Blog Posts
My reflections and reactions to the goings-on in the dance world...
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…
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…
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…
On Their Own
When this dance mom couldn't help her girls in the dance competition's dressing room, she learned to let go and trust her maturing daughters.
First Year Dance Moms – 7 Practical Tips
Seven practical tips for new (or new-ish dance moms). These tips were compiled from suggestions from veteran dance moms!
The Greatest Show, Part 2
If you haven’t read The Greatest Show, Part 1 yet, you probably should do that first (this won’t make much sense if you haven’t)! Masks were everywhere – all spectators had to wear them pretty much wherever…
The Greatest Show, Part 1
If you’ve been following my posts for the last month or so, you may be familiar with our all-too-common tale of woe. For the uninitiated, here’s a brief rundown (although the story line is quite predictable in…
First Year Dance Moms – Sharing the Load
While it's tempting to "prove" yourself as a new dance mom, refusing help can hurt you (and your dancer). Take a look at these tips for sharing the load!
Living in Limbo
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Postponed/Canceled/Rescheduled Children’s Events Parenting is definitely not for the faint of heart, as anyone who has birthed or adopted a child can tell you. Of course, there are the expected trials and…
Dropping the Bomb
Dealing with the Disappointment of a Canceled Dance Season **See bottom of post for the update! My girls’ dance team did not do a single group competition this year (thanks, COVID-19). At the end of February, they…
