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There are 60 minutes in a hour, 24 hours in a day, and 7 days a week. I know you all already knew that but that equates to 10,080 minutes in a week. That is 10,080 minutes we work, eat, sleep, and learn. When we are learning something new, it is important that more of those precious minutes are dedicated …
With the hustle and bustle of life, and how busy people are these days, it’s the little things that keep us motivated and feeling good. We need to remember to take care of ourselves, to be the best version of ourselves. Here are a few of my favorites I’ve reflected on this week. 1) Rest – Remember giving your body …
Although we have so much to be thankful for year round, there seems to be something so special about the Holidays that causes us to do more reflecting. I thought it would be so interesting to hear about all of the different things that people feel thankful for in their lives and to share it with you. This week we …
Strong frame! Eyes up! Head left! You’ve entered some competitions and your teacher hasn’t been shy about beating the steps, timing, footwork and even flashy arm styling into you. Working so hard on perfecting all of these is great, but now you need to transition to the social dance floor where space is at a minimum. Outside of the …
Your Facebook profile picture is of you and your teacher, not you and your spouse You find yourself practicing while in the produce aisle You’re more excited about rhinestone jewelry than real jewelry You own a tie that has rhinestones on it You own more dance shoes than regular shoes You spent more money on your 1st Ball gown …
Congratulations, you are learning to dance! To make your experience more enjoyable and successful, I am going to share with you Items Every Dancer Should Own. These items do not discriminate. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced dancer, owning the proper things are important to your experience as well as others. You’ll see what I mean as …
This week I’d like to share with you something that we give to our new students when they begin on their dance journey. It’s great to read that dancing is something that is fun, and oh so good for you. Dancing Promotes Better Health Because… Dancing helps with weight control: Only through some sort of regular exercise can we avoid …
As Showcase ends and the next event begins, it got me thinking, what contributes to making us happy with our results? And you know what the answer is? A lot of things Anytime we learn something new, whether it’s dancing, golf, tennis, we put ourselves in a vulnerable position. We might fear looking uncoordinated, not learning as fast as we …
Immediately following a big competition is the best time to reflect on what to focus on next. Unique Dance-O-Rama Competition is one the biggest with over 12,000 entries this year. We are in a gorgeously decorated ballroom and get to experience amazing dancing, energy, and costumes. Being able to judge at this competition is truly an honor because of the …
Being in the dance industry for 24 years, I always get a great reaction when I tell people what I do for a living. It’s always – that’s so cool, that’s interesting, what a fun job, and all of those are true. After that, I get interesting comments as to why they wouldn’t be able to learn to dance. I am …
We are so fortunate to have a system that keeps us striving and reaching for the best! One of those ways is the Traveling Consultant program. Our Coaches are amazing in so many aspects of dance. They would not be brought into the studio unless they have been through the trenches themselves and have received top recognition for their work. …
I’ve always enjoyed spending time being involved in other places that have a similar philosophy as what you would experience at Arthur Murray. I don’t want to be a cynic, but finding businesses these days that have excellent customer service, and an uplifting environment is more rare than I’d like to admit. When I do get to experience these things, …
I’ve taught a lot of new students how to dance, and most go through the same ups and downs. It’s easy to feel discouraged during the first stages of learning. Here is my advice for new people who are just starting out their dance journey. Accept compliments and acknowledge your growth. Learning to dance is awkward for everyone. Your teacher …
Every New Year we have people coming in with their New Year’s resolution of learning to dance. On the first Friday evening of January Patricia and her friends stood outside of the large glass window of the Arthur Murray Dance Center in Woodland Hills. After several minutes of watching one of our practice sessions, Patricia was the only one of …
Spoken from the heart, a true testament of the positivity that dance can bring to a person’s life, regardless of their circumstances. “Dancing had always been something I wanted to do. I took that desire to another level by enrolling at Arthur Murray Dance Studio when my daughters were old enough and less dependent on me. My married life …
It’s been a while since I’ve shared an excerpt from Arthur Murray’s book How to Become a Good Dancer. I particularly like what he wrote in the history of the dances because it is nice to understand where the dances we learn come from. Now remember, when Arthur Murray references the Rumba it is coming from his book that was …