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Put Down the Chips and Dip Into Salsa!
Dancing and fun are synonymous. Social dancing, especially cool Latin styles, is a great way to celebrate and have a good time with family and friends. In fact, Salsa dancing, which originated in Cuba in the early 1900s, is a way to celebrate life in Latino cultures. (And, having a bit of rhythm to show…
Read MoreWorld of Dance Wows On-Screen, Prompts Viewers to Take Up Ballroom Dancing
A new episode of World of Dance will reveal who makes it through to the next round or who will inevitably be sent home. All dancers work to wow the judges for that million-dollar prize. Last week we did not see a single dancer go home, leaving this week open to a double elimination, with two teams…
Read MoreCollege Kids Moving Home for the Summer?
Having your kids back from college for summer break is obviously an amazing feeling, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an adjustment. You go from having some free time to feeling like you are stepping back in time to your caregiving role. When your college student first left, it was likely an adjustment, too. You…
Read MoreBallroom Dancing: How Long Before I Get the Hang of It?
When you embrace ballroom dancing for the first time, patience is the most important thing you need to bring with you to the first lesson. (A smile and a great attitude would be nice, too!) You need patience to be able to follow instructions. You need patience to stop yourself from getting overwhelmed. You even…
Read MoreBoost Brain Health with an Activity You’ve Never Considered!
Everyone always stresses the importance of being physically active but many forget the benefits of an active mind. A sedentary lifestyle can be harmful to your body as well as your brain. Recent studies have shown that an inactive brain has decreased function compared to an active one. It makes sense that decreased brain function…
Read MoreLooking for Romance? Dance!
Winter is in the rearview mirror and spring is here! It’s time to take up a new activity and we suggest the you learn to dance — for the romance of it! Yes, indeed, dancing is an incredibly romantic activity. After so many months cooped up in the house, why not get out and celebrate…
Read MoreAttention Grooms: Are You Ready for Your First Dance?
It’s a moment many women dream about and many men dread. When the moment comes and you are introduced for the first time as “Mr. and Mrs,” you both will need to put on your smiles and take to the dance floor. Arthur Murray Dance Centers wants to make sure you are ready! Don’t worry,…
Read More4 Ways to Get Out of a Ho-Hum Rut
Do you ever feel like you’re in a rut, with everyday feeling like the one before? You get up, get dressed, go to work, eat dinner and watch TV. It’s time to climb out of that rut and do something for yourself! You’ll feel revitalized and ready to take on the world. It can all…
Read MoreGive 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…
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