by Melissa Cyr | Feb 20, 2014 | All Posts, Teaching & Coaching
Teachers sometimes forget what it’s like to be in a student’s shoes. Sure, most active pros take coaching frequently-just like their students. But when you’re at an advanced competitive level, you are already completely familiar with the jargon and have highly skilled...
by Melissa Cyr | Feb 11, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Music School, Musicality
Samba music is like CAFFEINE for your body. You know how that first cuppa pops your eyes open and clears out early morning brain fog? Well, throw on a Samba song, and your muscles automatically respond like they just got a double espresso injection: knees bouncing,...
by Melissa Cyr | Feb 10, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics
Remember the first time you went to the studio for a lesson? You might have been intimidated by other dancers whizzing around the floor. Even after some lessons under your belt, dancing at your first party may have left you feeling totally ruffled. Putting those...
by Melissa Cyr | Feb 5, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Music School, Musicality
Cha Cha Music 101! All the basics you need to know about cha cha music, from counting, musicality and song examples. Cha Cha Music Counting the Basic Rhythm:1,2,3, 4 & 1 (the “4&1” is the cha cha cha part) Time Signature: 4/4 (4 beats per...
by Melissa Cyr | Feb 1, 2014 | All Posts, Interviews, News Flash
Wondering what is going on in the mind of a judge? Well, we thought you might, so we asked one! Check out our interview with the lovely adjudicator, Maria Hansen. In this video interview, she gives you the low-down on exactly what she’s looking for on the floor,...