Category: Pandemic

  • “Is It The Right Thing To Do?”

    “Is It The Right Thing To Do?”

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                   Arthur Murray Santa Monica “You have the right to do and say anything. It does not mean it’s the right thing to do!” Today we live in a rough and tumble world. The pandemic changed everything for everyone throughout the whole world. For all of us who…

  • “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?”

    “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?”

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                 Arthur Murray Santa Monica Dancing at Arthur Murray is a happy, fun part of life. It is the great escape. Dancing heals the body, soul and spirit. Dancing puts you in the present moment free of anxiety of the past and worry about the future. Dancing is…

  • “Eat on Your Best China”

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                               Arthur Murray Santa Monica During the Northridge earthquake in 1994, I remember being violently jolted awake and then discovering that my home was full of broken glass, cracks, and chaos. I remember reaching for my flashlight on my bed stand, only to find the stand had been thrown…

  • “The Price of Admission”

    “The Price of Admission”

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                        Arthur Murray Santa Monica Ever been around someone who just drove you nuts? Is there is just something about them that drives you bonkers and irritates you? The way they speak and what they say to you and to others. They way they look. Their grammar. The…

  • “Three Things That Keep You From Dancing” 

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury – Arthur Murray Santa Monica The three major causes of illness are: Fear Anger Depression (Sadness) Why do I write about such a sad, dark subject? Well, for most people, the past three years have been very challenging. At home, work, school, worship, health, career, family and friendships. All…

  • An Unposted Blog from 4-10-20 – Great Enthusiasm! (Posted 6-17-20)

    4-10-20 “I’ve Found Some Joy in These Dark Times!”   “The great end of art is to strike the imagination with the power of a soul that refuses to admit defeat even in the midst of a collapsing world.” – Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 – 1900) German philosopher   First, a huge thank you for all our…