Not Sure What You Mean…
*This meme originally appeared on my Facebook page on April 19, 2019. August 2020 – Back in 2019, I had created this meme during the Easter/Passover holiday. Even though our regional competition season wasn’t finished yet, we…
Curbing Their Enthusiasm
How I’m Striking the Balance Between Optimism and Realism During the Pandemic “Guess what, Mom? We have dress rehearsal next week! I’m so excited!” (giddy shrieking noises and poorly-restrained screeches fill the car). This is how my…
To the Dance Teachers, We Thank You
As we wrap up this dance year, it’s difficult not to think about all of the disappointments our children had to endure as they watched their dance season evaporate into thin air. We as parents mourned right…
Gold Star certificate for your dancer!
With the global pandemic having effectively closed the world, dance studios moved to virtual instruction to continue educating their students when in-person classes were no longer an option. Even with these offerings, dancers had to demonstrate a…
How about now? Now? What about now?
Some states have begun to loosen their post-pandemic restrictions, and a small percentage of dance studios have already re-opened their doors. For those of us living in areas with tighter guidelines, the wait is agonizing! Our dancers…
Site Stalkers
When I created this meme in 2019 and posted it to my Facebook page, my intent was to describe how persistent we dance moms were in scouring the sites to find upcoming competition and convention schedules. In…
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…
