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Betty Shoup was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in March 2015. At her physician’s recommendation, she began taking dance classes with Arthur Murray Thousand Oaks shortly thereafter. For centuries it has been known that dancing is a very beneficial activity in regards of health. A major study has added to the growing evidence that stimulating one’s mind by dancing can ward off …
How to get the most value out of your dance lesson? Dancing is a skill that everyone has the ability to acquire. Every one of us however, has a different goal and a different vision for their dancing. Some want to simply master the basics to feel comfortable in a social setting, while others want to take it to the …
Use It or Lose it Arthur Murray International, our parent company sent out a release a few months ago, and I just had to share it with all of you! If you have ever wondered why you should start dancing, (or continue dancing for that matter) here is a synopsis of the release and what facts and figures pertain to …
Three of the most positive benefits you will gain from Dancing!!!! Growing up in the dance world was amazing and quite frankly one of the most rewarding and beneficial steps I have taken in my journey of life. Dancing is not just a skill but also a lifestyle and a method to express our feelings. Dancing can be how …
“Tony and Pam’s Story “ Every so often, we like to assign our couples a questionnaire to remind them, and us, about why they began taking dance lessons, why they love to dance, and why they continue dancing together at our studio. This week we asked Tony and Pam Lopez to fill out a questionnaire and felt compelled to share …
Events, and why you should attend them! I am constantly asked what got me into dancing, why I love it so much, and what has kept me in it for these many years. Events! It’s all about the events! What got me into this business were the events. The opportunity for travel in this company is amazing. You can travel …
For Valentine’s Day this year we asked everyone who came into the studio to write on a paper heart why they love to dance. We got so many great responses that we just have to share with the world what they said. Everyone learns to dance for different reasons and the benefits we reap are also very different at times. …
Reasons Why Love +Dancing = Perfect Match It’s February, the “Month of Love”; the time when everyone is seeking ways to show their significant other the millions of ways they love them. Valentine’s Day is this week. It’s a time when we want to go out dancing because we get to hold each other. As we celebrate the second-busiest …
Why You Should Keep “Running” After An Event by Joanne Scott Competitor magazine, a Running and jogging fitness magazine released an article in October of 2013 titled “Time Off After a Marathon, Or Keep On Running?” In it describes whether one should take time off after a strenuous event, take it easier, or continue running. “Many elite runners follow the …
Why dancing should NOT be at the top of your New Year’s Resolution List #2 Happy New Year to everyone! Here is the rest of how you can help achieve your New Year’s Goals (or Resolutions if you are set on that terminology) Resolutions are out there, and every year we all feel compelled by an outside force to keep …
Why Dancing should NOT be at the top of your New Year’s Resolution List! Welcome to the time of the year when we start wrapping up what we liked (or didn’t like) of the outgoing year, and start focusing on the things we want and need from the coming year. Some of us make resolutions, others make promises, some …
Great Holiday Dance Music and Tips by Edwin Cabrera With Thanksgiving well behind us, you know what that means: Hanukkah starts in less than a week, Christmas is in fewer than 16 days, and the shopping, gift giving, traveling, eating, and parties are in full swing! With the onset of holiday parties, you must be wondering what songs are great …
The Gift of Dancer – Through the Eyes of a Student #2 In order to tell you what the Gift of Dance has brought into my life, I would like to share with you my personal journey as a ballroom student at Arthur Murray Dance Studio Thousand Oaks. I have been a student at Arthur Murray Thousand Oaks for about …
We all know dancing is fun, but did you know that it’s so much more than entertainment? There is so much that we can gain by learning to dance. Today I want to highlight 5 ways our bodies can benefit from dancing. 1. It’s great cardio! Regular aerobic activity can have numerous health benefits including increasing your stamina, strengthening your …
The Gift of Dance – Through the Eyes of a Student Ever since I was a little girl, dance has been a part of my life. Like many children whose parents enroll them in dance, I participated in group classes from an early age. From the first introduction of dance, I was mesmerized. It is as if the outside …
Straight From the Teacher’s Mouth – Joanne Scott 10 Tips for Wedding Dances 1. Give yourself time! Learning to dance takes time. Come in as early as possible to give yourself plenty of time to learn to dance so that your first dance/father-daughter dance/mother-son dance looks exactly how you vision it! Also keep in mind that the closer you get …