Arthur Murray Santa Monica Blog

  • “May the Eyes of Your Hearts be Enlightened”

    “May the Eyes of Your Hearts be Enlightened”

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                       Arthur Murray Santa Monica One of my favorite scriptures from Ephesians Chapter 1 “May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope…

  • “Who Gives to the Giver?” 

    “Who Gives to the Giver?” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                       Arthur Murray Santa Monica We are very blessed to have so many students at Arthur Murray Santa Monica who are in giving service professions. Sports Acupuncturists, Massage therapist, Facialists,…

  • “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…

  • “What will the future hold for you?” 

    “What will the future hold for you?” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                       Arthur Murray Santa Monica Recently, I was remembering my father’s life. Born in 1909 in Atlanta, GA, daddy lived to 94 and his mind was sharp, and he was…

  • “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,…

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