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…
Burn Baby Burn
With fondness, I remember my daughters’ pre-competition team dance days. They were two years old on the day of their first dance class, and they turned three a few months before their first recital. They had just…
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!
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…
Feelin’ Cute…
This post was originally published on my Facebook page on May 2, 2019. On the morning of an important performance, many dance (and cheer) moms wake up with a pit of dread in their stomachs. While they…
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.
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…
Can’t I just buy one then?
The Captain’s got a point, kids. Okay, we get it – you’re only turning on one leg at a time, so you might just need the one shoe at that moment. But don’t you realize that you…
