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| 08 Mar 2023 | Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast! | 00:16:26 | |
Meet Cayse and Amira, two dance moms , with a lot to say about the competitive dance world. This episode will discuss what to expect in this season of the podcast and how to connect with our dance parent community! Thanks for listening! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | Preparing For Dance Competitions: Best Practices to Get You & Your Dancer Ready | 00:47:55 | |
In this episode, Cayse and Amira share their best practices for getting comp ready! Preparation is the key to less stress and enjoying these hectic weekends with our dancers. Tune in to find some tips and useful hacks! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | Hotel Hacks: Savings and Tips for Staying at Hotels During a Dance Competition. | 00:38:54 | |
During dance season competition fees are high and you are generally spending multiple days at a comp. Hotels are inevitably a piece of your dance comp parenting fees. We want to discuss with you today some “Hotel Hacks” to make your stays and pays a little better this comp season. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | Costumes: Catalog, Custom, & How to Care for Them All! | 00:58:09 | |
Let's talk costumes! Catalog, custom, crystals, cleaning, & care! With special guest interview by dance mom and custom costume designer, Dena Rini. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | Hair, Makeup, & Skincare: Tips and Products for Application and Skincare Recovery. | 01:05:47 | |
Tips, tricks and favorite products to get dancers stage ready. PLUS a special interview with Esthetician, Nicole Pollastrini, to teach us how best to care for our dancers skin after the stage. Whether your dancer has beautiful baby skin or struggles with blemishes, this episode is for you! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | Winning & Losing: Parenting Through the Emotional Highs & Lows of Competition | 00:55:25 | |
We interview Mental Performance Coach Chloé Maleski to learn how to best navigate all the emotions associated with success and disappointment in Competition Dance. Chloé also touches on other subjects such as burn out, injury, competitive mindset, and finding identity outside of dance. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | Q&A : Awkward Topics All Dance Parents Deal With | 00:45:39 | |
This week we bring in Madison Pinherio and Melodie Truchi to help us answer your questions! From perspiration to panty lines, this Q&A leans into the awkward topics we all deal with as dance parents! Mel & Madi bring a great perspective as former competition dancers and current studio teachers/choreographers for competition and performance dance teams. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | Conventions: Thriving in Auditions & Classes while also Competing. | 00:47:57 | |
Conventions can offer many great learning experiences for your dancer, but they are also tiring and expensive. In this episode we weigh the pros & cons of conventions, and discuss how to best handle the very busy weekend. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | Family Values: Aligning the Competition Dance World and Your Families Values | 00:41:29 | |
From music to costumes, or even choreography, all parent have differing opinions on what they are comfortable with for their own child. In this episode, Amira & Cayse talk through these issues and discuss ideas on how to protect your own individual family values. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 03 May 2023 | Dance Parenting Through Ages & Stages, Part 1: Perks & Challenges of Minis & Juniors | 01:20:59 | |
Every age of dancer comes with its own set of perk & challenges for parenting . In this episode we bring in two veteran dance moms to discuss the ins and outs related to parenting the mini & junior age dancer. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 10 May 2023 | Dance Parenting Through Ages & Stages, Part 2: Perks & Challenges of Teens & Seniors | 01:24:51 | |
This episode we dive into the Perk & Challenges associated with Teen & Senior age dancers. Joining us again, we hear from Kathleen & Melanie, to help us navigate parenting these older dancers. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 17 May 2023 | Smells Like Team Spirit! Making the Most of Spirit Week & Team Bonding | 00:43:08 | |
Does your team need a boost before Nationals? A reset before recital? Then you need a Spirit week! In this episode we discuss all the benefits a spirit week or team bonding event can have on your dance team as they head into their next event or start of the season. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 24 May 2023 | Planning Your Off Season: Deciding Between Rest, Intensives, Cross-training, Private Lessons & More! | 00:49:53 | |
Does your dancer get an "Off Season" with their dance team? If so, what should they do with this time? In this episode we discuss how to maximize this valuable moment as parents weigh the options from rest to cross-training, intensives, and private lessons! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Auditioning for Team: Moving from Recreation Classes to Team & Tips for Audition Day | 00:39:21 | |
Are you considering letting your dancer audition for the competition team this season? In this special summer episode we discuss audition tips, as well as the perks and pitfalls of both recreation dance classes and competition dance teams. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | Revisiting Season 1: Updates & Answered Questions | 00:30:07 | |
Join us as we take a look back into the very first season of Two Dance Mom's Podcast! In this summer bonus episode we revisit topics, answer some questions, give updates, and share results from instagram polls. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | Two Dance Mom's Podcast Season 2! | 00:18:22 | |
Two Dance Mom's Podcast Season 2 is almost here! Listen to learn a little more about your podcasters as they play a quick game of "would you rather" and share the episodes they are most excited about for Season 2! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Budget: Spend Your Money with Intention | 00:57:57 | |
Competitive dance is not cheap! So how do we make the most of the funds we have AND feel good about how we are spending it? In this episode we break down the costs of competitive dance team life and then discuss ways to make the most of our budgets with individualized goals. You can also find a Dance Budget Organizer in our Linktree to help you get this season off in the right direction! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Planning 2.0 - What to Buy, Book, & Plan Leading into Competition Season | 00:40:07 | |
Preparations and planning helps us lower stress and increase our joy as dance parents. In this episode we focus on specifically on what tasks to check off the list in your pre season to set you & your dancer up for success! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Dance Binder: Tips to Organize, Sort, and Store All Your Dance Details | 00:17:42 | |
