by Melissa Cyr | Jan 1, 2013 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Injuries
Every fall and winter many of us get sick with either a cold or flu. Illness often sweeps through an entire studio, taking students and pros out of commission for several days. It’s not hard to see why, with the very close facial contact in a dance hold, and also the...
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 | Jun 21, 2011 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition
Many dancers invest both time and money for lessons to become more proficient, but without proper practice, they won’t retain the information they’ve learned. A simple plan for practice will help you improve and ensure your efforts are not lost. The...
by Melissa Cyr | Dec 8, 2010 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics
There are two directions to take when you are learning ballroom dancing. One is the competitive and performance route, which hones a dancer’s technical and artistic skills with the purpose for exhibition and competition. The other is for social dance–the very...
by Melissa Cyr | Feb 7, 2009 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics
You’re ready to learn to dance! But what is the best way for you to learn? It all depends on what you want from your lesson and how much you’re willing to invest. PRIVATE:
Private lessons can be with one student and one teacher, or a couple and one...