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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 …
Oprah isn’t the only one that has a list of favorite things (though that is one of my favorite things). My goal on this week’s blog is to share things that help me to enjoy the little things in life. Maybe you will find inspiration in one of my favorite things to make your day better. Some of these things …
10. We have an excuse to get all dressed up 9. So we can find our waistline (and) 8. The gym is no fun 7. To feel like a Princess and find a Prince Charming 6. To dance like the stars 5. All the male teachers are so hot (my male teachers made me mention this)! 4. To forget/get past …
A clean slate can start anytime. We don’t have to wait until the New Year, Monday, or the end of the month to start working towards our new goals. I urge you to do it now. Dare to be different. Start on a Friday or in the middle of the month. Or get really crazy and start halfway through the …
Why Should I Learn that Latin Dance? – The Sequel Here is the second part to my blog on the benefits we can get from learning certain dances. Last week I covered the ballroom dances-Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Viennese Waltz, so this time let’s do the Latin dances. Those are the dances that have a consistent, underlying Afro-Cuban …
Did You Know…? Part 6 1. That “new” fad dance you want to learn … is it really new? Dances are always coming in and out of style. As a teacher, I’ve watched many dances come and go, and come again. One notable dance that I remember teaching in the 90’s was the Lambada. Its popularity did not last long, …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 As I read and prepare for staff training meetings, I am often pleasantly surprised at how much I learn and grow as a business owner, and a mom. The book in question this week is “The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey”. This brilliant book from Kenneth Blanchard, William Oncken, Jr., and Hal Burrows is …
Friday, February 1, 2013 Wow, next week is my 100th blog!!! What a thrill this has been to write, and hopefully be an inspiration to others. To tell you the truth, this has changed my life. I have written about J. Clair and Troy Woodbury, my family, my 36 years with Arthur Murray Studios, good health, rough surgeries, success, …
Friday, January 25, 2013 “Why am I here?” “Where am I going in my life?” “What will I be doing in the future?” “What do I do next?” “Who can give me answers, who can I talk to?” “How do I move forward in my life?” “Can someone help me change and start a new life?” Yes, there are …
Friday, January 18, 2013 Lou and Joyce Gray were a couple I taught in Pheonix for almost nine years! I taught them from beginners to their Arthur Murray Gold Program. They were brilliant and I still stay in touch with their daughter. Lou owned a construction company and Joyce was a mom. They were like family to me. I’ll …
Friday, January 11, 2013 Wow, I’m excited! I have been back to the gym, been back to Weight Watchers, entered a 10K, and I’m dancing my little tootsies off! This is going to be a great year. Last week we spoke about changing our attitudes and I thought about it all week. The only way to have a new …
Friday, January 4, 2013 Happy New Year to you all! Ok, today I stepped on the scales then went on a run. I’m back to my healthy eating regime and packing my gym bag for those after studio visits to the pool and working on my abs. As I write this, I am filled with a new focus and strength. …
Friday, December 28, 2012 You’re not going to believe this, but here are my New Year’s Resolutions: 1. I gained 10 pounds in the Fall, now off they go! 2. Return to the gym regularly and get in Great Shape! 3. Have a Good Attitude and Count my Blessings Daily! 4. Live each day in good service to others, …
Thursday, December 20, 2012 The 2012 phenomenon comprises a range of beliefs that a catastrophic transformation will occur on December 21, 2012.This date is regarded as the end-date of time on the Mayan calendar. Scholars agree that most of these predictions are misrepresentations and they reject the various proposed doomsday scenarios. The press has had a field day of …
Friday, December 14, 2012 From the Author, Stephen Viscusi, Bulletproof Your Job, comes the idea of how to keep your job in these turbulent times. One of the secrets he stated was: Be Easy, Be Visible, Be Useful, Be Ready. This statement hits such a resounding note in my heart and mind that I have made it a part …
Friday, December 7, 2012 Growing up in Nashville, TN in the 50’s, we just thought people were nice or nasty, happy or sad, crazy or quiet. We thought of people as being helpful or being a hindrance. We knew to stay away from the grumpies, and hang around the fun people. We all knew someone who could help us …