In this mini episode we discuss why & how to create a binder. With floods of emails and important information coming our way, things can get lost in the shuffle. Listen to hear how creating a central location for all these items can help lower your stress and increase your joy in this next dance season! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | Solos: The Who, What, Where, When, and Why Behind Solos! | 00:49:24 | |
Should your child have a solo? What should you expect if they get one? How much will it cost? We will discuss these questions and many others associated with having a solo! We also get to hear from many of you! Advice and favorite memories from other dance parents and dancers is a highlight you won't want to miss in this episode all about SOLOS! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | Accessories & Tools: What to Buy and What to Avoid | 00:52:11 | |
We have so many options when it comes to accessories & tools related to our dancers and their training. In this episode we discuss items we love to recommend, and also laugh about the ones we regret having purchased. Stay listening until the end of the podcast for details about our upcoming GIVEAWAY! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Injuries: Physically and Mentally Parenting Your Dancer Through Injuries | 00:48:55 | |
Injuries are an unfortunate reality in Competition Dance. As parents we not only need to decide how to care for our children physically as they recover, but also how to encourage them emotionally as they sit out from their favorite activity. In this episode we discuss the struggle to parent during these situations and ways we try to minimize injuries in our own dancers lives. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Conflict Resolution: Dealing with Difficult Situations, Featuring Dr. Elissa Hamlat | 00:40:28 | |
At competitions and the studio, emotions can sometimes run high! All of us dance parents have a different way of communicating and that can occasionally create conflict. How do we handle these difficult situations when they come up?! In this episode we were lucky enough to bring in clinical psychologist Elissa Hamlat to discuss how to resolve the conflicts we may experience. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Halloween Special: Dance Mom Nightmares & Spooky Stories | 00:17:58 | |
We all have lived through a SCARY moments as dance parents! Everything from forgetting a vital item to getting stuck in traffic and missing a call time! These TERRIFYING moments are seared into our minds. In this Halloween Special, Mini Episode, we share our biggest NIGHTMARE moments as Dance moms. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Professional Dance: From Studio Dancer to NFL Cheerleader with Taylor Mulloney | 00:37:16 | |
Does your dancer want to keep dancing after high school or even college? There are many paths available and in this episode we discuss what it looks like to be a professional cheerleader for the NFL! Our special guest, Taylor Mulloney, was a Ben-Gals cheerleader. She shares her path from the dance studio to cheering in the NFL. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | Bag Ladies: Reviewing Every Bag a Dance Mom Needs to Stay Organized at Competition | 00:59:40 | |
Big rolling dance bags, garment bags, makeup bags, and storage bags are all apart of how we stay organized on a competition weekend. There are many brands and price points for these bags and in this episode we discuss and review many of the most popular options! You will definitely want to listen as you consider your own set up for this next season! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Holidays: Team Parties, Winter Performances, Bonding, Gifts, & More! | 00:44:11 | |
The Holidays are busy, and double busy for dance parents! In this episode we try and get in front of the coming holiday hullabaloo by discuss tips and ideas for all the specific festivities a dance parent has to deal with. Listen and start to plan your own holiday season so you can have a little more fun and a little less stress with Two Dance Moms! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | The Best Of 2023: Part 1 | 00:55:00 | |
It has almost been a year since we started Two Dance Mom's Podcast! We have covered many topics over the months and in this episode we revisit some of the best! Listen along to refresh yourself and get ready for comp season or get caught up on episodes you may have missed! Also included we share our Top Black Friday Deals to look out for! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | Winter Break: Balancing Family, Rest, & Training | 00:21:07 | |
Winter break can be a busy time with parties, family events, and the holidays, but it's also just before the start of comp season. In this Mini Episode we discuss how to keep your dancer ready to dive into competition season, while still enjoying the balance and fun of holidays and rest! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Fundraising: Offset Costs for Your Dance Season | 00:37:50 | |
Competition Dance is expensive. Raising money through good old fashion fundraisers is a great way to help offset some of these costs. In this episode we share many fundraisers ideas we've loved, and others we didn't find worth the effort. Listen to this episode and come away with new ideas and a little more cash for your team this season! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | Dancer Etiquette: Managing Manners, Etiquette, and Bad Behavior | 00:40:26 | |
This episode, we want to cover the rules and expectations for proper behavior from dancers in competitions and in the studio- a dancer’s etiquette. But we will also touch on manners, poor behavior, and how they differ. If your dancer doesn't know better, they cannot do better, so we are hoping to clarify some ground rules for behavior and actions in this episode. We share our thoughts and asked some professionals in the dance world to weigh in on the topic by sharing their greatest etiquette pet peeves, and greatest etiquette tips! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | Parent Etiquette: Navigating Manners and Behavior in the Dance Competition World | 00:48:22 | |
This week we shift the etiquette conversation over to the competition dance parents! We are not perfect, but we are working to be the best version of ourselves, and set a good example for our dancers in manners, behavior, and etiquette. In this Episode, Cayse and Amira discuss etiquette as it relates to the dance studio and dance competitions. We also bring back our special guest contributors who are professionals in the dance world, to share their biggest pet peeves and tips about dance parents etiquette. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | The Best Of 2023: Part 2 | 00:49:27 | |
It has almost been a year since we started Two Dance Mom's Podcast! We have covered many topics on competition dance over the months and in this episode we revisit some of the best! Listen along to refresh yourself and get ready for comp season or get caught up on episodes you may have missed!
