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You Don’t Need to be a Professional Dancer
Somewhere in our history we began to believe that you were either a novice or an expert, casually interested or dancing professionally. The invisible and unfortunate barrier halts the potential progress of many current dance students and it is, unequivocally, a myth. We’re going to peel back the layers, apply a heavy dose of logic,…
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20 Tips for Couples Starting Social Dance Lessons – Part 1
Ready to start your dance journey together? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re prepping for your First Dance or just looking for a fun new hobby, these tips will set you up for success!
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Latin Dancing Can Improve Your Timing
There is a single word that can strike fear into the hearts of any dancer: Mambo. Timing, like anything else in your dance program is a learned skill, and some of the best dances for teaching it happen to be of the Latin variety!
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4 Excuses to Ban from Your Next Dance Lesson
As humans, we are prone to making excuses. Maybe not you, but your alter-ego who opts out of most things outside of their comfort zone. So, whether it’s you, or your “excuse-double”, let’s shed some light on some common excuses, add some necessary context, and explore some solutions to make the most of your dance…
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East Coast vs. West Coast Swing: What’s the Difference?
Without clarity, the swing dancers from either side could seem like rival dance gangs – which immediately conjures images of something out of West Side Story. As incredible as the ensuing dance fight might be, we’d prefer to eliminate any barriers to entry to Swing dancing, regardless of the style!
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You Don’t Need a Dance Partner
You need a partner to start Ballroom dance lessons. This is false! Let’s explore new layers of perspective, and pry this anchor of a dance objection off of you for good. After all, there are so many life changing benefits to ballroom dancing that it would be shame to have anything stop you from trying…
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Why Your Arthur Murray Teacher Recommends the Rumba
The Rumba has a special place in your dance development. So let’s dive in and get a better idea for why your Arthur Murray instructor suggested it, some important benefits to learning the dance, and some common misconceptions that will help you make an informed choice going forward.
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Dance Techniques with No Shortcuts
For a “no shortcuts” list of dance techniques, it would be perfectly fair to just write “all of them”, but ironically, that would also be a shortcut. Here are eight dance techniques you will not successfully learn faster with a shortcut.
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The Health Benefits of Ballroom Dancing
Source By Arthur Murray International Why is Ballroom Dancing SO Good For You? The scientific evidence keeps mounting—ballroom dancing is great for the mind and body. And it doesn’t really matter what kind of dancing you do, as long as you are moving your body. At Arthur Murray Dance Studios, we have witnessed the changes…
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How Dance Lessons Can Make Your Wedding First Dance Unforgettable For You and Your Special Guests
Source by By Arthur Murray International Taking dance lessons for a wedding is unlike any other wedding preparation. Dance lessons are 100% fun; they will give you both confidence, on and off the dance floor. Planning a wedding can be stressful for the soon-to-be newlywed couple. Personal lessons for your first dance offer the gift…