“It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test.” – Elbert Hubbard (1856 – 1915) American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher Today as an older dancer, I love to discover the great new dancers of today and help them grow and mature to their full...
“When you find yourself overpowered, as it were, by melancholy, the best way is to go out and do something kind for somebody.” – John Keble (1792 – 1866) English Clergyman and Poet Have you ever had melancholy? I have. I have had times I could not get up and get out. I’ve had times I...
“I have the right to do anything I want, but is that always the right thing to do?” David Woodbury – Arthur Murray Professional In ballroom dancing, we have a concept on the dance floor called Floorcraft. This is how couples dance Quickstep, Tango, Paso Doble, and Cha Cha on a crowded floor. The rule...
002 Reese’s Pieces 3-29-16 Have you ever been to the gym and seen someone on the floor with a weird looking tube under their body, rolling back and forth? At first this can be quite a spectacle. The sounds they make and the look on their faces may make you think twice before signing up...
No 39. Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, September 18, 2015 An Amazing Week! Usually I give you several great quotes from a wonderful week of reading and study. But today I have to write about my week. Last Saturday, I was Co-Chair for the stages of the Wellbeing Buy Local Festival...
No 52 Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, December 26, 2014 New Year’s Arthur Murray Resolutions! My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is within you. Success is being praised by...
No 38 Changing Lives through Dancing By David Earl Woodbury Friday, September 26, 2014 Make Tomorrow Better Than Today! You have to ask (what can you do that) will make tomorrow better than today?– Clothing Designer Yuki Katsuta Every morning when I awaken, I take a moment before opening my eyes and visualize....
