by Melissa Cyr | Jan 13, 2014 | All Posts, Interviews, News Flash
I was very eager to sit down with Mr. Goran Nordin, as I’d heard from so many sources about his great insight into musicality and his likable coaching style. He did not disappointed at all, as you’ll see in this interview. Wow! His vision of the importance...
by Melissa Cyr | Jan 7, 2014 | Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition
When you hear the word “rumba”, typically the vision that comes to mind is a romantic, slow dance–a rendezvous of two lovers on the dance floor. But, there are actually three dance styles that can fit into the general category of...
by Melissa Cyr | Jan 5, 2014 | All Posts, Interviews, News Flash
It was so fun to sit down and chat with our great friends, Martin and Diana Lefebvre for this interview. Erik and Martin are best friends from way back, growing up in Canada and competing together internationally in the Amateur Latin division. Believe me, they have a...
by Melissa Cyr | Oct 20, 2013 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Hair & Makeup
Pre-competition rituals are important for dancers and athletes of every kind, helping to get you into the right frame of mind for the event ahead. For ballroom dancers, one such ritual is tanning. Even the very smell of those tanning products stirs up a competitive...
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 28, 2013 | Ballroom Basics, Collegiate, Costuming, Dancesport Competition
You know what it’s like when you go to the makeup counter and you want one of each? Too many choices can be overwhelming! I like MAC cosmetics and this is where I run into trouble. Not only is there a huge range of luscious colors to choose from, but there...