Arthur Murray Dance Now Blog
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How to Prepare for Your First Dance at a Winter Wedding
The invitations are sent. The venue is booked. Your dress is picked out. And the guest list is finalized. But when you picture your first dance as a married couple, does your stomach flip a little? That feeling is completely normal. Everyone will be watching, the music will start, and suddenly, it’s just the two…
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How Dance Helps You Feel More Present and Less Stuck in Routine
Life can start to feel repetitive. Maybe you wake up, go through the same tasks, and realize weeks have passed without anything memorable happening. Your days blur together, and it’s hard to remember the last time you felt truly engaged in what you were doing. Routines keep life running smoothly, but they can also leave…
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Finding Confidence Again Through Dance
Life changes can leave you feeling off balance. Maybe a long-term relationship has ended, or you’re navigating a new chapter on your own for the first time in years. Adjusting to that shift takes time, especially when so much of your life was built around someone else. You might feel uncertain about who you are…
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Empty Nest Syndrome: A New Chapter Begins With Dance
Life feels a little quieter these days. Maybe your youngest just left for college, or your kids have all started lives of their own. After years filled with school events, carpools, and family dinners, the change can take some getting used to. Becoming an empty nester brings a mix of pride and adjustment as you…
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How Dancing Keeps You Physically and Mentally Active in Retirement
Retirement opens up a whole new chapter of life. Your days might look different now, but staying active shouldn’t become just another item on your to-do list. Finding activities you actually enjoy makes all the difference between exercising because you have to and moving because you want to. Dancing brings real benefits in retirement. It…
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Why Dancing Is One of the Most Enjoyable Workouts
Staying active is important for your health, but the kind of activity you choose matters just as much as how often you do it. The best workouts are the ones you actually look forward to, because that is what makes consistency possible. Dance is one of those rare options that brings fitness and enjoyment together.…
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Meeting New People and Staying Active Through Dance
Moving to a new city brings both excitement and adjustment. Between unpacking and learning your way around, it is easy to feel disconnected. The coffee shops are unfamiliar. Your weekends are wide open. And the people who usually fill your calendar are now miles away. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 11% Americans move…
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Wedding Around the Corner? Here’s When to Start Your First Dance Practice
Your wedding is getting closer, and while you’re checking things off your list, it might hit you: you and your partner are going to dance in front of all your friends and family. If that makes you a little nervous, don’t worry. Many couples feel the same way. It’s common to wonder when you should…
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Why Summer is Perfect for Wedding Dance Lessons
Summer weddings are magical, and there’s good reason they are so popular. Summer—especially early September—is one of the busiest seasons for weddings, according to The Knot’s Global Wedding Report. If you are getting married this summer or looking ahead to a future date, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your first dance.…
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Move Your Mind: How Dance Supports Mental Health and Self-Care
Life can get loud—work stress, family responsibilities, constant notifications. For many people, the idea of self-care feels more like another to-do list than something that actually helps. But dance offers something different. It is not about sitting still or clearing your mind. It is about moving your body, connecting with others, and feeling a little…
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