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| 03 Jan 2024 | Working Through Dance Team Drama: Q&A with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Elissa Hamlat | 00:45:18 | |
We are grateful to welcome back Amira's sister, clinical psychologist, Dr. Elissa Hamlat. In this episode specific questions and circumstances relating to competition dancers were discussed. Dr. Elissa was able to weigh in with her thoughtful tips and advice on how to minimize dance team drama, while still advocating for your dancer.
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| 05 Jan 2024 | Announcement! 2024 Updates for Two Dance Moms Podcast | 00:02:09 | |
Listen to hear all that's happening with Two Dance Moms Podcast in 2024! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | Maximize Your Time: Planning and Prepping 1-2 Weeks Out From Dance Competition (Planning 2.0 Series) | 00:31:28 | |
The competition dance season is almost here! Using the precious few weeks before you head out wisely can set you up for success, increasing the fun, and lowering your stress over competition weekend. In this episode Cayse & Amira discuss how they use this time to their advantage. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
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| 12 Jan 2024 | Giveaway: How to Enter and Win! | 00:02:25 | |
Listen for details on how to enter and win our latest giveaway! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | Countdown To Competition: 1-2 Days Before Competition (Planning 2.0 Series) | 00:30:39 | |
The last two days before dance competition are super exciting and and can also be hectic! Use these moments before you set off to your advantage as you prepare for the big weekend. In this episode Cayse & Amira discuss how they use this time to their advantage. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
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| 24 Jan 2024 | Dance Comp 101: A Parents Guide to Call Times, Levels, Divisions, Awards, and More! | 01:02:49 | |
Dance Competition season is here and there is a lot that happens on these weekends. If you are new or newish to the dance competition world it can be confusing. We know, because we too were confused! This weeks episode in a basic 101 introduction to all the elements of a dance competition. From understanding a call time sheet to listening to the Competition director announce the awards. Lets all brush up on what is going on so we can follow along and have a little more fun at our dancers next competition!
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| 31 Jan 2024 | Optional Competitions & Conventions: Going Without the Team (With Dream Duffel's Weekender Bag Review) | 00:45:21 | |
Your Competition Team has a set schedule of events they will attend this season. But what if you want more? Are you allowed to attend extra competitions & conventions without the team? Or register as independent? How do you even go about it? We attended a competition with our dancers where they competed their solos alone and it was a new experience for us all! In this episode we share the highs and lows on the entire experience. Since our dancers only had one dance we didn't need to pack the entire rolling dance bag with rack! We received the Dream Duffel Weekender Bag for a product review and this Solo Competition was the perfect opportunity to use this new bag. Listen to hear our full and honest review.
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| 02 Feb 2024 | Packing For A Single Day Event: The Struggle with Over & Under Packing | 00:20:23 | |
Mini Bonus Episode! Join us for some fun banter on how we packed our Dream Duffel Weekender Bag for a single dance day event! It's easy to over or under pack when you are heading out for just a day. We chat about the different things we each couldn't live without and how a steamer and a binder help us stay calm at these events! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | Making the Most of Your Car Rides to Competition | 00:38:56 | |
It's dance comp season! You will likely be spending a good amount of time in the car traveling to and from competitions, conventions and practices. But all this time with your dancer isn't wasted. In this episode, we want to share some ideas to maximize your time in the car this dance season!
