It’s a Dirty Job
Even if she has a stomach of steel, there are some chores that even the most seasoned, experienced mom just does not want to touch. Sure, we can plunge our bare hand into the sink to grab…
Pandora’s Box
Even though our skin might crawl at the thought, there are times when we need to dive into our dancer's bag to help them find a missing item. This is what you'll find...
A Good Pointe, Part 2
Here is Part 1, if you haven’t read it yet. *This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to…
A Good Pointe, Part 1
It is a proud day when a dancer is told that she is ready to go en pointe. For most dancers, it marks a rite of passage that is achieved when they have demonstrated maturity, strength, and…
Take My Money
For most dancers, the prospect of getting their first pair of pointe shoes is a highly anticipated event. In the wonderful world of ballet, it typically means that a teacher has observed some signs of readiness in…
The Walking (and Driving) Dead
When dance classes end late, please don't peek in my car at pick-up. Let's just say I'm not looking my best.
The Gift of Gabby, Part 2
We continue our chat with Gabby, a senior in high school and company member at our dance studio. Gabby took a break from competitive dance awhile back, and has now returned for her final season. Her responses…
Burn Baby Burn
With fondness, I remember my daughters’ pre-competition team dance days. They were two years old on the day of their first dance class, and they turned three a few months before their first recital. They had just…
Mad Dash
Sometimes, we dance moms HAVE to go into work on a Friday before competition. When it's time to leave, get out of our way!
The Gift of Gabby, Part 1
If you’ve been involved with a competitive dance team long enough, you’ve seen kids that were once eager and enthusiastic begin to question whether to continue with the activity they once loved so much. As they approach…
