Two Dance Moms Podcast - For Competition Dance Parents

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...

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 t...

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...

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 bette...

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.   WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Amira's New Dream Duffel: New rack and her opinion on size small vs medium Cayse's Rowenta Steamer and all the ways she is using it Trending st...

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 The Muse   BLOG ,...

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. School dance teams can provide camaraderie and build friendships, school spirit and add a whole lot of unknowns to your dance parent world. We are bringing in our friend, fellow dance team parent and dance mom extraordin...

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 Rate & Review Apple Podcast...

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! WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Primers, Loose Setting Powders, and Setting Sprays Competition Ma...

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 t...

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! LINKS FOR JASON Website for Training, Critiques,...

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 ...

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. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Why we prefer to pack food rather than eat out General Tips Breakfast Ideas Lunch Ideas Dinner Ideas Snack Ideas Tr...

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! SPOTIFY LINKS Two Dance Moms Upbeat Playlist Two Dance Moms Mellow Playlist Two Dancers Upbeat Playlist Two Dancers Mellow Playlist  RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review Apple Podcast Rate on Spotify SOCIALS Instagram:...

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! WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Why this season of driving your kids is special Checking in with your dance...

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 Rate & Review Apple Podcast Rate on Sp...

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 hig...

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...

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 Ways to prepare one & two days ahead of competition Top of the Topic: Worst Experiences Leaving the Day of C...

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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 Two Weeks Ahead - Download tentative competition schedule, mapping your route for travel times...

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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. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Dance parent feeling emotional conflict...

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!  EPISODES COVERED Auditioning For Team: Moving From Rec Classes to Team & Tips for Audition Day...

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...