Musicality Archives - Dancesport Place

New Ballroom Music Album Review: Very Ballroom 2

by Melissa Cyr | Feb 24, 2016 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Musicality, News Flash

Here’s the thing about ballroom music: you’d better like it, because you’re going to be listening to it…A LOT. We practice. We teach (some of us). We compete. We practice again—many times again! All the while the soundtrack of the studio plays in our heads, sometimes...

Very Latin Album Review from DJ Ice Dancesport

by Melissa Cyr | Apr 26, 2015 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Musicality, News Flash

Most days, getting the mail is about as exciting as washing dishes. But, recently, I opened my mailbox and a little envelope inside made me break out in a happy dance. It was the long-awaited 2 disc Very Latin album from DJ Ice and WRD Music. Of course, I popped it...

Samba Timing with Yana Blinova 7 min.

by Melissa Cyr | Mar 23, 2015 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Musicality, Quick Tip Tuesday

Ahhh the irony of the Seductive Samba! That infectious, pulsating beat that speaks to your inner grooviness and moves you to jump on the dance floor! However, it’s also the same beat that can confuse your brain and body when you try to interpret all the complex...

Review: Very Ballroom CD from DJ Ice Dancesport

by Melissa Cyr | Oct 19, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Dancesport Competition, Musicality

For us dancers, music is the KEY to our inspiration. You know what it feels like when you’re on the floor and your favorite [foxtrot- cha cha- quickstep] comes on. You’re pumped, you’re feelin’ it directly from your dancer’s soul to the...

Quick Tip Tuesday – Rumba Expression with Carolina Orlovsky-Telona (1.5 min)

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...

International Rumba Music School

by Melissa Cyr | Feb 21, 2014 | All Posts, Ballroom Basics, Music School, Musicality

International rumba music has an sweetly sensual sound and rhythm, which is portrayed in the character of the dance. Get the 101 right here, on what to listen for! International Rumba Music School Counting the Basic Rhythm:2,3,4-1 (hold foot position on count...