Tag: Arthur Murray

  • “Whatever you do, you need courage” 1-8-16

    No 01. Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, January 8, 2016 “Whatever you do, you need courage” “Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are…

  • Grow by Brave Reflection 1-1-16

    No 53. Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, January 1, 2016 Grow by Brave Reflection! “I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.”- Thomas Paine (1737-1809) British-American Writer What happened to the holidays and 2015? It seems as if just…

  • What is your Word for 2016?

    No 52. Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, December 26, 2015 What is your word for 2016? One of our dancers and our friend, Erin Deviny, introduced me to this concept of finding your word for the year. Her word for 2015 was “Unparalleled” and for 2016 is “Risk”. Such powerful words!…

  • I Praise Loudly, I Blame Softly 12-18-15

    No 51. Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, December 18, 2015 “I praise loudly; I blame softly.” – Catherine the Second (1729 – 1796) Russian Empress During the holidays, we are all running crazy with 18 hour days, many fun get togethers, and holiday parties. We have gifts to purchase and wrap,…

  • “The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” 12-11-15

    No 50. Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, December 11, 2015 “The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” – Moliere (Jean Baptiste Poquelin) (1622 – 1673) French Playwright Is life just hard for you sometimes? Do you get thrown a curve now and then? What do you do, what do…

  • Achievement vs Success 12-4-15

    No 49. Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, December 4, 2015 Achievement vs. Success “My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is within you. Success is being praised by others. That…

  • I’m Thankful 11-26-15

    No 48. Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Thursday, November 26, 2015 I’m Thankful I’m thankful that I’m sitting here in the Arthur Murray Dance Center of Santa Monica. We drove by St. Monica Parish tonight where 1000+ were served a hot dinner, and were taken to the “Boutique” for a full set…

  • Perseverance, Experience, Caution and Hope 11-20-15

    No 46. Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, November 20, 2015 Perseverance, Experience, Caution and Hope “If you wish success in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother and hope your guardian genius.”- Joseph Addison(1672-1719) English Writer and Statesman PERSEVERANCE Persistence, by Calvin Coolidge “Nothing…

  • The Four Cornerstones of Character 11-13-15

    No 45. Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, November 13, 2015 The Four Cornerstones of Character “The four cornerstones of character on which this nation was built are: Initiative, Imagination, Individuality and Independence.”- Eddie Rickenbacker (1890 – 1973) American Aviator and Business Executive Why do we go through so many tests? It seems…

  • Finding that Bit of Magic 11-6-15

    No 45. Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, November 6, 2015 Finding that Bit of Magic “I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.” – J.B. Priestley (1894-1984) English Author What…