This has been a big year.
In 2015, the Arthur Murray Live Blog saw record amounts of readers, subscribers, and articles published (maybe there's a correlation there). It is our goal to provide dance advice, when you need it most. To give that advice a human voice, and to have fun in the process. We hope there was an article that meant a lot to you on your dance journey, and, maybe, it's listed below.
The 10 Most Popular Arthur Murray Live Blog Articles Of 2015
31 Things Dance judges Want to See You Do
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You don't need to be a competitive dancer to gain from the insight of this article. Dancing in front of people can be scary, but we can make it scarier when we think of all the negative possibilities. In this article, we give dancers a clearer perspective on what a dance judge is actually looking for.
25 Things You should Never Say To Your Dance Teacher
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The learning process is, well, a process. There are challenges, rewards, confusion, and clarity. In this article, we share some common phrases to avoid with your dance teacher, and how doing so can get you to your dance goals faster.
9 Joy Killing Behaviors That Can Doom A Dance Partnership
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Learning to dance with a partner can be incredibly rewarding. But just like searching through treacherous terrain to find a rare and exotic gem, your dance partnership will have its fair share of challenges. This article focuses on those challenges and offers solutions and benefits for doing so.
49 Steps To Great Ballroom Dance Etiquette
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If the saying "it's the little things in life" is true, then this article pinpoints 49 of them. Ranging from environments on and off the dance floor, both competitive and social, this all purpose Etiquette guide can double as a list of dance resolutions.
The Dance Partner Poem
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This poem, and follow up summary, emphasizes what is, truly, most important in your dance partnership.
7 Things Your Dance Partner Needs to Hear You Say
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7 simple phrases for 7 common situations. The result, if utilized, will be an uncommon bond and a team first spirit for your partnership.
25 Signs Of Dancing Progress
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In the process of learning to dance, it can be easy for dancers of any level to question their progress. This article aims to light the path through those moments when the tunnel seems darkest.
The 5 Dysfunctional Comparisons Of A Dance Student
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Unfortunately, the negative voice in your head looks for proof of "no progress". That voice will utilize anything, even these unfair and dysfunctional comparisons. An important read for dancers of all skill levels.
7 Terrible Tips All Dancers Should Ignore
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Sometimes their heart is in the right place, but their solution isn't. This article sheds light on those tips that are meant to help, but will threaten the progress you've made.
Keep Your Dance Lessons A Secret From These 5 People
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Eventually, your entire circle of friends and family will know you have started taking dance lessons. Sharing that information, however, can require a bit of choreography. This article explains how to share your hobby with the right people, and how to navigate past the wrong ones.
Final Thought
Have you read all ten of these? Which article was your favorite? Was there one that was the most helpful, or that you shared with all of your dance friends? As we plan out our blog articles for 2016 we'd love to hear your thoughts, ideas, and stories on what we write here so we can continue to provide you, the dancer, with the best possible content to tide you over between dance lessons.
