by Melissa Cyr | Jun 21, 2012 | All Posts, Collegiate, Dancesport Competition
Everyone wants to know how to get noticed on the dance floor. Dancing aside, there are other ways increase your presence out on the floor. No matter what industry you’re in, you’ll find having good public relations is a necessity to success and will take you far....
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 13, 2012 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Collegiate, Dancesport Competition, Teaching & Coaching
Every competitor wants to be a better ballroom dancer, but are you willing to be a better STUDENT? When you take a lesson with your teacher or coach, you except to have an awe-inspiring, motivating session and squeeze the knowledge and experience right out of them...
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 13, 2012 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics
Deciding to take private ballroom lessons is an investment in not only your dance skills, but your physical fitness, well-being and social life. But, when you are just starting out, it can be difficult to know what you are looking for and how exactly to get started....
by Melissa Cyr | Nov 30, 2011 | All Posts, Costuming, Dancesport Competition
Any trip to Los Angeles calls for a visit to the historic LA Garment District in downtown. Fabrics of every kind, rhinestones, fringe, lingerie foundations and everything else under the sun can be found on these bustling streets. The Garment District in...
by Melissa Cyr | Jul 2, 2011 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Injuries
When you’re a dancer (or any athlete), the warning signs of an injury often get ignored. We tend to avoid even getting stuff check out by the doc because we all know how that goes: You want me to rest for 4-6 weeks? I don’t think so! Nothing that a good dose of...