by Melissa Cyr | Jun 13, 2013 | All Posts, Costuming, Dancesport Competition
Choosing rhinestones for ballroom dresses is fun and fabulous, but can be overwhelming. With a rainbow of possibilities and a canvas the size of…well, You, the decision of which stones to pick can be as tough as choosing a chocolate from a candy box....
by Melissa Cyr | Apr 11, 2013 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics
So, you’re passionate about dance, but not sure…what dance style is for YOU? You might have seen or heard of a dance that makes your feet itch for the dance floor, but often new dancers head to the studio thinking they want to learn ONE thing, and find out their...
by Melissa Cyr | Jan 1, 2013 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Injuries
Every fall and winter many of us get sick with either a cold or flu. Illness often sweeps through an entire studio, taking students and pros out of commission for several days. It’s not hard to see why, with the very close facial contact in a dance hold, and also the...
by Melissa Cyr | Aug 29, 2012 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Hair & Makeup
While there are many excellent makeup choices on the market for competitors, MAC Cosmetics has some very special products specifically geared towards performers and also offers nice discounts and promotions. Your regular drug store or beauty makeup was not created to...
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 21, 2012 | All Posts, Collegiate, Dancesport Competition
As a competitor, you strive to stretch your limits, bring out the best in yourself, and attain your goals, but getting there is not something you do alone. Finding the right coach for you is an essential key on the path to achievement. The influence of your teachers...