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| 09 Feb 2024 | Free Gift Revealed & Conversation with our Two Dancers | 00:09:47 | |
We made you a present! Amira, Cayse, and their two dancers came together to make you all a gift to enjoy on your way to competitions! Listen to hear all about it from them directly! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | All About Food: Mastering Meal Prep for Dance Competition Weekends | 00:43:44 | |
Knowing what, when, and where you are going to eat based on your dancer’s schedule can make for a much less stressful, more enjoyable (and cheaper!) experience. In this episode we share all our tricks and tips for packing and preparing meals at dance competitions.
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| 21 Feb 2024 | Safety at Dance Competitions: A Discussion on Protecting Your Child, Interview with Joe Marks | 00:34:03 | |
Dance competitions can be a perfect storm of scenarios that might raise a parents concerns or anxiety. Large buildings or theaters with unknown people coming in and out, crowds and kids running here and there, it can all lead to some situations that raise red flags for dance parents. Talking through these possible scenarios with retired police officer and parent, Joe Marks, can help to ease our concerns and increase the safety of all our dancers at their next comp. Welcome to Two Dance Podcast!
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| 28 Feb 2024 | Hey It's Pickett! Interview with Dance Educator, Adjudicator, & Instagram Personality Jason Pickett | 00:38:56 | |
You’ve probably seen him on instagram, sending advice, tips and perspective to dancers and dance parents all over the world. He's a dance educator, speaker, and adjudicator with a breadth of experience, perspective, encouragement and a willingness to share it. What a treat for us to interview Jason Pickett this week on Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 06 Mar 2024 | Parent Self-Care: Recharge Yourself to Best Care for Your Dancer | 00:44:23 | |
We spend so much time and energy making sure our dancers are where they need to be, feeling good, looking right, and having a great time. But what I’m sure all of us can agree on is that too often we neglect how WE feel, how we look, and how we are able to enjoy these competition and convention weekends. Today in our parent self care episode, we want to discuss ways to feel our best, so we have the capacity to give our best!
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| 13 Mar 2024 | Makeup Dupes: Ways to Save and Where to Splurge for Stage Makeup and More! | 00:55:58 | |
One of the many things we spend on during the dance season is stage makeup. So what if there was a way to get the same look for your dancers comp face at a lower cost? Today we wanted to discuss some awesome makeup dupes and where to splurge or save for your dancer’s stage look. Welcome to two dance moms podcast!
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| 15 Mar 2024 | Dance Moms: Amira's First Episode and Perceptions of Competition Dance | 00:24:40 | |
Mini Bonus Episode! Amira has just now watched her first episode of Dance Moms! This casual and fun discussion follows directly after. The two discuss how things in competition dance have changed in 10 years, the shows depiction of studio and competitions life, and the generalized perception they had before becoming parents of competition dancers. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | School Dance Teams: Competition Dance at School (Interview with Kathleen) | 00:37:56 | |
Just when you think you’ve mastered what to expect for your dancer’s competitive team, in walks a whole other dance team option to add to your dance season calendar, school teams.
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| 27 Mar 2024 | From Dancer, to Dance Mom, to Dance Boss Lady: Interview with Apolla CEO, Bri Zborowski | 00:39:12 | |
In today’s special interview, we were fortunate enough to interview a dance mom with the experience and knowledge from having been a competitive dancer, professional dancer, competition team director, and who then formed a super successful company pulling from all her experiences. Please welcome Bri Zborowski, owner of Apolla Performance to Two Dance Moms Podcast! LINKS FOR BRI RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | What's New & Trending: 2024 Dance Competition Season | 00:36:18 | |
We are now well into Dance Competition Season! In this episode we discuss and review the new products we are using so far this season and the trends we have noticed on the stage at dance competitions and conventions in 2024.
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| 05 Apr 2024 | Switching Studios - Share Your Story! | 00:00:53 | |
Have you had to switch studios before? When to leave a studio and how to choose the right studio for your competition dancer is a tricky and possibly sticky experience. We plan to discuss this on a future episode and we wanted to reach out to all of you about it. If you feel you have a story or insights that could be helpful to us and the community please reach out! Your story will help us better understand this topic from multiple points of view and could be shared anonymously on a future episode with your permission. Email us twodancemoms@gmail.com or DM us on instagram @twodancemomspodcast -we hope to hear from you! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Going It Alone: Building Confidence and Maturity in Your Dancer | 00:44:59 | |
There is so much to be gained for your child on a dance team, being a teammate, working together. It’s these lessons that help them prepare for life as an adult and prompt us to give up our weekends and all our money to competitive dance team life. But there is also something to be gained from our dancers learning to "go it alone" at conventions, master classes & intensives without their teams. Today on the podcast, we want to talk about building emotional maturity in our dancers and preparing them for their futures through solo dance experiences.
