Show-Stopping Dance Shirts
Dance families are a special breed, and with good reason. We deal with so many unique situations that people outside of our weird little world can’t understand why (or how) we do what we do. We’ve got…
Earth, Wind, and Fire
During my girls’ first competition season, they only had one routine they were performing all year (until the recital). I remember lamenting, back then, about how the white of the Dorothy (Wizard of Oz) costume was getting…
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’ll Be Okay, Maybe
I have no gift when it comes to doing hair (my own signature style is a messy side braid that I refer to as "Drunk Elsa"). So the intricate looks we have to create for our company…
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…
