by Melissa Cyr | Jul 8, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Musicality, Quick Tip Tuesday
Is there a dance that you just can’t quite find the right feeling for? You’re cheeky with the cha-cha, buddies with bolero, but you and rumba…well, you’re a little awkward together. Time to find some common ground. To help you get in touch with...
by Mary Pinizzotto | Jul 3, 2014 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Mental Training
In the high intensity world of Dancesport, keeping your placements in perspective is a real challenge. Sometimes it can feel like there’s one winner and everyone else is a loser. If you’re the winner—you’re riding high. Even if it’s just one placement ahead of where...
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 19, 2014 | All Posts, Costuming, Dancesport Competition
We’ve all been there. That special relationship that once was so fresh and promising has now run its course. It’s not easy to let go-especially after all you’ve been through together. But sometimes you just have to move on, in order to grow. Yes, sometimes that broke...
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 17, 2014 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Quick Tip Tuesday
Nerves and excitement are part of the thrill of competition. Sometimes we feel like we can jump out on the dance floor on adrenaline alone, but it’s critical to warm up properly. But what is the best way to warm up before competition? And how can you do it on...
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 10, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Quick Tip Tuesday, Teaching & Coaching
TMI! Too much information! Have you ever been confused by conflicting information from different coaches? Ballroom lessons are supposed to make things clearer, not less! It’s easy to get your brain (and feet) tangled up with varying viewpoints. You’re...
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 9, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition
You’ve wanted this since the first time you saw a Latin or American Rhythm competition. Those gorgeous female dancers. With their captivating arm movements. How each flick of the wrist, or extension of the arm is oozing with emotion and slinkiness. ...