Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Whether you are thinking about taking dance lessons, have just started, or have been dancing for years, it is important to have a good variety of dances in your program. Many times students come in with a specific dance in mind, and they only want to work on that ONE dance. Although there is nothing …
So You Went to Your Event… What Now?
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Participating in something as incredible as an event or competition is a big deal, and requires a lot of effort from you and your instructor. So you signed up for an event, and went through all of the preparation leading up to it. You took some extra lessons the weeks before, came in early to …
What Stage Are You In? Experiencing the Curve of Learning
Thursday, July 11, 2013 Have you ever found yourself in a slump? No matter what new skill you are trying to achieve, there always comes a point where you feel like you’re not progressing. It can become super frustrating, and at times discouraging. However, what you are experiencing is normal, and a natural stage you are going through. What …
How to Take Your Dancing on Vacation with You
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Just like with any good fitness program, consistency is the key to success. Of course, the same thing is true for your dancing. Being summertime, and with the 4th of July holiday approaching, many of you will be going away on vacation. Don’t put your dancing “on hold” while you’re away, take your dancing with …
How to be the Belle of the Ball – 5 Ways to Get Asked to Dance More Often
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Do you wish you danced more often at parties? Well, what if I told you that YOU have the power to make others want to dance with you? This week I am addressing the popular (yet dreadful) topic of why you are not being asked to dance as much as you’d like. More importantly, I will give you suggestions on …
Change – Resist or Persist
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” – Unknown I’ve learned that change is the only guarantee that we have in our life. So why is it that most people are so afraid of it? Is …
Did You Know…? Part 3
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Which came first, the Mambo or Cha Cha? If you thought that there are similarities between Cha Cha and Mambo, you are right! Believe it or not, the Cha Cha is one of the younger Ballroom dances, and originates from the Mambo. Mambo dates back to the 1930s, and grew most popular in the 50s. …
Busy People Get Things Done – Part 2. Taking the Next Step
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 As a student at Arthur Murray, you have a variety of tools available to help you move toward and achieve your dancing goals. Last week I wrote about the different ways you can maximize your lessons, and shared with you some tricks you can start applying right away (if you missed it, click here to …
Busy People Get Things Done – Part 1. How to Maximize Your Lesson Time
Thursday, May 9, 2013 So you’re taking dance lessons, and you think it’s up to your teacher to do all the work. Well, think again. Your instructor will be working hard during your lesson time, but how much you get out of your lessons is completely up to you. You know the saying, “Busy people get things done?” I …
Did You Know…? Part 2. Arthur Murray Staff Edition
Thursday, May 2, 2013 How much do you know about the staff at AMWH? Well, here are some fun and interesting facts that may surprise you, and maybe even make you chuckle. David 1. Aside from around 100,000 hours of dancing in his life, David has run 19 FULL marathons and over 100 10K’s. 2. Even more surprising, David …
Neerja Saxena – A Student's Journey Through Dance
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 This week I want to share with you a very special student testimony written by our very own, Neerja Saxena. Ballroom dancing for close to 3 years, she reflects back on her dancing journey, from her very first lesson, to her first competition, and looking forward to lifetime of dancing. So here it is, in …
Did You Know…? Part 1. Dancing Facts That Will Surprise You
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 1. Who did the world’s first radio broadcast of live music? No, it wasn’t Rick Dees. Surprisingly, it was Arthur Murray! He received quite a bit of national coverage in 1920 by instigating the world’s first radio broadcast of live dance music. Using students from Georgia Tech, he arranged to have a campus radio station …
Partners For Life – 5 Tips for a Flawless First Dance
Thursday, April 11, 2013 Your wedding day is such a special and exciting day. For most couples, this is the most important day of their lives. So much hard work and preparation goes into every little detail, but what about your wedding dance? Here are some simple tips to help prepare you for the highlight of your special day, …
Goals – Reaching Your Dreams with Small Steps
Thursday, April 4, 2012 Goals are an interesting thing. They are there to help us achieve and be better, yet most of us are afraid to set goals that stretch us, for the fear of not reaching them. Is it more painful to not hit a goal OR is it more painful to not progress? For me it is …
One Friday Night
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 I want to share with you something that I recently stumbled across. Back in ’91, during my senior year of high school, I wrote a report recalling the experience of my very first dance competition at 13 years old… Christy Caswell September 24, 1991 I grew up in dancing all of my life. I can …
What Not to Wear? Clothing that 'Fits' Dancing (Men’s Edition)
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Ok, men, you’re not off the hook. Last week my blog was for the ladies, but you guys have your very own special list of “don’ts”. Do you remember the show, “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”? Of course you don’t, because you men didn’t watch it, your ladies did! What I’m about to share …
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