Mad Dash
Sometimes, we dance moms HAVE to go into work on a Friday before competition. When it's time to leave, get out of our way!
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…
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!
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.
First Year Dance Moms – Perspective, Part 2
There is SO MUCH to learn being a new, first-year dance mom! You can minimize how overwhelmed you feel by keeping focused on what’s important, so I polled experienced dance moms to see what advice they would…
