Two Dance Moms Podcast - For Competition Dance Parents

We have had lots of requests from you listeners over the past 3 seasons, requesting we talk about boy dancers and asking questions relating to your sons, grandsons and nephews.  We just never felt qualified to discuss since we both only have daughters in competitive dance.  But this year, we were blessed to have a super knowledgeable, former dancer, choreographer AND studio director who is also th...

Earlier in the season, we discussed how important mindset is for an athlete’s performance, success and their overall well being in their sport.  In another episode in this season of Two Dance Moms podcast, we also covered Emotional Connection in dance and how that may affect a dancer’s mindset thanks to a little help from a friend of the podcast, Dr Chelsea Pierotti who not only has a Phd in Sport...

We received an email from a listener that we felt covered such a great topic that we wanted to devote an entire episode to discussing it. In this episode we discuss “convention kids” & “comp kids” and why some kids seem to excel in one more than the other. Does your dancer struggle to thrive in the convention space but loves their competition dances? How can we as parents help them navigate th...

Competitive dance is unique in that there are times when our dancers and their teammates are competing solos in the same division.  There are also times where they are auditioning against one another for special parts in group dances, and group dances, duos and trios within and division or category from the same team competing against one another. This unique situation in competitive dance can als...

It’s hard to believe but end of recitals are just around the corner!  Whether your studio has one or two or three recital shows, there are some things to keep in mind as a dance parent that can and may affect your dancer’s experience at these shows.  Today in our newest episode, we want to chat all things RECITAL.  Welcome to Two Dance Moms Podcast! EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original roll...

Recently, there seems to be a lot of discussion about Acro’s place in dance.  We've heard it debated all over -whether acro tricks should be included in dance numbers and it’s validity in dance comps as a category.  No matter which side of the discussion you land, as a dance parent you have likely come across acro or tumbling at some point. Today we want to discuss our personal experiences an...

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 discussin...

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...

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 descri...

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.  This week we share listener feedback via instagram covering tips on how to make bringing siblings at dance competitions a more fun experience for everyone!  EPISODE SPONSORS Dream Duffel, the original rolling duffel with a built in garm...

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 abou...

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 c...

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 Psych...

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 ref...

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.  WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Listener Questions for Cooking and Coolers Episode 83 Why Cayse bought a Spray Tan Gun How to Prep for a spray tan or self tan / mousse foam application  Spray ta...

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 Sar...

  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...

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 befor...

  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 performa...

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! EPISODES MENTIONED Working Through Dance Team Drama: Q&A with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Elissa Hamlat Dance Comp 101: A Paren...

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 Gym Duffel Bags for High School Dance Teams, Conventions, & Master Classes Dream Duffel Ecl...

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! WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Holiday Family Traditions Dancer Gift Guide Buddy Chr...

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 d...

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...

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 an...