Arthur Murray Hawai'i

06/24/2026

06/19/2026

George "Shorty" Snowden (July 4, 1904 – May 1982) was an African American dancer in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s. Snowden was best known for his improvisational dance style.
He and his partner Mattie Purnell invented the Harlem Lindy Hop in the dance marathon at Harlem's Rockland Palace between June and July 1928. Snowden and Purnell's invention was based on the breakaway pattern which they practically rediscovered via an accident in the dance marathon. There existed various Lindy Hop dances around the U.S. since Charles Lindbergh's flight over the Atlantic Ocean in May 1927, which were not connected to the Harlem dance. The Harlem Lindy Hop was not the first of the Lindy Hop dances, but it was probably the only one which survived in the long run.

06/10/2026

Humility: “I can always get better. I’m not too good for lessons or classes. I’m responsible for at least 50% of this dance.”
Empathy: “My partner is trying their hardest. They aren’t perfect, and neither am I.”
Selflessness: Find joy in every dance, regardless of the skill level of your partner.

Dance for your partner, not yourself, and you'll be amazed how you feel!

06/05/2026

Much like physical fitness, dancing doesn't have to be your end goal. It can be a vehicle for so much more!!

06/05/2026

We'll be there! It's a big ocean, but worth it to join our family!!

06/01/2026

Remember: learning to dance should be fun!!

05/29/2026

Congrats to all of our Medal Ball graduates and participants and thank you to everyone who came out to support them!

05/23/2026

These are only the "shower thoughts" of one person, not official recommendations 😅😅
What would your picks for Olympic ballroom dancing be?

05/22/2026

DM or head to www.arthurmurray.com to find your nearest studio!!

05/22/2026

Did you know: Arthur and Kathryn Murray adopted Hawaii as their home. “Hono­lulu has all the advantages of a big city with its shops and restaurants and good movies, and yet it has the atmosphere of a resort,” Kathryn Murray said in a 1972 interview. They lived near Diamond Head!
With their unique connection to the islands, we're proud to be part of the Murray legacy!