by Melissa Cyr | Nov 12, 2019 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Mental Training
I’ll definitely remember that!” Who hasn’t said that to themselves in a frenzy of inspiration after your coach’s words finally clicked??? Listen, we all have experienced lessons that flip our perspective 180, or turn on light bulbs so brightly that we proudly think...
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 8, 2018 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Member Video Previews
Coach: Maria Hansen • 4 min. Dancers: Cristian Radvan & Kristina Kudelko Style: Ballroom, American Smooth Topic: Technique, Partnering Description: The Oversway and Throwaway Oversway are two iconic patterns that beautify any routine. There are two factors...
by Melissa Cyr | Sep 21, 2016 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Member Video Previews
Getting that “look” you want in your dancing doesn’t just happen once you start doing advanced choreography. Rather, to the contrary, that “look” is achieved from the foundations you build upon. Isn’t that true about...
by Melissa Cyr | Aug 23, 2016 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Teaching & Coaching
What kind of choreographer are you? How do you choreograph a dance? Give me a melody and an empty floor and I’ll paint a masterpiece with music notes and bodies! or… I can knock out routines easy enough, but it’s not more of a chore than a choice. or this…...
by Melissa Cyr | Aug 9, 2016 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Mental Training, Teaching & Coaching
Are you the kind of dancer who is motivated by the thrill of vying for placements against other dancers? Or is it that you enjoy the excitement of the competitive atmosphere? Or is it something else? No matter why you compete, one thing is for sure: The process of...
by Melissa Cyr | Aug 8, 2016 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Member Video Previews
Coach: Stefano Di Brino • 7 min. Style: Ballroom, American Smooth Topic: Partnering Description: Can you imagine Michael Malitowski and Joanna Leunis transported back in time to the 1960 World Latin Championships? The only thing faster than Joanna’s spins...