Abby Lee Miller – Friend or Foe to the Dance World?
Has Abby Lee Miller's mark upon competitive dance been a blessing or curse? Read about this polarizing figure, and our experience competing against the ALDC.
Might as well…
Since we’ve got some downtime from dance season, we might as well take a page from Anna’s book. Too bad you can’t stock up on sleep like canned goods…
Happy May Day!
Kids practice the 6-foot apart rule while they practice the may pole dance.
Germs? Ain’t nobody got time for that…
Believe it or not, this meme was created before the time of coronavirus! Dance moms want to protect their kids from getting sick, and will do almost anything to keep them healthy. I wonder if these hazmat…
Split Decision – When Dad Just Isn’t Into It
**Disclaimer – I am very much aware of how fabulous most dance dads can be, often shouldering burdens (literally and figuratively) to lighten the load on their families. I love watching them get dressed in studio gear,…
Virtual Dance Competitions
With in-person dance competitions evaporating more quickly than my youth, many dancers are turning to virtual competitions for critiques and adjudication. Groups, solos, duos, and trios are invited to throw their hats in the ring, and some…
Setting Up a Dance Space at Home – Part 5 – Tools of the Trade
Try as we might, there are just some things we cannot control while setting up an at-home dance space for our kids. When asked what the biggest challenges they faced with home dance practice, parents cited issues…
#sadness
Missing what was supposed to be our last regional of the dance season this weekend.
Wait for it…
Saving a white costume from dinginess is a fool’s errand – check out Come to the Dark Side!
Setting Up a Dance Space At Home – Part 4 – Mirror, Mirror
Update (4/26/22): I realize with shame and horror that I never updated this, and we’ve had the mirror going on two years! Yes, we did buy another mirror from The Mirror Company (see below), and my girls…
