Two Dance Moms Podcast - For Competition Dance Parents

These past four seasons have been such a joy — sharing funny stories, meaningful conversations, helpful tips, and unforgettable guests along the way, all through the lens of dance mom life. Thank you for listening, supporting, and growing with us through every competition, car ride, and crazy dance season. Wishing all of our listeners well, and we’re so grateful to have shared this journey with yo...

In this episode Amira and Cayse discuss all the trends they have noticed over this dance season, both the favorites and the tired! You won't want to miss it!  EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles! www.dreamduffel.com Apolla Performance Compression Socks, Made by dancers for dancers!...

Whether you have binged the show Dance Moms or maybe just have heard of it, today's interview with Cathy Nesbitt-Stein will prove to be entertaining! Cathy grew up a dancer and became a studio owner and dance mom to her own daughter, before joining the TV show. In this episode we chat with her on several different elements of her dance mom journey.  About Cathy: Cathy Nesbitt-Stein is the ene...

Awards and the awards ceremonies can be an exhausting part of a competition weekend. In this episode we share our candid feelings about the entire topic.   EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles! www.dreamduffel.com Apolla Performance Compression Socks, Made by dancers for dancers! Increase...

Choosing the solo song and style is a big responsibility! And some dance parents bear the weight of this burden. Chris Suchan and Liz Borom return to the podcast this week to help shed light on the importance of choosing the right song & style and give professional tips for how to make the best choice.   EPISODE GUEST LINKS Platinum National Dance Competition The Great Dance Debate Podcast Chr...

We love watching our dancers do their solos, but it's not the best choice for every family or for each year. In this episode we discuss some reasons why you may NOT want to do a solo.  EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles! www.dreamduffel.com Apolla Performance Compression Socks, Mad...

We've had so many great guests over Season 4 and we asked them all two important questions: 1) What can dancers do with 10 minutes a day to improve? and 2) What do they wish us dance parents knew about dance competition judging? Their answers are all included in this weeks episode and you won't want to miss it!  EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in g...

Most of us know choreography affects our dancers scores, but few of us dance parents understand the how and why. Today we brought on Pulse Dance Studio owner, dancer, choreographer, and competition Judge, Jennifer Olsen, to help explain to us the relationship between choreography and your dancer's scores!  ABOUT JENNIFER:  Jennifer started studying dance at the age of 3 in Pennsylvania.  She...

Summer is almost here and that means it's time to start planning your dancers off season summer training! With so many intensives and classes it can be hard to choose. In this episode we discuss all the places to look so you can find the best fit, as well as tips for how to plan it all.  EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multi...

For a lot of competition dancers, the question isn’t if they’ll keep dancing—it’s how . College dance teams have become a major pathway, blending performance, athleticism, and opportunity. But making that transition takes more than strong technique. It takes versatility, precision, and a clear understanding of recruitment, auditions, and what these programs are actually looking for. So in this con...

Has your child ever experienced  plateaus or feelings of complacency? Do they want to grow but feel stuck? In this episode we speak with Studio Owner, Kelsay Stephensen and competition company director, Emma Smith of Trademark Dance Academy to discuss the how and why behind these issues and what might be done to help our dancers when they experience them. To learn more about Kelsay and Emma, their...

As dancers grow more skilled with their makeup—and as new products continue to evolve—their favorite and go-to items naturally change. In this episode, we talk about our dancers’ current favorite products for both the competition stage and the convention room.  EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, &am...

We all feel like we have over extended ourselves at times, but what does this look like for our own dancers? When the dance season starts to loose its luster... In this episode we chat about what burnout might look like for some and share our thought on how to support our dancers when they may feel this way. EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! C...

Becky Tucci is a favorite among dance moms for her funny videos depicting our crazy competition lifestyle on TikTok and Instagram. In this weeks interview we get to find out more about Becky, how she came to be a dance mom, and what got her started making her funny videos we all love.  FOLLOW BECKY! TokTok: btucci Instagram: @btuccidancemom Email: btuccidancemom@gmail.com EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Du...

 There are many Hot Topics in the world of competitive dance, but in this episode we want to chat about reusing choreography! From choreographers setting the same piece on different teams, to soloists and groups competing the same piece in a different season, and even people learning and dancing choreography they found in social media. We chat about it all from a dance parents point of view. Join...

In this episode we have the opportunity to peel back the curtain on competition judges. Meghan Faddis joins us to share her insights on becoming a judge and giving good FEEDBACK to dancers and groups. You won't want to miss this!  ABOUT MEGHAN: Meghan, a St. Louis native, is a New York based professional dancer, actor, and educator. She has over 25 years of dance training, 14 of which she rec...

We have been Dance Moms for over 8 years and we have learned many tips from friends and experiences. In this episode we wanted to share with you our favorite TOP TIPS that we've loved and used over these past years!  EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles! www.dreamduffel.com Apolla Pe...

The Dressing Room at dance competitions can be a chaotic place! In this episode we share our own dressing room dramas and also read stories and instagram messages from you our listeners!  EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles! www.dreamduffel.com Apolla Performance Compression Socks, Made...

Showing Off is often associated with being negative. But dancers need to in fact "SHOW OFF" their skills in auditions and to choreographers. How do our dancers show off in a way that is humble and kind? Can that even be done? Today Michelle Reagan: Dancer, Choreographer, and Author of Hey Dancers Lets Talk About It   Joins us to discuss what makes a dancer shine without the pick me energ...

Why is dance so expensive?! Competition season bills are hitting their high as the season starts, but we can't always pinpoint why it's so costly! In this episode we discuss our own experiences paying for competition dance, how studios bill,  what competitions charge and why. Our good friend Chris Suchan from Plantinim Dance also joins in on the conversation to share his professional voi...

Feelings of Favoritism & Jealousy can pop up in the dance studio and the competition stage. In this special Season 3 Encore Episode we interview Melissa McDaniel for her perspective as a studio director and choreographer.   LINKS FOR MELISSA Turning Point Dance Creations Youtube Podcast: Beyond the Steps Contact Melissa at TPDC EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a...

The competition Season is coming SOON! We wanted to help get everyone ready by posting this special ENCORE EPISODE with Jason Pickett from Season 3. Jason is a nationally recognized dance educator, choreographer, and adjudicator. In this episode he breaks down Scores, Judging, and Awards from a Judges perspective! Check the links below for more on Jason Pickett!  LINKS FOR JASON Website for Traini...

All dancers deal with disappointment from time to time. And that means that we dance parents are also dealing with it! In this conversation we get to interview Dr Chelsea Pierotti to learn about all the tips and tricks parents can use to help their child through these uncomfortable and trying times. Dr Chelsea Pierotti was a former professional dancer and dance team coach, and currently works as a...

Scores are a big part of competition dance, but should your dancer even see them? In this episode we discuss the Perks & Pitfalls that go along with your child seeing their scores from competition dances.  EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garment rack! Choose from multiple sizes, colors, patterns, & styles! www.dreamduffel.com Apolla Performance Co...

This bonus episode is a fun, rapid fire, get to know you, Q&A with Amira and Cayse!  Enjoy!  RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review Apple Podcast Rate on Spotify SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodancemomspodcast/