by Melissa Cyr | Aug 17, 2015 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Interviews, News Flash
Inspiration comes in all sizes and in this case, it comes in a form of a small and mighty dancer named Daniel Novikov. At only 8 years old, Daniel already has an enviable list of dance titles under his belt. But he’s also an audience favorite, inspiring other...
by Katie Flashner | Aug 8, 2015 | All Posts, Collegiate, Dancesport Competition
Competing in ballroom is expensive. I know, that’s an understatement. It’s even more expensive when you’re a student competing in pro-am. Competition entry fees and tickets, travel and hotel expenses, your teacher’s expenses, costumes, hair and makeup – it all...
by Melissa Cyr | Aug 7, 2015 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Interviews, News Flash
It’s amazing enough to become the World Champion, but doing it THREE TIMES, is extraordinary! If you know Louis van Amstel, you know that this man is always innovating, and EXCELLING in whatever he does. As a 3x World Champion, Emmy-nominated choreographer and...
by Melissa Cyr | Aug 6, 2015 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Interviews, News Flash
For every competitor, there are those distinctive cues that put you into the competitive mindset. The smell of self-tanner or E-6000 rhinestone glue. Seeing a familiar face lining up couples in the on-deck area. The silky feel of the charmeuse as you slide on your...
by Melissa Cyr | Jul 28, 2015 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, News Flash, Teaching & Coaching
Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world. – Voltaire Dancers speak with their movements rather than words, but as artists, we dancers can certainly appreciate a good book…dance books, in particular! With...
by Melissa Cyr | Jun 26, 2015 | All Posts, Dancesport Competition, Interviews, News Flash
Want to see the world through another dancer’s eyes? WE DO! That’s why we jumped on board the latest social media app, Periscope, and did our first “scope” a few days ago. Periscope lets anyone broadcast LIVE to the WORLD, while receiving real time questions...