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| 17 Apr 2024 | Dance Dads! A Special Live Interview from Competition with Blake, Fred, & Joel | 00:30:38 | |
It's been two seasons worth of episodes from our own Dance Moms perspectives, but we aren’t the only show in town! Dance Dads are as equally strapped time, money, and energy wise, when it comes to their involvement in the competitive dance world. Today, and LIVE from a special convention competition, we are interviewing three Dance Dads: Blake, Fred, and Joel, for their perspectives on all things dance. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 24 Apr 2024 | Ambassadors: Dancewear & Photography | 00:45:52 | |
These days a dancer’s world isn't JUST about dance it seems. There is a whole other world of opportunity in Ambassadorships for dancewear companies as well as for photographers. These opportunities can help bring more exposure & content to your dancer, but is it all worth it? In today’s episode, we want to dive a little deeper into what it all means to be an ambassador. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast! WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
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| 01 May 2024 | Switching Teams / Leaving Studios: Insights with Bri Zborowski | 00:47:00 | |
We've all heard the saying “The only thing constant in life is change”. Studios change, our dancers skill levels and needs change, our family dynamics and location and availability changes and with that can bring a need for the team our dancers dance with to change. When, why, and how should one leave their current studio & team. To discuss this important topic, we collected stories from you, our listeners, and brought in an oh so important guest. Former dance director, choreographer, professional dancer and dance mom AND the owner of Apolla Performance Socks, Bri Zborowski! WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
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| 08 May 2024 | Ben Bigler of Reinforce Dance Experience: Dancer, Convention Director, & Choreographer | 00:30:13 | |
Todays special episode interviews industry professional, convention faculty member & owner of Reinforce Dance Experience, internationally known teacher/choreographer, Mr Ben Bigler. We cover everything from his performance at the Oscars to what went into making Reinforce Dance Experience a convention different from all the rest! Ben also provides great tips dancers and parents won't want to miss! Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 15 May 2024 | Choosing a Studio: What to Consider | 00:45:01 | |
In episode 51 with Bri Zborowski, we got into the reasons why it might be time to leave a dance studio. But what should we look for in a new studio, and how do we get the answers needed before making such a big decision for your dancer? Today we want to dive into all the things you want to research and consider when choosing a new dance studio. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast! WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
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| 22 May 2024 | Parent to Studio Communication Pt.1: Best Practices for Discussions & Feedback (Parent Perspective) | 00:35:14 | |
We are all about communication being key in a happy, working relationship with your dancer’s studio. From asking questions to giving your opinion, knowing when, how, and in what way to express concerns or get clarity can make or break yours & your dancer’s team experience. Today, we want to discuss best practices for dance parents communicating with their studio from a parents perspective. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 24 May 2024 | Directors Perspective on Parent to Studio Communication Pt. 2: Interview with Melissa McDaniel of TP Dance Creations | 00:37:16 | |
Melissa McDaniel joins us to share a Studio Directors perspective for Part 2 of our Parent to Studio Communication Episode. Melissa M. McDaniel is the founder of Turning Point Dance Creations based in North Carolina. Melissa has a worked in the dance community as an educator, director, sought after adjudicator, choreographer, and more. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 29 May 2024 | Life After Dance Team: Advice From Graduated Seniors | 00:35:35 | |
For our final episode of Season 2, we have some extra special guests! Last year, our dance team had 3 very special Seniors graduate from high school and the comp team and they each have taken somewhat different and yet all exciting and inspiring paths. We are so grateful to have them here today. One year after graduation, to shed some light on what life can look like after graduation for our own dancers. Welcome Jayme, Mia, and Sofi to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 22 Jul 2024 | Nationals: Catching Up With Amira & Cayse | 00:33:06 | |
This summer bonus episode was recorded during our teams nationals competition. Here we discuss the highs and lows from this event and some thoughts on transitioning out of one dance season and into the next. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 28 Aug 2024 | Season 3 Preview! | 00:14:32 | |
We are so excited for the start of Two Dance Mom's Podcast Season 3! Listen to hear what's coming and our favorite highlights from Season 2. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | Dance Parent Responsibilities: What is Expected of You at the Studio and Competitions | 00:42:12 | |
If you are walking into your very first year as a dance parent, you may have zero ideas about what is expected of you. For others who are years in, you may still not be clear on when and what you should be doing as a parent on your dancers team. While these dance parent responsibilities can vary by studio, today we want to discuss what you can expect to be required to do in your role as a mom/dad/grandparent or caretaker to a competitive dancer. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 13 Sep 2024 | Listener Episode: Not Making The Team and Dealing with Disappointment | 00:14:17 | |
Welcome to our listener bonus episode! These episodes consist of topics, questions, or stories given to us by you, the listener, to share and discuss anonymously. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | Pre Season Checklist: Getting and Doing What You Need NOW! | 00:35:07 | |
