Now<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"dynamic dyn\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ws-form-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><form action=\"https:\/\/www.arthurmurray.com\/plano\/wp-json\/ws-form\/v1\/submit\" class=\"wsf-form wsf-form-canvas\" id=\"ws-form-4\" data-id=\"1\" method=\"POST\" data-instance-id=\"4\" data-wsf-style-id=\"1\"><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"dialog-backdrop\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group break-sm dyn is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-242e3c3a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull dyn wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eadace07 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex gs_uNK6Q1 group_wrap\" style=\"min-height:100%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dyn is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"dyn has-custom-3-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2\">A Timeless Tradition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading dyn has-custom-2-font-size\">Arthur Murray Dance Studios Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"dyn\">As the 20th century progressed, Arthur and Kathryn Murray gradually stepped back from daily operations, entrusting their beloved dance empire to a new generation of leaders. Arthur Murray passed away in 1991, followed by Kathryn in 1999. Their legacy, however, continues to thrive, embodying their belief that dance has the power to transform lives.<br><br>In December 2024, a significant milestone was reached when Clarion Capital Partners, in partnership with renowned ballroom dance professional Gary Edwards, acquired Arthur Murray International Inc. With over 300 studios spanning 22 countries, the Arthur Murray Dance Studios organization is poised for continued growth under this new leadership.<br><br>Gary Edwards brings a wealth of experience to his role as CEO. A former World 10-Dance Champion and esteemed judge of over 60 World Championships, Edwards has also served as the official dance instructor to the Sultan of Brunei and has worked with iconic artists such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Janet Jackson.<br><br>Under Edwards\u2019 guidance, Arthur Murray Dance Studios continue to honor the pioneering spirit of its founders. Every risk Arthur and Kathryn took, every franchisee embraced, mirrors the courage of each student who steps onto the dance floor for the first time. As Kathryn Murray famously said, \u201cThe hardest step you\u2019ll ever learn is the first one through our door.\u201d<br><br>Today, Arthur Murray Dance Studios remain a beacon for those seeking joy, confidence, and connection through dance. 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