by Melissa Cyr | May 26, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Quick Tip Tuesday
It’s all well and good to have a secure and confident dance hold, but Guys, you’ve got to let your girl breathe! If you’re known for your vice-like grip on the gals, better check out Maria Hansen’s quick tip on where your arms should be to...
by Melissa Cyr | May 20, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Quick Tip Tuesday
Remember when you were a new driver? How did you feel that first time, merging onto the freeway? It is intimidating-scary, even! You looked for a break in the traffic to jump in, but even a little bit of hesitation closed your chance. It’s can feel the same way...
by Melissa Cyr | May 19, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics
How much could you learn in 15 minutes? You might be surprised. I started experimenting with the power of 15 minutes recently. In 15 minutes, I can get in 3 rounds of HIIT exercise. Or take a bike ride around the neighborhood with my kids. Or wash the dishes and start...
by Melissa Cyr | May 14, 2014 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Mental Training
When I’m at the studio, I love to see the young, hungry competitive couples. It reminds me of those years when my whole life was focused on dancing and competing. We lived it in every aspect of our lives. We worked to have money to dance. Our social lives,...
by Melissa Cyr | May 13, 2014 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Quick Tip Tuesday
We need the perfect conditions to give our best effort at the competition. Every detail must be optimized! That includes how we eat the day of the event. Eating before a competition can take some trial and error to find the right balance of getting enough energy and...