It's the beginning of the dance season! Time to prep and make sure we are ready to tackle another crazy year! Dance parents have a long list of tasks to do from booking hotels, to purchasing all the many items their dancer is required to have. We created a little checklist of all these pre-season TO DOs so we don't forget any of these important things! Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 18 Sep 2024 | Jason Pickett: A Breakdown on Scoring, Judging, and Awards at Competitions | 00:53:31 | |
Everyone wants to know more about what goes on at the Judges table during dance competitions. How do judges score things? What do their critiques mean? Well its our lucky day! We will get into the head of listener-loved judge & dance adjudicator Jason Pickett to pick his brain and learn more about Competition Judging. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 27 Sep 2024 | Listener Episode: Dance Class Etiquette & Earning Your Spot in The Front Row | 00:16:59 | |
Welcome to our listener bonus episode! These episodes consist of topics, questions, or stories given to us by you, the listener, to share and discuss anonymously. RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 25 Sep 2024 | Understudies: The Physical and Emotional Responsibilities | 00:37:24 | |
Whether your dancer has been chosen as an understudy or as the main role in a dance with understudies, there are some important things for dance parents to know about the physical and emotional tole on their dancer. Understudies are such a critical part of a successful dance comp season and we hope to cover that in today's episode. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 09 Oct 2024 | Gossip Girls: Managing Your Mouth and Handling What You Overhear | 00:39:58 | |
We all have opinions and thoughts but only sometimes do they need to be shared. When and where we choose to do so can determine the appropriateness of those conversations and can affect the overall vibe of a team. Today, we want to discuss all things gossip and trash talking in the dance world and the big ways it can differ from kids sports teams. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 02 Oct 2024 | Favoritism & Jealousy: Dealing with Dancers, Teachers, & Parents, with Guest Melissa McDaniel | 00:45:46 | |
Melissa McDaniel returns to share her insights on favoritism and jealousy in the dance studio world!
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| 11 Oct 2024 | Listener Episode: Rhinestone Techniques for Costumes | 00:26:59 | |
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| 16 Oct 2024 | Dr. Chelsea Pierotti: Improving Emotional Connection in Dance | 00:56:53 | |
Competitive Dance is unique in that it combines not only our dancers physical being but also is an art that involves emotions and feelings that make it truly an art. But how can dancers who are still not adults relate and connect to emotions with limited experience in life and challenges that it may bring. We are bringing in a super qualified former dancer with a PHD in Sports Psychology and a Passion for Dance, Dr Chelsea Pierotti. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 23 Oct 2024 | The Pressure to "Keep Up" with the Dance Joneses | 00:34:24 | |
The pressure to keep up is one families of all competitive sports alike are familiar with. But what does this pressure look like in the dance world and what impact does this have on our dancers? Today we are talking all about keeping up with the Dance Joneses. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 30 Oct 2024 | Dance Mom Horror Stories | 00:36:29 | |
This oh so spooky episode has become somewhat of a podcast tradition. Once again, we have pulled together our most frightening adventures as dance moms. And luckily, This dance comp season didn't fall short of experiences we’ve classified here as dance mom HORROR STORIES! Get your flashlights and cozy blankets and buckle up! Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 01 Nov 2024 | Q & A : Bonus Episode | 00:18:06 | |
We want to send a HUGE thank you to all our listeners! We thought it would be fun to do a little Q& A episode to get to know us a little better. We received some questions via our survey and via email and we want to answer them all in today’s special episode. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 06 Nov 2024 | Competition Directors: With Platinum Dance Comps Chris Suchan and Liz Borom | 01:04:55 | |
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of dance competitions? We know many of you, like us, wanna know all the things about what it takes to run and be a part of these major events because it came up in our survey results. Dance comps clearly don’t run themselves. And to answer all these questions, we are so excited to have on the podcast today executive director of Platinum Dance Competition AND fellow podcaster, Chris Suchan AND the other half of his podcast The Great Dance Debate-dancer, choreographer, dance educator and Platinum Dance comp faculty Liz Borom! Welcome you all to Two Dance Moms podcast!
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| 13 Nov 2024 | Social Media and Dance: Interview with Platinum Executive Creative Director Liz Borom | 00:55:31 | |
Dance and social media seem to go hand and hand these days. But why? And how are things like Instagram and tik tok something that can help your dancer? Today to help answer these questions, we are bringing in a super qualified guest- dancer, choreographer, dance educator, fellow podcaster AND executive creative director for Platinum Dance Competitions, Liz Borom. Welcome to show Liz and welcome you all to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 15 Nov 2024 | Listener Episode: Managing Meltdowns at Competitions | 00:17:35 | |
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| 20 Nov 2024 | Safety On Social Media: Protecting Your Dancer, Interview with Joe Marks | 00:41:14 | |
Dance is such a visual sport and an art so it isn't surprising that social media can play such a large role. Whether you run your child's account or have a teen who manages their own, the risks of putting your dancers life, photos and identity are something that should be considered when using social media. How can we protect our dancers and their image? What safe practices can we use as parents? We hope to tackle these questions with help from an expert and former guest of Two dance moms, Retired Police Officer Joe Marks. Welcome Joe and Welcome you all to Two Dance Moms podcast!
