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Fitness and fun all in one can be found in any one of the dance studios in Ottawa belonging to the Arthur Murray school; established way back in 1912, although not as formal as it is now, the founder started teaching dance to members of the upper class. However, as is always the case with entrepreneurs with an idea and a dream, he worked as a lowly clerk by day and taught dance to his clients in the privacy of their own homes.

Such was the unique method with which he advertised his dance lessons, he very soon became a bit of a national celebrity, teaching dance by mail order, something perhaps looked at with amusement nowadays, but at the time completely revolutionary and nothing quite like it had ever been seen before.

Dancing has always been a popular pastime and lately has seen a resurgence perhaps made more popular by the “dancing with the stars” type TV programs; certainly, as many of the protagonists involved in these TV programs will attest, dancing is not for the unfit, although it is a great way to get fit. Swinging around a dance floor dancing Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Tango as well as more exotic dance styles such as Salsa, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Samba, Jive, Hustle, and Bolero, pretty soon the pounds start to drop off.

The only problem with losing the pounds is losing a few dollars buying a whole new wardrobe to replace the clothes which are now too big to wear, although perhaps a small price to pay.

Taking dancing lessons is fun as well as a fast route to fitness, and most dance studios cater for one to one tuition, although this tends to be a little more expensive, but is perhaps the best way if one is a little shy. As one’s skill and ability improves, joining a dance group or club is not as daunting as it may have first appeared; indeed, it is not unknown for many people to meet their future partners and spouses at a dance club or venue.

Group lessons for dancing enable one to pick up other dancers’ styles and nuances, and do effectively work in promoting different dance styles and variation of patterns; try it, it really is a great way of meeting new people all of whom share a similar interest. Log on to the website of the Arthur Murray dance studios in Ottawa and start developing and tapping those skills, have fun and get fit at the same time. The web address for more info, locations and of course times of opening is http://arthurmurrayottawa.com.