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Lessons Learned – When the Dance Teacher Becomes the Student

Lessons Learned – When the Dance Teacher Becomes the Student

by Melissa Cyr | Feb 20, 2014 | All Posts, Teaching & Coaching

Teachers sometimes forget what it’s like to be in a student’s shoes. Sure, most active pros take coaching frequently-just like their students. But when you’re at an advanced competitive level, you are already completely familiar with the jargon and have highly skilled...
Samba Music School

Samba Music School

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,...
GPS on the Dance Floor – Basic Floorcraft

GPS on the Dance Floor – Basic Floorcraft

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...
Cha Cha Music School

Cha Cha Music School

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...
Interview: Maria Hansen-the Judging Perspective

Interview: Maria Hansen-the Judging Perspective

by Melissa Cyr | Feb 1, 2014 | All Posts, Interviews, News Flash

Wondering what is going on in the mind of a judge? Well, we thought you might, so we asked one! Check out our interview with the lovely adjudicator, Maria Hansen. In this video interview, she gives you the low-down on exactly what she’s looking for on the floor,...
Interview: Sharon Savoy-The Well Rounded Dancer

Interview: Sharon Savoy-The Well Rounded Dancer

by Melissa Cyr | Jan 21, 2014 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Interviews, News Flash

Athletes in every sport are relying more and more on cross training to gain their competitive edge. Dancesport competitors are no different. In this interview, we get a unique perspective from World and Blackpool champion, Sharon Savoy, whose rare position as both a...
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