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| 27 Nov 2024 | Careers in Dance: With Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor of Making the Impact Podcast | 01:25:56 | |
We love the joy our dancers gain from doing their sport. But you know all us dance parents wonder what this investment might also mean to our dancers' futures. If you are like us, your dancers may have expressed an interest in dancing professionally for their future careers. What can this look like and does a profession in dance always necessarily mean performing on a stage? To help us answer all the questions about professions in the dance world, we are bringing on some of our favorite podcast buddies, Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor of Making the Impact - a dance competition podcast
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| 04 Dec 2024 | One Solo: When Less is More, A Discussion with Bri Zborowski | 00:42:13 | |
The question of how many solos is right for your dancer is one that has two very clear sides and opinions. Some argue the more the better, others insist it's best for dancers to focus on one solo. In this first part of a 2 part discussion about how many solos, we want to cover why less solos may be more. And To help tackle the topic, we brought in our buddy and an expert in all things dance-please welcome former dance director, choreographer, professional dancer and dance mom AND the owner of Apolla Performance Socks, Bri Zborowski! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | Multiple Solos: Benefits and Tips for Competition Dancers with Chris Suchan | 00:50:24 | |
There are two varying sides to the question of how many solos is right for your dancer. In part 1 of this 2 part discussion, we covered the reasons why one solo may be a better option for your dancer. In today's episode, part 2, we want to cover the benefits associated with allowing a dancer to have more than 1 solo. And to help us do this, we've brought in an expert, no stranger to debating all things concerning dance, Owner and executive director of Platinum Dance Competitions and fellow podcaster, Mr Chris Suchan. Welcome you all to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 13 Dec 2024 | Holiday Bonus Episode With Dancer Gift Guide | 00:30:47 | |
Holiday time is an absolute favorite time of year for Two Dance Moms. So in today's special bonus episode, we thought it would be fun to share some of our very favorite Holiday things but ALSO thought we could discuss some gift ideas for your dancer. Welcome to a special bonus Holiday episode of Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 18 Dec 2024 | Thinking Outside The Bag: Storage and Organization for Competition Dancers | 00:48:50 | |
We love our giant rolling dance bags to carry everything we need to comps. But are there other ways to pack and carry what your dancer needs for comps, conventions, recitals and shoots? Today we talk all things OUTSIDE the standard rolling dance bag! Welcome to Two Dance Moms podcast! TOPICS DISCUSSED
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| 31 Dec 2024 | Best of 2024: Part 1 | 00:54:51 | |
It's been another year of Two Dance Mom's Podcast! We have had so much fun over 2024 discussing competition dance, sharing our stories, and interviewing amazing guests. In this episode we've compiled some of our favorite clips we wanted to share with you! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 08 Jan 2025 | Mindset: The Power of a Positive Mindset for Dancers With Sports Psychology Consultant Chloé Maleski | 00:50:45 | |
The mind is a powerful tool in all aspects of our lives. Dance is unique in that it involves not only a dancer's body, but also their mind and emotions when being performed. To help our dancers to really use the power of the mind effectively, we want to understand more about what a positive mindset can do for them. We are bringing back a prior guest of the show, certified mental performance coach with a masters in Clinical Psychology, Chloé Maleski. Welcome Chloe and Welcome you all to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 15 Jan 2025 | Online Solo Critiques: When & Why to Buy Additional Judges Feedback | 00:36:03 | |
One of the most valuable things received at a dance competition is NOT the awards, placements, and adjudications. It's the judges’ feedback which you, as a parent, may never see. But there is one way that you can get information that you will be able to see and share with your dancer and studio that can be helpful- an online solo critique. Is it worth the money and what should I know beforehand? Today we want to cover the topic of solo online critiques before you go spending on one. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 22 Jan 2025 | No Cooking Comp Meals: Pack Your Cooler Like a Pro! | 00:50:53 | |
If you listened to our “All About Food: Prepping Meals for Dance Comp episode” in season 2, then you know that we are all about the benefits of bringing your own food and meals to your dancer’s competitions. You also learned there that both of us like our kitchen tools to heat, bake and warm all our dancers' favorites. But what if you don’t have all this equipment or even the space, plugs and desire to heat a meal for your dancer? That’s why today on the pod, we want to discuss our favorite No Cook meal suggestions and how to maximize your cooler for dance competitions. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 29 Jan 2025 | Makeup Application For Dancers: Dos and Don'ts with Makeup Artist Sara Rhoads | 00:43:59 | |
Us dance parents spend a lot of time with stage makeup and trying for that perfect application for our dancers. Whether your dancer applies their makeup themselves or you are their makeup artist, everyone can benefit from the tips & information of a pro. Today is our lucky day! On the podcast today to discuss makeup Dos and Don’ts, we have Professional Makeup Artist Sara Rhoads! Welcome Sara and welcome listeners to Two Dance Moms Podcast! RATE & REVIEW | |||
| 31 Jan 2025 | Tanning: DIY Spray Tans & Mousse Foam for Dancers (Bonus Episode!) | 00:42:37 | |
Cayse’s got herself a gun, a tanning spray gun that is! And as special bonus episode for our listeners, we want to talk all about some tips and hacks to spray tanning or mousse foam your dancer this dance comp season.
