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Did you know less than 5 percent of American adults participate in physical activity each day. It’s true! Plus, when you consider that only one in three adults receive the recommended amount of physical activity each week, it’s easy to conclude we simply rather do just about anything other than strenuous physical activity. Why? Because…

You’ve put a lot of time and effort — and money! — into planning the perfect wedding reception. There’s one thing left to do: make sure your guests have a wonderful time! Here are some great ideas to get the party started in style. Hire a Great DJ Once you’ve chosen a DJ or band,…

We all have stress in our lives which, funny enough, is a good thing! Stress helps us take on newchallenges and focus when it’s really important. However, as we all know, too much stress can take its toll on the mind and body. If you find yourself tensing up at work, laying awake at night…

In addition to the facts that learning to dance is so much fun, there are myriad health benefits to putting on those dancing shoes and holding your partner tight. One of the most interesting benefits of dance is the way it impacts your brain. It’s completely normal to forget things now and again; we all…

The world of dance is much more than the waltz, rumba, samba and jive. In fact, each of these ballroom dances have deep cultural roots. Here are the stories of some of the typical dances you’ll find in the ballroom and their origins. The Waltz The waltz is known as a graceful, slow, and sweeping…

The majority of people who take the chance and sign up for a free first dance lesson at Arthur Murray don’t know exactly what to expect. Some are nervous. Some worry about feeling embarrassed. But almost everyone can’t wait to get out on the floor and give it a whirl. If you’ve heard that learning…

It’s almost hard to believe! Is it really possible that it’s been 30 years since we first met Johnny Castle and Baby Houseman and fell in love with them, as they fell for each other, in the 1987 film “Dirty Dancing?” Yes, it’s true! While the movie was originally a low-budget summer flick (it was widely…

When was the last time you and your partner let loose together? If you have an occasion coming up, the gift of dance lessons may be just the thing to rev up the magic. (In many cases, according to some longtime Arthur Murray clients) ballroom dancing can help reignite the spark, as well! While you’re mastering swing…

Summer is one of the most popular times to get married and each weekend an average of 44,230 weddings take place all over the country. If you are one of the lucky getting married this summer, it is safe to say that there are plenty of last minute details to figure out before the big day.…

No matter your age or level of experience, dance lessons are a great way to get moving. You shouldn’t feel nervous or intimidated regardless of whether you’re taking up rumba, tango, jive, swing, salsa or any other ballroom dance style. To get you ready, here are some tips for what you should expect from your…