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...
by Melissa Cyr | Mar 23, 2015 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Quick Tip Tuesday
Are you ready to get up close and personal with your dance partner? Now don’t get any IDEAS, we’re talking about lead and follow here! Listen, often men are unsure of how to make the lady do what they want, when they want it. (hhhmmm…again, we are...
by Melissa Cyr | Mar 1, 2015 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Mental Training, Teaching & Coaching
Dancesport continues to grow in intensity, competitiveness and notoriety beyond our own dance world. As competitors, whether pro-am, amateur or professional, we strive for perfection and experience the same struggles and challenges as any other type of athlete. In...