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| 05 Feb 2025 | Comp Season Packing List: Don't Forget a Thing! | 00:44:39 | |
Your comp weekend is just around the corner and it’s time to start putting all your prepping and planning to good use. It’s time to start packing! It’s so critical we not forget some key items for our dancer and we all can use a good list, so today we are going through our comp weekend packing checklist to discuss all the items you won’t want to overlook this comp season in a handy dandy quick reference list. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 12 Feb 2025 | Anxiety: Discussing Child Anxiety and Stage Fright with Dr. Elissa Hamlat | 00:49:50 | |
Anxiety seems to be a buzz word that more and more people have become aware of. But what exactly is anxiety and what impact can it have on our dancers? What ways can anxiety present itself and what can we do if and when we suspect it is affecting our dancers? Here to answer all these questions and more, we have Amira's sister, a licensed clinical psychologist with her PhD in Clinical Psychology, Dr Elissa Hamlat! Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast! TOPICS / QUESTIONS DISCUSSED
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| 19 Feb 2025 | Bringing Family to Competitions: Managing Expectations and Helpful Tips | 00:45:53 | |
Having family and friends there to cheer on your kids at their next sporting event is a special way to make them feel extra supported and also can be a fun bonding experience for your family. But with schedules being as crazy as they can be at comps, tensions sometimes running high, and hair, make up and costume changes leaving you strapped for time, having additional family members and friends can sometimes cause added stress. It also may not be the most enjoyable experience for them as a result. In today’s episode we want to chat about the ways to include your family at your dancer’s next event and some tips in doing so. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 26 Feb 2025 | Competition Hangover! Managing Monday & Processing Bad Weekends | 00:52:46 | |
If you are a parent, grandparent or guardian to a competitive dancer, then you likely know the feeling of your first day back to work, home and real life after days at a dance comp. This day, no matter the comps outcome, is usually filled with a sluggish mood, lower energy and lower motivations. Even more so if parts of the competition were “bad” according to your dancer. So what can we do about this Dance Comp Hangover and what does it typically look like? We are tackling it all in today’s newest episode. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 28 Feb 2025 | Siblings at Competition: Listener Feedback Bonus Episode | 00:26:13 | |
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| 05 Mar 2025 | Dance Mama Drama: Stories & Conversations Around Dance Mom Behavior | 00:50:13 | |
Whether it's from the reality show or just all the funny memes on social media, the words “drama” and Dance mom seem to always be associated with each other. While we don't think that is always the case, there have definitely been times and experiences where we have felt the terms “crazy dance mom” and “dance mom drama” are valid. And we, ourselves, are sometimes guilty of these descriptions. Welcome to our newest episode where we are going to talk all things drama in our dance comp experiences AND bring on another Dance Mom, Amber or as instagram knows her “Dance Mom Drama” to share her experiences. Welcome Amber and welcome you all to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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| 12 Mar 2025 | Multiple Dance Teams: Balancing School, Studio, and Cheer | 00:57:55 | |
We talk about it regularly on the podcast- studio competitive dance team in and of itself is a lot to handle. The schedules, the travel, the training, the expenses! So why would anyone think to add another sort of a dance team into the mix? Well this year, both our dancers have actually dabbled in some school dance teams and a cheer team in my dancers case. We thought it would be good to discuss managing multiple teams: the pros and the cons for you all in today’s episode. Welcome to Two Dance Moms podcast!
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| 19 Mar 2025 | Family Friendly & Age Appropriate: Who Decides What is Allowed on the Competition Stage? | 01:00:09 | |
You may have noticed in reading through many dance comp and convention rules, there is often a stipulation concerning age appropriate consideration in judging and in some cases qualifications. There may be age appropriate music, costumes and even choreo specified in these rules. But what exactly does age appropriate mean and is it interchangeable with the term “family friendly”? We are discussing this in today's newest episode. Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast!
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