Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-07-17
From our file Of mony unsolicited bCuquets
from Arthur MuTFoy students

To Our Friends in
the Washington Area
You who have known us well - through church
activities and civic organizations that we have
have had variety of recreationa interests bringing
us into wide contact with people.
Why, then, many have asked, did we feel we needed
to take time for dance instruction? Why in partcu-
lar did we enroll at Arthur Murray's? Why, once
enrolled have we kept coming back year after year?
All good questions, and we are delighted to have
this chance to answer them.
why We Came
Each of us had different reasons for enrolling One of
us came in merely to learn more about the Latin
American dances The other at the suggestion of the
DOCTOR came therapeutic measure in recovering
from back ailment 1t was here, in fact that met
each other-a most happy coincidence not covered
by the cost of tuition Although reasons for TAX
ing lessons were different reasons for choosing
the Arthur Murray School were the same We both
had been sufficiently exposed to the world of ball
room dancing to know that the bestproved system of
instruction generally available in this country is the
Murray system; and, since the best would cost no
more than something less this choice was easy
Why We Stayed
Our reasons for continuing in the Arthur Murray
program however, not so simple, for discover
ed in it all that we had expected, and more-the
high caliber Of the carefully selected, well-trained
teaching staff : instruction based upon interna-
tional medal standards systematic analysis and
evauatlon OF student progress optional activities
to stimulate progress, such as match competition,
dance contests, exhibitions parties, hotel dances
extra club activities such as the Hobby and Lifetime
Clubs a pleasant, eXhilarating and yet relaxing
form of regular exercise calculated to keep muscles
in tone, arteries flexible weight down. spirits up and
mind clear while enjoying pleasant social relation
ships in an environment in which the moral and
social standards exceed even the high standards of
dancing If this is possible.
And this leads us to our own very special reasons for
sticking with the Arthur Murray School, We realized
that here hobby could fully share together.
We could spend the same time and money in
country club or athletic club, in fishing golfing,
sailing or any number Of other ways but inevitably
these activities like work. tend to keep us apart
Dancing brings us together in challenging, health
ful mutual interest that knows no bounds
Moreover-and this is important to any dance lover
the studio provides place to dance-a place
dancers, TO good dance music. and in refined sur
roundlngS. How different from an occasional dance
sponsored by social organization or trying to find
room on crowded night-club floor
For those who pursue it fully as a hobby dancing
provides an artistic and creative outlet through the
Interpretation OF music in dance rouneS and it con-
tributes to better understanding of the peoples
from whose folkWays the various dances have come
Thus, with its physical mental social and artistic
and the most completely satisfying of all possible
hobbies; and we glad that the Murray Studios in
the Washington area provide not only the instruction
but the ideal facilities for the full enjoyment of our
dancing interest Because the Arthur Murray organi-
cation means SO much to us, want to spend
couple OF leisure hours each week at the Studio
to answer questions. Well meet you there II you'll
phone Elk 2-4100 and set time