Arthur Murray Dance Now Blog
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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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How Dance Can Help You Thrive in Your Empty Nest Years
The house is quieter now. The calendar feels emptier, and routines that once revolved around your children are shifting. For many, the empty nest stage brings a mix of emotions—relief, reflection, and sometimes a sense of “what now?” Dance offers more than something to do. It can help you reconnect with yourself. Dance can become…
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Discover a New You Through Dance
Trying something new, especially dance, can feel intimidating. But what many students find at Arthur Murray is not just instruction, but transformation. One step at a time, they discover confidence, connection, and a wonderful new hobby with dance. The Transformative Power of Movement Dance affects more than your time on the floor. It builds the…
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