Blog Posts
My reflections and reactions to the goings-on in the dance world...
Scrap It or Salvage It?
The 2020 competition dance season has been, well, one for the history books. Back in the winter, some teams were able to squeeze in a competition or two before the events (competitions and conventions) started falling like…
Keeping the Connection – Maintaining Studio Spirit During Closures
One of the most compelling reasons for signing your children up for dance is to provide them with an opportunity to create lasting bonds with other kids that share their passion. Learning to become an integral part…
TikTok – Yeah, I Caved…
Ah, the good ol’ days of our childhood…when you were fine as long as you didn’t talk to strangers or drink Drano. During the summer, I left the house in the morning with $5 in my pocket…
Virtual Dance Class Etiquette
With so much going on during your virtual dance classes, even the slightest distraction can derail the focus. While it may be really funny to watch your friend’s pets wrestle each other in the background, an event…
10 Tips to Motivate and Support Your Dancer At Home
“Ugh, I don’t wanna…” Is this the response you’ve gotten from your dancer when you reminded him or her that it’s time to take a virtual dance class? If so, you’re not alone. So much about the…
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.
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…
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…
