Arthur Murray Grand Rapids http://www.arthurmurraygr.com Wed, 09 May 2012 17:37:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Are You Ready for the Grand Rapids Flash Mob? http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/05/09/are-you-ready-for-the-grand-rapids-flash-mob/ http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/05/09/are-you-ready-for-the-grand-rapids-flash-mob/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 17:37:09 +0000 admin http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/?p=1349 Don’t stay on the sidelines the next time a rogue Flash Mob strikes Rosa Parks Circle, downtown Chicago during the NorthStar Dance-O-Rama…or maybe even Hollywood!

Join an Arthur Murray Grand Rapids dance studio and learn some steps for our Flash Mob. Turn run-of-the-mill outings into flash-mobster extravaganzas!

Contact the studio nearest you to “get connected.”

]]> http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/05/09/are-you-ready-for-the-grand-rapids-flash-mob/feed/ 0 Juan de Dios Garcia Coming to Grand Rapids June 4th and 5th http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/05/09/juan-de-dios-garcia-coming-to-grand-rapids-june-4th-and-5th/ http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/05/09/juan-de-dios-garcia-coming-to-grand-rapids-june-4th-and-5th/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 16:16:48 +0000 admin http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/?p=1343 If you want to step up your Latin dance moves, don’t hesitate to book your session with sizzling Rhythm champ Juan de Dios Garcia during his special visit to the Grand Rapids Arthur Murray Studios June 4th and 5th.
Juan de Dios Garcia has been with Arthur Murray since 1998. He and his wife Cari are Champion dancers and franchisees of the successful Arthur Murray Dance Studio in San Jose, CA. In addition to owning the studio he also travels the world consulting for Arthur Murray International Inc. as one of the original members of the International Training Team. His goal: to help motivate and inspire the future generations of Arthur Murray students and staff.
Talk to staff at one of Grand Rapid’s three Arthur Murray Dance Studios to book some lesson time with this outstanding pro!

]]> http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/05/09/juan-de-dios-garcia-coming-to-grand-rapids-june-4th-and-5th/feed/ 0 Local Celebs Kick Up Funds At Dancing for a VARI Good Cause! http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/05/08/local-celebs-kick-up-funds-at-dancing-for-a-vari-good-cause/ http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/05/08/local-celebs-kick-up-funds-at-dancing-for-a-vari-good-cause/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 20:20:47 +0000 admin http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/?p=1292 We’d like to send a big thank-you to all the Arthur Murray dance students, local celebrities, and attendees who helped The Van Andel Institute raise a whopping $82,000 for cancer research at this year’s Dancing for a VARI Good Cause!  Local celebrity boot-camper Jaime Mills won both the fan favorite and the overall event and Dr. Sapp was the other finalist.  John Roberts and Anna did two fantastic numbers to finish the evening.  The Waltz was especially moving! A great time was had by all at the Amway Grand. If you missed it this year, be sure to join us next year for a fabulous evening as our local celebrities strut their stuff for a great cause. Check out some of the stunning photos captured by local photog Brian Kelly for VAI. Exquisite! For the full gallery, visit VAI’s Facebook Page.

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]]> http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/04/20/wood-interview-dancing-with-emily-linnert/feed/ 0 A Big Thank You For a Very Happy Worldwide Birthday! http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/04/04/a-big-thank-you-for-a-very-happy-worldwide-birthday/ http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/04/04/a-big-thank-you-for-a-very-happy-worldwide-birthday/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:53:50 +0000 admin http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/?p=1204 The Arthur Murray Grand Rapids group of studios in Kentwood, Plainfield and Grandville would like to send out a big thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Arthur Murray’s very special, Worldwide 24/Hr Birthday Celebration!

We had a fabulous time at the JW Marriott Wednesday night, with a Flash Mob dance-through-the-eras, dance-offs, and great times reminiscing about our involvement with the founder of dance himself. Our leading lady, Maggie Spearin, was kept busy recounting Mr. Spearin’s days at the New York studio with Arthur, and the 50 years she’s been involved in the enterprise!

