by Melissa Cyr | Feb 11, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Music School, Musicality
Samba music is like CAFFEINE for your body. You know how that first cuppa pops your eyes open and clears out early morning brain fog? Well, throw on a Samba song, and your muscles automatically respond like they just got a double espresso injection: knees bouncing,...
by Melissa Cyr | Feb 10, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics
Remember the first time you went to the studio for a lesson? You might have been intimidated by other dancers whizzing around the floor. Even after some lessons under your belt, dancing at your first party may have left you feeling totally ruffled. Putting those...
by Melissa Cyr | Feb 5, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Music School, Musicality
Cha Cha Music 101! All the basics you need to know about cha cha music, from counting, musicality and song examples. Cha Cha Music Counting the Basic Rhythm:1,2,3, 4 & 1 (the “4&1” is the cha cha cha part) Time Signature: 4/4 (4 beats per...
by Melissa Cyr | Jan 7, 2014 | Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition
When you hear the word “rumba”, typically the vision that comes to mind is a romantic, slow dance–a rendezvous of two lovers on the dance floor. But, there are actually three dance styles that can fit into the general category of...
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 28, 2013 | Ballroom Basics, Collegiate, Costuming, Dancesport Competition
You know what it’s like when you go to the makeup counter and you want one of each? Too many choices can be overwhelming! I like MAC cosmetics and this is where I run into trouble. Not only is there a huge range of luscious colors to choose from, but there...
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...