by Melissa Cyr | Nov 2, 2015 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Mental Training, News Flash
If you took a survey of the most common goals, it would have to include these perennial New Year’s Resolution list-toppers: Exercise more and lose weight Stress less Learn something new Find romance (improve relationships/intimacy) Enjoy life more Now, who hasn’t...
by Melissa Cyr | Jul 28, 2015 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, News Flash, Teaching & Coaching
Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world. – Voltaire Dancers speak with their movements rather than words, but as artists, we dancers can certainly appreciate a good book…dance books, in particular! With...
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 1, 2015 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition
What do I do with my arms?! If there was a top ten list of most popular questions asked to dance teachers, this one would certainly make the list! Arm styling is at the top of most requested videos we get here at DanceSport Place. And it’s easy to...
by Melissa Cyr | Apr 26, 2015 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Musicality, News Flash
Most days, getting the mail is about as exciting as washing dishes. But, recently, I opened my mailbox and a little envelope inside made me break out in a happy dance. It was the long-awaited 2 disc Very Latin album from DJ Ice and WRD Music. Of course, I popped it...
by Melissa Cyr | Mar 31, 2015 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Collegiate, Dancesport Competition, Quick Tip Tuesday
Dancing Dudes! Does the smell of self-tanner ignite the fire of competition in you? Does seeing a quarterfinal listed in the program spark a rush of rivalry? Have you felt the rush of adrenaline when your closest competitors walk by you on the floor? For many guys,...
by Melissa Cyr | Mar 23, 2015 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Musicality, Quick Tip Tuesday
Ahhh the irony of the Seductive Samba! That infectious, pulsating beat that speaks to your inner grooviness and moves you to jump on the dance floor! However, it’s also the same beat that can confuse your brain and body when you try to interpret all the complex...