Take My Money
For most dancers, the prospect of getting their first pair of pointe shoes is a highly anticipated event. In the wonderful world of ballet, it typically means that a teacher has observed some signs of readiness in…
Literally EVERYWHERE
If a house has bobby pins, hair pins, and hair elastics in unexpected places, it MIGHT belong to a dancer! Even after all of these years, I’m still amazed by the random places I find discarded bobby…
Do We Have Everything?
*This meme was first published on my Facebook page on June 24, 2019. Packing for Nationals is a daunting task. Not only do you need to include all of the items you would typically need for a…
She Works Hard for the Money
Years ago, when I coached a Pop Warner dance team, it cost about $100 per dancer to participate for the year. Yep, that was it. The registration fee was about $55, and you would need to buy…
Hair-Raising Experiences
When moms have to do their daughters' hair for a dance competition, the girls can get a little dramatic! This meme says it all.
No Beginning, No End
In the world of competitive dance, there really is no "off season." This picture captures the endless nature of this activity.
I Feel So Used…
This meme was first published on my Facebook page on May 14, 2019. Competition season is a cruel mistress. She demands every ounce of your attention, effort, and money for most of the calendar year, and you…
Don’t worry, I slowed down
Listen, I love my kids – we all do! But being stuck inside with them for about three thousand months is too much for even the most dedicated parent to take. Between homeschooling, meals (and can I…
Diamond, Platinum, 5-Stars, Oh My!
Originally published on my Facebook page on March 3, 2019. When I coached Pop Warner and high school dance, things were so simple. The teams were grouped by ages (for Pop Warner, our 12-15 year-old team were…
