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The advice Arthur Murray gives us from his book How to Become a Good Dancer (1947 Edition) – Accents in the Waltz, is just the start of teaching one musicality. This is one of my favorite things on which to coach people, as it is where becoming a good dancer begins. Read on and see what you think. Accents in …
So you think you know how to waltz, right? Because everybody who thinks they can dance, before they’ve had lessons, thinks they know about waltz. But did you know the HISTORY of waltz? Here’s what Arthur Murray tells us: “The history of the Waltz can be followed back through more than four hundred years. As early as the sixteenth century …
We have hundreds of men and women who come in to learn to dance every year. One of the first things they say is that the ladies are always leading. Here’s why. Most women are more knowledgeable about dance than their counterparts, and they are so eager to dance that they end up dragging their partners around. Do you think the …
“Why Should I Learn that Ballroom Dance?” It’s a question all teachers have heard, and you’ve probably asked it yourself-What dances do we need to learn to be a good dancer, and how do they benefit us? In this week’s blog, I want to outline some of the dances that I feel are essential to our learning in becoming …
Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 Here are some more dance facts that may surprise you… Guess which controversial Radio/TV personality took lessons at Arthur Murray? In the current season of America’s got Talent, Howard Stern mentioned that he had taken lessons at an Arthur Murray Dance Center! And for those ‘Psych’ fans out there, in Season 5 when Gus took tap dancing …
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 …
Friday, February 8, 2013 Ok, we’re here, our 100th blog! Wow, how can this be?! You have become my family, friends, critiques and idea givers. Thank you all for these past two years. The Weighing of the Heart was an Ancient Egyptian ritual. After death, the deceased’s heart was weighed on the scales of truth and justice, against the …
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 …