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The Losers Edge, How to Win by Losing

The Losers Edge, How to Win by Losing

by Melissa Cyr | Jan 18, 2014 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition

It seems the popular trend in the world today is to make everyone feel like a winner. It’s natural in human nature to want to be recognized for your efforts, to win, or “get a gold star”.  It’s even good for our confidence (and egos) to get...
The Three Rumbas: American Rumba, International Rumba, Bolero

The Three Rumbas: American Rumba, International Rumba, Bolero

by Melissa Cyr | Jan 7, 2014 | Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition

When you hear the word “rumba”, typically the vision that comes to mind is a romantic, slow dance–a rendezvous of two lovers on the dance floor. But, there are actually three dance styles that can fit into the general category of...
Get Tan! Self Tanning for Dancers

Get Tan! Self Tanning for Dancers

by Melissa Cyr | Oct 20, 2013 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Hair & Makeup

Pre-competition rituals are important for dancers and athletes of every kind, helping to get you into the right frame of mind for the event ahead. For ballroom dancers, one such ritual is tanning. Even the very smell of those tanning products stirs up a competitive...
Choosing Ladies Latin Dance Shoes

Choosing Ladies Latin Dance Shoes

by Melissa Cyr | Jun 28, 2013 | Ballroom Basics, Collegiate, Costuming, Dancesport Competition

You know what it’s like when you go to the makeup counter and you want one of each? Too many choices can be overwhelming!  I like MAC cosmetics and this is where I run into trouble. Not only is there a huge range of luscious colors to choose from, but there...
Choosing Rhinestones for Ballroom Dresses

Choosing Rhinestones for Ballroom Dresses

by Melissa Cyr | Jun 13, 2013 | All Posts, Costuming, Dancesport Competition

Choosing rhinestones for ballroom dresses is fun and fabulous, but can be overwhelming. With a rainbow of possibilities and a canvas the size of…well, You, the decision of which stones to pick can be as tough as choosing a chocolate from a candy box....
Avoiding the Plague-How to Stay Healthy in Closed Position

Avoiding the Plague-How to Stay Healthy in Closed Position

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...
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