We captured a few candid shots and video clips that we’re happy to share with students. And as Mr. Murray always said, put a little fun in your life — dance!

 

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]]> http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/04/04/clips-from-the-worldwide-dance-party/feed/ 0 Glimpses of A Very Happy Birthday http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/04/04/glimpses-of-a-very-happy-birthday/ http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/04/04/glimpses-of-a-very-happy-birthday/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:49:04 +0000 admin http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/?p=1208 We hoofed it through 100 years of dance on Wednesday night as part of the Arthur Murray Worldwide 24/Hr Dance celebration!

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Arthur Murray celebrates 100 years: MyFoxNY.com

]]> http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/03/26/check-out-fox5-new-yorks-story-about-our-anniversary/feed/ 0 Join Us April 4th for a Worldwide Dance Party http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/03/01/join-us-april-4th-for-a-worldwide-dance-party/ http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/2012/03/01/join-us-april-4th-for-a-worldwide-dance-party/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:39:00 +0000 admin http://www.arthurmurraygr.com/?p=1185 And Dance Across the Decades!

Where: JW Marriott
When: April 4, 7 — 10 p.m.
Tickets: $60 per person, available by contacting your studio.
Featuring: Dancing, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar, Contests — dress as your favorite dance decade!

WHY: A Celebration of Arthur Murray’s birthday and 100 years of dance that will be part of a WORLDWIDE WEB CAST. We’ll feature staff shows, dance contests, and show off the best COSTUMES (OPTIONAL) from dance throughout the decades to salute the man who taught the world to dance! A night of spotlights is in store, with dance competitions like Peabody, the Twist, Charleston, Lindy, Electric Slide and more!

History

Murray stepped onto the dance floor and into the history of American pop culture when he was a student at Georgia Tech. Known best for the iconic Arthur Murray Dance Studios, Arthur Murray, the man, was a brilliant marketer and innovator, starting his dance teaching career in 1912 at the historic Georgian Terrace.

“Most people remember Arthur as an older gentleman smiling in grainy dance photo poses from the 1950s, many times accompanied by his wife Kathryn, a television celebrity in her own right. But Arthur was a visionary,” said John Kimmins, President of Arthur Murray International. “Fueled by a passion for sharing his love of dance, Murray created new marketing methods and embraced the latest in technology and media to bring joy to millions.”

Check out a new website, http://www.100yearsofdance.com, where there are YouTube video clips, a photo gallery, and more details on our 100th Anniversary! And please join us to fete Mr. Murray and his accomplishment by dancing the night away!

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Dancing for a VARI Good Cause

Location: Ambassador Ballroom, Amway Grand, Grand Rapids
Date: April 27, 2012
Start Time: 7:00 PM

You’ve heard of Dancing With the Stars…now Van Andel Institute and Arthur Murray Dance Studios Grand Rapids present Dancing for a VARI Good Cause!

Watch local celebrities compete in the ultimate dance-off. And, as a special treat, Jonathan Roberts and Anna Trebunskaya of Dancing With the Stars will give two spectacular performances.

All proceeds benefit disease research and science education at Van Andel Institute.

Register Online!

Cocktail Attire

Local Celebrity Dancers Include:

• Michelle Mckormick, radio personality on 97 WLAV and 1340am WJRW
• Brent Aschcroft, on-air personality on WZZM TV 13
• Dr. Marvin Sapp, pastor of Lighthouse Full Life Center Church and award-winning gospel singer
• Aaron Wong, attorney at Price Heneveld LLP
• Jamie Mills, President of Mills Benefit Group
• Emily Linnert, anchor / reporter on WOOD TV 8

Please contact Sarah Lamb at Van Andel Institute at 616–234-5712 or via email if you have any questions or would like to become a sponsor.

Sponsorship Opportunities (download PDF) are available.

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