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Why Empty-Nesters Should Turn to Ballroom Dancing
It’s a scenario many parents quickly become familiar with: your children go off to college and you suddenly find yourself with a very free schedule and feelings of sadness. This phenomenon even has a name — Empty Nest Syndrome — because of how common it is. For many, dance classes can help fill that void,…
Read MoreGet in Shape & Lose Weight with Ballroom Dancing!
Unless you are a gym rat, keeping up with an exercise routine can become boring and frustrating. However, when you choose an activity that’s so much fun, you will look forward to burning calories. Ballroom dancing is just the thing for you if you want to get in shape, lose weight (you can burn up…
Read MoreConsidering Taking Ballroom Dance Classes? Here’s 3 Reasons Why You Should!
The experience of taking ballroom dance classes can be inspirational, and the benefits can flow over into other aspects of your life. It’s not only a great, challenging workout, but it has so many additional benefits for dance students of all skill levels. If you’ve been thinking about signing up for ballroom dance classes but…
Read MoreKnow Someone Who Could Use Some Stress Relief?
Who doesn’t, right? It might even be the person who stares back at you in the mirror! If stress relief is what you’re after, looking no further than ballroom dancing. At Arthur Murray, our dance classes, taught by friendly and patient instructors, make the best gift for the person who needs to take some time…
Read MoreDancing Improves Brain Function
A new study found regular dance lessons have immense benefits for seniors. Researchers find balance improves tremendously among dancers. Further, the study revealed dancing helps to boost growth in the hippocampus region of the brain. The year-plus-long study followed seniors who participated in weekly adult dance classes. Results were astonishing! Dancers showed improvements in their…
Read MoreNBC Boston Features Arthur Murray Ballroom Dance Lessons on The Hub
Are you moved by movies like La La Land? Are you tempted by television programs like Dancing with the Stars and World of Dance? Don’t be shy! You can get into the groove of ballroom dancing with the assistance of the patient, experienced instructors at Arthur Murray Boston Area Dance Centers. Arthur Murray Boston was…
Read MoreGet in Shape for the Holidays (So You Can Indulge More!)
With Halloween and all those fun-sized candy bars in the rearview mirror, you are home free from overeating, right? Wrong! The holidays are just around the corner. If you want to indulge (and why not?? You deserve it!) then it’s time to consider ways to tone up. What could be better than a FUN workout…
Read More4 Common Excuses Potential Students Give About Not Dancing
Are you looking to try a new hobby? Are you feeling stuck and want to get a bit more physically active? If so, then consider taking some ballroom dancing classes to get up and get moving! At Arthur Murray, we offer many beginner dance programs. However, we hear it all the time: students are hesitant…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Ballroom Dance
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…
Read MoreLet’s Get this Party Started! Get Your Wedding Guests Out Onto the Dance Floor
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,…
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