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  • “What was the Best Part of your Lesson Today?” 

    “What was the Best Part of your Lesson Today?” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                       Arthur Murray Santa Monica We are so blessed at our school to have many couples. Many take lessons for their weddings, the couple’s first dance, Mother-Son and Father-Daughter dances.…

  • “My Anchor in the Storm” 

    “My Anchor in the Storm” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                       Arthur Murray Santa Monica After so many years with Arthur Murray, 48 in October, I can truly say that Ballroom Dancing and my life at Arthur Murray has been…

  • “It is a Calamity to Not Dream” 

    “It is a Calamity to Not Dream” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                       Arthur Murray Santa Monica “The tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goals, the tragedy lies in not having any goals to reach. It isn’t a…

  • “Enjoy the Journey” 

    “Enjoy the Journey” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                       Arthur Murray Santa Monica Writer and philosopher Robert Pirsig on Enjoying the Journey: “Mountains should be climbed with as little effort as possible and without desire. The reality of…

  • “My Coffee Thermos” 

    “My Coffee Thermos” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                        Arthur Murray Santa Monica Several years ago, I purchased two metal water bottles from Amazon, and I have refilled them a kagillion times, and I have avoided using thousands…

  • “Apathy can be overcome by enthusiasm” 

    “Apathy can be overcome by enthusiasm” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                       Arthur Murray Santa Monica “Apathy can be overcome by enthusiasm, and enthusiasm can be aroused by two things: first, an idea which takes the imagination by storm; and second,…

  • “Failure is Experience” 

    “Failure is Experience” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                       Arthur Murray Santa Monica “In Silicon Valley, Failure is experience. Now, if you fail at everything, that’s different. But a failure is a mark of experience more than anything”…

  • “Never Regret Starting Too Early. Always Regret Starting Too Late” 

    “Never Regret Starting Too Early. Always Regret Starting Too Late” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                       Arthur Murray Santa Monica As the new student director, I am privileged to chat with many wedding couples. Their energy is infectious and full of hopes and dreams. After…

  • “Motivation in Life turns into Momentum” 

    “Motivation in Life turns into Momentum” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                       Arthur Murray Santa Monica When I was a young dancer, I always wanted to be in the middle of the action. I was never afraid nor was I intimidated.…

  • “The Price of Admission” 

    “The Price of Admission” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                       Arthur Murray Santa Monica The Price of Admission is something I have written and spoken about for years now. The premise is this: You meet the love of your…

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