Category: Dancing Blogs
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“A Dancer’s Bags”
Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury Arthur Murray Santa Monica Have you ever walked into a dance studio and watched the dancers enter? You always know them because they have on so many clothes to stay warm and they have at least to gigantic bags on them, perhaps a drink in their hand,…
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“What Dances to Learn”
Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury Arthur Murray Santa Monica Even if you are a seasoned dancer, there is always a question about what dances you should learn, perfect, and perform. About 20 years ago I finally found my favorite dance, the Viennese Waltz, and have stayed with that one. Did you know…
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“How to Take a Breath”
Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury Arthur Murray Santa Monica Many years ago I was competing in a professional dance competition. Our own professional teachers were competing at the same event and they were the reigning United Stated 10-Dance Champions. Talk about pressure. When we came off the floor from our first round,…
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“Secrets to Becoming a Great Ballroom Dancer”
Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury Arthur Murray Santa Monica The first secret to becoming a great ballroom dancer is to just get started. Is your health good? Do you have a bit of time and tuition? Do you have a pep in your step? Then just start lessons at Arthur Murray and…
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“Prepare to Dance in January”
Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury Arthur Murray Santa Monica Most folks start making a New Year’s Resolution just about now. From exercising more, losing weight, learning to cook, reading daily, or being more successful at work. We all have goals and dreams in the new year. My goal is to have the…
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“Thankful for Ballroom Dancing”
Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury Arthur Murray Santa Monica It’s Thanksgiving Week or 2023! Wow, I am ever thankful for my dancing and for my many years with Arthur Murray! Why am I thankful? First, I found my life’s work at 18 as a student, then pro at 19. I have stayed…
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“How to Take Dance Lessons”
Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury Arthur Murray Santa Monica First Lessons for New Students First, schedule and experience your introductory lesson. Enroll on your first package of lessons. Pull out your calendar and plan for 1 to 2 private lessons a week, and at least one group and party. If your schedule…
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“Dance Your Way Through the Holidays in 2023”
Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury Arthur Murray Santa Monica Oh my goodness, Halloween is over! It’s cold and it’s dark at 5:30 PM. We still have 60 more days of shorter days until December 21st at the Winter Solstice! The Halloween candy is almost gone, and Christmas is in every store. Because…
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“You Must Do What You Think You Cannot Do!” quote of Eleanor Roosevelt
Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury Arthur Murray Santa Monica Sometimes I just don’t think I can do it. It’s just too much, too hard, and beyond me. The tasks ahead are overwhelming, and I do not have the strength and the energy to go forward. I’ve probably been up every hour the…
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“Our 10th Year Anniversary!”
Changing Lives Through Dancing Blog by David Woodbury of Arthur Murray Santa Monica Ten years of Arthur Murray in Santa Monica have flown by! Where did they go? Suddenly, we’re hosting our 10-year anniversary party welcoming the Santa Monica Chamber, the City of Santa Monica, Downtown Santa Monica, Staff and Students! This great celebration has…