Tag: Tango

  • Recreating Yourself 9-19-14

    No 37 Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, September 19, 2014 Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. — George Bernard Shaw How to create a new you? It can be through dancing and dancing can give you the courage to make the changes in your life that are…

  • 8-26-14 Tip From Gaby Last week’s top pick of the 30 Day Dance Challenge for me was: Cindy Long’s and Brent Smith on using the spine. Cindy’s exercise teaches you how to shape and keep your frame, from closed dance position to promenade. Brent Smith’s exercise rotated your spine as your foot brushes underneath your…

  • Dear Gaby 7-22-14 Good Posture

      Tip from Gaby   Great reasons to develop good posture: 1) Efficiency Your legs and feet will work better while you dance, You will have more ease and flow from step to step. 2) Presence You will look and feel better on and off the dance floor, in the boardroom, at the gym, or…

  • How to be Strong in Heart and Strong in Dancing 7-11-14

    David Earl Woodbury No 28 Changing Lives through Dancing Friday, July 11th, 2014 How to be Strong in Heart and Strong in Dancing! Do not be afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact. — William James (1842-1910) American Philosopher and Psychologist Why is ballroom, partnership…

  • 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…

  • Tips from Gaby 3-4-14, Gabriela’s Birthday Today!

    Happy Birthday To Gabriela!!!! Dear Gaby – An advice column for dancers Groups Classes Many of our new students always say: “I don’t think we are ready for a group class.”   Gaby’s advice: The sooner you attend a group class the better! One of the fastest ways to improve on you dancing skills is…

  • 2-11-14 Dear Gaby, Tips for Ballroom Dancers “Polishing the Stone”

    Gabriela Young – Franchisee 2-11-14 “Polishing the Rock” Not too long ago, I was talking to an artist friend who is a sculptor. I asked her “How do you know what the rock you’re sculpting is going to be?” She told me that when she starts working and polishing the rock that she does not…

  • 2-7-14 Adding Style and Technique to Your Dancing

    David Earl Woodbury – Franchisee No 7: Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, November 7, 2014 Adding Style and Exciting Technique to Your Dancing! After thinking about this all week, I can’t write it…at all. I think and believe this. If you don’t have a full, heart-felt laugh on every dance lesson…