Tag: David Earl Woodbury
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“What Can You Spell with CEILNST?”
Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury Arthur Murray Santa Monica As a ballroom dancer, we are trained to listen to the nuance of the music and expressing that feeling through our dancing. We must hear the highs and lows, the fasts and slows. The beeps, the bops, the stops and the starts. In…
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“Blocking out the Noise”
Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury Arthur Murray Santa Monica The great American Soprano, Renee Fleming, shares the stories of her two meetings with the great diva, Leontyne Price, regarding the skill of not listening to the noise of life. Ms. Fleming was going through some challenges and asked Madam Price, what do…
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“Soar on the Floor in 2024”
Changing Lives through Dancing by David Woodbury Arthur Murray Santa Monica A new year is such a wonderful time. New goals, new beginnings, new hopes and dreams, new opportunities. I remember my magical studio theme before the lockdowns “Seeing Clearly in 2020”. I had an entire year planned on that theme and well, you…
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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…