2020 Vision: The Dance Year in Review
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.
Christmas List
Every November 1, retail stores shed their Halloween decorations and clear their floors to make room for the most wallet-draining holiday known to man: Christmas. Where skeletons, witches, and ghosts once stood, we suddenly find decorated trees,…
Walk of Shame
Candles! Mums! Bath bombs! Wrapping paper! Pies! With all of the fundraisers I have going on for all of my kids, I have to advertise them on social media (as do most of you, I’ll bet). But…
To Top It All Off, Part 1
With special contributor, Lauren B. Back in August of this year, our team was fortunate enough to attend a live, in-person competition at Harrah’s in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This was a tremendous opportunity, as our first…
It’s a Dirty Job
Even if she has a stomach of steel, there are some chores that even the most seasoned, experienced mom just does not want to touch. Sure, we can plunge our bare hand into the sink to grab…
Pandora’s Box
Even though our skin might crawl at the thought, there are times when we need to dive into our dancer's bag to help them find a missing item. This is what you'll find...
A Good Pointe, Part 2
Here is Part 1, if you haven’t read it yet. *This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to…
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…
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…
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…
