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Give Mom the Gift of Happiness and Dance Lessons!
When it comes to buying something special for Mother’s Day, you’ve got an online world of ideas at your fingertips. But, the one thing you want for your mom, more than anything else, is to put a smile on her face. You want your gift to make her happy! Did you know that scientists have…
Read MoreAthletes Take Center Stage for Ballroom Fun on “Dancing with the Stars”
If you are like many people, you love settling in on the couch for the next episode of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS). Instead of turning their noses up at ballroom dancing, they are now eagerly tuning in to see their favorite celebrities bring fancy dancing alive on the small screen. For 25 seasons, DWTS…
Read MoreA Great Gift for Mother’s Day! Take Dance Lessons Together!
We’ve all heard the old saying: “What do you get for the person who has everything?” This age-old line is alive and well when it comes to Mother’s Day. Mom (or your wife – the mother to your children!) is the most important person in your life. You want to get them something that really…
Read MoreCan You Tiptoe Through the Tulips?
OK, we admit, there may not be much of a reason to go dancing through your garden, but spring is the perfect time to learn to dance. It’s been a long, cold winter and Boston and surrounding areas are finally seeing signs of spring. At Arthur Murray, we invite you to stop spring cleaning your…
Read MoreMay I Have This Dance…for the Rest of Your Life?
Your wedding day will be a day to remember, that’s for sure! With all the planning and praying, we certainly hope you have the day of your dreams. However, when it’s all said and done, the main thing lovebirds are left with after the wedding is their memories. A particular memory that many couples want…
Read MoreHey Couch Potatoes! It’s Spring! Let’s Dance!
The winter months are dreary, cold, and kind of miserable in a lot of ways. When it’s cold and icy, most people stay in. They don’t want to go do anything besides cuddle under a blanket. But now that spring is here, everything is bright and warm! It’s time to start having fun outdoors and…
Read MoreThe Most Important Way to Become a Better Dance Partner
It takes two to tango, we know this. But the most important part of being half of a couple is to work together. Not everyone comes to each situation with the same mindset or skills. Quite frankly, as it relates to ballroom dancing, one partner may be a bit more coordinated and the other may…
Read MoreNo Time to Travel? Dancing Will Take You Around the World
Don’t you wish you could be on vacation everyday? Most people would love the time to travel and learn about the world around us. Alas, pesky things like work and school and family get in the way of just packing up and jumping on a jet plane. At Arthur Murray, we have a secret! Ballroom…
Read MoreDo you suffer from osteoarthritis? Try Ballroom Dancing!
OA, or osteoarthritis, is a condition that impacts more than 27 million Americans. In fact, it’s the most common form of arthritis in the United States and, ask anyone who suffers from OA, it’s VERY painful. People with osteoarthritis experience wear and tear on their bones; the cartilage tissue (the stuff that protects the end…
Read MoreFour Fears that Keep People Off the Dance Floor
When is the last time you willingly signed up to do something you were afraid to do? Exactly. It’s human nature to fear the unknown and to back away from it. When it comes to phobias, some might suggest there are several that people associate with dancing. These include “feeling exposed” in front of others,…
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