I found this list in the 1947 revised edition of Arthur Murray’s book How to Become a Better Dancer. I think these 6 tips will truly help you become a better dancer, just as Arthur Murray promises. It is so amazing how his concepts still stand the test of time almost 70 years later! Read on; I’m sure you will …
Be Your Best!
Be Your Best I never know where my next inspiration is going to come from. I often ask myself, “What do I want to write about this week?” “What do I think might inspire you – my readers?” Every day my eyes and ears are open to learn and to grow. This week, all the Arthur Murray Studios in …
How to Become a Good Dancer Part 1
I have a gem of a book written by the man, Arthur Murray himself. I am very excited to share his wise words from a book titled, “How to Become a Good Dancer.” This will be the first in a series of concepts that I believe have stood …
The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Focus During Dance Class
We know it is so easy to let your mind wander during dance class or anything for that matter, so improving your focus will improve how much information you will be able to take in. Here are some distractions that can hinder learning experience: 1. Are you distracted from people walking into the Ballroom? 2. Are you thinking about the …
The Positive Effects of Good Posture
“The Positive Effects of Good Posture” This week we are going to explore the oh so very important subject of Posture. I was so fortunate to be a part of dancing from an early age where posture was something that was concentrated on everyday. Remember your mom saying, “stand up straight,” and “don’t slouch at the dinner table?” Well, …
Sometimes The Bad Makes The Good Even Better
Friday, April 19, 2013 “Sometimes the bad makes the good even better.” This phrase came from our student, Yuliya. We were chatting and she said this in passing and gave me permission to use it in my blog. What does this mean? This is what has come to my mind and heart. We want our lives to be right. …
Leadership Through Service
Friday, March 22, 2013 This past week I had the honor of coaching in Northern California with the Arthur Murray families of Livermore, Hayward, Redwood City and Walnut Creek. These are some of the top studios in the world, and the owners, Chris & Daisey Lynam, are dedicated to their students, staff, family, and each other. What a pleasure …
Playing the Same Old Tapes?
Friday, March 8, 2013 OK, so you miss an exit on the freeway, or you spill a cup of coffee on your good white rug in your bedroom. You scrape your left rear fender on a steel pole, a bill is overdue, an appointment is missed, or you’re running late. What do you say to yourself? “You’re so stupid”, …