by Melissa Cyr | Jun 21, 2011 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Injuries
My heart is pounding. It feels like goldfish are doing bellyflops in my stomach. I’m shifting in my shoes, can’t stay still. Gotta keep moving. Everything seems so much more real, more VIVID. I can feel my breathing. I can sense the people around, even the...
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 21, 2011 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition
Many dancers invest both time and money for lessons to become more proficient, but without proper practice, they won’t retain the information they’ve learned. A simple plan for practice will help you improve and ensure your efforts are not lost. The...
by Melissa Cyr | Jan 14, 2011 | All Posts, Collegiate, Dancesport Competition
When you’re going to competition, your focus should be doing your best and enjoying the experience, right? But, it’s not always that easy. Distractions can increase nerves and rattle your concentration more than having your hairpiece fly off your head mid-Cha...
by Melissa Cyr | Mar 20, 2010 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, News Flash
What better place is there for a dance competition than Las Vegas?! When you combine the excitement of the city itself with the excitement of great dancing, you have a winning combination. That’s what competitors and spectators alike enjoyed this past weekend at the...
by Melissa Cyr | Aug 30, 2009 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Mental Training
There’s one quality that ALWAYS gets noticed on the floor: CHARISMA This kind of magnetism is attractive both on and off the floor! Consider yourself lucky if it comes naturally to you. But if you don’t feel like you’re naturally...
by Melissa Cyr | Feb 9, 2009 | All Posts, Costuming, Dancesport Competition, Hair & Makeup
Although the dancing is the core of what the audience and judges are looking at, a dancer’s look or appearance plays a critical role in catching the eye and sustaining interest. Having a good appearance also makes the dancer himself feel more confident and...