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  • “The Magic of Dancing”

    “The Magic of Dancing”

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                         Arthur Murray Studio Santa Monica “The Magic of Dancing” When you step onto the dance floor, and your partner holds you, and the music begins, there is truly magic in the air! The connection with your partner, with the sounds of the music, the dance, the steps,…

  • “How to Disarm a Situation”

    “How to Disarm a Situation”

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury  Arthur Murray Santa Monica “How to disarm a situation” I have a lovely friend who is also a mentor to me. She is amazing on so many levels and I truly admire her. Her advice has meant the world to me. Once, I was in a meeting for…

  • “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…

  • “Why Should Couples Dance Together?”

    “Why Should Couples Dance Together?”

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury  Arthur Murray Santa Monica Partnership and Connection Poise, Carriage, Grace and Composure I love teaching couples to dance. You have two people to train and to watch grow. You have two people to laugh with and there is a great chemistry in the air. When you teach a…

  • “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…

  • Week 20 5-19-23 “Two Ballroom Students Who Changed My Life!”

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                        Arthur Murray Santa Monica When I began in 1975 as a student, it was the beginning of a magical life journey for me. I was very young and inexperienced, but I had talent, passion, and I was hungry to learn and grow. At 20 years old, I…

  • “Dancing is Good for Your Heart and Body”

    Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury                                        Arthur Murray Santa Monica I’m not a medical doctor, but I have seen dancing heal a lot of broken hearts and bodies. I’ve had students who had truly bad physical hearts. They had experienced strokes, high blood pressure, fainting spells, open heart surgery(s). Many were on a…

  • “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…

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