by Melissa Cyr | Mar 24, 2014 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Teaching & Coaching
Fact: The average competition song per dance is around 1 minute + 20 seconds (just 80 seconds!) Question: How many steps do you need to fill that music? Answer: Not very many…. Let’s Break it Down: So, when you have been working on the long program...
by Melissa Cyr | Mar 18, 2014 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Quick Tip Tuesday
Have you ever felt like a partnership had run it’s course? Maybe you weren’t seeing much improvement over a while, and you began to DOUBT if this partnership had any further potential. When is it time to move on? World American Rhythm Finalist, Marcus...
by Melissa Cyr | Mar 17, 2014 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Mental Training
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.– Albert Einstein Are you insane? Many couples at one point or another suffer with this dance disorder. Let me explain… We all practice hard and try our best...
by Melissa Cyr | Feb 27, 2014 | All Posts, Costuming, Dancesport Competition
Ahhh the spectacular fashions of the ballroom! Every dress is a unique creation, practically a wearable work of art, complete with price tags fit for a gallery. Of course, a dance costume is so much MORE then just something to wear while dancing. It combines the: 1....
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...
by Melissa Cyr | Jan 20, 2014 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Interviews, News Flash
Vegas, baby! You know any reason to go to Vegas is a good one, but when you’ve got spectacular dancing, top-class competition and tons of extras…well, what more can you ask for?! We’ve got the scoop from Vegas Open organizers, Maria Hansen and Mikal...