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No 7: Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, December 20, 2013 Dancing Through the Holidays! A time of grace, rebirth, faith, hope and renewal. What a wonderful time of year, my favorite of all seasons. The gleam in everyone’s eye, the wonderful greetings, the giving attitudes, everyone is at their best at…

12-17-13 Dear Gaby An advice column for dancers Helpful Dancing Etiquette Tips for Men Do dance with several partners at a dance—and always with your hostess at least once. Do practice good sportsmanship by not monopolizing a single partner on the dance floor. Lead your partner smoothly through the crowd, being careful that hands or elbows…

No 6: Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, December 13, 2013 Shed Your Coat! I had a dream the other night. I was walking forward with a heavy coat of worry and doubt and fear, and I looked up. I saw a great light and felt warmth and just let the coat…

Dear Gaby An advice column for dancers Practice makes perfect . This is generally true, practicing can get you closer to your dance goals. It’s like anything in life, if we wish to master or just improve on any one skill, a little time and effort goes a long way. When we are consistent with…

No 5: Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, December 6, 2013 Angels In Our Midst! Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 We are in the season of angels. We see them on cards, at Macy’s, on beautifully decorated trees, and on…

12-3-13 Dear Gaby An advice column for dancers Dance is my one thing. I have tried everything else in life, but when I tried dancing I became a different person. You don’t have to worry about anything while dancing; you just float in your own little world.  I hope when people dance that they’ll realize that it’s…

No 4: Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, November 29, 2013 Jump Start Your Dancing! Now we are into the Holidays! Wow, and it seems as if it’s here so quickly! Does it seem as if time truly flies by to you? For me, it seems as if just yesterday we were looking…

          An advice column for dancers I am so grateful for all the teachers and mentors in my life! Basically, that would be YOU and anyone else I come in contact with. Dancing offers many lessons for life. From learning how to be a good partner with another person to moving…

No 3: Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, November 22, 2013 Giving Thanks! Thank you. Thank you to all of you who have made our dreams come true opening up the new Santa Monica Arthur Murray Dance Center. Thanks to Robert and Christy Melgoza who gave us five wonderful years of training…

11-19-13 Dear Gaby An advice column for dancers A dance teacher helps their students find a song in their hearts, the beat in their feet, and a passion for life… Thank You, Gabriela Young