Tag: Swing

  • “What Dances to Learn”

    “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…

  • “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…

  • Freedom; Justice; Honor; Duty; Mercy; Hope 7-22-16

    No 30 Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, July 22, 2016 “All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom; justice; honor; duty; mercy; hope.”- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British Politician I found out that I’m a bit old fashioned. I arrive at the Arthur…

  • No 39. Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, September 18, 2015 An Amazing Week! Usually I give you several great quotes from a wonderful week of reading and study. But today I have to write about my week. Last Saturday, I was Co-Chair for the stages of the Wellbeing Buy Local Festival…

  • The Holidays 12-23-14 Gabriela Young

    Tip from Gaby “The Holidays” It seems like at this time of year a lot of people start to feel sick maybe even a little tired and overwhelmed by all the things that have to get done, timeout guys! Dancing this time of year provides good health from over eating so you don’t feel tiered…

  • More Passion than Problems 11-28-14

    No 47 Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, November 28, 2014 More Passion than Problems When I am dancing, I am happy and healthy. When I am dancing nothing hurts and there is no pressure in my life. Time stops when I dance, and when I continue to dance, time reverses and…

  • The Truth About Dancing 11-21-14

    No 46 Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, November 21, 2014 The truth about dancing…It’s good for you! When I am dancing, I am happy and healthy. When I am dancing nothing hurts and there is no pressure in my life. Time stops when I dance, and when I continue to dance,…

  • Dear Gaby: Recipe for losing weight 4-15-14

    Gabriela Young 4-15-14 Dear Gaby An advice column for dancers Tip from Gaby Recipe for losing weight: Swing Lindy Hop, Samba, Cha Cha , Salsa (not the kind you eat LOL), Quick Step, Two Step. These dances will keep your heart rate up. If you want to lose weight, I recommend adding these dances to…

  • Tips for Gentlemen 4-11-14

            Gabriela Young   4-11-14 Dear Gaby An advice column for dancers Tip of the day: Women love a man who can dance Despite what you may think, dancing is going to sneak up on you in some sort of social situation whether you like it or not, like at a party.…

  • 4-4-14 “The Time Machine”

    David Earl Woodbury No 15 Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, April 4, 2014 The Time Machine Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, “This is the real me,” and when you have found that…