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STAFF INTERVIEW with AMY SCHULDT

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STAFF INTERVIEW with AMY SCHULDT

Miss Amy Schuldt has been a constant smiling face at Arthur Murray Fort Wayne for the past thirteen years. Beginning as a teacher-in-training through becoming the Studio Manager, she has taught, challenged, and cheered on all the students who walked through the doors. She is moving on from the Arthur Murray Fort Wayne family to start a new adventure and we couldn’t be more excited for her! We sat down with Amy to reflect on her impressive career and to get some final advice from the one-and-only “Miss Schuldt.”

WHAT'S THE CONNECTION?

WHAT'S THE CONNECTION?

With all the dances in the world, how do we remember them all? All the patterns, all the music, all the rules… There has to be a connection between the dances.

Arthur Murray developed a method of learning known as the “Interrelated System” where dances and patterns are connected through a manner of different elements, rhythms, & fundamental ideas to make learning easier for all. He found that students learn most effectively on a scholastic basis where content & concepts are shared between dances.

Some connections are more straightforward, but others may be a bit of mystery. So let’s do some detective work and uncover some hidden connections between unlikely dances!

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DANCING FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY

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DANCING FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY

The snow has melted and the temperatures are getting warmer. To the general population this means Spring and Summer are near, but in the dance world this can mean only one thing… WEDDING SEASON IS UPON US!

So many couples want their wedding day to be remarkably special, full of surprises and memories. Your first dance as husband and wife is one of many ways to create that magic. The first dance is a truly special moment that deserves careful attention & preparation to help build confidence, style, and exactly the vision you had in mind. Here are a few of Arthur Murray’s tips on preparing for your big moment.

DANCING IS CONTAGIOUS!

DANCING IS CONTAGIOUS!

Throughout history, Arthur Murray has proven it is a powerhouse of spreading optimism, comfort, education, and an escape from what may be happening in your life or in the world. We have forged ahead, made changes to roll with the times, & never once considered giving up the dream of spreading the joy of dance to the masses. DANCING is the best and only kind of virus that needs to be IMMEDIATELY spread worldwide!

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WORDS OF WISDOM FROM ARTHUR MURRAY HIMSELF

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WORDS OF WISDOM FROM ARTHUR MURRAY HIMSELF

As I was doing a little winter cleaning over the holidays, I stumbled upon a wonderful piece of history - a copy of “Arthur Murray’s Dance Book” from the early 1940’s.

These little booklets were part of how Mr. Murray spread the joys and teachings of dancing to masses. Each book contained illustrations, diagrams, anecdotes, stories, Do’s & Don’ts, advice, and more. Once I found the book, I took a few moments to flip through the tea-stained pages and found an article written by Mr. Murray himself that just had to share.

In it, he describes how he came to love dancing, the obstacles he overcame, and what he believes dancing could do for the nation.

Dance, Dance Resolutions!

Dance, Dance Resolutions!

A new year… a new decade… a new you… and a great time to add something NEW to your dance program. Your teachers are always looking to improve your overall dancing and well-being, but perhaps it’s time to set some New Year’s DANCE RESOLUTIONS with your instructors to kick this decade into high gear!

CHRISTMAS MUSIC THAT ISN'T OVERPLAYED

CHRISTMAS MUSIC THAT ISN'T OVERPLAYED

The moment the last fork hits the plate on Thanksgiving it starts… Christmas movies, Christmas music, Christmas displays, Christmas trees… ALL THINGS CHRISTMAS! Every radio station, grocery store, and shopping mall are playing the same holiday songs on repeat for an entire month. It can turn any sane person quickly into a Grinch. We are here to give you our top picks for underrated and underplayed seasonal Christmas music.

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BABY ON BOARD!

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BABY ON BOARD!

You may have heard of the many positive benefits dancing can offer, such as increased flexibility, maintaining mental awareness, improving posture and balance, increasing social ease, and more. However, these benefits can be even more worthwhile during your pregnancy. Often, it can be difficult to get up and exercise while pregnant, but believe me, get up and dance! It will do wonders for your mind, body, & health during & after your pregnancy. It did for me.

Not-So-Popular-Yet Halloween Music

Not-So-Popular-Yet Halloween Music

We all know the popular Halloween songs like Thriller by Michael Jackson, Witchcraft by Frank Sinatra, and any scary movie theme song. But what about the unheard heroes of spooky social dance music?

The songs are out there if you look and listen for them. Lucky for you, we’ve done some of the leg work. Below is a list of not only creepy, spooky, and silly Halloween songs, but tunes that also cover a spectrum of genres, dances, and decades.