Arthur and Kathryn Murray - Founders The history of the Arthur Murray Dance Studios began in 1912 with Arthur himself. Arthur invented and pioneered many mainstays of ballroom dancing; using 'footsteps' to describe patterns, teaching people through a formal syllabus, and consistently researching the most emergent dances. With his wife, Kathryn, Arthur created a trusted and recognized name that now spans 250 studios in 19 countries. His belief that dancing can truly change people's lives continues in those studios, and the one in Pasadena is no different.

Sheila Richardson - Franchisee Sheila began her life with Arthur Murray in 1970, where she trained, taught, loved and learned everything about the dance business. She has personally trained thousands of amateur students and hundreds of professionals. She has also won numerous awards as a dancer and a teacher. Her real pride comes from being an entrepreneur, from purchasing the Riverside studio in 1973 to being where she is today, directing the Redlands, Temecula, and Pasadena Arthur Murray Dance Studios into the best places to learn to dance!

Russ Richardson - Franchisee Russ started in 1975 as a student. After winning competitions as an amateur, he entered a teacher training program, and became an instructor in 1976. Russ progressed in, specializing in teaching new students, becoming head of the new student department, then supervisor and now manager. Currently, he is the marketing director and administrator. He also manages the structure and logistics at the studio that has stayed in the top 10 worldwide in the last 10 years.

George Estrada - Studio Director George grew up with dancing in his life. At the age of 14, George was inspired by the movie 'Dance with Me!' to start taking dance lessons. He started with Hip Hop and Jazz. He then found the love of ballroom dancing. Since then he's enjoyed sharing his passion of dance with everyone! Accolades: 2010 - Top Specialist/Top Counselor 2010 - Top Instructor(Global Teaching Challenge) 2009 - Top Counselor 2008 - Top Counselor 2007 - Top Counselor 2007-08 - Top 20% Counselors 2005-06 - Top 20% Specialist

Adrianne Rigez - Instructor Adrianne began dancing at a young age. She first discovered her love for dance in the families’ kitchen dancing tango with her father. Throughout her youth she continued dancing and performing through gymnastics and as a member of her high schools marching band color-guard before realizing her love of all things ballroom. ACCOLADES: 2010 - Future Champ Finalist: 3rd Place Rhythm

Kristi Kellogg - Specialist Like Nietzsche, Kristi considers each day lost in which she doesn’t dance. Kristi has been dancing for as long as she can remember. She began her career as a jazz dancer, but soon found herself in ballet and ballroom classes as well. She quickly became addicted to Latin dance. Throughout college and graduate school, she was a principal member of one of the most prestigious salsa companies in Los Angeles. Her love affair with dancing spills over into every aspect of her life, so much that for her Master’s thesis, Kristi wrote a historical fiction novel chronicling the rise of mambo in 1950s New York. In short, Kristi loves anything having to do with dance—performing it, researching it, and, of course, teaching it!

Kristen Aparicio - Office Manager Kristen has been part of the Arthur Murray Pasadena family since our studio's first steps. She has always had dance in her life including cheerleading, jazz, hip hop, and now ballroom! She is the big smile that greets you walking in and verifying your appointment as you dance out!