Blog Posts

My reflections and reactions to the goings-on in the dance world…

Friendly Fire

Danielle April 14, 2021

When teammates compete with each other, it can affect the dynamic among them. For how to help your dancer make this a positive experience, read on!

Dancing With Masks – 5 Tips

Danielle March 23, 2021

Use these 5 tips to prepare your child for dancing with a mask on during competition!

Competition Essentials – Hair Supplies

Danielle March 16, 2021

Even though a dancer’s hair might seem like a small part of their overall presentation, it takes so many supplies to pull off the perfect ‘do! Take a look at these competition essentials to make sure you’ve got all the hair supplies you’ll need!

Competition Essentials – Costuming

Danielle March 9, 2021

Make sure you have everything you need (and some things you might not have thought of) for all of your dancer’s costuming essentials!

Hair-Do Or Do Not

Danielle March 2, 2021

How a dance mom was brought to her knees by a head of hair

The Pros and Cons of Block Scheduling, Part 2

Danielle February 16, 2021

When asked about the pros and cons of block scheduling, dance moms’ opinions were varied. For the rest of the cons and all of the pros, read here!

The Pros and Cons of Block Scheduling, Part 1

Danielle February 9, 2021

In the age of COVID, dance competitions have had to forgo traditional formats and replace them with block scheduling. When asked what the pros and cons were, dance moms sounded off on the plusses and minuses.

Just Duo (or Trio) It!

Danielle January 12, 2021

Being asked to be in a duo/trio is an honor for any dancer, but is your child ready? Read on to learn what to expect.

2020 Vision: The Dance Year in Review

Danielle December 29, 2020

As the world was plunged into a global pandemic, dance schools and companies struggled to stay afloat. Here’s a recap of the 2020 year in competitive dance.